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

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+ 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

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

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).

Job summary

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

Key Requirements:

We need you to have: HCPC registration and completed 2 year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance Trust if first registered after 01/09/2016 and a valid driving license with C1 & declare penalty points.

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

Candidates who are successful at shortlisting will be invited totake part ina multistageassessmentprocess.

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 is responsible for either working as a solo practitioner or 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, patients homes, primary care settings and accident and emergency care departments.

In addition the post-holder will work with colleagues to provide effective clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship to other less experienced or clinically qualified colleagues to support the delivery of 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 download the job description attached for full details of duties and responsibilities for the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered Paramedic

Educaiton/Qualifications

Essential

• Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through training and experience to degree/diploma level or equivalent e.g. Pre-Hospital Care or Health Studies or Paramedic qualification. (proof of IHCD or equivalent qualifications must be provided

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Completed two year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance Trust if registered with the HCPC on or after 1st September 2016.

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Licence must be current, valid in the UK, cover vehicles of categories C1

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

Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) has a vacancy for a part-time Healthcare Assistant (HCA) who is both compassionate and motivated, to join their friendly and supportive general practice team at Warwick Medical Centre in Taunton, Somerset, on a 18 month fixed term contract.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, be a good team player, and be able to assist colleagues to ensure the highest possible standard of care is provided to our registered patients.

This is a fixed term, part-time contract for 30 hours per week. Working pattern (days and times) will be discussed at interview.

The rate of pay for this role is £13.50 - 17.76 per hour.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

As an HCA in a GP setting, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the clinical team in the day-to-day running of the practice.

Working under the guidance of the nursing team and GPs, you will carry out a range of clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, health checks, minor dressings, and assisting with chronic disease management.

You will also contribute to the overall patient experience by providing reassurance, health promotion advice, and practical support throughout their visit.

This role is ideal for someone with previous HCA experience, preferably in primary care or community health, who is enthusiastic, organised, and committed to making a difference in the lives of patients.

Good IT skills are required, and knowledge of EMIS Web would be desirable. The post holder must also be willing to undertake any training required to further develop their skills and competencies

Please read the attached job description and person specification in full before applying.

About us

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited was established in 2016 as part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, developing new models of care. We now support 16 practices across Somerset providing care for over 100,000 patients.

Symphony has developed a model where each practice is encouraged to operate autonomously, but as a subsidiary of NHS Somerset Foundation Trust (SFT), and with backing from a central support team (HR, finance, corporate and strategic management matters).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure that primary care is sustainable for patients and practices in Somerset and we aim to be a national exemplar for primary care provision.

We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance and transform patient care and working practices, with innovation and technology at our core.

Symphony welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

Symphony offers many fantastic employee benefits, including the option to join a NHS or NEST pension scheme, plus varied salary sacrifice options (see attached poster), plus generous annual leave, flexible working from day one of employment and home working options where appropriate to the role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Symphony! We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Symphony HCA, your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• New patient health checks BMI
• Urinalysis ECG
• Recording INR
• Monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star To undertake Doppler testing
• Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
• Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases
• Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy.
• Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy,
• Weight Management
• Chaperoning duties
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
• Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD
• Administer B12 injections according to PSD
• Undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results.
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coils and implants
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Please read the full job description and person specification for this role in full, which is attached under 'Supporting Information' before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• HCA Training

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience using EMIS web

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as a HCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a practice with a diverse patient population and strong GP support.

Working alongside our existing team of GPs, ANPs and Paramedics, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care through a combination of acute same-day clinics, home visits and community-based care.

We are seeking a confident, autonomous practitioner who enjoys a varied clinical workload, is comfortable managing acute presentations and is passionate about delivering accessible, patient-centered care.

Working Days: 34 days per week, with Wednesday and Friday essential. Flexibility is available for the remaining working day(s).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the practice, care homes and community settings.

Responsibilities may evolve in line with practice needs, and the following is not an exhaustive list.

The role includes:

• Acute and Same-Day Clinics: Independently assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute illness and urgent clinical needs.

• Home Visiting: Assess and manage housebound patients, providing appropriate treatment, follow-up and ongoing care.

• Clinical Triage: Assess urgent requests, including same-day home visits, and determine appropriate clinical management.

• Care Home Rounds: Deliver regular care home rounds, working alongside the supervising GP and wider clinical team.

• Clinical Assessment: Undertake comprehensive assessments, request investigations and develop treatment plans.

• Independent Prescribing: Prescribe safely within clinical competence, following NICE guidance, local pathways and practice policies.

• Care Planning: Support patients with frailty, complex needs and long-term conditions through personalised care planning.

• Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborate with GPs, ANPs, Paramedics and community services to ensure coordinated care.

• Clinical Governance: Maintain accurate records, provide safety-netting and escalate concerns appropriately.

About us

We are a well established GP practice providing high-quality care to a diverse local population. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators and a skilled reception and administrative team, all working together to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred services.

We promote a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to contribute to service development. We are committed to high clinical standards, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing, and we actively support training, development and a healthy worklife balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work autonomously within our multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care through acute same-day clinics, home visits and care home rounds.

The following responsibilities are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with the needs of the practice.

Clinical Duties

• Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions.

• Deliver same-day appointments through face-to-face, telephone and video consultations.

• Undertake clinical triage and direct patients to appropriate services.

• Perform clinical examinations, request and interpret investigations and develop treatment plans.

• Prescribe medications safely within professional competence and current clinical guidance.

• Provide home visits to housebound patients, including urgent same-day assessments.

• Undertake regular care home rounds with support from the supervising GP.

• Manage patients with frailty, complex needs and long-term conditions.

• Develop and review personalised care plans.

• Provide wound care, contraception advice and other specialist services where appropriate.

• Recognise and manage clinical emergencies, mental health concerns and safeguarding risks.

• Refer patients to secondary care and community services where required.

Health Promotion and Prevention

• Support chronic disease management and preventative healthcare.

• Deliver health promotion, lifestyle advice and patient education.

• Identify patients at risk of developing long-term conditions.

• Support immunisation programmes and screening initiatives where appropriate.

• Contribute to QOF targets and other practice clinical priorities.

Clinical Governance and Teamwork

• Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web and appropriate SNOMED CT coding.

• Follow NICE guidance, local pathways and practice policies.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, Paramedics and other healthcare professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits and quality improvement.

• Support and mentor less experienced clinical colleagues where appropriate.

• Maintain professional registration, competencies and continuing professional development.

• Recognise professional limitations and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.

• Contribute to service development and support the practice's values and objectives.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in a health care setting
• Knowledge/familiarity with medical terminology
• Vulnerable adults awareness

Desirable

• 3 years minimum ANP / ACP or Paramedic experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or First Contact Practitioner (FCP) qualification / accreditation

Desirable

• Qualified triage nurse
• Teaching qualification

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 compassionate and motivated Band 6 RMN to join our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based at Charnley Fold, Bamber Bridge.

Our multidisciplinary team provides specialist assessment, treatment and support to older adults across Central Lancashire experiencing functional and organic mental health difficulties. We work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (excluding bank holidays).

As a Band 6 RMN, you will manage a caseload of older adults with complex mental health needs, undertaking assessments, care planning, risk management and evidence-based interventions. You will work autonomously whilst contributing to multidisciplinary reviews and collaborating with primary care, social care, inpatient services and community partners to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with excellent communication, clinical assessment and decision-making skills. Experience within older adult or community mental health services is desirable, although we welcome applications from nurses with a genuine passion for older adult mental health and delivering high-quality care.In return, you will join a supportive and experienced team committed to professional development, clinical excellence and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

The Older Adult Community Mental Health Team provides assessment, treatment and ongoing support for older adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties, including severe and enduring mental illness, dementia, depression, anxiety, psychosis and mental health conditions associated with ageing, frailty and physical health comorbidities.The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, develop and review care plans, coordinate care, manage risk and provide evidence-based interventions. The role requires excellent clinical judgement, effective communication skills and a commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused and strengths-based practice. The post holder will support service users, carers and families to achieve positive outcomes while ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, legislation and Trust policies.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• RMN with current NMC registration; CPD evidence; Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification or willingness to undertake

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental health conditions affecting older adults; Dementia; MHA; MCA; Care Act; Safeguarding; Risk management; NICE guidance; Clinical governance

Experience

Essential

• Several years post-registration experience; Older adult mental health experience; Care coordination; Risk assessment; MDT working

Personal

Essential

• Empathetic; Compassionate; Resilient; Adaptable; Team player; Effective communicator

Other

Essential

• Competent IT skills
• Professional registration maintained

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

Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Medicines Optimisation Team to provide specialist clinical pharmacist support for delivery of the ICB's medicines optimisation priorities. The role will take responsibility for defined areas of work, supporting safe, effective, equitable and cost-effective use of medicines across the system.

This position will lead and support defined medicines optimisation projects and service improvement activities, working with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and wider colleagues to implement agreed priorities, standards and guidance.

This position will undertake patient-facing and patient-supporting activities to promote effective medicines use, including engaging in shared decision-making conversations with patients, carers and healthcare professionals where appropriate. Provide expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.

The postholder will take responsibility for defined clinical, governance and transformation workstreams, supporting decision-making, escalating risks and providing specialist pharmaceutical input to pathways and commissioned services.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will need to build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to:

• Internal ICB staff including managers,colleagues,and senior management as appropriate

• ICS partners, including portfolio leads, Local Authorities and Provider Collaboratives

• Non-NHS organisations

• Members of the public and service users as appropriate

• Matrix work across all other teams to address interdependencies and ensure alignment of mutual objectives.

• External consultancy, as required.

About us

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside serves a population of over 2.7 million people across nine localities, working with 16 NHS provider organisations, 51 Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners. We are proud of Cheshire and Merseyside's record of collaborative working and there are countless examples of brilliant care, but there are also examples of variation in service which only serve to exacerbate health inequalities. Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer. We will do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest. Our values are rooted in the NHS Constitution, and we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative and innovative culture where staff can thrive and make a real difference to local communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and provide specialist pharmacist input to support safe, effective and cost-effective medicines use in line with ICB priorities.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and support to GP practices, care homes, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and wider system colleagues.

Managerial

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of standard operating procedures, policies and protocols.
• Support implementation ofevidence-basedmedicines optimisation policies, APGrecommendations andnational guidance (e.g. NICE).
• Manage staff performance, including appraisal, training, development, recruitment and absence optimisation, where required.
• Plan and prioritise workload to balance organisational, national and regional medicines optimisation priorities, escalating conflicts or delivery risks where required.
• Lead defined service improvement activities and support implementation of new ways of working within medicines optimisation.
• Undertake lone working in accordance with ICB lone working policies where required.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and scope of the role.
• Work independently, planning and prioritising workload to deliver an effective service.
• Promote and support implementation of national and local medicines related policies and NICE guidance.
• Support management of prescribing budgets and delivery of medicines optimisation priorities.
• Lead medicines optimisation policy implementation and service development within assigned GP practices.
• Influence and support healthcare professionals to improve medicines use, resolve medicines-related issues and escalate complex clinical or governance concerns appropriately.
• Lead on defined clinical issues or projects as agreed with the Head of Medicines Optimisation.
• Support the work of other Medicines Optimisation colleagues.
• Contribute to system-level decision-making within agreed areas of responsibility and support implementation of agreed actions through established governance routes.

Leadership

• Implement medicines optimisation plans in GP practices and other care settings in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide accountable specialist pharmacist advice and education on prescribing and medicines optimisation to healthcare professionals, patients and carers, supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians where appropriate.

Clinical/Technical

• Work independently, planning and prioritising workload to deliver an effective service.
• Promote and support implementation of national and local medicines related policies and NICE guidance.
• Support management of prescribing budgets and delivery of medicines optimisation priorities.
• Support medicines optimisation policy implementation and service development within assigned GP practices.
• Contribute to APG subgroups and processes as required, including supporting the development and implementation of APG recommendations within defined areas of responsibility.Influence and support healthcare professionals to improve medicines use and resolve medicines related issues, including direct patient intervention where required.
• Lead on defined clinical issues or projects as agreed with the Head of Medicines Optimisation.
• Support the work of other Medicines Optimisation colleague

Please see job description for the comprehensive list of the role's responsibilities and the personal specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Master's degree in Pharmacy (four years) plus one year foundation training with successful completion, or a pharmacy degree qualification and associated pre-registration or foundation training requirements applicable at the time of qualification.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist.
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent e.g. CPPE Pathway completion or being undertaken

Desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
• Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
• Experience of supporting and motivating colleagues, allocating work where required and maintaining effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.

EDI

Essential

• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems in the area.

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 Radiotherapy Engineering Group at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) is looking for a motivated engineer to join our team.

Radiotherapy engineers are part of a team responsible for the electromechanical maintenance of equipment used in the delivery of radiotherapy treatment.

NCCC is based at both the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle and Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and provides a highly specialised clinical service for the treatment of cancer patients. The successful candidate will be based primarily at the Freeman Hospital but will be required to work on bothsites as the work demands.

The department is equipped with Varian Linear Accelerators and specific training for this equipment will be given if required.

The responsibilities of REG Engineers include ensuring treatment machines function correctly and therefore enable patient treatment, applying fault diagnosis skills, engineering knowledge and IT knowledge to minimise clinical downtime, carrying out planned preventative and unplanned corrective maintenance, and providing the technical, engineering-related input to multidisciplinary radiotherapy service team. REG also works closely with the clinical and scientific Radiotherapy teams to balance the needs of the service.

• Interview Date Monday 16 November 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

REG Radiotherapy Engineers specialise in the provision of Radiotherapy Service. The main duties for a Radiotherapy Engineer are:

o Maintenance of Radiotherapy and ancillary equipmento Carry out planned preventative maintenance on treatment machineso Accurate fault diagnosis and effective repairso Monitor trends for equipment reliability

o Quality Control of Radiotherapy Systemso Work within a Quality Management Systemo Undertake quality control for equipmento Support Provision of Radiotherapy Engineering Service

o Participating in research development projects when required.

Applications are invited from candidates with a degree level qualification or who have equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline, and have demonstrable relevant experience, having completed a recognised engineering, technical apprenticeship or training course. In addition, the post holder will be expected to work towards professional registration as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS.

REG Radiotherapy Engineers work independently or as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist engineering services and technical knowledge enabling patient care.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2026-42-14-DR

Job locations

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
• Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of radiotherapy service.
• Assists in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility.
• Apply fault diagnosis skills, engineering knowledge and IT knowledge to minimise clinical downtime.
• Participates in roster covering 7-day working week.

Job description Job responsibilities Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of radiotherapy service. Assists in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility. Apply fault diagnosis skills, engineering knowledge and IT knowledge to minimise clinical downtime. Participates in roster covering 7-day working week.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oPost graduate knowledge of engineering gained through experience
• oGood knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
• oSpecialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
• oGood knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment
• oKnowledge of clinical hazards and infection control

SKILLS

Essential

• oLiteracy, numeracy and accuracy of a high order
• oResponsible for ensuring effective communications within their service and across professional boundaries, overcoming barriers to understanding
• oComplex fault diagnosis skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oEvidence of good engineering practice and completed project work
• oA demonstrable interest in working with and repairing electro-mechanical equipment
• oPost qualification experience in industrial or medical electronic engineering

Desirable

• oRelevant experience following completion of manufacturers certified training

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oA recognised Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
• oMust be prepared to work towards registration on the RCT register
• oPost holder must be working towards relevant manufacturer's certified training

Desirable

• oOn the RCT or AHCS PTP register
• oCompletion of a recognised training scheme

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential oPost graduate knowledge of engineering gained through experience oGood knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them oSpecialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area oGood knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment oKnowledge of clinical hazards and infection control SKILLS Essential oLiteracy, numeracy and accuracy of a high order oResponsible for ensuring effective communications within their service and across professional boundaries, overcoming barriers to understanding oComplex fault diagnosis skills EXPERIENCE Essential oEvidence of good engineering practice and completed project work oA demonstrable interest in working with and repairing electro-mechanical equipment oPost qualification experience in industrial or medical electronic engineering Desirable oRelevant experience following completion of manufacturers certified training QUALIFICATIONS Essential oA recognised Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience oMust be prepared to work towards registration on the RCT register oPost holder must be working towards relevant manufacturer's certified training Desirable oOn the RCT or AHCS PTP register oCompletion of a recognised training scheme

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are offering a development 7 to 8a post to an enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Haltemprice Community Mental Health Services in the East Riding. The post is for 0.7wte at band 7 reducing to 0.6wte at band 8a to remain within the financial envelope. We are looking for someone with prior experience of working within a community setting for adults with trauma, severe mental health difficulties and complex needs.

This is an opportunity to share a team psychologist role with an experienced colleague, making it an ideal development environment. You will work together on the delivery of psychology and benefitting from the close support of a peer within the same team. We are also in the process of aligning our psychology delivery to a Neighbourhood Teams model and we welcome your input into that process and having a voice in shaping services.

We have recently reconfigured our community services to optimise the level of support for psychology staff and support the governance of psychology provision across Hull and East Riding. To that end we have recruited two Principal Psychologists across these areas.

Additional hours may be immediately available to cover maternity leave.

We also welcome applicants meeting the criteria for the 8a role.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering systematic provision of highly specialist psychological assessments, joint assessments, formulations, consultation, care planning and individual group interventions within Haltemprice CMHT by providing strong effective professional direction, ensuring the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions, and practice.
• To contribute to the planning and organisation of community psychological services.
• To provide clinical supervision and to offer advice and consultation on service users' psychological care and risk management to non-psychologist colleagues , and to other non-professional carers.To provide supervision to psychology assistants.
• To engage in research, audit, service evaluations, service developments and quality improvement initiatives.
• To provide support for the staff development including training, group supervision, team formulation sessions, reflective and to play an active role within the MDT meetings.
• Staying connected to your colleagues professionally and ensuring you are supported through regular attendance at Community Psychology meetings, AMH Speciality meetings, Trust wide Psychology CPD days, CPD SIGs, group supervision, your clinical managerial and professional supervision.
• Being active in your own clinical and professional development which we will actively support you with.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

Find out more and search live jobs.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

338-8327874-26

Job locations

Haltemprice CMHT

College House

Trust HQ Willerby Hill Site

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

With regards to this vacancy, please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Please see additional documents for further information on the post, the development paperwork , the AMH specialty and the wider service.

We would very much welcome a discussion with you about the post and contact details are within the additional document attached to the advert.

Job description Job responsibilities With regards to this vacancy, please refer to the job description and person specification for further information. Please see additional documents for further information on the post, the development paperwork , the AMH specialty and the wider service. We would very much welcome a discussion with you about the post and contact details are within the additional document attached to the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed post-graduate doctoral level of training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS (or equivalent if qualified before 1996)
• To hold and maintain current professional registration in line with HCPC
• oSkills in providing consultation and specialist advice to other professional and non-professional groups

Desirable

• Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
• Additional short specialist courses with demonstrable impact on practice.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more specialised areas of psychology practice
• Completion of BPS accredited supervision course enabling supervision of doctoral trainees.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency context
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups , across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings
• Experience of working with trauma cases

Desirable

• Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or clinical supervision

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally
• Be able to demonstrate leadership/project management skills at an advanced level

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completed post-graduate doctoral level of training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS (or equivalent if qualified before 1996) To hold and maintain current professional registration in line with HCPC oSkills in providing consultation and specialist advice to other professional and non-professional groups Desirable Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area Additional short specialist courses with demonstrable impact on practice. Post-doctoral training in one or more specialised areas of psychology practice Completion of BPS accredited supervision course enabling supervision of doctoral trainees. Experience Essential Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency context Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups , across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings Experience of working with trauma cases Desirable Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching, training and/or clinical supervision Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity Able to demonstrate effective communication skills - written and verbal Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change Desirable Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally Be able to demonstrate leadership/project management skills at an advanced level

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haltemprice CMHT

College House

Trust HQ Willerby Hill Site

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haltemprice CMHT

College House

Trust HQ Willerby Hill Site

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Band 5 Interventional Radiology Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures.

Working within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder provides high-quality care before, during, and after procedures while ensuring patient safety, dignity, and comfort.

The nurse is accountable for practising in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code, Trust policies, and current evidence-based practice.

The post holder undertakes comprehensive patient assessments, prepares patients physically and psychologically for procedures, and ensures all necessary documentation, investigations, and pre-procedure checks are completed.

During procedures, the Band 5 nurse works effectively as either a circulating or scrub nurse, maintaining aseptic technique and supporting the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and efficient care. The nurse continuously monitors patients, promptly recognising and escalating any signs of deterioration or complications while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Following procedures, the nurse provides post-procedure recovery care by monitoring patients' physiological observations, pain, puncture sites, and overall clinical condition.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care.
• To work within both the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based, holistic care to a group of patients from admission to discharge within the interventional suite and other areas within the radiology department.
• To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance.
• To maintain own and others' knowledge of clinical excellence.
• With training and support, take responsibility for managing and coordinating the interventional suite on a daily basis.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care through:

• Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
• Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
• Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
• Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
• Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
• Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.

Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:

• Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met.
• Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
• Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
• Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients.
• Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through:

• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.
• Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control. Staff Nurse (Band 5) Job Description Date of Origin: June 2009 3
• Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.
• Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward/unit speciality.
• Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.
• Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.
• Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).
• Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active UK NMC registration at time of starting appointment

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Clinical expertise relevant to the area

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
• Able to manage patients emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring

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).