Job summary

Have you been out of work, looking for a second job or looking for new challenges? Are you flexible and motivated to learn about Healthcare Cleaning and Catering?

What we can offer you:-

• 16.5 with the potential for additional shifts
• Full training for both Catering and Healthcare Cleaning
• Preference of sites you wish to work in
• NHS Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

We offer a range of hours that can suit your personal circumstances with shifts lasting 5.5 hours at times ranging from 0700 - 2100 hours over a 7 day period. We could work around when children are at school or when they return home in the evening or around any caring commitments or other employment you may have.

If you would prefer to only work at certain times we could offer our bank posts for you so that you only work when you can do any shifts. We can guarantee hours if you would like us to.

Shift pattern would be 07:00- 13:00, 0900 - 1500, 13:00-19:00 and 1500 - 2100 or we would try to work around these hours to suit individual circumstances.

For Further information please speak to Catherine Prosser at [email protected] or on 01885 485717

Main duties of the job

To maintain the levels of cleanliness throughout the hospital environment to the laid down standards based on the National Standards of Cleanliness and ensuring that a continuity of service is maintained whilst adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

To carry out a wide range of general catering duties ensuring a high quality service in line with Food Hygiene Regulations at all times.

Ability to problem-solve day to day issues that may arise.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view "supporting documents" linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of communication skills
• Basic Literacy Skills

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Certificate ( or willingness to complete)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Good customer service skills /experience
• Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales.

Desirable

• Understanding of health and safety processes

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in cleaning or catering environment

Job summary

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic person looking for your next challenge in a new role?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our surgical pharmacy team, working alongside our Specialist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to support the flow of patients through the hospital. This is a ward-based, patient-facing role in which you will be dispensing discharge prescriptions on the wards, carrying out checks on patients own medicines and ordering further supplies, processing pharmacy returns, supporting with completion of ward audits and assisting with pharmacy ward top ups.

The ideal candidate will be motivated to continue to develop this innovative role alongside the surgical pharmacy team and will already have experience of working as a SATO within a hospital pharmacy setting.

The NNUH is a large teaching hospital and as a pharmacy department we have links to the UEA School of Pharmacy and School of Medicine, the postholder will have the opportunity to become involved in teaching within the multi-disciplinary team if interested.

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside our surgical specialist pharmacists and clinical pharmacy technicians to provide services to the surgical wards with in the Trust. The main duties of the role include:

• Dispensing medications for discharge on the ward utilising a mobile dispensing station and satellite dispensary
• Processing medication returns from the surgical wards
• Conducting checks of patients own medications to ensure they are suitable for use
• Ordering and/or supply of medications for individual patients and ward stock

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description

• Dispensing medications for discharge on the ward utilising a mobile dispensing station and satellite dispensary
• Processing medication returns from the surgical wards
• Conducting checks of patients own medications to ensure they are suitable for use
• Ordering and/or supply of medications for individual patients and ward stock

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 7114 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent passes in Maths English and Science
• NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

• NPA Dispensers Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services specialist units relating to Dispensary

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical environment

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills - oral & written

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team with a flexible approach to duties
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Tomorrows healthcare landscape today: Practice Plus Groups Birmingham hospital invites you to be a catalyst for change. Unleash your potential in a role that transcends the ordinary Practice Plus Groups Birmingham Hospital is changing the city's private healthcare scene, and we want you to join us. Imagine a workplace where your ideas are not only welcomed but actively encouraged, and where your career trajectory aligns with your aspirations. At Practice Plus Group, our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care it includes nurturing the professional growth of our exceptional team members. Our Birmingham Hospital is designed to be a hub of innovation, a place where your skills are refined, and your career ambitions are met with enthusiasm. Join us as we shape the future of healthcare and create lasting legacies at Practice Plus Group.

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Outpatient/Pre-Op team operates then we could have just the role for you

Main duties of the job

You will be a vital member of the outpatient team. You provide providing clinical and non-clinical support within the Unit, ensuring that all patients are dealt with in a professional and courteous manner, which endorses the patient centred approach of the team.

You will provide a professional and patient focused clinical and administration and reception tasks, supporting the clinical team within the unit under the direction of a professionally qualified worker

As a Outpatient HCA you will participate administratively in referring patients to other areas of health care for further medical assessments or investigations by ensuring Consultants complete request forms correctly and also Participate in the assessment of patient visiting the department pre or post operatively.

About us

The role involves direct contact with patients and their families on a physical and psychological level and therefore you need to be empathetic, friendly and have with good interpersonal skills as well as;

• The ability to promote safe patient care
• Are willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance the delivery of our clinical service
• The ability to recognise and give priority to the needs of patients while maintaining respect, dignity and having an individualised approach to patient services
• Good basic communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Telephone manner

If you have any questions please contact - [email protected]

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Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Tomorrows healthcare landscape today: Practice Plus Groups Birmingham hospital invites you to be a catalyst for change. Unleash your potential in a role that transcends the ordinary Practice Plus Groups Birmingham Hospital is changing the city's private healthcare scene, and we want you to join us. Imagine a workplace where your ideas are not only welcomed but actively encouraged, and where your career trajectory aligns with your aspirations. At Practice Plus Group, our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care it includes nurturing the professional growth of our exceptional team members. Our Birmingham Hospital is designed to be a hub of innovation, a place where your skills are refined, and your career ambitions are met with enthusiasm. Join us as we shape the future of healthcare and create lasting legacies at Practice Plus Group.

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Outpatient/Pre-Op team operates then we could have just the role for you

Person Specification

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Job summary

With the continued development of hip fracture surgery pathway and opening of the frailty assessment unit, we are seeking enthusiastic, self- motivated and caring individuals to work as a Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy assistant within the busy in-patient Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) / Healthcare of older people (HCOP) wards at Solihull Hospital.

The candidate will need to have comprehensive experience working as a Band 3 OT/Physiotherapy assistant in the relevant areas. You will join our dynamic team of therapists who provide T&O/ HCOP therapy across this teaching Trust. We are committed to continued professional and career development of all staff.

Applicants must be prepared to participate in the 7-day working rota and evening ward cover within the T&O therapy teams.

The posts are based at Solihull Hospital; successful applicants will be based predominantly at one site but, may be required to work at other sites in the Trust. The Trust is a multi-site organisation, you may be required to work at any of the Trust sites and you may need to change your normal place of work, either temporarily or on a permanent basis, as a result of development or reorganisation of Trust services.

The interviews will take place face to face.

If you would like to discuss this post please contact Sally Golsby-Taylor, Therapy Lead on [email protected] or Helen Jackson Team Lead Solihull on 0121 424 4668 or [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post will combine competencies from predominately physiotherapy and occupational therapy disciplines, to support the delivery of the therapy services to patients within the acute trauma and orthopaedics/ healthcare of older people clinical setting.

The role includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to educate and assess patients pre- and post-operatively, progress their treatment programmes, supervise relevant exercises and assess for, order and fit equipment both on the ward and in the patient's own home. This will involve building on existing Band 3 skills to take on an increased level of responsibility. The Band 4 will work autonomously under the supervision of registered therapists for an agreed specific caseload.

You should be able to work well as part of a team and demonstrate good communication and prioritisation skills. You must be organised, flexible and adaptable and able to problem solve effectively. You must have good IT skills and be able to manage and prioritise your case load as delegated by the registered therapists. You will need to supervise other Therapy assistant staff as required.

Previous experience working as a Band 3 within therapies and relevant clinical areas is essential.

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving therapy team at Solihull Hospital, part of UHB Trust.

You must be willing to participate in seven day and evening working.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and maths at grade C or above
• *Able to demonstrate competence in maths and written and spoken English
• *Educated to A Level / NVQ 4/ BTEC or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 3 or similar vocational qualification PLUS substantive experience working in a care setting)
• *Care certificate or be willing to work towards this

Desirable

• *Evidence of recent education / personal development related to Healthcare.
• *Demonstrated has been proactive with continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• *Comprehensive experience supporting therapists in a relevant clinical setting
• *Comprehensive experience of delivering acute inpatient rehabilitation programmes across a variety of clinical settings with evidence of MDT collaboration and hospital discharge planning
• *Can demonstrate an in depth understanding of relevant areas of therapy, the effect of illness/clinical conditions / disability on function and health and basic aims of rehabilitation
• *Comprehensive experience as a therapy assistant
• *Understanding of confidentiality and data protection in healthcare

Desirable

• *Experience of communicating with and motivating patients who may have communication difficulties
• *Experience of working in Acute Hospital Setting
• *Good understanding of working environment --healthcare/NHS/UHB trust/acute care/community as applicable

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• *Enthusiasm to work as a therapy assistant within team
• *Ability to take responsibility under guidance
• *Know own limitations and role boundaries
• *Able to seek support from others when required
• *Able to deal with potentially upsetting clinical settings/situations
• *Demonstrates empathy to a wide range of patients, carers, staff
• *Demonstrates commitment to patient centred care
• *Reliable and trustworthy
• *Able to work under pressure Demonstrates commitment to work flexibly to meet the challenging demands of the service
• *Ability to contribute to weekend working and evening ward cover, as required.

Desirable

• *Willingness to participate and at times lead in departmental activities i.e. group supervision, course development, delivery of training
• *Demonstrates a commitment to CPD

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

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to develop your career within Adult Community Mental Health? We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team working across the C & E Centre and The Gables.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a community-based mental health service, supporting adults with a range of mental health needs to maximise their independence, recovery and quality of life. You will be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, with access to regular supervision, training and professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

To provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults with mental health needs within community settings.

To manage and prioritise a caseload, supporting service users to achieve their recovery goals and maximise independence.

To work closely with service users, carers and the multidisciplinary team to develop and review care plans.

To deliver evidence-based interventions that promote meaningful occupation, wellbeing and social inclusion.

To maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to risk assessment and management.

To participate in regular supervision, training and service development activities.

About us

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

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

Benefits

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess service users referred for therapeutic intervention.

To utilise specialist assessments when presented with complex cases with the support of Senior Occupational Therapist.

To make decisions on the level of treatment intervention required.

To undertake treatment planning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans and clinical reasoning for intervention with service users and their carers, taking into account appropriate safety planning.

To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to the service user, multi- disciplinary team colleagues and partnership agencies and liaise with them at formal and informal meetings.

Please refer to JD for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Knowledge and training in mental health

Experience

Essential

• Experience working or placement in NHS

Desirable

• Experience working in mental health setting
• Experience working in a community setting

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

1. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Endoscopy Pre-Assessment Nursing Team at University Hospitals Dorset. We are looking for a motivated individual who works well under pressure and is committed to provide clinical leadership, whilst promoting high quality safe and effective care.

An exciting time to join our team to be part of the transformational work taking place at UHD, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues at Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne endoscopy units changing and influencing the delivery of endoscopy pre-assessment services. You will also be part of the Dorset Endoscopy Network to develop cross County services.

This role will also present opportunities to enhance your leadership, management and QI skills with support from the senior Gastroenterology management team.

If you have the skills, ability and drive to fulfil this role then we would like to hear from you.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Please note, this role requires cross site working between Poole and Bournemouth

Interview Date: Thursday 5th November

Main duties of the job

1. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Technical Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Organisational and on-going planning skills including own workload and of others in an unpredictable environment.
• Ability to work and lead within a multidisciplinary team across an organisation

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional skills required to support endoscopy pre-assessment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Time management

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of organisational requirements in relation to Endoscopy
• Specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and developments in the field of gastroenterology

Desirable

• Understanding of standards of Joint Advisory Group
• Understanding of standards of Pre-Assessment

Experience

Essential

• Experience at B6 level
• Experience of managing change

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Endoscopy
• Previous experience working in Pre-Assessment
• Experience of leading teams through transformational change

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered General Nurse

Desirable

• Quality Improvement course

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

As a Healthcare Assistant at Pilgrims Hospices, you will play a key part in delivering compassionate, holistic care to patients with life limiting illnesses, supporting their comfort, dignity and wellbeing in a warm, collaborative environment.

Working as part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will assist with personal care, emotional support and daily activities that help patients live well, while building meaningful connections with families and colleagues. Every day brings variety, purpose and the chance to make a genuine difference, supported by continuous training, professional development and a workplace culture that values openness, kindness and balance.

This role will be based at our Ashford Hospice. Full and part time hours are available with variable shift work from Monday to Sunday including days and nights.

Main duties of the job

• Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needs
• Assisting patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
• Assisting patients to eat and or drink as independently as possible
• Undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision i.e. making beds and cleaning of equipment
• Maintaining accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurse
• Using and storing all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructions
• Attending mandatory training
• Ensuring patient's safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received and follows either verbal direction from a registered nurse or is directed via written nursing care plans or multidisciplinary goal setting sheets
• Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting
• Assisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needs
• Releasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakers
• Ensuring safe custody of patients property

As our wards operate on a shift working basis, candidates need a flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to work nights and weekends.

About us

As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.

Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families both in the community and in-patient units.

Our Vision

Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life.

Other Benefits

As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.

Our hospices offer:

• Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
• Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
• Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
• A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
• A sense of wellbeing
• A good work-life balance
• Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links
• NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist the trained nurses in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in a safe and pleasant environment. Working as a member of a designated nursing team the HCA will deliver elements of care safely under the supervision of a trained nurse, treating patients with respect, dignity and kindness, valuing individuality and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

In order to be considered you must have NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, basic nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needs. This will include nursing duties such as assisting patients to the toilet, washing and bathing, assisting patients to eat and or drink as independently as possible.
• Assist patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
• To be responsible for undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision. This will include activities such as making beds and cleaning of equipment.
• Makes accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurse.
• To use and store all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructions, including cleaning of equipment and ensuring batteries in equipment are fully charged, ensuring safety for both patients and staff.
• To attend mandatory training and updates. Ensuring patient safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received and follows either verbal direction from a registered nurse or is directed via written nursing care plans or multidisciplinary goal setting sheets. This will also include the care and management of those patients who are unable to maintain their own safety because of confusion, cognitive impairment or any sensory deficit.
• Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting. Assisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needs. Releasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakers.
• Ensuring safe custody of patients property.
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practice the principles of infection control in accordance with hospice policy. In addition will assist in the monitoring, storing, and disposal of equipment and hazardous materials in accordance with health and safety guidelines. This will include safe disposal of sharps and soiled linen
• To be responsible for reporting any incident or near miss immediately to the nurse in charge of the ward.
• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To act in a non-judgemental way and treat each and every patient as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs irrespective of your own ideals and culture

Management responsibilities

• To be aware of the employees responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, reporting accidents or untoward incidents and potential for risk.
• Acting as an ambassador of Pilgrims Hospices to patients, their families, other health care professionals and members of the public at all times.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison with the line manager as part of delivering an appropriate and high quality service including regular attendance at team meetings.
• Complies with Pilgrims Hospice policies on patient documentation; updates patients records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and contemporaneous.
• Participation in audits, research and surveys of Pilgrims Hospices services as requested.
• Attend induction programs for new team members, supporting new staff during their induction through mentorship within the community setting.
• Ensures own knowledge is up to date, undertaking mandatory training and attending workshops and training courses for the benefit own continued development and to learn new skills and increase knowledge.
• Work as an effective team member offering support, direction and guidance to team members
• Maintain effective communication within and beyond the immediate team

Measures of Success

• Achievement of a safe, effective environment in which End of Life nursing care is successfully accomplished.
• High level of satisfaction from patients and relatives, low level of adverse comments or complaints.
• Effective understanding and successful implementation of the Hospices policies and procedures
• Uses communication skills to maintain and provide effective and holistic patient care

Communications and Relationships

• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To communicate effectively and appropriately with patients from diverse backgrounds including different cultures, and those who exhibit challenging behaviour, sensory loss and other difficulties with communication, utilising appropriate aides and tools as required
• To understand the physical and mental health needs of older people who have complex and multiple health issues within the role boundaries
• To involve patients in all care and provide choices whenever possible to help patients maintain optimum independence and a sense of self control
• To ensure any queries raised by patients, families and visitors are responded to in a friendly and sensitive way and directed to the appropriate health care professional if the issue cannot be resolved locally
• Communicates effectively ensuring the relay to the appropriate professional any concerns or wishes expressed by the patient.
• Completes incident reports and also actively encourages and supports team members with this activity. Assists senior nurse manager with incident investigations and provide reports as required by Quality and Governance framework
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practices the principles of infection control in accordance with policy and training.
• To act in a non judgemental way and treat each patient and carer as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs

This Job Description is not exhaustive. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties that may be required by the Line Manager, commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• - Good communication and organisational skills
• - Working on own initiative with common sense approach
• - Understanding and ability to demonstrate how to care for a patient in a palliative care ward environment
• - Willingness to work unsocial hours including nights regularly or on a permanent basis
• - Car owner or access to suitable transport arrangements to enable to undertake job
• - Flexible approach to working pattern and duties
• - Sensitive, caring and empathetic
• - Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• - Good communication skills with patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• - Excellent documentation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Care Level II Or Care Certficate

Right to work in the UK

Essential

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence of proof will be requested as part of the pre-screening process. Pilgrims Hospices does not offer sponsorship to overseas applicants.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for others Previous experience in providing personal care to patients

Desirable

• Palliative / hospice care experience Previous experience in community care

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Dietitian with strong clinical skills and an interest in neurological rehabilitation and supporting patients with complex nutritional needs. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, experience in managing dysphagia and enteral feeding, and the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care is essential.

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at [email protected].

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Main duties of the job

Role: Senior 2 Dietitian (Band 6 equivalent)

Department: Brain Injury Service (Dietetics)

Salary range: Band 6 - £35,402 - £46,693 (dependent on experience)

Hours of work: 32 hours per week

Contract type(s): Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our Dietetics Team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. Primarily based within our Brain Injury Service (neuro-rehabilitation), you will play a key role as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, holistic, patient-centred care. The role will also involve providing support across our Ventilator and Continuing Care Services as required.

Nutrition is a key priority at RHN, with many patients experiencing dysphagia and complex nutritional needs. Approximately 70% of patients have gastrostomy tubes, making enteral feeding a key part of the role. This is an opportunity to develop your specialist skills while making a meaningful difference to patients with complex neurological disabilities.

The RHN is an independent hospital and medical charity. We care for people who have brain injuries and require assessment and intensive rehabilitation for conditions such as Stroke, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury),Huntington's disease etc.

Our team are looking to hold interviews on Wednesday 11th November 2026.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.

About us

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:

• Generous annual leave
• Free counselling, therapy and mental wellbeing support
• Free on-site wellbeing activities, including weekly yoga and our monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)
• Free on-site parking a rarity in London!
• Access to wages early to help with unexpected costs Financial support, including low-interest loans and savings support
• Staff networks including Pride, Womens and Race Equality networks
• Cycle2Work, tech purchase support and Blue Light Card discounts
• Regular cultural and heritage events celebrating our diverse workforce

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Objectives of the role:

• Demonstrate an awareness of RHNs strategy, objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
• To manage and prioritise own specialised clinical caseload and provide specialised, evidence based dietetic advice.
• Strive to improve efficiency and effectiveness across all areas of working within dietetics, and the wider interdisciplinary professional team whilst working within individual scope of practice, local policies and guidelines and HCPC and BDA code of conduct.
• To contribute to creating a culture where quality is at the heart of everything we do and it is delivered on all occasions, to the highest level, in line with our contractual obligations.
• To ensure all patients and residents are appropriately nourished thus promoting health and wellbeing and avoiding or correcting malnutrition
• To be a specialised resource within the Hospital and to other interested professionals outside this organisation, regarding artificial enteral nutrition and adapted oral nutrition for this particular patient population.
• To ensure that delivery of nutrition to the patients / residents in the organisation is done in an efficient and effective way collaborating with other disciplines and departments and being a key member of the MDT
• To be open to research and audit opportunities that may improve nutritional care of the patients or others outside this organisation

Please see attached the job description for more information.

Person Specification

Person specification: Essential and Desirable

Essential

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent leading to registration with HCPC Evidence of continuing professional development
• To have wide experience of nutritional support particularly gastrostomy tube feeding
• Participation in audit and/or research
• Advanced communication skills both written and oral
• Advanced nutrition and dietetic knowledge
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a multidisciplinary professional team
• DA membership or other appropriate indemnity insurance cover

Desirable

• Some experience supervising students or dietetic assistants.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Wymott.

HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same!

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week over a 2 week rota

Week 1 -

• Monday 07:30 - 20:00
• Wednesday 07:30 - 14:00
• Saturday 07:30 - 20:00
• Sunday 07:30 - 20:00

Week 2 -

• Wednesday 07:30 - 20:00
• Thursday 07:30 - 20:00
• Friday 07:30 - 20:00

Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

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

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
• You will primarily be working within the Primary Care team.

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 they 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 an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Wymott.

HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same!

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week over a 2 week rota

Week 1 -

• Monday 07:30 - 20:00
• Wednesday 07:30 - 14:00
• Saturday 07:30 - 20:00
• Sunday 07:30 - 20:00

Week 2 -

• Wednesday 07:30 - 20:00
• Thursday 07:30 - 20:00
• Friday 07:30 - 20:00

Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

This fixed term maternity cover opportunity for the Principal Pharmacist - Cancer and Aseptic Services role is a senior leadership post within the Pharmacy Department at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), providing strategic, clinical and operational leadership for cancer pharmacy and aseptic services. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective and patient-centred delivery of pharmaceutical care for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), as well as leading the development and governance of cancer and aseptic services across the site.

As an expert practitioner in adult haematology and oncology, the post holder will provide highly specialised clinical expertise, support multidisciplinary decision-making, and lead the delivery of evidence-based pharmaceutical care. The role includes accountability for the safe and compliant operation of the Section 10 Aseptic Unit, acting as the Accountable Pharmacist and ensuring adherence to all legal, regulatory, quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

Working as a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to Trust-wide strategic objectives, service development, clinical governance, workforce planning and continuous quality improvement.

The post holder will promote a culture of excellence, safety and continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership for Cancer and Aseptic Services at PRUH, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Act as the Trust's specialist pharmacist for haematology and oncology services, providing expert advice on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), cancer medicines and complex patient management.
• Lead the governance, development and continuous improvement of cancer pharmacy services, ensuring compliance with national standards, clinical governance requirements and best practice.
• Serve as the Accountable Pharmacist for the Section 10 Aseptic Unit, overseeing the safe manufacture, release and quality assurance of cytotoxic and aseptically prepared medicines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance standards and health and safety requirements.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary working to support optimal treatment outcomes, medicines optimisation and patient experience across oncology, haematology and palliative care services.
• Lead and support clinical audit, research and clinical trials activity, contributing to service evaluation, publication and the advancement of pharmacy practice.
• Deputise for the Associate Chief Pharmacist - Aseptic Services when required and contribute to Trust-wide strategic initiatives and cross-site service development.

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

The Principal Pharmacist - Cancer and Aseptic Services provides senior professional, clinical and operational leadership for cancer pharmacy and aseptic services at Princess Royal University Hospital. The post holder is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care for patients receiving cancer treatment while ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of aseptic services across the site. They act as an expert practitioner in adult haematology and oncology, providing specialist advice on systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT), supportive care, palliative care and medicines optimisation.

The post holder serves as the Accountable Pharmacist for the Section 10 Aseptic Unit, holding responsibility for ensuring all aseptic preparation and cytotoxic chemotherapy services comply with current legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements. They will oversee the maintenance of pharmaceutical quality systems, risk management processes, capacity planning and continuous service improvement initiatives.

As a senior member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, the Principal Pharmacist will contribute to Trust strategy, service transformation and workforce development. The role includes leading and managing a specialist pharmacy team, ensuring staff receive appropriate supervision, appraisal, training and professional development opportunities. The post holder will promote a culture of quality, innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Working closely with consultants, nurses, operational managers and regional partners, the post holder will develop and implement policies, guidelines and business cases that support the delivery of safe, effective and financially sustainable cancer services. They will monitor medicines expenditure, identify opportunities for efficiencies and support the introduction of new medicines and technologies.

The role also includes responsibility for clinical audit, research and clinical trials activity, ensuring services remain evidence-based and aligned with national standards. The post holder will contribute to improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient experience and supporting the ongoing development of cancer and aseptic services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree - MPharm
• Competency assessed and examined professional registration with GPhC
• Specialist higher qualification (Diploma) in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College Pharmacy (RCP)
• Leadership / project management qualification/certification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of GMP, GCP, QA and regulations and legislation relevant to aseptic services
• Experience with clinical ward cover, including haematology/oncology wards
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to Clinical Trials
• Extensive experience of clinical pharmacy practice
• Post registration experience relevant to Pharmacy Aseptic Services

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Can provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals
• Experience of line management, appraisal, recruitment and performance management

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 post will close once sufficient numbers of applications have been received. Interviews will be in-person only - virtual interviews will not be offered.

Base sites: Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital

Education: We have an excellent Preceptorship Program, directed to meet learning needs of newly qualified Band 5 AHPs. We also have a Band 5 in-service training program and frequent opportunities to learn from other disciplines. Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given opportunity to take part in quality improvement ideas and finding ways to improve staff satisfaction and patient outcomes.

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative physiotherapists who value team working.

Here at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals, our physiotherapists play a vital role in supporting patients to optimise their abilities through therapeutic interventions and empowering collaboration. Each in-patient specialism has a multi-disciplinary team made up of therapy support workers, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists. Our outpatient services are well supported with Clinical Specialists and APPs and are involved in multiple innovative areas of practice.

We are a very friendly and welcoming service where staff wellbeing is a high priority. As part of this we continue to work towards achieving a fully inclusive department.

Please note that we are unable to provide a relocation package.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take part in 6-month rotations in the following specialities across the Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital sites:

Acute StrokeAcute NeurologyMedical / Health Services for Elderly PeopleRapid ResponseITU / SurgeryOrthopaedics - trauma and electiveMusculoskeletal OutpatientsPelvic Health Outpatients

They will be expected to manage their own clinical caseload and supervise therapy support workers as appropriate. They will be supported by highly skilled and experienced Band 6 to Band 8 staff throughout each specialty. They will be joining a well established and supportive integrated Therapy team, who work closely with the multidisciplinary team.

It is a requirement for this post to participate in the 7 day physiotherapy service and bank holiday cover.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-RFL-8358164

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Experience

Essential

• Core student placements in a clinical service area
• Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
• Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
• Awareness / understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment

Desirable

• Evidence of presentation of own research/project work
• Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
• Demonstable knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy skills, practice and theory
• Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni -disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
• Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
• Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
• To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
• Awareness of Evidence Based practice
• Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
• Computer literate
• Able to document information accurately

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Effective communication skills
• Good problem solving skills

Person Specification Royal Free Shared Commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments. Education & professional Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Experience Essential Core student placements in a clinical service area Problem solving approach to clinical interventions Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit Awareness / understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment Desirable Evidence of presentation of own research/project work Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting Skills and aptitudes Essential Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio Demonstable knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy skills, practice and theory Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni -disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence Awareness of Evidence Based practice Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation Computer literate Able to document information accurately Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Effective communication skills Good problem solving skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Associate Chief Pharmacist for Aseptic Services is a senior pharmacy leader responsible for the strategic, operational, professional and financial management of aseptic services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting directly to the Chief Pharmacist, the postholder leads the delivery and development of a highly specialised, high-risk and regulated service that supports frontline patient care through the provision of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, parenteral nutrition, CIVAS and aseptically prepared medicines across multiple hospital sites.

The role provides expert leadership to ensure aseptic services operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP, GCP and Trust governance standards. The postholder is accountable for service quality, risk management, workforce planning, business continuity, service improvement and quality assurance systems, ensuring patients have uninterrupted access to critical medicines and treatments.

The postholder also has responsibility for budget management, business case development, capital planning, commissioning and validation of facilities and equipment, and delivery of efficient, sustainable services. This role is essential to maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, service resilience and the continued provision of high-quality Aseptic Services across the Trust.

If you have applied for this role in the last 3 months, please refrain from re-submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic, operational and professional leadership for Pharmacy Aseptic Services across King's College Hospital, ensuring safe, effective and sustainable service delivery.
• Lead and develop the Trust's aseptic services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, parenteral nutrition (PN), CIVAS and aseptically manufactured products.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance standards, Health and Safety requirements and external regulatory expectations.
• Provide expert professional advice to the Chief Pharmacist on aseptic services, facilities, equipment, workforce, governance and service development.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to support service growth, innovation, capacity management and future patient care requirements.
• Lead, manage and develop the multidisciplinary aseptic workforce, including recruitment, appraisal, training, competency assessment, succession planning and performance management.
• Ensure robust business continuity and capacity planning arrangements are in place to maintain uninterrupted access to critical patient treatments and medicines.
• Manage delegated budgets, monitor expenditure and identify opportunities for service efficiencies and financial sustainability.
• Oversee the commissioning, qualification, validation and ongoing performance of aseptic facilities.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being 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. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

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

The Associate Chief Pharmacist for Aseptic Services provides senior strategic, professional and operational leadership for Pharmacy Aseptic Services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, the postholder is responsible for the safe, effective and compliant delivery of aseptic services across multiple hospital sites, supporting the provision of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, parenteral nutrition (adult, paediatric and neonatal), CIVAS and other aseptically prepared medicines that are critical to patient care.

The postholder leads the development and implementation of the Trust's aseptic services strategy, ensuring services remain responsive to clinical demand, organisational priorities and national developments. They provide expert advice to the Chief Pharmacist and senior clinical and operational colleagues on all aspects of aseptic services, quality assurance, governance, workforce planning and service development.

A key responsibility is ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance standards, health and safety requirements and regulatory expectations. The postholder is accountable for maintaining robust quality systems, managing risk, overseeing audit and inspection readiness, investigating incidents and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives.

The postholder is responsible for managing delegated budgets, monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value. They lead the development of business cases, capital investment programmes and service transformation projects, including the commissioning, qualification and validation of aseptic facilities and equipment.

As a member of the Pharmacy Management Team, the Associate Chief Pharmacist contributes to the wider strategic direction of pharmacy services and works collaboratively with clinical teams, senior managers, regional partners and external stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and service performance. The postholder also leads research, audit and innovation within aseptic services and supports regional collaborative working to ensure the continued delivery of safe, high-quality and sustainable aseptic services.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Master's degree - MPharm.
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
• Leadership / project management qualification/certification.
• Competency assessed and examined professional registration with GPhC.
• MSc PTQA or equivalent qualification / experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience relevant to Pharmacy Aseptic Services.
• Knowledge of GCP, GMP, QA and regulations and legislation relevant to Aseptic Services.
• Demonstrable knowledge relating to Parenteral Nutrition (PN) and clinical management.
• Understanding of national and local priorities in Aseptic Services.

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 seeking a highly skilled, innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to lead the development of AAC and Communication Accessibility across Powys Teaching Health Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a lifespan service that supports individuals, families, communities and professionals to improve communication participation and inclusion. The post holder will provide strategic and clinical leadership for AAC provision across Powys, whilst also leading the development of communication-accessible environments and communication partner skills across health, social care, education and community settings.

The post holder will work collaboratively across Children's, Adult and Adult Learning Disability services, supporting the delivery of consistent pathways, high-quality clinical practice, workforce development and service innovation. The role will focus on improving opportunities for people with communication difficulties to participate fully in everyday life through both direct specialist support and wider system-level change.

Powys Teaching Health Board Speech and Language Therapy Services are committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based and equitable care. We are looking for an experienced clinician who is passionate about communication accessibility and who can inspire and support others to build communication-friendly communities across the lifespan.

The base for this role can be negotiated. Part-time and remote working considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as an expert consultative practitioner, providing advanced clinical leadership and highly specialist knowledge in AAC and communication accessibility across Children's, Adult and Adult Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapy services.

The post holder will be accountable for:

Development of AAC pathways and standards across the lifespan.Leadership of communication accessibility initiatives across Powys.Workforce development and competency building in AAC and communication support.Clinical governance, audit and quality improvement within the AAC and Communication Accessibility portfolio.Building collaborative networks that connect paediatric, adult and Adult Learning Disability services.

AAC provision within Wales focuses on collaboration, working with colleagues across the 7 health boards to deliver an excellent and equitable service. You will also work closely with the National Centre for Electronic and Assistive Technology who provide powered AAC, environmental controls and computer access support. This brings with it opportunities to contribute to service development and initiatives at a local and national level.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AHP031-1026

Job locations

Powys - to be confirmed on recruitment

TBC upon recruitment

SY16 2DW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

The base for this role can be negotiated. Part-time and remote working considered.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training. The base for this role can be negotiated. Part-time and remote working considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of relevant training at post graduate training
• Knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools relevant to area of clinical expertise
• Evidence of successful completion of training / specialist short courses up to master's degree or equivalent relevant to clinical area
• Clinical supervision experience
• Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
• Knowledge and involvement in audit and research

Desirable

• Membership of relevant CEN/SIG
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
• Evidence of research activity/ research skills
• Experience of adapting and implementing policies within area of specialty
• Leadership and First Line Management
• Membership of Royal College of Speech Language Therapists

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience in area of clinical specialism
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Involvement in clinical audit
• Significant demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with first line management such as appraisals, performance management, annual leave

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Ability to influence decision making and practice
• Proven multi-disciplinary working
• Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
• Presentation and training skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Use own initiative
• Self-motivated
• Able to work in isolation
• Demonstrate ability to fully complete tasks within an agreed time frame
• Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical effort throughout the working day
• Must be flexible and motivated in approach to duties

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
• Leadership skills

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other

Essential

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Innovative and continually progress improvement to the service
• Demonstrate an organized and logical approach to work
• The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Must be able to relate to staff, managers, patients and visitors at all levels
• Computer literacy

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registered Evidence of relevant training at post graduate training Knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools relevant to area of clinical expertise Evidence of successful completion of training / specialist short courses up to master's degree or equivalent relevant to clinical area Clinical supervision experience Knowledge and application of standardised assessments Knowledge and involvement in audit and research Desirable Membership of relevant CEN/SIG Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application Evidence of research activity/ research skills Experience of adapting and implementing policies within area of specialty Leadership and First Line Management Membership of Royal College of Speech Language Therapists Experience Essential Significant demonstrable experience in area of clinical specialism Experience of clinical leadership Involvement in clinical audit Significant demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision Desirable Experience in dealing with first line management such as appraisals, performance management, annual leave Aptitude & Abilities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Ability to influence decision making and practice Proven multi-disciplinary working Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty Presentation and training skills Ability to work under pressure Use own initiative Self-motivated Able to work in isolation Demonstrate ability to fully complete tasks within an agreed time frame Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical effort throughout the working day Must be flexible and motivated in approach to duties Desirable Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn. Leadership skills Values Essential Demonstrate PTHB Values Other Essential Excellent time management and organizational skills Innovative and continually progress improvement to the service Demonstrate an organized and logical approach to work The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Demonstrate excellent communication skills Must be able to relate to staff, managers, patients and visitors at all levels Computer literacy

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Powys - to be confirmed on recruitment

TBC upon recruitment

SY16 2DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Powys - to be confirmed on recruitment

TBC upon recruitment

SY16 2DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with the hearing screening of newborn babies within Peterborough City Hospital.We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is organized and methodical to join our 'family-friendly' and dedicated Newborn Hearing Screening team based at Peterborough City Hospital, working within NWAFT . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as good computer skills are required. Experience of working in a hospital environment and baby handling skills are desirable.You will be required to perform the hearing screen, record and collect data and liaise with parents and professionals.

****Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice****

Main duties of the job

• To promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment endorsing a Family Friendly approach to care within a small team of new-born hearing screeners at Peterborough City Hospital.
• This role encompasses work on a busy and dynamic postnatal care settings as well as the neonatal intensive care unit and community settings.
• To provide the new-born hearing screening programme in line with the NHS screening commissioned services.
• The post holder will be fully trained whilst undertaking the role and will be supported to complete a level 3 NVQ programme specific to the new-born hearing screening programme.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

About us

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level standard grade C or above

Desirable

• Holds current Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners

Experience

Essential

• Experience of IT skills, and use of email systems
• Experience of data entry

Desirable

• Background of working in health care settings
• Previous experience of working within a hearing screener role

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Computer literate
• Understanding of quality assurance and can apply this to clinical practice
• Ability to be self-directing and prioritise workload
• Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail

Communication

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain good working relations with staff at all levels
• Ability to communicate with the general public
• Flexible and pro-active approach to work

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• To understand and role model the Trust Personal Responsibility Framework on a daily basis.
• To demonstrate compassion
• To demonstrate a willingness to develop and improve the service
• To be actively respectful towards colleagues, and service users
• To, always, put patients first.

Job summary

The Community Bladder and Bowel Specialist Service have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time HCA to join their team of professionals.

The Adult Bladder and Bowel Health Care Assistant (HCA) will work as a member of the Adult Bladder and Bowel Specialist Service to provide a high quality and effective service to patients referred into the service for the management of bladder and bowel issues.

The post holder will be proficient, knowledgeable and competent. They will continue to develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies, to be determined by the needs of the patients, the service and the team.

We are keen to hear from experienced Healthcare Assistants who are willing to train in the Bladder and Bowel Specialism

**Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this role**

Main duties of the job

Re-assess patients in receipt of products from the Trust as delegated by nurses.

Provide support for patients and carers.

Be competent in undertaking urinalysis, and obtaining urine specimens.

Assist/advise in the completion of bladder charts (frequency and volume diaries)

Record personally generated patient interactions and interventions and update them as agreed and instructed.

Recommend products as agreed

To deal as appropriate with unpleasant conditions such as exposure to body fluids.

About us

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

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

Benefits

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

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake through each patients individual care plan, those duties delegated by the Team Leader and Case Manager, which the Health Care Assistant has been trained and is competent and confident to perform. These tasks include: -

Re-assess patients in receipt of products from the Trust as delegated by Continence Nurses.

Provide support for patients and carers.

Be competent in undertaking urinalysis, and obtaining urine specimens.

Assist/advise in the completion of bladder charts (frequency and volume diaries)

Communicates very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance.

Record personally generated patient interactions and interventions and update them as agreed and instructed.

Recommend products as agreed,

To deal as appropriate with unpleasant conditions such as exposure to body fluids.

Undertake drainage of residual urine (female patients), ( once competency is achieved)

Provide emotional care for patients within your specialist sphere of work.

In the course of your clinical work provide appropriate help to patients who require physical assistance.

Organises own workload in conjunction with team and Trust requirements.

Use a computer tablet remotely for all patient records.

Record data and evidence of activity as requested via Systm One

Provide teaching informally on a one to one basis ie to patients/carers

Interpret the combined results from urinalysis, portable bladder ultrasound and bladder charts (frequency and volume diaries), seeking advice from colleagues as appropriate.

Full training and competencies will be provided to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake these duties.

To ensure that staff contribute to the information required to support the Care Quality Commission inspection visits, and that staff are aware of the standards and are able to provide accurate information to inspectors.

Develop and maintain good working relationships with patients, carers, social care and other health care professionals to support multidisciplinary working.

Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.

Empower/enable patients and carers to maximise potential for self-care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The candidate has experience working in a community bladder and bowel service

Desirable

• The candidate has experience working with patients experiencing incontinence

Skills

Essential

• The candidate has knowledge and skills in undertaking continence assessments

Desirable

• The candidate has knowledge regarding continence products/treatments available

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

As part of the expansion of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) nationwide, we are delighted that Surrey was successful in obtaining further funding to expand our School Based Needs Service. We therefore invite you to consider being involved in this exciting opportunity to help to deliver the government vision and commitment to developing integrated mental health teams in schools.

We have established MHSTs working within selected groups of schools across each of the 11 Boroughs of Surrey, and are currently expanding across the county as we work towards 100% coverage by 2030. EMHPs are expected to work across multiple schools and their allocated clinic base.

We currently have multiple trainee vacancies across following Hub locations:

• South Hub based in Berkeley House, Godalming and Azalea House, Guildford.
• North Hub based at Unither House, Chertsey
• East Hub based at Gatton Place, Redhill.

Main duties of the job

As a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a dynamic integrated mental health team. In your trainee year, you will spend two days a week studying onsite at University of Southampton and three days on placement in schools. Over the course of the training year you will develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence based interventions for mild to moderate mental health needs via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their parents, in line with the university expectations. This approach requires creativity, flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings.

Successful candidates will apply to Southampton University for a place on the 1 year PG Dip in Education Mental Health Practice, starting in January 2027. It is a requirement for this role to complete and pass this course.

The trainee EMHP posts are training positions and during this training period you will be employed as a Band 4. On successful completion of the course and qualification as an EMHP, employee's will have the opportunity to become permanent Band 5 EMHP's within their teams.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description attached.

Please note:

You will be required to travel between various sites within Surrey for this role and twice a week to the University.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Due to the funding for the university course, which is completed as part of the role, we can only offer the role to UK residents as we do not have funding in place for overseas students.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An undergraduate degree at a 2.2 or above
• have an equivalent level of relevant experience/qualification (i.e. A Levels at ABB or above or equivalent), with a proven record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and carers.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of agencies and stakeholders, including schools.
• Experience of supporting children and young people with social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties.
• Knowledge and understanding of the educational system in England.
• Experience of working within educational, healthcare or community settings

Driving

Essential

• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Job summary

As part of the expansion of Mental Health Support Teams nationwide, we are delighted that SABP was successful in obtaining further funding to expand our MHST across North East Hampshire (NEH). We therefore invite you to consider being involved in this exciting opportunity to help to deliver the government vision and commitment to developing integrated mental health teams in schools.

We currently have established teams in Aldershot and Rushmoor, which we are expanding. Successful candidates will be joining one of the existing teams based at Aldershot Centre for Health.

Main duties of the job

As a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a dynamic integrated mental health team. In your trainee year, you will spend two days a week studying at University and three days on placement in schools. Over the course of the training year you will develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence based interventions for mild to moderate mental health needs via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their parents, in line with the university expectations. This approach requires creativity, flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings.

Successful candidates will apply to Southampton University for a place on the 1 year PG Dip in Education Mental Health Practice, starting in January 2027. It is a requirement for this role to complete and pass this course.

The Trainee EMHP posts are training positions and during this training period you will be employed as a Band 4. On successful completion of the course and qualification as an EMHP, employee's will have the opportunity to become permanent Band 5 EMHP's within their teams.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description attached.

Please note:

You will be required to travel between various sites within NEH for this role and twice a week to the University.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Due to the funding for the university course, which is completed as part of the role, we can only offer the role to UK residents as we do not have funding in place for overseas students.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An undergraduate degree at a 2.2 or above
• have an equivalent level of relevant experience/qualification (i.e. A Levels at ABB or above or equivalent), with a proven record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and carers.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of agencies and stakeholders, including schools.
• Experience of supporting children and young people with social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties.
• Knowledge and understanding of the educational system in England.
• Experience of working within educational, healthcare or community settings

Driving

Essential

• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Dietitian with a specialist interest in diabetes to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Dietetic team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

You will become part of a supportive team of three Paediatric Dietitians within a wider department of 17 dietitians, covering a range of specialisms including neonates, cystic fibrosis, allergy and gastroenterology.

The team provides dietetic input across inpatient and outpatient services at Watford General Hospital.

Current clinics run on Tuesdays at Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Fridays at Watford General Hospital.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in paediatric diabetes care within a dynamic and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will lead and continue to develop the Paediatric Diabetes service within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will contribute to specialist diabetes clinics, lead group education sessions, and act as a source of expertise for colleagues and patients alike.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department actively supports the training and supervision of student dietitians and offers development opportunities for other healthcare professionals.

There is potential for external course funding and ongoing professional development through our partnership with the University of Hertfordshire.

We are committed to delivering a quality, evidence-based service and encourage innovation, audit, and continuous learning through regular CPD activities, journal clubs, and study sessions.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
• HCPC Registered.

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Post Graduate Study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. paediatric course.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of managing children with diabetes, in Neonatal Unit, Cystic Fibrosis, cardiac babies, gastroenterology, and food allergies.

Experience:

Essential

• Post registration clinical experience.
• Experience in paediatrics.
• Up to date knowledge off all aspects of paediatrics management of children with diabetes.
• Extensive clinical experience of working with children with diabetes and their families/carers.
• Involvement in relevant specialist interest group e.g. paediatric group.

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

Are you caring, compassionate and would like to make a difference to someone’s life? Then come and join us for a rewarding career in care.

We are looking for a First Responder to join our team to support clients across London, mainly clients in the South West London areas.

Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a First Responder. This position offers a variety of shifts and may involve day, night, sleeping/waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay, after training has been completed. (training provided during recruitments checks).

The successful applicant will be providing support to both adults and children who have the following needs:

Complex health needs

Clinical Interventions

Moving and Handling

Mental health

Learning disabilities

Autism

In addition to the above, this role will support the Out of hours service provided by the Organisation on a rotational basis.

Hours of work:

36 hours per week on a 3 on 3 off basis, paid a static 36 hours per week. You will work on a three day on, three day off rotation which includes working days, nights and weekends during your rotation which may be at short notice.

Main duties of the job

Qualities successful applicants will have:

Must have atleast 3 years experience in care

Be willing to undergo all training required to meet the needs of the client

Desirable Qualities

Experience working with clients that have clinical interventions

Experience of working with clients that have mental health challenges LD

Level 2 or higher qualification in health and social care

Benefits:

Hourly rate of £18.24 per hour

Transport Allowance = £250.00 per month

5.6 weeks paid annual leave per annum

Your responsibilities as a First Responder will include: Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to enable them to live the life they choose (where possible) to promote their independence. Your role will include, companionship, supporting with housework, running errands and supporting with preparing and cooking meals. Administering medication may be required.

Skills and Experience required of our First Responder:

You are required to have good communication skills and have a desire to care for others. You are required to hold a full UK driving license, and have access to your own vehicle. Some previous experience would be advantageous.

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

About us

We offer excellent benefits such as:

Good Rate of Pay

Paid annual holiday leave

Pension scheme entitlement

Full training

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care

Career progression

Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners

Refer a friend scheme

Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available

Employee feedback surveys and recognition

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate and would like to make a difference to someone’s life? Then come and join us for a rewarding career in care.

We are looking for a First Responder to join our team to support clients across London, mainly clients in the South West London areas.

Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a First Responder. This position offers a variety of shifts and may involve day, night, sleeping/waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay, after training has been completed. (training provided during recruitments checks).

The successful applicant will be providing support to both adults and children who have the following needs:

• Complex health needs
• Clinical Interventions
• Moving and Handling
• Mental health
• Learning disabilities
• Autism

In addition to the above, this role will support the Out of hours service provided by the Organisation on a rotational basis.

Hours of work:

36 hours per week on a 3 on 3 off basis, paid a static 36 hours per week. You will work on a three day on, three day off rotation which includes working days, nights and weekends during your rotation which may be at short notice.

Qualities successful applicants will have:

• Must have atleast 3 years experience in care
• Be willing to undergo all training required to meet the needs of the client

Desirable Qualities

• Experience working with clients that have clinical interventions
• Experience of working with clients that have mental health challenges LD
• Level 2 or higher qualification in health and social care

Benefits:

• Hourly rate of £18.24 per hour
• Transport Allowance = £250.00 per month
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per annum

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Good Rate of Pay
• Paid annual holiday leave
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Full training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
• Career progression
• Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
• Refer a friend scheme
• Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available
• Employee feedback surveys and recognition

Your responsibilities as a First Responder will include: Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to enable them to live the life they choose (where possible) to promote their independence. Your role will include, companionship, supporting with housework, running errands and supporting with preparing and cooking meals. Administering medication may be required.

Skills and Experience required of our First Responder:

You are required to have good communication skills and have a desire to care for others. You are required to hold a full UK driving license, and have access to your own vehicle. Some previous experience would be advantageous.

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you would like to apply to become a First Responder, please apply online or contact our friendly Recruitment team on: 01606 331 217, quoting Ref No. 074 South.

Person Specification

Health and Social Care

Essential

• 3 years experience working in care - Essential

Desirable

• 3 years experience working in care - Essential

Job summary

*This vacancy may close early if we receive a sufficient number of applications*

1. The healthcare assistant / support worker will Provide patient centred, compassionate care at all times and advocate for the patient.

2. The healthcare assistant / support worker is a member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tasks are delegated by the registered nurse.

3. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

4. The post holder will provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports.

5. To actively seek the views of patients / carers on their understanding of their care needs and develop a relationship to ensure the patients experience is positive.

6. The Healthcare Assistant is required to successfully complete all 15 standards within the Induction Care Certificate and associated workbook within the set timeframe of 4 weeks (maximum 12 weeks)

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of direct adult patient care in Health/social care setting
• Evidence of Team working abilities
• Proven ability to work unsupervised
• Relevant clinical competencies eg Measuring Vital Signs, catheter care, personal care, Documentation.
• Awareness of issues surrounding diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous personal development Knowledge of safeguarding Understanding of Deprivation of Liberty
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

Job summary

If you're an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can truly connect with the people you support, we would love to hear from you!

Hours: 30 hours per week

Working Pattern: Tuesday to Friday (8:30am 4:30pm). Flexible working hours will be considered (minimum of four days)

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via www.pah.org.uk/jobs

Main duties of the job

If you're an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can truly connect with the people you support, we would love to hear from you!

Hours: 30 hours per week

Working Pattern: Tuesday to Friday (8:30am 4:30pm). Flexible working hours will be considered (minimum of four days)

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via www.pah.org.uk/jobs

About us

Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. Were dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.

If you're an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can truly connect with the people you support, we would love to hear from you!

Hours: 30 hours per week

Working Pattern: Tuesday to Friday (8:30am 4:30pm). Flexible working hours will be considered (minimum of four days)

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via www.pah.org.uk/jobs

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may arranged in advance of the publicised interview date. Please note this vacancy may be closed early if the position is filled before the advertised closing date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached to this vacancy.
• Please note that we only accept applications submitted directly through the Princess Alice Hospice website. In order to ensure all candidates are assessed fairly and consistently, we are unable to accept CVs or applications via NHS Jobs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached to this vacancy.
• Please note that we only accept applications submitted directly through the Princess Alice Hospice website. In order to ensure all candidates are assessed fairly and consistently, we are unable to accept CVs or applications via NHS Jobs.

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

Please Note:This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has a vibrant Radiographer led reporting service that covers multiple areas and is growing in scope.

The job advert is looking for a dynamic professional to join our excellent reporting team. the applicant should have a subspecialty interest in chest and/or MSK reporting though other areas may be considered.

DGT has developed a state of the art reporting hub that has been specifically designed for reporting clinicians with ergonomics and minimum disruptions for the optimal reporting environment.

DGT also has a well developed and mature home reporting strategy with equality between medical and non medical reporting groups.

The Trust has a strong commitment to equality and diversity. We aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 'Positive action' initiatives can be used whenever an under-represented group is identified.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site. For advice and support on stop smoking please call 0300 123 1220.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, specialist trained individuals with post qualification experience in reporting to join our friendly team.

With a view to expanding our service to a seven day working in reporting.

Radiology are looking for full or part-time staff. Flexible hours are expected working weekends and evenings as part of core hours.

The candidate must be flexible, dynamic and able to lead a team with a passion for teaching, continuous professional learning and quality improvement.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a progressive and forward thinking Trust serving a growing local population of 340,000 providing imaging services at Darent Valley Hospital, North Kent CDC, Queen Marys Sidcup, Erith and Gravesend. There will be a requirement for cross site rotation.

We have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography. We positively support professional and personal development.

For more information contact Liz Barrett Lead Reporting Radiographer 01322 428157.

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of a 7 day service.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

To take an advanced role in the activities of the Radiology department.

To perform a comprehensive range of radiographic procedures.

To determine the need for additional examinations based on clinical presentation and image appearances.

To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision-making.

To independently interpret plain film radiographs (in a timely fashion) in order to establish a diagnosis, provide information to inform better patient management and treatment.

To ensure that all patients are treated with consideration and care that is appropriate to their condition, using clinical judgement as to the optimum technique, selection of equipment and other parameters.

Liaise with other staff to ensure the smooth running of the Radiology services.

To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Ionising Radiations Regulations, the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations and the departmental protocols for the implementation of IR(ME)R.

To abide by the Local Rules for radiation protection and the Operational and Safety Policy for MRI.

To take part in the provision of an out-of-hours service. To undertake reporting of plain film examinations during core hours and at weekends as part of the reporting team

To take part in the departments Quality Assurance programme, including regular testing of the Radiology equipment, and QA of the reporting service.

To be aware of the principles of clinical governance and ensure that working practices conform to these principles.

To participate in multi-disciplinary meetings where appropriate.

Maintain professional standards at all times

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography or Equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Postgraduate Qualification in Radiographic Reporting
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Master level qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
• Able to manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines
• Able to communicate learned skills to junior staff
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage complex clinical situations
• Evidence of supervisory skills
• Computer literate
• Interest in teaching

Experience

Essential

• Experience supplemented by postgraduate course(s)
• Extensive experience post-graduation
• Experience of independent plain film reporting

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking audit

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to adapt to different work setting within the department
• Able to recognise and respond sensitively and appropriately to individual patients needs
• Physically capable of moving and positioning various types of patient and equipment
• Caring Attitude
• Enthusiastic/Motivated

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 support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient focused care.

Improve the Quality of the fundamental aspects of Health and Social Care for people who are acutely or chronically ill, frail or disabled.

All HCSW posts will be recruited on the basis that they will complete Level 2 NVQ within 30 months of appointment. It is a requirement of the individual that they must have completed an NVQ to the required level before a permanent support workers post will be offered by the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that the 12 fundamentals of care are applied in the care of all patients: Communication and information, respecting people, ensuring safety, promote independence, relationships, sleep, rest and Activity, ensure comfort, alleviate pain, personal hygiene and appearance, eating and drinking, toilet needs, oral health and hygiene and preventing pressure sores.

• Assistance and support to the patient in maintaining an acceptable quality of life and performing tasks, or helping them to perform tasks that they would normally do for themselves or that would be done by a close relative.
• Undertaking direct patient care tasks under the direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist the Registered Nurse or other team member in carrying out nursing procedures or activities that require the presence of two people.
• Undertaking duties directly involved with patient care and the maintenance of the patient care environment.
• To report to the Registered Nurse or Team leader any changes in condition or behaviour of the patient.
• To display sensitivity to the individual needs of each patient whilst preserving dignity.
• Respect and maintain patient and colleague confidentiality.
• To participate in and co-operate with the nursing team and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the effectiveness of the team as a whole.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work flexible shifts, days and nights
• Good interpersonal 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.

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

This is a part time post for 26.25 hours per week.

We are currently in the position to recruit a Health Care Assistant to ICAR (Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation) unit.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with an interest and desire to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care to patients with complex care and rehabilitation needs.

ICAR is a 24 bedded nurse led rehabilitation unit, offering medical, nursing, and therapy assessment and providing patient centred care to optimise independence, recovery and patient wellbeing.

You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team, consisting of medical staff, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Health Care Assistants providing high quality holistic care to patients and support to their families.

Health Care Assistant (HCA) role is a patient-facing position designed to provide high-quality care under the supervision of qualified nurses or clinicians. This role bridges the gap between personal care and clinical tasks, requiring staff to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

The team is welcoming, friendly and supportive and the successful applicant will be fully supported.

You will be expected to maintain agreed standards of care, directly protecting and promoting patients dignity, choices, self-esteem and well-being at all times with compassion and commitment.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are expected to display the required behaviours and attitudes needed to provide safe and compassionate care to our patients and possess the required skills for this role.

It is essential you have good communication and organisational skills and can work under pressure. You must be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude in all aspects of care delivery.

We provide a comprehensive Care Certificate Programme (which consists of both classroom-based and self-directed study) that will support you in achieving the competencies and skills required to deliver high quality and safe patient care.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To assist the registered practitioner (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality compassionate patient care and assistance to patients/relatives and their carers, appropriate to their needs.
• Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times.
• Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care.
• Continue to develop and maintain competencies to support high quality safe care.
• Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives.
• You will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, ensuring pre-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.
• Assist with administrative and clerical duties as required.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values, behavioural compact, as well as policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate good customer care skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the patients, carers and visitors
• Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful
• Basic keyboard and IT skills
• Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related to this role
• Work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Experience

Essential

• Substantive customer services experience or Experience of working in a caring role (paid or unpaid)

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A to E or equivalent).

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in health and social care / customer care or equivalent in any subject.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Job summary

Home Based Treatment Teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs. The post holder will be an integral and valued team member of the team, with the support of Clinical Psychologists and other multidisciplinary colleagues, including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists and support workers. The postholder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.

The post holder will gain experience in psychological assessment, developing psychological formulations of specific problems, delivering 1:1 and group interventions. The role also involves engaging in indirect work within the team, with family members, carers and external agencies. There will be opportunities to be part of service development projects and to deliver training. An interest in working with individuals with a range of presentations across the lifespan will be essential, as is an interest in developing skills in working within a multidisciplinary framework. We are interested in recruiting people who have gained psychological knowledge and skills through a range of experiences.

Whilst the base for this role would be Lancaster and Morecambe, work completed may feed into the three Home Based Treatment Teams across the locality (The Bay - South Lakes, Furness and Lancaster & Morecambe). The role requires travelling within the community, including home visits. There is an option for hybrid working to align with service need.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the development, design and implementation of programme and project work. To assist in the administration and interpretation of outcome related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.o Under supervision from a qualified psychologist to assist in the professional and psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care by providing basic aspects of psychological assessment and psychological interventions.o All clinical work and actions to take place under the management and supervision of qualified psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by the Division of Clinical Psychology and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists. o Formal supervision with a named member of qualified psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate work with additional frequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice. o Travel is a requirement of this post. Clinical activity involves sitting, often in a constrained position for long periods of time. Related activities will require the use of a VDU screen for approximately 50% of working hours.o Work completed may feed into the three Home Based Treatment Teams in The Bay, and is based predominantly in Lancaster.

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

For more information about this vacancy please review that attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A second class honours degree or higher in psychology OR BPS approved conversion degree
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.

Experience

Essential

• Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experience and the ability to reflect on this
• Experience using computers for literature research and data analysis