Job summary

Hours: 20.5 hours per week

Salary: £32,023 FTE (£17,505 Pro-Rata)

Department: Wellbeing & IPU

Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW

The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational Therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice.

The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice.

The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life.

About us

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Job summary

Do you have the experience, expertise and professional judgement to lead on complex safeguarding concerns and allegations involving those who work with children?

As Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), you will provide independent oversight, authoritative challenge and effective multi-agency coordination, keeping childrens welfare, wishes and feelings at the heart of decision-making. You will also shape and quality assure the LADO service, strengthen practice and turn learning into continuous improvement.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office two days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

As a LADO you will be a SWE registered social worker with substantial management experience in childrens social care, child protection and multi-agency safeguarding.

You will have detailed, current knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, together with experience of coordinating complex allegation-management processes, applying the harm threshold and providing independent advice and challenge.

As a LADO you will chair complex multi-agency meetings, assess risk, manage professional disagreement and secure timely outcomes.

Your strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills are essential, alongside resilience, sound judgement and the confidence to influence senior professionals. Experience of child protection conference chairing, multi-agency training, organisational safeguarding or safer recruitment would be an advantage.

About us

The LADO is based within the Quality Assurance service and works closely with Childrens Social Care, the police, employers, education, early years, health, Ofsted, the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and other safeguarding partners.

We are a small, experienced and supportive team that values professional independence, constructive challenge, strong partnership working and a clear focus on safeguarding children.

You will have the opportunity to influence practice across the local safeguarding system, advise senior leaders and help organisations understand and meet their responsibilities.

Please note: Children's services are currently progressing its Families First transformation programme. This role may be subject to changes to its responsibilities, reporting arrangements and/or job description. Any proposed changes would be managed in accordance with the Councils relevant consultation processes and policies.

Job summary

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about helping young people with mental health problems? Do you have experience of working with Children in Care and their extended networks and are committed to getting the best outcomes for them? If you answer yes to these questions, then Wakefield CAMHS is for you!

We are looking for an experienced and confident Mental Health Practitioner in the Wakefield CAMHS Enhanced Outreach Team. You will work within a busy multidisciplinary team. You must have significant experience and be able to demonstrate your ability to work with young people and their families/carers/networks, particularly Children in Care, who can often present with a range of complex mental health needs. The teams criteria also covers forensic like behaviours including animal cruelty and fire setting.

You must have a range of skills and knowledge to deliver the clinical aspects of the role. You must be able to work as an autonomous practitioner within professional practice guidelines and a structured supervision framework.

Enquires are strongly encouraged. Please contact 01924 316200 and speak with Team Manager Jen Wilson

Please be aware that you must meet all the essential qualification requirements of the role (as described in the person specification) to be considered for interview. You will need to be a registered with a core profession.

Secondment opportunities may be considered for internal candidates.

Main duties of the job

- Hold a caseload of young people with complex mental health concerns to provide therapeutic intervention.

- Attend MDT meetings.

- Liaise with other agencies, such as Social Care Direct, on a regular basis.

- Ensuring documentation and relevant paperwork is up to date and accurate.

- Conduct risk assessments and support young people, carers/parents to manage the risks identified.

- Offer therapeutic intervention to young people on your caseload.

- Support with the duty worker rota (within working hours)

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

While this role meets the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship, due to the short-term nature of the contract, the Trust will not be offering sponsorship for this post.

We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK or are on a visa route that permits employment without sponsorship. Such applications will be considered alongside all others.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a First Contact Physiotherapist to join our established and experienced team in Crewe (hours TBC 30-37.5 per week).

Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Promni Health?

Do you want to:

• Work for the only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work

• Receive 12.5+ days per year of protected CPD and supervision time

• Access funded training opportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing

• Be part of a fast growing, award winning clinical organisation that puts people first

Main duties of the job

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work onsite within GP practices as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at the first point of contact, working with full autonomy and strong clinical support.

Please note that this is not a hybrid or remote role. You will be embedded within your allocated practices, collaborating closely with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver integrated, personalised patient care.

You will have the opportunity to use or develop advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.

About us

Promni Health delivers fully managed clinical services embedded across Primary Care Networks, community services and neighbourhood health systems, working exclusively within the NHS.

Delivering at National Scale

Promni Health supports NHS organisations across England through a scalable, nationally coordinated delivery model:

• 200+ NHS Primary Care Networks

• 33 Integrated Care Boards

• 1,000+ GP Practices

• 1 million+ appointments delivered per year

• 80%+ clinician retention

• 370+ directly employed clinicians

Our national footprint enables consistent mobilisation, shared best practice and reliable service delivery aligned with local system priorities.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Get to know the senior management team at Promni Health: https://promnihealth.co.uk/senior-management-team/

Job summary

The Primary Care Complex Emotional Needs Serviceis an intermediate psychological service that sits between Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

The service provides psychological interventions for clients who experience difficulties that may be associated with a personality disorder, as well as clients with PTSD/CPTSD whose needs fall between Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

We offer a range of interventions across both pathways and work closely with AWP Access Services to help ensure clients are offered the most appropriate pathway for their needs.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our team. The role involves providing brief psychological interventions and co-facilitating therapeutic groups for clients with Complex Emotional Needs and PTSD/CPTSD.

This is an opportunity for a practitioner looking to broaden their experience of working with clients presenting with Complex Emotional Needs and PTSD/CPTSD, while developing skills within a specialist service that bridges the gap between primary and secondary care.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will deliver well-being focused brief interventions to individuals with CPTSD and other complex emotional difficulties.

In addition to providing time limited brief interventions, you will co-facilitate psychoeducational groups working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, trauma-informed care.

You will also be supported to join our training team which has a mandate to provide training to other AWP services on assessing and formulating clients with complex emotional needs.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

342-SWN062-1026

Job locations

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver brief, wellbeing-focused, psychologically informed interventions tailored to the needs of clients experiencing Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Complex Emotional Needs.

Working alongside senior therapists to co-facilitate trauma focused psychoeducational groups and DBT informed skills groups.

Support the wider MDT with assessments and creating personalised treatment plans.

Collaborate with the team to ensure holistic care.

Contribute to service development and maintain accurate clinical records.

Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

Job description Job responsibilities Working closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver brief, wellbeing-focused, psychologically informed interventions tailored to the needs of clients experiencing Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Complex Emotional Needs. Working alongside senior therapists to co-facilitate trauma focused psychoeducational groups and DBT informed skills groups. Support the wider MDT with assessments and creating personalised treatment plans. Collaborate with the team to ensure holistic care. Contribute to service development and maintain accurate clinical records. Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from MHWP Training Course / Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Registration

Desirable

• training in CBT related interventions
• training related to Complex Emotional Needs / cPTSD

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Proven experience of working effectively with adults in a mental health setting
• Understanding of complex emotional needs / cPTSD and the approaches used

Desirable

• running/facilitating groups

Skills

Essential

• Is able to deliver a range of brief psychologically informed interventions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• able to be supportive to people who are distressed/traumatised

Desirable

• IT skills
• working in a community setting

personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self directive
• Ability to be self-reflective
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable

• ability to manage stress effectively

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification from MHWP Training Course / Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Registration Desirable training in CBT related interventions training related to Complex Emotional Needs / cPTSD Experience/Knowledge Essential Proven experience of working effectively with adults in a mental health setting Understanding of complex emotional needs / cPTSD and the approaches used Desirable running/facilitating groups Skills Essential Is able to deliver a range of brief psychologically informed interventions Excellent verbal and written communication skills able to be supportive to people who are distressed/traumatised Desirable IT skills working in a community setting personal qualities Essential Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to be self directive Ability to be self-reflective Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Desirable ability to manage stress effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a caring and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join the Maida Vale District Nursing Team, based at Lisson Grove Health Centre.

Working under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional, you will provide general and specific care to a delegated caseload, helping people maintain their independence and receive individualised, person-centred care.

You will be supported to develop your skills and complete competency assessments relevant to your clinical practice.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF Level 3) or recognised equivalent.
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting and as part of a team.
• Good communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• The ability to organise your time and workload effectively.
• A willingness to undertake further training and development.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a community nursing service focused on delivering safe, high-quality care closer to home.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work within agreed competencies, procedures and protocols to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to patient assessment and accurately recording and reporting relevant clinical information.
• Undertaking delegated clinical activities once assessed as competent, including vital signs, urinalysis, glucose monitoring and mobility-related interventions.
• Supporting patients to maintain independence with activities of daily living.
• Identifying and promptly reporting changes in a patient's condition.
• Communicating effectively and sensitively with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Organising and prioritising your delegated caseload and appointments with minimal supervision.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and using clinical databases and IT systems.
• Following infection prevention, health and safety, lone-working, data protection and incident-reporting requirements.
• Participating in training, competency development, team meetings, audits and service improvement.
• Working within your level of competence and seeking appropriate support when required

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job summary

Job Title: CT/MRI Radiographer

Band: Band 5

Base: You will be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across all hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital and Hinckley CDC).

Reports to: Superintendent Radiographer

Accountable to: Modality Lead, Imaging Operational Lead

Main duties of the job

This is primarily a clinical role and you will be primarily based in CT providing expertise within the area and may be required to work in other areas/modalities as part of a rota. In your post as a Band 5 Radiographer you will be working at all sites at University Hospitals of Leicester (Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Hinckley CDC).

The hours of work are 37.5 Hours per week (3 long days of 11.5h per day), including participating on an on call rota and out of hours service (night rota). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base. The department will consider flexible working hours requests as per the trust policy.

Our training programme and comprehensive induction package will provide support to the successful candidate. MRI training will be offered once proficiency in CT has been demonstrated and will be scheduled based on availability within a waiting list. There will be an expectation to take an active role in CPD in order to develop skills within this speciality.

We welcome return to practice radiographers.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030)

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term post as a band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Team within Children and Young People Services, working into a general adolescence unit (acute ward) in Middlesborough.

This service supports young people aged 13-18 years mixed sex ward, young people who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties, trauma and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who has clinical experience and the ability to work autonomously. The successful candidate would require a strong role identify and sound clinical background knowledge, hold skills on how to balance clinical needs of the service, the team and own expectations. The successful candidate will work alongside the MDT team to deliver specialised assessments and interventions and will be required to adapt to meet a wide range of needs.

We are a responsive, innovative and dynamic Foundation Trust, encouraging Leadership, opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and developing specialist skills and training. Our approach to recruitment is values based and applicants must reflect the Trust's corporate values and behaviors.

Main duties of the job

The job role of the specialist occupational therapist is to screen all young people who are admitted or transferred into the acute ward. The occupational therapist is integral to the young persons care, using assessment, treatment plans to support he young person to discover and recover. The successful candidate will proactively advocate the needs of young people to other professionals, meeting families with consideration of adaptation and working holistically with the focus of occupational performance in all aspects of the young person's care and treatment.

The successful candidate will facilitate therapeutic groups as well as 1:1 individual sessions in order to support clinical observations to inform formal assessments. The OT will gather information to support occupational formulation with devising interventions plans in collaboration with young person.

The successful candidate will use best-evidence based assessments, write reports and clear documentations of clinical contact with young people. The OT regularly provides feedback through attending clinical meetings with advocating the occupational needs for young people.

The successful candidate will have a supervisor role which includes supervision of AHP support staff, providing clear guidance on therapy directed interventions and supporting staff with CPD. The OT role has opportunity for development of staff through training.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

We want to hear from you! We recommend that before you make an application, please contact Demi Angouras, Practice Lead via email for an informal chat and clear overview of the role [email protected]

Exciting opportunity to join, the Mental Health Assessment & Intervention Service (MAIS). The service was set to provide high quality care for people experiencing mental health problems in Plymouth & has proved a success across the city. The service offer evidence-based treatment pathways for individuals that do not meet Community Mental Health Team, & require more intervention then is available in the community.

We are seeking to recruit a flexible Mental Health Support worker to join the team. This post will offer a challenging & exciting opportunity to gain experience of working across Livewell's Community Mental Health Service, developing relationships with Primary Care, partner agencies & secondary mental health services. You will co facilitate evidence-based recovery focussed interventions within groups & 1-1.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Job Share(s) Considered

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility

Main duties of the job

Working within a multidisciplinary service of Consultants, Psychologist, Nurses, OTs, Social workers, Support workers, Peer Support Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners working to provide outstanding specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based intervention for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and complex emotional needs. Providing high quality of care, achieve the services key performance indicators, create a positive learning environment for all and maintain a culture of psychological safety.

Main duties of the job

Delivering interventions 1-1 and within a group setting that are evidence based and recovery focused.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively over the telephone and face to face within the boundaries of confidentiality.

Verbal and written information sharing, within the Team or the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with the Livewell Southwest policies, including the Data Protection Act (1998).

The post holder demonstrates a positive attitude to mental health attending to patients with respect and courtesy.

The post holder will ensure that professional boundaries are always adhered to.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement early if a high number of applications are submitted.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking promotion?

Are you looking to develop into leadership & take your social care skills in the field of Adult Mental Health further?

Do you want to be part of an energetic & dynamic team in the heart of the South West Hertfordshire community, working for an award-winning, outstanding Trust?

We are looking for a Band 7 Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service in Watford/Three Rivers, Hertfordshire.

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

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• promote and lead the social care agenda within our multidisciplinary teams, acting in accordance with the principles of personalisation,
• carry out complex assessments of need, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal support networks and support providers
• ensure practice within the team is responsive, inclusive and community based with a clear focus on outcomes
• supervise the social care staff within the team and support the wider team with social care
• manage the provision of assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the reviews of packages of care
• work collaboratively with community partners to ensure individuals and families are supported and their needs are met
• act as a champion and leader of social care, including safeguarding practice, within the locality/quadrant
• be professionally registered.

In return, we can offer you:

• leadership and management training opportunities
• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
• Special leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.

Our family of over 4000 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.

The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Our Trust values are:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated individuals capable of working as a team member or on their own initiative to join our Estates & Facilities Domestic Team providing an effective and efficient service for the Glenfield Hospital, you must have a professional and logical approach to your work.

Previous experience within a confidential/hospital environment or similar role is preferred.

A good standard of the English language both written and oral communication is essential.

You will be required to work 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday but will required to be flexible depending on the needs of the service.

In house training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The role of Domestic Assistant is a multi-skilled involves cleaning duties within designated patient/non-patient areas within the Trust

• Display a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation and demonstrate good hygiene practices.
• Observe confidentiality of patients and employing trusts business at all times.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with Work Colleagues, Managers and with Clinical Teams accordance with Trust values.
• Working flexibly within the Domestic Team.
• Working as part of a team.
• Having and maintaining good relationships and communication with Clinical Services working together to provide a high quality service.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centers.

Our team is made up of more than 14,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

• We are Compassionate
• We are Proud
• We are Inclusive
• We are one team

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary general practice team. As an Independent Prescriber, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, prescribing support and long-term condition management. Working closely with GPs, nursing staff and the wider practice team, you will help improve patient outcomes, enhance medicines safety and reduce healthcare inequalities across our practice population.

The successful candidate will lead on medication reviews, high-risk drug monitoring, repeat prescribing systems and medicines reconciliation, while supporting patients to get the most from their medicines. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, achievement of QOF and contractual targets, and the ongoing development of integrated pharmacy services within primary care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Clinical Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care within a supportive and progressive primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

Undertake structured medication reviews and optimise prescribing to improve patient outcomes and ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.Manage long-term conditions within your scope of practice, including providing advice, treatment and prescribing where appropriately qualified to do so.Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce medicines-related risk.Support the management of repeat prescribing systems, high-risk drug monitoring and medicines safety initiatives.Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centred care and improve service delivery.Respond to medication queries from patients and clinicians, providing expert pharmaceutical advice and support.Contribute to quality improvement projects, clinical audits and achievement of contractual and quality targets.Promote health and wellbeing through patient education, shared decision-making and supporting patients to self-manage their conditions.

About us

London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative is a not-for-profit SocialEnterprise, now in its 30th year of providing high-quality services across a range ofprimary and urgent care contracts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to 5 millionpatients in North West, North Central and North East London.

We pride ourselves ondelivering safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well-led patient centred clinicalservices as recognised by our Good CQC rating in all areas of our organisation.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £65,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0441-26-0045

Job locations

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres For Health

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres for Health

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

LONDON

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions within scope of practice.
• Prescribe medication as an Independent Prescriber (where applicable).
• Conduct clinics and consultations for medication-related issues.
• Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.

Medicines Safety and Governance

• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Monitor high-risk medicines and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Identify and reduce prescribing risks and medication errors.
• Support compliance with medicines management policies and best practice guidance.

Prescribing Support

• Manage and authorise repeat prescriptions in line with practice protocols.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinicians and practice staff.
• Review prescribing against local and national guidance to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, PCN staff and external healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Liaise with secondary care colleagues regarding medication-related issues.

Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements.
• Analyse prescribing data and identify opportunities for service development.

Training and Development

• Provide medicines-related education and training to practice staff.
• Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
• Support the development of pharmacy services within the practice and Primary Care Network.

Person Specification Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).
• Experience of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Confident use of clinical systems and digital healthcare technology.

Reporting To

• Practice Manager and/or Clinical Lead GP.

Key Relationships

• GPs
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Nursing Team
• Practice Management Team
• PCN Colleagues
• Community Pharmacy Teams
• Secondary Care Providers

Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesClinical PracticeUndertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.Manage patients with long-term conditions within scope of practice.Prescribe medication as an Independent Prescriber (where applicable).Conduct clinics and consultations for medication-related issues.Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.Medicines Safety and GovernanceUndertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.Monitor high-risk medicines and ensure appropriate follow-up.Identify and reduce prescribing risks and medication errors.Support compliance with medicines management policies and best practice guidance.Prescribing SupportManage and authorise repeat prescriptions in line with practice protocols.Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinicians and practice staff.Review prescribing against local and national guidance to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.Multidisciplinary WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, PCN staff and external healthcare providers.Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.Liaise with secondary care colleagues regarding medication-related issues.Quality ImprovementLead and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements.Analyse prescribing data and identify opportunities for service development.Training and DevelopmentProvide medicines-related education and training to practice staff.Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.Support the development of pharmacy services within the practice and Primary Care Network.Person Specification EssentialRegistered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).Experience of clinical pharmacy practice.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.Confident use of clinical systems and digital healthcare technology.Reporting ToPractice Manager and/or Clinical Lead GP.Key RelationshipsGPsAdvanced Clinical PractitionersNursing TeamPractice Management TeamPCN ColleaguesCommunity Pharmacy TeamsSecondary Care Providers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a clinical pharmacist in primary care, general practice, PCN, community pharmacy or secondary care.
• Experience of medicines optimisation and undertaking medication reviews.
• Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development activities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent. Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Independent Prescriber qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Experience Essential Experience working as a clinical pharmacist in primary care, general practice, PCN, community pharmacy or secondary care. Experience of medicines optimisation and undertaking medication reviews. Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development activities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

LCW UCC

Address

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres For Health

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

LCW UCC

Address

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres For Health

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As our MINT Recovery Navigator, you will deliver mental health support and interventions to people in primary care. You will work collaboratively with the client, GP, and other health and care professionals to ensure people with moderate-serious mental health needs are supported to connect to their community, to build resilience and to improve their wellbeing. The role will work with patients with mental health needs registered to one of the GP practices that sit within the PCN. This role is about supporting people with moderate to serious mental health needs who often fall between the primary and secondary care gap. You will work closely with clients experiencing domestic violence and offer specialised domestic violence support to survivors. You will work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support peoples recovery to live fulfilling lives.

Main duties of the job

Work as a core member of the MINT based in the locality hub alongside professionals from PCLS/Bristol Triage, Adult Social Care and AWP, and others to complete support conversations with clients referred into the MINT hub.

Work closely with colleagues and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as GPs, Health and Social Care, other Voluntary and Community Services and taking initiative to share learning, new ideas and trends.

To complete support conversations with the client. The support conversation is a simple intervention to assess what matters to a person with regard to their lie, support needs, goals, strengths, and desired outcomes whilst addressing their concerns.

Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions (MDD) within the MINT Hub.

Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, provide feedback, and manage risk to ensure it is minimised.

To navigate the wider system which includes signposting or supporting the client to access support in relation to housing, debt advice, employment, family/relationship breakdown and domestic violence etc.

Manage casework, documentation, and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies, making the best use of own supervision, training, and staff development

Deliver specialised domestic violence support to survivors.

Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery.

About us

Missing Link provides practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions. In addition, we provide dedicated domestic abuse support to women, men and children.

Job summary

This is an opportunity for a Nurse to join an enthusiastic, innovative, supportive and experienced Early Intervention Team. The BANES Early Intervention Team is a multidisciplinary service providing care to people aged 14-64 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions and work closely with service users, carers and families. The service is part of the AWP Trust-wide Early Intervention Service and maintains strong links with regional and national Early Intervention networks.

We are forward thinking; working closely with the Research and Development team. We deliver NICE-approved, evidence based interventions, including CBT for psychosis, family work, occupational and vocational advice/interventions, physical health monitoring and interventions, alongside pharmacological interventions. In addition, all team members are involved in the facilitation social, activity, and carer's support/education groups. We are committed to working with the model Your Team Your Conversation Your Plan which promotes co-production, collaborative care planning.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent care and nursing interventions for service users, and who is committed to team working. You must be an excellent communicator, have a flexible approach to your work with a good knowledge base of the principles of Early Intervention in Psychosis.

Main duties of the job

To use the specialist CAARMS assessment to identify people presenting with symptoms of possible psychosis.

To plan and implement specialist programmes of care for people following the first appearance of psychosis, including carrying a specialist caseload of clients and acting as care co-ordinator.

To liaise and work in collaboration with other agencies in planning and assessing programmes of care.

To co-facilitate social and therapeutic groups.

To co-deliver educational group to service users, other teams and the wider public.

To provide specialist advice to service users, carers and professionals.

To develop awareness sessions around psychosis and early intervention to be delivered within education and youth services.

To provide clinical supervision to junior staff, students and supportworkers.

To undertake audit, research and development activities.

This role is focussed on providing appropriate, effective nursing interventions and treatments to people with Psychosis and their Carers and their supporters in the community, enabling and assisting them to meet daily health, social care and wellbeing needs, in line with personal recovery goals, and facilitating engagement with mainstream services.

We are committed to continuous learning and development, supported by management and clinical supervision. There will be opportunities to develop your interests supported by ongoing training.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-BNS070-1026

Job locations

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service delivering all components of the established Early Intervention model.To provide comprehensive and specialist assessment of people between the ages of 14 to 64 years referred to the Early Intervention Team with a first episode psychosis or possibly emerging psychosis. This will include the use of formal psychiatric and psychological rating scales, as well as liaison with carers and staff from other agencies that may be involved with the young person.

To provide advice and to assist other members of the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service with interventions which draw on your own specialist professional knowledge (for example, an occupational therapist specialist would be expected to advise on and carry out specialist occupational and vocational assessments).

To provide advice and support to carers/ relatives , and to provide structured family work to families where a person has a first episode or emerging psychosis.

To assist in the transfer of appropriate cases between the CAMHS and Adult Services, in keeping with need and service user wishes.

In line with Trust policy, to receive regular clinical supervision and to participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service.

To participate in the development and delivery of teaching and training where appropriate. In particular to plan, develop and deliver training around psychosis and the importance of early intervention to young people, carers and staff within schools, colleges, youth organisations and other community groups.

To provide clinical supervision for students, support workers and junior staff.

To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service as well as the Trust.

To maintain and further develop high standards of professional practice through co-operative work with other mental health professionals and involvement in professional audit.

To deliver and oversee medication/depo management within the team.

To play an actively supportive role along side the physical health worker within the team, maintaining physical health monitoring and interventions.

Job description Job responsibilities To work within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service delivering all components of the established Early Intervention model.To provide comprehensive and specialist assessment of people between the ages of 14 to 64 years referred to the Early Intervention Team with a first episode psychosis or possibly emerging psychosis. This will include the use of formal psychiatric and psychological rating scales, as well as liaison with carers and staff from other agencies that may be involved with the young person. To provide advice and to assist other members of the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service with interventions which draw on your own specialist professional knowledge (for example, an occupational therapist specialist would be expected to advise on and carry out specialist occupational and vocational assessments). To provide advice and support to carers/ relatives , and to provide structured family work to families where a person has a first episode or emerging psychosis. To assist in the transfer of appropriate cases between the CAMHS and Adult Services, in keeping with need and service user wishes. In line with Trust policy, to receive regular clinical supervision and to participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service. To participate in the development and delivery of teaching and training where appropriate. In particular to plan, develop and deliver training around psychosis and the importance of early intervention to young people, carers and staff within schools, colleges, youth organisations and other community groups. To provide clinical supervision for students, support workers and junior staff. To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service as well as the Trust. To maintain and further develop high standards of professional practice through co-operative work with other mental health professionals and involvement in professional audit. To deliver and oversee medication/depo management within the team. To play an actively supportive role along side the physical health worker within the team, maintaining physical health monitoring and interventions.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Professional qualification (registration in mental health nursing)

Desirable

• Has relevant experience at band 5.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of and commitment to multi-disciplinary/whole team working.

Desirable

• experience of working with young people
• experience of supervising staff

Skills

Essential

• Clean driving license and access to a car.
• accurate record keeping
• risk management ability

Desirable

• experience of facilitating groups
• CBT experience
• systemic family work experience
• phlebotomy

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge and skills in psychiatric assessment / formulation with client group. Understanding of FEP and role of early intervention in psychosis teams

Desirable

• Experience of assessing psychosis via standardised assessment tools.

physical health/medication

Essential

• experience of medication management/monitoring
• phlebotomy trained or willing to undergo training
• experience of delivering health education

Desirable

• experience of managing teams depo administration

Knowledge

Essential

• in-depth knowledge of the early intervention in psychosis model

Desirable

• previous experience of working within an EI team
• previous experience of working with individuals with psychosis using a psychological approach

Person Specification Qualification Essential Professional qualification (registration in mental health nursing) Desirable Has relevant experience at band 5. Experience Essential Experience of and commitment to multi-disciplinary/whole team working. Desirable experience of working with young people experience of supervising staff Skills Essential Clean driving license and access to a car. accurate record keeping risk management ability Desirable experience of facilitating groups CBT experience systemic family work experience phlebotomy Knowledge Essential Good knowledge and skills in psychiatric assessment / formulation with client group. Understanding of FEP and role of early intervention in psychosis teams Desirable Experience of assessing psychosis via standardised assessment tools. physical health/medication Essential experience of medication management/monitoring phlebotomy trained or willing to undergo training experience of delivering health education Desirable experience of managing teams depo administration Knowledge Essential in-depth knowledge of the early intervention in psychosis model Desirable previous experience of working within an EI team previous experience of working with individuals with psychosis using a psychological approach

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced social worker to join our interdisciplinary team on a temporary six-month secondment, leading our social work practice across our community and in-patient services. With services continually evolving, we are looking for a motivated, experienced and dynamic clinician to support service development and delivery within our amazing inter-disciplinary team.

Our charitable purpose is to support people affected by life limiting illness, this support looks different for each individual so we are looking for a social worker that can demonstrate truly person-centred approaches, ensuring equity of service delivery leading on initiatives such as clinical volunteering.

The postholder will provide professional leadership, line management of staff and volunteers, and play a pivotal role in the development of services as well as safeguarding and delivery of our EDI strategy by supporting under represented populations such as the homeless community.

Having had experience of supporting vulnerable adults and palliative care the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the social work team; supporting our trainee social worker, leading professional social work practice & education, as well as the delivery of safeguarding, MCA and DoLS training and practice.

Main duties of the job

This six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.

As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.

The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

About us

As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.

The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,991 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0030-26-0016

Job locations

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

This six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.

As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.

The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Clinical

Complete holistic, psychosocial assessments that reflect and represent the views and needs of the person and those significant to them

Support the Carers Support Needs Assessment (CSNAT) in a timely manner.

Use analytical skills and evidence-based practice to inform assessment decision making and interventions

Working in partnership to develop effective, creative, personalised plans to achieve positive outcomes

Enable individual independence, empowerment, well-being, choice and control

Assess and manage risk, knowing how to intervene proportionately to ensure people are protected from harm and feel safe, while protecting their human rights

Proactively manage own case load, including prioritising clinical caseload ensuring good quality service and achieve performance targets alongside members of the IDT and in collaboration with social work team members

Act as an advocate for patients and families under the care of The Kirkwood, working in partnership to respond to changing needs and promote equitable access for underserved populations across Kirklees

Improve and facilitate the timely transfer of care across the health and social care systems

Anticipate and identify the bereavement needs of families and carers, and as appropriate, in liaison with other team members, participate in bereavement follow up, handover and referral.

You will be responsible for the day to day management of your assigned cases in partnership with the IDT, intervening with legal and procedural authority to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect; to help individuals develop and sustain their capacities for independent living and in complex situations to try and prevent or resolve conflict which may place individuals at risk.

You will undertake evidence-based assessments of individuals and their carers needs dealing with the more complex cases presented, undertaking risk assessments.

You will enable individuals to maintain wellbeing, personal dignity, and independence by supporting them, and their relevant networks, to put together a plan which will meet their assessed needs, and eligible outcomes in line with relevant legislation and council priorities.

Liaise with the Local Authority and Continuing Health Care and other appropriate agencies as required

Provide appropriate handover to other Social Workers as transitions through services occur, providing a seamless Social Work Service

Works in a way that takes into account issues relating to age, sexuality, health, race, religion, culture, and life experience

Provides verbal and written reports as required, collaborating with the IDT to provide comprehensive, up to date documentation and reports.

Works flexibly and embraces new ways of working, within confidentiality and information sharing protocols

To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well-being, managing individuals and groups in distress or conflict, demonstrating resilience to frequently encountered highly emotional circumstances.

Management

Provide line management and leadership for staff and volunteers, maintaining safe, effective service delivery and a positive patient experience across relevant services and teams

Support the implementation of agreed operational changes, policies and procedures, with responsibility for the social work team and agreed aspects of the wider IDT

Effective communication with senior managers on activities and inform of any issues affecting delivery of service.

Effective use of data to manage service delivery and performance

Hold responsibility for delivery of the Key performance targets of the team

Support the Service Manage budgets and expenditure to ensure appropriate uses of our financial resources, in line with internal financial controls.

Ensure effective working relationships with our agency partners and other relevant services within the Local Authority

Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management

Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for pateints and families

Provision of coordination and leadership as part of the KICS and virtual ward, ensuring delivery of high quality responsive services.

To provide professional advice to staff, colleagues and partners for the area of responsibility.

Education

Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching programmes internally and externally, providing quality assurance and evidence based practice approaches, particularly in relation to social work, Safeguarding, MCA and DoLs.

Provide and support the provision of practice teaching for IDT members

Effectively engage with and support volunteers to enhance service provision and contribute to volunteer mentoring as required.

Undertake appropriate and relevant professional training and qualifications if considered to be part of agreed personal and professional development review (PDR)

Represent The Kirkwood at functions and other events as necessary across Kirklees and the ICS

Take responsibility for own professional development in line with Personal Development Review (PDR) and attend and contribute to opportunities to reflect including team meetings, line management and clinical supervision.

Make effective use of supervision and contributes to the Personal Development processes.

Works within the Professional Capabilities Framework, statutory requirements and The Kirkwood policies and procedures.

Quality and Professional Practice

To work as professional lead for social work; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of research findings, legislation, statutory guidance and policy developments relevant to the service area.

Maintain clear records of agreed work, outstanding actions and key risks, and provide a structured handover before the secondment ends

To act as the organisational MCA and DoLs lead, being responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements

Safeguarding

Safeguarding adults at risk is central to your role and the postholder will provide consultative advice, education and support to members of the IDT regarding the social care needs of people, as they relate to the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

To take an active role in leading safeguarding within the organisation as part of the safeguarding team, working as lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of safeguarding policies, procedures and training. The individual will promote a culture of vigilance and accountability, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and ensure that safeguarding standards are consistently upheld across the organisation. Responsibilities will also include proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, facilitating regular safeguarding training, and acting as a point of contact for any safeguarding concerns. Demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration across the organisation in order to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all stakeholders.

Being jointly responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements. Working as co-chair of the safeguarding working Group Progress actions required to meet the safeguarding standards.

Contribute to an organisation wide Safeguarding Self-Assessment on an annual basis, driving any related actions to be addressed within the cross-charity Safeguarding Group

Job description Job responsibilities Role SummaryThis six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements. ClinicalComplete holistic, psychosocial assessments that reflect and represent the views and needs of the person and those significant to them Support the Carers Support Needs Assessment (CSNAT) in a timely manner. Use analytical skills and evidence-based practice to inform assessment decision making and interventions Working in partnership to develop effective, creative, personalised plans to achieve positive outcomes Enable individual independence, empowerment, well-being, choice and control Assess and manage risk, knowing how to intervene proportionately to ensure people are protected from harm and feel safe, while protecting their human rights Proactively manage own case load, including prioritising clinical caseload ensuring good quality service and achieve performance targets alongside members of the IDT and in collaboration with social work team members Act as an advocate for patients and families under the care of The Kirkwood, working in partnership to respond to changing needs and promote equitable access for underserved populations across Kirklees Improve and facilitate the timely transfer of care across the health and social care systems Anticipate and identify the bereavement needs of families and carers, and as appropriate, in liaison with other team members, participate in bereavement follow up, handover and referral. You will be responsible for the day to day management of your assigned cases in partnership with the IDT, intervening with legal and procedural authority to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect; to help individuals develop and sustain their capacities for independent living and in complex situations to try and prevent or resolve conflict which may place individuals at risk. You will undertake evidence-based assessments of individuals and their carers needs dealing with the more complex cases presented, undertaking risk assessments. You will enable individuals to maintain wellbeing, personal dignity, and independence by supporting them, and their relevant networks, to put together a plan which will meet their assessed needs, and eligible outcomes in line with relevant legislation and council priorities. Liaise with the Local Authority and Continuing Health Care and other appropriate agencies as required Provide appropriate handover to other Social Workers as transitions through services occur, providing a seamless Social Work Service Works in a way that takes into account issues relating to age, sexuality, health, race, religion, culture, and life experience Provides verbal and written reports as required, collaborating with the IDT to provide comprehensive, up to date documentation and reports. Works flexibly and embraces new ways of working, within confidentiality and information sharing protocols To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well-being, managing individuals and groups in distress or conflict, demonstrating resilience to frequently encountered highly emotional circumstances. Management Provide line management and leadership for staff and volunteers, maintaining safe, effective service delivery and a positive patient experience across relevant services and teams Support the implementation of agreed operational changes, policies and procedures, with responsibility for the social work team and agreed aspects of the wider IDT Effective communication with senior managers on activities and inform of any issues affecting delivery of service. Effective use of data to manage service delivery and performance Hold responsibility for delivery of the Key performance targets of the team Support the Service Manage budgets and expenditure to ensure appropriate uses of our financial resources, in line with internal financial controls. Ensure effective working relationships with our agency partners and other relevant services within the Local Authority Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for pateints and families Provision of coordination and leadership as part of the KICS and virtual ward, ensuring delivery of high quality responsive services. To provide professional advice to staff, colleagues and partners for the area of responsibility. Education Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching programmes internally and externally, providing quality assurance and evidence based practice approaches, particularly in relation to social work, Safeguarding, MCA and DoLs. Provide and support the provision of practice teaching for IDT members Effectively engage with and support volunteers to enhance service provision and contribute to volunteer mentoring as required. Undertake appropriate and relevant professional training and qualifications if considered to be part of agreed personal and professional development review (PDR) Represent The Kirkwood at functions and other events as necessary across Kirklees and the ICS Take responsibility for own professional development in line with Personal Development Review (PDR) and attend and contribute to opportunities to reflect including team meetings, line management and clinical supervision. Make effective use of supervision and contributes to the Personal Development processes. Works within the Professional Capabilities Framework, statutory requirements and The Kirkwood policies and procedures. Quality and Professional Practice To work as professional lead for social work; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of research findings, legislation, statutory guidance and policy developments relevant to the service area. Maintain clear records of agreed work, outstanding actions and key risks, and provide a structured handover before the secondment ends To act as the organisational MCA and DoLs lead, being responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements Safeguarding Safeguarding adults at risk is central to your role and the postholder will provide consultative advice, education and support to members of the IDT regarding the social care needs of people, as they relate to the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards To take an active role in leading safeguarding within the organisation as part of the safeguarding team, working as lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of safeguarding policies, procedures and training. The individual will promote a culture of vigilance and accountability, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and ensure that safeguarding standards are consistently upheld across the organisation. Responsibilities will also include proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, facilitating regular safeguarding training, and acting as a point of contact for any safeguarding concerns. Demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration across the organisation in order to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all stakeholders. Being jointly responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements. Working as co-chair of the safeguarding working Group Progress actions required to meet the safeguarding standards. Contribute to an organisation wide Safeguarding Self-Assessment on an annual basis, driving any related actions to be addressed within the cross-charity Safeguarding Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a SWE recognised Social Work qualification and is SWE registered.
• Work or placement experience of working with vulnerable adults and their carers.
• Varied clinical experience working with adults alongside multi agency and multi disciplinary teams.
• Keeps up to date with changes in practice, legislation and guidance and is commited to continuous professional development and working within professional standards.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting palliative patients and families, leading to understanding of the complexities of palliative and end of life care
• Ability to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need to meet outcomes.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including MCA, DOLS and Safeguarding.
• Understanding of developments in adult social care.
• Ability to undertake high quality assesments and provide clear analysis within set timescales.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to a new situation.
• IT skills to support accurate and timely case recording.
• Previous experience of working at Senior Social Work level, delivering line management and peer support and training to staff.
• Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs, providing person centered care
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with both routine and complex social situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and varied communication needs
• Ability to work in an environment that is emotionally demanding and support colleagues
• Skills of self appraisal, recognizing own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn from others.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance clinical and non clinical work, adhering to deadlines and urgent clinical need.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in both clinical and non clinical settings, including group facilitation and presentation skills
• Dynamic and motivated to deliver a high standard of care.

Desirable

• Awareness of Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care
• Robust understanding of Clinical Governance
• Highly developed skills of critical appraisal
• Working knowledge of integrated systems across Kirklees
• Knowledge and understanding of third sector working
• Understanding of the needs of under represented populations

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Holds a SWE recognised Social Work qualification and is SWE registered. Work or placement experience of working with vulnerable adults and their carers. Varied clinical experience working with adults alongside multi agency and multi disciplinary teams. Keeps up to date with changes in practice, legislation and guidance and is commited to continuous professional development and working within professional standards. Knowledge and experience of supporting palliative patients and families, leading to understanding of the complexities of palliative and end of life care Ability to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need to meet outcomes. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including MCA, DOLS and Safeguarding. Understanding of developments in adult social care. Ability to undertake high quality assesments and provide clear analysis within set timescales. Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to a new situation. IT skills to support accurate and timely case recording. Previous experience of working at Senior Social Work level, delivering line management and peer support and training to staff. Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs, providing person centered care Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with both routine and complex social situations. Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and varied communication needs Ability to work in an environment that is emotionally demanding and support colleagues Skills of self appraisal, recognizing own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn from others. Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance clinical and non clinical work, adhering to deadlines and urgent clinical need. Excellent interpersonal skills in both clinical and non clinical settings, including group facilitation and presentation skills Dynamic and motivated to deliver a high standard of care. Desirable Awareness of Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care Robust understanding of Clinical Governance Highly developed skills of critical appraisal Working knowledge of integrated systems across Kirklees Knowledge and understanding of third sector working Understanding of the needs of under represented populations

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

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our inpatient mental health teams at theMelisa suites.

In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental health needs, supporting their recovery and promoting independence within a safe and therapeutic environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with daily care, engage patients in meaningful activities, and monitor their wellbeing, ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

As a member of our team, you will be expected to demonstrate the Trust's core values of Compassion, Commitment and Inclusivity in all aspects of your work. This includes treating patients, carers, and colleagues with kindness and empathy, showing dedication to delivering safe and effective care, and promoting an inclusive environment where diversity is respected and everyone feels valued and supported.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career in mental health, with access to structured training, professional development, and experience across a range of specialist inpatient settings. Flexible working is required, including shifts across different suites to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with individual care plans
• Support patients with daily living activities, including personal care where required
• Promote dignity, respect, and independence at all times
• Observe, monitor, and record patient behaviour, reporting any changes to registered staff
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities to support recovery
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive ward environment
• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and other professionals
• Support the management of challenging behaviours in a safe and appropriate way
• Adhere to Trust policies, infection control, and safeguarding procedures

This role requires a flexible approach to working hours. You will be expected to work a full range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, in line with service needs. While you will be primarily allocated to one ward, there may be occasions where you are required to work across any of the wards to support safe staffing levels and ensure the safety and continuity of patient care.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you

Job summary

This post is for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for adults of working age with Sarum Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based in Salisbury. As a senior psychologist you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to service users and carers, supervision, consultation and training.

The post is based within the CMHT, with dedicated time available for those wishing to develop their therapy skills. We offer expert supervision in CBT, CAT, ACT, CFT, EMDR, and DBT. You will also be part of Wiltshire PTS, which includes a wide range of psychological professions. We are a supportive, friendly and innovative team who meet monthly.

Fountain Way site is located only a short stroll away from the centre of Salisbury, a beautiful cathedral city, with direct trains to London. Salisbury offers all the advantages of city living, whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside, and iconic archaeological sites including the world-famous Stonehenge.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to patients and carers within the Sarum CMHT.

To provide highly specialist advice and consultation on clients' formulation and psychological management to other non-psychologist colleagues.

To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area and where appropriate outside of the area.

To clinically supervise/line manage trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, CAPs and less experienced psychology staff, and other professionals.

To contribute to audit, research, policy and service development within Sarum CMHT, and Wiltshire PTS.

To develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.

To provide a lead role for psychological provision within Sarum CMHT.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

Band 6 Specialist Wheelchair Therapist -Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Wheelchair Therapist to join our patient-centred multidisciplinary Wheelchair Service team.

We are looking for a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills in this diverse, niche and rewarding area of wheelchairs.

You must have experience working in a wide range of clinical areas, with both adults and children, have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and be passionate about delivering personalised care to wheelchair service users.

Ideally you will have experience working in a Wheelchair Service, with competencies in wheelchair assessment, prescription and provision; however, this is not essential, providing you are quick to learn and can demonstrate underpinning and transferable knowledge and skills in posture and mobility assessments and management.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team providing assessments and wheelchair provision to people of all ages with a wide range of conditions that have a permanent disability that requires them to use a wheelchair (or associated equipment) on a long-term basis.

It is patient facing position which is clinic based but also requires you to visit service users in their place of residence or other establishment in the community as/ when required.

You must be able to start and finish work at base every day, and work across both of our locations (Wirral and West Cheshire), according to the needs of the service.

It is essential that you are able can drive and have access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

We deliver NHS wheelchair services to adults and children living in Wirral and West Cheshire for Cheshire Merseyside Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB); and have nearly 8,000 wheelchair users with equipment on issue from our service.We pride ourselves in delivering excellent customer service and on-going clinical support to all our users, along with a comprehensive maintenance and repair service which is provided by an approved contractor.

We strive to be a great place to work and thrive; and are committed to investing in you to help you fulfil your potential through a range of learning and development opportunities. Our staff are very much valued, and this is why we offer a range of employee benefits including family friendly policies, additional leave purchase scheme, laptops for remote working, staff wellbeing support services including counselling and inclusive staff networks.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within SCAYT+. This is a team of emotional health workers, social workers and clinical psychologists.

We support carers, parents and professionals by providing advice about parenting, child behaviour and development, serious emotional, behavioural and relationship problems, past abuse, trauma and neglect.

The focus will be on working out what each individual child needs and enabling that to be incorporated within their overall care plan.

The team also provides an immediate response following any issues raised by the completion of the Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ) questionnaires, a national indicator for the emotional health of children looked after.

Main duties of the job

We will usually start our work together with a consultation. This can be with a single worker or carer or can be a wider meeting with a number of relevant professionals and carers. This may be a one off, or if it is helpful, we might agree a series of meetings.

Although our primary focus is on consultation with carers and professionals we can also engage in direct work with children in conjunction with their parents/carers.

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 summary

Closing Date: 26.10.26 (this may change dependent on the response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.10.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02.11.26

Are you a newly qualified Physiotherapist looking to gain experience in a rotational position? Or a current Physiotherapist who is looking to widen your knowledge and skills set?

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are excited to offer this excellent opportunity as a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist. This rotational position offers experience in a wide variety of settings, including acute inpatient wards, outpatients and community opportunities. The Trust is passionate about our staff's development and offers a wide range of internal training opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapists to join our integrated teams with experienced therapists and therapy assistants, who work closely alongside our MDT colleagues. There will be a requirement of many rotations to travel between clinics and patients within the community, therefore a valid UK driving licence and access to transport is essential.

To apply you will need to have a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC or an undergraduate student nearing course completion (within the next 2 months). It is also open to those returning to practice.

Main duties of the job

Flexible working is possible. Weekend and evening working may be required as per the demands of the service.

The physiotherapy rotation offers an excellent opportunity to gain a broad base of clinical experience. Staff on the rotation will be expected to work at any of the services.

The duration of the rotations are 6 months and currently covers the following areas: -

• Community rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal outpatients
• In-Patient Rehabilitation - including respiratory, vascular, orthopaedics, stroke, neurology, medical/elderly

The rotations are based across Bradford, including Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital, community hospitals and other clinic bases.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job summary

The Community Mental Health Team are looking for a Team Lead to join their team.

The post holder will support the Service Manager to ensure the delivery of a pathway for people using services that meet all quality, financial and operational performance targets and ensure that these are monitored and tracked effectively.

The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values and behave in a manner that facilitates the development of autonomous teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care with compassion. The post holder will be an advocate for recovery and support the development of services in line with the division's strategy.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

Be responsible for ensuring the provision of safe services for all adults with a functional mental health need using Mental Health services in the community.

Work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of services, ensuring the service complies with both local and national best practice and specified guidelines and frameworks for community based services.

Ensure compliance with Trust Policies and the Mental Health and Learning Disability Divisions clinical governance, performance monitoring and quality assurance frameworks.

Develop, co-ordinate and implement a process for managerial supervision, clinical supervision, case load management and staff annual appraisal.

Be responsible for recruitment and retention of personnel within delegated area of responsibility.

Work with team colleagues and external agencies to ensure that people who use the service and their families or carers are involved and development and delivery of services.

Ensure that the service has effective relationships with both internal and external services/organisations.

Regularly take part in the Manager On Call rota.

Take responsibility for working within and overseeing delegated budget.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job summary

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Nursing Associateto join our friendly practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a family-friendly General Practice where patient care, teamwork, and staff wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

Working alongside our experienced team of Practice Nurses,Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), GPs, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships with people, supporting patients to improve their health and wellbeing, and working as part of a close-knit team.

The hours for this role are 27 hours per week as scheduled below,

Monday 8.00 - 18.00

Thursday 7.00 - 17.00

Friday 8.00 -18.00

(1 hour unpaid lunch break)

Due to room capacity, unfortunately, we cannot be flexible with the hours.

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Associate, you will work closely with our Practice Nurses and HCAs to support the delivery of a wide range of nursing services and health promotion activities. Duties may include:

• Undertaking clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and BMI measurements.
• Supporting the nursing team with chronic disease management and patient reviews.
• Carrying out ECGs, wound care, simple dressings, and other delegated clinical procedures within your scope of practice.
• Supporting vaccination and immunisation programmes following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Providing health education and lifestyle advice to patients and their families.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to high standards of patient care.
• Assisting with infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining clinical equipment and supplies.
• Working collaboratively with Practice Nurses, HCAs, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and person-centred care.

About us

At Sutton Manor Surgery we are awelcoming and patient-focused GP practice serving the local community. We are proud of our friendly and supportive culture, where every member of the team plays an important role in delivering outstanding care to our patients.

Our nursing team works closely together, creating a positive environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, share knowledge, and support one another. We value work-life balance, wellbeing, and continuous professional development, and we are committed to helping our staff thrive in their roles.

We are looking for someone who shares our values of kindness, respect, teamwork, and excellence in patient care, and who wants to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5701-26-0010

Job locations

St Ives Close

Bransholme

Hull

HU7 4PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Nursing Associate

Reports To

Practice Manager

Accountable To

Partners

Job Summary

The Nursing Associate will work as part of the General Practice nursing team, supporting the Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), GPs, and wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

The post holder will deliver a range of clinical and health promotion activities within their scope of practice, contributing to the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of patients. They will support patients to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing while promoting a positive patient experience.

The Nursing Associate will work under the direction and supervision of registered healthcare professionals, whilst being accountable for their own practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties

The post holder will:

• Undertake a range of delegated clinical procedures within their scope of practice and competence.
• Record and monitor physiological measurements including:Blood pressurePulseTemperatureRespiratory rateHeight and weightBMI
• Undertake ECG recordings.
• Carry out wound care and simple dressings.
• Support patients with long-term condition monitoring as directed by the nursing team.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and competent.
• Support national screening and health promotion programmes.
• Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Assist in maintaining safe clinical environments and infection prevention and control standards.

Patient Care

The post holder will:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients and their families.
• Support patients to understand and manage their health conditions.
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice in line with practice protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

Working with the Nursing Team

The post holder will:

• Work closely with Practice Nurses and HCAs to deliver nursing services.
• Support the nursing team in delivering chronic disease management programmes.
• Assist with clinical recalls and monitoring activities.
• Contribute to achieving quality improvement and patient safety objectives.
• Participate in team meetings and service development initiatives.

Record Keeping

The post holder will:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records.
• Ensure all clinical information is entered onto the clinical system in accordance with practice procedures.
• Comply with information governance and data protection requirements.

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Work within NMC standards, professional guidelines, and organisational policies.
• Maintain professional registration and revalidation requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and service improvement.
• Work within the limits of their competence and seek support when required.

General Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with safeguarding policies for adults and children.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and practice information.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and grade.

Job description Job responsibilities Job TitleNursing AssociateReports ToPractice ManagerAccountable ToPartnersJob SummaryThe Nursing Associate will work as part of the General Practice nursing team, supporting the Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), GPs, and wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.The post holder will deliver a range of clinical and health promotion activities within their scope of practice, contributing to the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of patients. They will support patients to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing while promoting a positive patient experience.The Nursing Associate will work under the direction and supervision of registered healthcare professionals, whilst being accountable for their own practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical DutiesThe post holder will:Undertake a range of delegated clinical procedures within their scope of practice and competence.Record and monitor physiological measurements including:Blood pressurePulseTemperatureRespiratory rateHeight and weightBMIUndertake ECG recordings.Carry out wound care and simple dressings.Support patients with long-term condition monitoring as directed by the nursing team.Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and competent.Support national screening and health promotion programmes.Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.Assist in maintaining safe clinical environments and infection prevention and control standards.Patient CareThe post holder will:Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients and their families.Support patients to understand and manage their health conditions.Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice in line with practice protocols.Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.Working with the Nursing TeamThe post holder will:Work closely with Practice Nurses and HCAs to deliver nursing services.Support the nursing team in delivering chronic disease management programmes.Assist with clinical recalls and monitoring activities.Contribute to achieving quality improvement and patient safety objectives.Participate in team meetings and service development initiatives.Record KeepingThe post holder will:Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records.Ensure all clinical information is entered onto the clinical system in accordance with practice procedures.Comply with information governance and data protection requirements.Professional ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will:Work within NMC standards, professional guidelines, and organisational policies.Maintain professional registration and revalidation requirements.Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and continuing professional development.Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and service improvement.Work within the limits of their competence and seek support when required.General ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will:Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.Comply with safeguarding policies for adults and children.Support equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and practice information.Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and grade.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree.
• Registered Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience working in General Practice.
• Experience providing direct patient care.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of ECG recording.
• Experience supporting long-term condition management.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Immunisation and vaccination experience.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Foundation Degree. Registered Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Experience working in General Practice. Experience providing direct patient care. Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Experience of ECG recording. Experience supporting long-term condition management. Knowledge of SystmOne. Immunisation and vaccination experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sutton Manor Surgery

Address

St Ives Close

Bransholme

Hull

HU7 4PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sutton Manor Surgery

Address

St Ives Close

Bransholme

Hull

HU7 4PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ward 24 are looking for band 2 health care assistants who are individuals who are eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients, families and colleagues and who will be positive team members.

This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling into your new role. We offer a full and comprehensive training and induction period and you will assigned to a mentor who will guide and support you through your learning and development.

Please note that only candidates who provide a fully completed application form, that demonstrates how they meet the person specification for the post, will be shortlisted.

If you are caring individual and your values align to ours (Caring, Fair and Innovative) please consider applying!

Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply.

You must have previous experience working in Healthcare/Social Care to apply for this post.

Please note this vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received

**Please note, although these are permanent posts, successful candidates may be redeployed to other clinical areas when the Winter Ward closes**

Main duties of the job

As a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients. Your application should highlight your experience in order for the shortlisting panel to be able to select the most suitably qualified individuals to join our team.

Some of your duties will include;

• Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
• Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient's plan of care.
• Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
• Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-AMED-376-26

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

• Suitable work/life experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic computer skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ Level 2 Experience Essential Suitable work/life experience Desirable Previous experience in a caring role Knowledge Essential Basic computer skills Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Quality Assurance professional to lead the Quality Assurance function within Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's specialist Radiopharmacy service.

The Radiopharmacy Manufacturing Unit supplies radiopharmaceuticals to Nuclear Medicine departments across Liverpool and Cheshire and Merseyside and the wider North West region. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the Pharmaceutical Quality System, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), MHRA licensing requirements and other relevant regulatory standards.

Working closely with the Chief and Deputy Chief Radiopharmacists, the post holder will play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting service development, leading quality improvement initiatives and ensuring the safe manufacture and release of radiopharmaceuticals. The role includes acting as a named Quality Controller on the MHRA Manufacturer's "Specials" Licence and leading quality-related matters during regulatory inspections.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence the future development of a modern NHS radiopharmacy service while working within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the Radiopharmacy Quality Assurance team and provide professional leadership for quality-related activities.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System in accordance with GMP and MHRA requirements.
• Act as a named Quality Controller on the MHRA Manufacturer's "Specials" Licence.
• Lead quality activities during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Oversee deviation management, CAPA, change control, validation and quality risk management processes.
• Support the release of radiopharmaceutical products for clinical use.
• Lead GMP training and competency development within the department.
• Support the introduction of new services, technologies and radiopharmaceutical products.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the Radiopharmacy Unit.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continued delivery of safe, effective and compliant radiopharmacy services.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DTC-206-26

Job locations

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will lead the Quality Assurance function for the Radiopharmacy Manufacturing Unit and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), MHRA licensing requirements and applicable quality standards. The post holder will act as a named Quality Controller on the MHRA Manufacturer's "Specials" Licence and will lead quality-related activities during regulatory inspections.

The role is responsible for maintaining and developing the Radiopharmacy Pharmaceutical Quality System, including oversight of standard operating procedures, quality risk management, audit programmes, validation activities, deviation investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), change control processes and continuous quality improvement initiatives. The post holder will ensure that facilities, equipment, processes and documentation remain compliant with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

Working closely with the Chief and Deputy Chief Radiopharmacists, the post holder will contribute to the strategic development of Radiopharmacy services, support the implementation of new technologies and service developments, and provide specialist advice on quality, governance and regulatory matters. The post holder will also support the introduction and validation of new equipment, software systems and radiopharmaceutical services.

The post holder will lead and develop the Quality Assurance team, support workforce development and competency programmes, and contribute to the delivery of GMP training across the department. They will foster a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement and work collaboratively with colleagues across Radiopharmacy, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacy and external organisations to ensure the continued provision of safe, effective and high-quality radiopharmacy services.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will lead the Quality Assurance function for the Radiopharmacy Manufacturing Unit and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), MHRA licensing requirements and applicable quality standards. The post holder will act as a named Quality Controller on the MHRA Manufacturer's "Specials" Licence and will lead quality-related activities during regulatory inspections. The role is responsible for maintaining and developing the Radiopharmacy Pharmaceutical Quality System, including oversight of standard operating procedures, quality risk management, audit programmes, validation activities, deviation investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), change control processes and continuous quality improvement initiatives. The post holder will ensure that facilities, equipment, processes and documentation remain compliant with regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Working closely with the Chief and Deputy Chief Radiopharmacists, the post holder will contribute to the strategic development of Radiopharmacy services, support the implementation of new technologies and service developments, and provide specialist advice on quality, governance and regulatory matters. The post holder will also support the introduction and validation of new equipment, software systems and radiopharmaceutical services. The post holder will lead and develop the Quality Assurance team, support workforce development and competency programmes, and contribute to the delivery of GMP training across the department. They will foster a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement and work collaboratively with colleagues across Radiopharmacy, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacy and external organisations to ensure the continued provision of safe, effective and high-quality radiopharmacy services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Pre-registration training and experience, meeting the GPhC examination requirements
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy and/or equivalent

Desirable

• PTQA/technical qualification.
• IRMER Training.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a qualified pharmacist within a range of clinical and technical areas / demonstrable evidence of undertaking a role at rotational grade pharmacist level.
• Structured experience in Pharmacy manufacturing and dispensing services.
• Evidence of relevant and on-going personal CPD.
• Releasing Officer experience for radiopharmaceuticals
• Proven record in management of change

Desirable

• Published pharmaceutical research in a peer reviewed journal.
• Acute/ tertiary Hospital experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures.
• Expert knowledge Good Manufacture Practice (GMP)
• Licenced production
• Commitment to and demonstration of Continuing Professional Development.
• Problem solving, decision making methodlogies
• Investigation and Root Cause Analysis methodologies

Desirable

• Lean principles

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and negotiation skills with other professionals, patients and carers, including verbal, written and electronic.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to work with all grades of staff.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines and meet set targets
• Ability to perform calculations to a high degree of accuracy
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of legal requirements associated with the provision of Aseptically dispensed and manufactured 'specials
• Ability to elicit change and lead people to develop an organisation

Other

Essential

• Enthusiastic with ability to motivate self and others.
• Lead by example.
• Able to work alone and as a team member.
• Able to use initiative.
• Able to deal with and resolve conflict and disagreement.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues.
• Able to deal with constant interruptions, multiple pressures and at time aggression.
• Conscientious and reliable.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a cleanroom environment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent. Pre-registration training and experience, meeting the GPhC examination requirements Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy and/or equivalent Desirable PTQA/technical qualification. IRMER Training. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a qualified pharmacist within a range of clinical and technical areas / demonstrable evidence of undertaking a role at rotational grade pharmacist level. Structured experience in Pharmacy manufacturing and dispensing services. Evidence of relevant and on-going personal CPD. Releasing Officer experience for radiopharmaceuticals Proven record in management of change Desirable Published pharmaceutical research in a peer reviewed journal. Acute/ tertiary Hospital experience. Knowledge Essential Up-to-date knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures. Expert knowledge Good Manufacture Practice (GMP) Licenced production Commitment to and demonstration of Continuing Professional Development. Problem solving, decision making methodlogies Investigation and Root Cause Analysis methodologies Desirable Lean principles Skills Essential Good communication and negotiation skills with other professionals, patients and carers, including verbal, written and electronic. Good interpersonal skills, able to work with all grades of staff. Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload Ability to work to deadlines and meet set targets Ability to perform calculations to a high degree of accuracy Computer literacy Knowledge of legal requirements associated with the provision of Aseptically dispensed and manufactured 'specials Ability to elicit change and lead people to develop an organisation Other Essential Enthusiastic with ability to motivate self and others. Lead by example. Able to work alone and as a team member. Able to use initiative. Able to deal with and resolve conflict and disagreement. Able to deal with sensitive issues. Able to deal with constant interruptions, multiple pressures and at time aggression. Conscientious and reliable. Methodical with attention to detail. Ability to work within a cleanroom environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 HCA to join our friendly enthusiastic and committed team. The large multidisciplinary team covers East Cheshire providing Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception services under our brand "Axess".

Experienced HCA's will be considered for a band 3 position if they hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, a national care certificate, have IT skills and have experience of working within a sexual health / contraception service.

Candidates without experience will be considered, all training can be provided.

The role is based at the Crewe site. Applicants may be required to travel on occasion to other locations throughout East Cheshire and be flexible to work a range of early and evening shifts.

We offer a structured induction plan and on-going supportive preceptorship using our whole team consisting of our HCA team, assistant practitioner, band 6 and 7 specialist nurses, specialist doctors and consultants. We are committed to develop the successful applicants providing support on-going training.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient care demonstrating professionalism, working within competency and excellent communication skills in all aspects of their work. The role is varied and includes venepuncture, assisting with procedures, obtaining base line observations, computer skills, ordering of stock, stock replenishment, conducting STI screening for asymptomatic patients referring onward when required, results management, administrative duties and rotation into a receptionist role are all aspects of the position.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

287-DISCO-20-26-A

Job locations

Axess, Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre

Dunwoody Way

Crewe

CW13AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient and safe environment for clients and staff, reporting any potential safety issues to an appropriate team member and making suggestions for service improvement, according to Trust service policies and procedures.

To maintain high standards of infection control procedures according to Trust and service policies

To maintain client confidentiality at all times, according to Trust and service policies

To act as a chaperone taking into account cultural and religious beliefs, as directed by clinical staff, whilst promoting a positive image of the service.

Prioritise own workload and organise own workload on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Identify, report (and contribute to recording) to appropriate team member any Child Protection or Vulnerable Adult issues observed during duties, according to legislation & Trust policy

Assist at clinical procedures as appropriate

To report sickness, absence and any accident/incident to the Senior Nurse or her/his deputy.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide an efficient and safe environment for clients and staff, reporting any potential safety issues to an appropriate team member and making suggestions for service improvement, according to Trust service policies and procedures. To maintain high standards of infection control procedures according to Trust and service policies To maintain client confidentiality at all times, according to Trust and service policies To act as a chaperone taking into account cultural and religious beliefs, as directed by clinical staff, whilst promoting a positive image of the service. Prioritise own workload and organise own workload on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the service. Identify, report (and contribute to recording) to appropriate team member any Child Protection or Vulnerable Adult issues observed during duties, according to legislation & Trust policy Assist at clinical procedures as appropriate To report sickness, absence and any accident/incident to the Senior Nurse or her/his deputy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ 3 (Healthcare)
• Care Certificate or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of working at NVQ 3 level (Health care)

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working at Band 2 within a healthcare setting
• Previous experience of working with the public and/ or young people

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in other areas of sexual health or related services

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• General understanding of sexual health
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate well with vulnerable people from varying backgrounds and abilities and liaise with the multi-disciplinary teams.
• Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
• Ability to work flexibly within a changing/evolving organisation
• Ability to work unsupervised, under own initiative and to self-motivate.
• Willingness to undertake expanded roles including venepuncture, basic sample collection, point of care testing (e.g. pregnancy testing) microscopy and other tasks necessary to development of role following appropriate training
• Knowledge of Child Protection / Vulnerable adult issues

Desirable

• Understanding of confidentiality

Other

Essential

• To travel between sites (internal & external)
• IT skills (e-mail, Outlook, Microsoft Word)
• Ability to work flexibly to in accordance with service needs and specific role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent NVQ 3 (Healthcare) Care Certificate or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of working at NVQ 3 level (Health care) Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working at Band 2 within a healthcare setting Previous experience of working with the public and/ or young people Desirable Previous experience of working in other areas of sexual health or related services Knowledge & Skills Essential General understanding of sexual health Good Interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal Ability to communicate well with vulnerable people from varying backgrounds and abilities and liaise with the multi-disciplinary teams. Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people Ability to work flexibly within a changing/evolving organisation Ability to work unsupervised, under own initiative and to self-motivate. Willingness to undertake expanded roles including venepuncture, basic sample collection, point of care testing (e.g. pregnancy testing) microscopy and other tasks necessary to development of role following appropriate training Knowledge of Child Protection / Vulnerable adult issues Desirable Understanding of confidentiality Other Essential To travel between sites (internal & external) IT skills (e-mail, Outlook, Microsoft Word) Ability to work flexibly to in accordance with service needs and specific role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Axess, Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre

Dunwoody Way

Crewe

CW13AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Axess, Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre

Dunwoody Way

Crewe

CW13AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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