Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Temporary Senior Physiotherapist to join our Acute Care Therapy Team (ACTT) to cover maternity leave. One role is temporary for 12 months and the second role is temporary for 9 months. The successful candidates will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of predominantly elderly and frail patients across various clinical settings including the Emergency Department and assessment areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and successful team; together we are proud to deliver the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience.Your happiness at work is incredibly important to us, and hence, we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work.You will be supported by working closely with a team of qualified Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues along with support staff. The team have enhanced skills, and you will receive training to achieve dual therapy competencies.

Main duties of the job

The team are committed to delivering high standards of care across the acute care pathway.

We are seeking applicants with knowledge and experience of current developments and drivers within the wider healthcare setting, around frailty, admissions avoidance and emergency care.

The Trust is committed to supporting and developing staff through appraisals and the supervision process. Senior staff have individual supervision and peer support as well as access to training.

Hours will be worked to support 7-day service delivery between the hours of 08:00 - 20:00, including weekends and bank holidays; therefore, flexibility around working patterns will be required. Flexible full and part time hours will be considered.

About us

Here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we provide a full range of district general services, including 24-hour urgent and emergency care, specialist children's services, maternity and community midwifery to the population of North Derbyshire - around 400,000 local people.We also offer primary care services through nine GP surgeries in Chesterfield and Derbyshire. We work closely with partners across health and care as part of the Joined-Up Care Derbyshire system. The Trust's Together as One Strategy and People Plan describe our organisational values and a pledge to support our people. We are above average in all themes of the NHS National Staff Survey.

A significant element of supporting our people includes compassionate and inclusive leadership. We know that people have a life outside of work, we offer a raft of support to care for your physical and mental wellbeing including a purpose-built Wellbeing Hub free of charge for staff which includes access to a 24/7 gym. We are easily accessible from the M1 and the A61 and the local train station is nearby.Ours is a workplace in which you can proudly be yourself.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-8208743

Job locations

Physiotherapy Dept, Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with the team leads to co-ordinate and monitor an effective and efficient service to meet the needs of the patients referred to the Acute Care Therapy Team this includes ED, EMU, Short Stay Unit, Pearsonand the Frailty Unit, including the ambulatory chairs. To work with the team leads to monitor and evaluate existing services and develop services, in line with the changing needs of the Trust/wider healthcare community.To provide Physiotherapy and (selective Occupational Therapy assessments following completion of competencies) within the speciality of admission avoidance, frailty and general medicine. To assess, treat and educate patients referred to the service in the speciality of emergency medicine.

Job description Job responsibilities To work with the team leads to co-ordinate and monitor an effective and efficient service to meet the needs of the patients referred to the Acute Care Therapy Team this includes ED, EMU, Short Stay Unit, Pearsonand the Frailty Unit, including the ambulatory chairs. To work with the team leads to monitor and evaluate existing services and develop services, in line with the changing needs of the Trust/wider healthcare community.To provide Physiotherapy and (selective Occupational Therapy assessments following completion of competencies) within the speciality of admission avoidance, frailty and general medicine. To assess, treat and educate patients referred to the service in the speciality of emergency medicine.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written Communication skills.
• Demonstrates resilience.
• Adaptable/flexible.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Evidence of self-development
• Evidence of work as reflective practitioner.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude.
• Demonstrate understanding of and interest in the key elements of the role.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Involvement in department, Trust and NHS wide initiatives.
• Demonstrates an understanding of issues impacting on Health and Social Care.
• Time management and prioritisation skills.
• Good ICT skills.
• Specific skills relating to the post, including understanding of conditions and their management.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Involvement in, in-service/interdisciplinary development.

Desirable

• Evidence of service development.
• Experience of shared skills working across therapy disciplines.
• Demonstrate involvement in clinical audit/evaluation of service provision.
• Completion of a recognised post-graduate CPD course within a clinical specialism.
• Experience of supervising undergraduate Physiotherapy students.

Experience

Essential

• The ability to assess, formulate and evaluate treatments and discharge procedures.
• The understanding of complex discharge issues and the needs of carers.
• Teaching/supervising/development other staff/students.
• Clinical knowledge within the Acute Care/Facility/medical therapy specialism.
• Evidence of MDT working.

Desirable

• Experience across a broad range of Physiotherapy practice.
• Experience of working within admissions avoidance speciality/emergency care.
• Participation in service development, research and audit.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree level Qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Relevant post-graduate training.
• HCPC registered.
• Evidence of recent/ongoing relevant CPD.

Desirable

• Clinical Educator accreditation.

Demontrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrate excellent oral and written Communication skills. Demonstrates resilience. Adaptable/flexible. Able to work independently and within a team. Evidence of self-development Evidence of work as reflective practitioner. Demonstrate a professional attitude. Demonstrate understanding of and interest in the key elements of the role. Skills and Knowledge Essential Involvement in department, Trust and NHS wide initiatives. Demonstrates an understanding of issues impacting on Health and Social Care. Time management and prioritisation skills. Good ICT skills. Specific skills relating to the post, including understanding of conditions and their management. Problem-solving ability. Involvement in, in-service/interdisciplinary development. Desirable Evidence of service development. Experience of shared skills working across therapy disciplines. Demonstrate involvement in clinical audit/evaluation of service provision. Completion of a recognised post-graduate CPD course within a clinical specialism. Experience of supervising undergraduate Physiotherapy students. Experience Essential The ability to assess, formulate and evaluate treatments and discharge procedures. The understanding of complex discharge issues and the needs of carers. Teaching/supervising/development other staff/students. Clinical knowledge within the Acute Care/Facility/medical therapy specialism. Evidence of MDT working. Desirable Experience across a broad range of Physiotherapy practice. Experience of working within admissions avoidance speciality/emergency care. Participation in service development, research and audit. Qualifications and Training Essential Degree level Qualification in Physiotherapy. Relevant post-graduate training. HCPC registered. Evidence of recent/ongoing relevant CPD. Desirable Clinical Educator accreditation. Demontrates our Proud to CARE Values Essential Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Dept, Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Dept, Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Clinical Administrative Officers (CAOs) provide a range of administrative support services to a group of consultant medical staff and/or other senior members of Division teams.

They are expected to have advanced skills commensurate with their responsibilities.

They will work substantially independently, providing support of the highest quality, and taking leadership in their professional areas. Working as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) the post holder will provide a robust, efficient and high quality failsafe system for the breast cancer patients.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time role, and the working patterns are set and are as follows:o Mondays and Fridays - Clinical Administrator Officer Dutieso Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday - Fail Safe Officer Duties

About us

Here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we provide a full range of district general services, including 24-hour urgent and emergency care, specialist children's services, maternity and community midwifery to the population of North Derbyshire - around 400,000 local people.We also offer primary care services through nine GP surgeries in Chesterfield and Derbyshire. We work closely with partners across health and care as part of the Joined-Up Care Derbyshire system. The Trust's Together as One Strategy and People Plan describe our organisational values and a pledge to support our people. We are above average in all themes of the NHS National Staff Survey.

A significant element of supporting our people includes compassionate and inclusive leadership. We know that people have a life outside of work, we offer a raft of support to care for your physical and mental wellbeing including a purpose-built Wellbeing Hub free of charge for staff which includes access to a 24/7 gym. We are easily accessible from the M1 and the A61 and the local train station is nearby.

Ours is a workplace in which you can proudly be yourself.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GSCE standard (or equivalent), to include English grade C or above
• RSA III (or equivalent) Typing/Word Processing
• Familiar with Microsoft Office based computer packages, including email and internet

Desirable

• ECDL
• Shorthand skills
• Any office based training such as NVQ
• Medical terminology
• Audio typing RSA Stage II (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team
• Previous office/secretarial experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Previous knowledge of hospital PAS systems

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good prioritisation and organisational skills
• Familiar with work based computer systems
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritising work to meet deadlines
• Good telephone manner

Desirable

• Previous waiting list experience
• Medical terminology
• Preparing agendas and minute taking

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

Fixed Term 12 Months - Maternity Leave Cover

Clinical Psychologists and other accredited psychological professionals, with specialist expertise in neonatology, are key providers of evidence-based psychological assessment and interventions for parents, infants and staff on neonatal units. They work as part of an MDT, provide consultation to medical teams on complex cases and supervise other professionals delivering psychological interventions for parents and providing staff support. They can provide assessment and intervention in four important areas within neonatal units:

1. Parental and family mental health
2. Infant Mental Health
3. Staff Support and Training

Main duties of the job

Neonatal Clinical Psychologist

• To provide highly specialist psychological support to babies, their families and staff on the Neonatal Care Unit at CUH.
• To liaise closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialised advice and consultation on babies and families psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues.
• To work systemically, supporting the neonatal MDT to deliver psychologically informed care to babies and their families.
• To contribute to the delivery of teaching, training and supervision for both psychology and non-psychologist colleagues in order to enable them to identify early families who will benefit from specialist input. For example, developing and promoting screening tools for bedside staff to use.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, or health psychology, including models of psychopathology, psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies, and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Further training in psychological approaches to trauma, parent-infant relationship work or systemic family therapy.
• Pre- or post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Able to contain and work with high levels of distress from clients and with organisational stress.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience delivering highly skilled psychological assessments, interventions, follow-up and data monitoring utilising at least 2 therapeutic models.
• Experience of supervising pre-qualified/qualified psychologists and/or professionals from other disciplines.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and across the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of liaising with carers and families and external organisations that support these groups.
• Ability to show autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, liaising with other professionals as necessary.
• High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a neonatal, perinatal or critical care environment.
• Formal training in supervision.
• Formal quality improvement (QI) training.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in self-management, including time-management.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to cope with a fast-paced work environment, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Greystone House Surgery in the heart of Redhill for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our vibrant team. This is a full time, permanent position.

It is a varied clinical role aimed at supporting the wider healthcare team both clinically and administratively whilst providing exceptional care to our patient population.

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of this role are to assist the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures which will include height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, supporting with vaccination campaigns, assisting doctors with minor surgery, coil fittings and general patient assistance.

To implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in the partnership with clients and families/carers.

To promote and advise on healthy lifestyles and weight management.

To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment.

To work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocks with consumables.

About us

Greystone House Surgery is a modern friendly Practice in Redhill representing one of the three sites which make up The House Partnership between Greystone House Surgery, Caterham Valley Medical Practice and The Moat House Surgery.

This role is based at Greystone House Surgery, 99 Station Road, Redhill, RH1 1EB. Cross-site working between the Merstham and Caterham sites may occasionally be required.

We are a forward thinking, well organized training practice with a high reputation for quality and standards. We encourage and support the personal development of all our staff and are keen to ensure the right person joins our friendly team.

• Fourteen Partners across three sites (5 in Redhill)
• Purpose built practice
• GMS, 16,000 patients (39,000 across the three site Partnership)
• Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Pharmacists
• Training Practice for Registrars, Foundation Yr 2 GPs, Physician Assistants, Medical students & Nurses
• EMIS Web
• Docman
• Abtrace
• Consistently high QOF achievement
• Member of DHC GP Federation

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0455-26-0026

Job locations

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Grade:A/B (according to experience)

Accountable to: Practice Nurses, GP Principals, reporting to Practice Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To promote the mental, physical and emotional health of the Practice population

To assess the health needs of the Practice population

To provide and maintain a high standard of care for the Practice population

To assist with hygiene and infection prevention control for the practice

To ensure clinical areas are stocked adequately in order to meet the above and needs of the clinician

To be an effective member of the Primary Healthcare Team.

DIMENSIONS

1.Service development

To assist other nurses and doctors with simple clinical procedures and clerical tasks

To set up and maintain systems to provide adequate hygiene and infection control standard to meet CQC requirements

2.Clerical

To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date manual and electronic records with respect to activities which ensure the smooth running of the practice and delivery of effective service to the patients. This may include stock management, documentation and general administrative support.

3.Clinical

To assist the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures which will primarily involve seasonal vaccinations but ay include height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, assisting doctors with minor surgery and general patient assistance.

To implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in the partnership with clients and families/carers

To promote and advise on healthy lifestyles

To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment

To work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocks with consumables

OTHER DUTIES

To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility, training and scale of the post eg ear syringing, dressings, vaccinations, smoking cessation, anticoagulation

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practice and to comply at all times with the Trust/Practice health and safety policy and procedures.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title:HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTGrade:A/B (according to experience)Accountable to: Practice Nurses, GP Principals, reporting to Practice ManagerJOB PURPOSETo promote the mental, physical and emotional health of the Practice populationTo assess the health needs of the Practice populationTo provide and maintain a high standard of care for the Practice populationTo assist with hygiene and infection prevention control for the practiceTo ensure clinical areas are stocked adequately in order to meet the above and needs of the clinicianTo be an effective member of the Primary Healthcare Team.DIMENSIONS1.Service developmentTo assist other nurses and doctors with simple clinical procedures and clerical tasksTo set up and maintain systems to provide adequate hygiene and infection control standard to meet CQC requirements2.ClericalTo ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date manual and electronic records with respect to activities which ensure the smooth running of the practice and delivery of effective service to the patients. This may include stock management, documentation and general administrative support.3.ClinicalTo assist the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures which will primarily involve seasonal vaccinations but ay include height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, assisting doctors with minor surgery and general patient assistance.To implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in the partnership with clients and families/carersTo promote and advise on healthy lifestylesTo ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employmentTo work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocks with consumablesOTHER DUTIESTo undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility, training and scale of the post eg ear syringing, dressings, vaccinations, smoking cessation, anticoagulationTo have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practice and to comply at all times with the Trust/Practice health and safety policy and procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• An ability to communicate with a diverse group of patients, including those with learning disabilities. An ability to work collaboratively and adapt to fast-changing environments. To display a caring and compassionate nature towards patient's and their wellbeing. To be dependable with a strong work ethic. To have excellent verbal and written English.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 Previous experience working in Primary Care

Desirable

• Involvement in infection control audits

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Experience of EMIS Web

Person Specification Experience Essential An ability to communicate with a diverse group of patients, including those with learning disabilities. An ability to work collaboratively and adapt to fast-changing environments. To display a caring and compassionate nature towards patient's and their wellbeing. To be dependable with a strong work ethic. To have excellent verbal and written English. Qualified in Phlebotomy Qualified to NVQ level 3 Previous experience working in Primary Care Desirable Involvement in infection control audits Qualifications Essential Eligible to work in the UK GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Desirable Experience of working in a similar environment Experience of EMIS Web

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The House Partnership

Address

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The House Partnership

Address

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

If you are passionate about working with children and young people with a Learning Disability who are experiencing poor mental health or emotional dysregulation, we would love to hear from you. We are a highly experienced team of community based clinicians, who love our work, love our team and the families we work with.

The service works Monday to Friday, visiting young people and families in a variety of settings offering multi disciplinary assessment and interventions as part of agreed care pathways and interventions. The post is 22.5 hours within the working week.

You'll have the opportunity to get involved in our various research and audit projects, participate in team learning events, training as required and service developments.

We'll offer you robust clinical supervision including the opportunity to work with other professionals and share learning, appraisal and CPD opportunities. We have meetings, and we are have a super supportive team culture of compassion and respect.

In return, you'll need to bring experience from a similar role as a occupational therapist, lots of commitment, and enthusiasm, and of course, a sense of humour.

Main duties of the job

As an occupational therapist you will be responsible for completing holistic assessments, contributing to multi-disciplinary formulation and evidence based interventions for children with moderate to severe learning disability.

You will be required to work autonomously and respond to the needs of an individual caseload; from initial assessment to discharge.

You are expected to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service; providing specialist skills and knowledge within the four quadrants of the IThrive model.

You will be liaising and providing advice, information and consultation to colleagues and other agencies as well as undertaking service governance activity, including research and audit as appropriate.

The role will include actively participating in role modelling interventions and implementing Positive Behaviour Support planning approaches.

You will be expected to participate in clinical governance and service development within the CAMHS/LD Team, in partnership with professional specialists and other clinical teams.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualification/Education

Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
• Proven experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs, including physical and cognitive impairment
• Registration with Health Professions Council
• Relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent specialist experience e.g. AMPS, Sensory Integration, DBT, CBT .

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience of working with learning disabilities, autism, other neurodevelopmental disorders, and with children and young people with complex conditions and needs
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, with an understanding of team roles and professional roles

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Skills to apply and interpret standardised Occupational Therapy assessment tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carer's and other professionals.
• Experience of clinical risk assessment and management in mental health
• Ability to work autonomously and time manage effectively

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to work within our Early Intervention Service?

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced CBT for psychosis (CBTp) therapist or UKCP-registered psychotherapist to join our dynamic NHS mental health team.

The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals experiencing psychosis, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to assessment, formulation, and treatment planning, offering specialist psychological therapies in line with NICE guidelines.

The Post holder will be part of The Early Intervention for psychosis service and may be required to work with clients within both the At-Risk Mental State and the First Episode Psychosis pathways.

They will work clients who have a range of psychosis related problems for which Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the Early Intervention for psychosis service and may be required to work with clients within both the At-Risk Mental State and the First Episode Psychosis pathways. They will work with clients who have a range of psychosis related problems for which Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

You will provide high-quality person-cantered care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based. To undertake independent specialist assessment and therapy of service users, where appropriate making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.

You will provide advanced clinical advice and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills.

You will manage change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research, and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice. This post will support the other lead clinicians to ensure that national guidelines are adhered to in line with the national programme, targets are achieved and that the clinical governance arrangements are in place.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M356.26

Job locations

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Bournemouth

BH10 4EU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Educational Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• A recorded / registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level (2:1 standard or above) in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
• At least one year's experience offering CBTp

Desirable

• Familiarity with the CTS-R as a means of self- rating and receiving feedback on CBT skills

Skills / Experience / Knowledge base

Essential

• Two year post graduate diploma in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder

criteria

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Desirable

• Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting

criteria

Essential

• Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision.

Person Specification Educational Requirements / Qualifications Essential A recorded / registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level (2:1 standard or above) in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. At least one year's experience offering CBTp Desirable Familiarity with the CTS-R as a means of self- rating and receiving feedback on CBT skills Skills / Experience / Knowledge base Essential Two year post graduate diploma in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder criteria Essential Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. Desirable Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting criteria Essential Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Bournemouth

BH10 4EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Bournemouth

BH10 4EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Team. St Lukes is working towards its vision of a Hospice without Walls. In this role, you will support patients at the end of life in their own homes or preferred place of care. Your work will help people remain where they feel most comfortable and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Please see the attached job description for more information. This is a busy and sometimes challenging role. But it is also very rewarding. You will make a real difference by supporting people and their families at an important time in their lives.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPLE PURPOSE OF JOB To provide end of life care to patients either within the specialist unit or within the community to meet the patient preferred place of care /death. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide individualised care for patients and their families/carers. To have the flexibility to work across all aspects of the service to meet the needs of the patients, including in the community service and supporting the inpatient unit when required.

About us

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth is an independent charity providing specialist advice and support to people with progressive life-limiting illnesses in Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. We believe that everyone deserves quality end of life care, no matter where. We work with our community, in partnership with others, to achieve dignity, comfort and choice for people affected by life-limiting illnesses through delivering and influencing exceptional care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Full-Time Equivalent £25,048

Hours: Various available

We have opportunities for motivated and caring individuals to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Team.

St Lukes is working towards its vision of a Hospice without Walls. In this role, you will support patients at the end of life in their own homes or preferred place of care. Your work will help people remain where they feel most comfortable and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

This is a busy and sometimes challenging role. But it is also very rewarding. You will make a real difference by supporting people and their families at an important time in their lives.

We are a friendly and forward-thinking organisation. We value people who want to work in this specialist area and who bring a positive, practical approach

As a member of staff, you will receive:

• 7 weeks annual leave, rising with service (including bank holidays)
• Access to a cashback health plan

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with Rebecca Wallis (Clinical Lead) / Jo Davis (Deputy Clinical Lead) on 01752 964 200

Equality and inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Important information

We do not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered in exceptional circumstances where the role and business need justify obtaining sponsorship.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November (Midnight)1st Interview Date: Thursday 12 November2nd Interview Date: Monday 16 November

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Job summary

We are seeking a patient focused pharmacists aiming to build on established clinical skills and work closely with clinicians in providing a high-quality service to patients within ESHT. We also require someone who can demonstrate a commitment to personal and staff development. This specialist pharmacist post is based within the Diagnostics, Anaesthetics and Surgery (DAS) Division and is responsible for supporting the Lead Divisional Pharmacist in providing clinical pharmacy and business level support within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced hospital pharmacist to work with us in a portfolio style role within Diagnostics, Anaesthetics and Surgery (DAS) Division. Under the supervision of a designated Lead Pharmacist, you will work closely with consultants, other medical staff, nurses, pharmacy staff and other allied healthcare professionals in ensuring that medicine use is safe, effective and evidence based across ESHT. The post holder will be involved in providing clinical pharmacy services to Intensive Care and Surgical Assessment Unit wards and occasional support to the dispensary. This post also holds an education and training commitment, which in the past has proved successful in developing staff. The successful candidate will also be responsible for helping to train and mentor pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy undergraduates and rotational clinical pharmacists. The applicant will be required to join the department weekend and on-call service on a rota basis following a period of orientation and induction.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm
• CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice / other equivalent
• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Training pharmaco-economics / resource or change management

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working as a clinical pharmacist in the NHS managed sector (e.g. GP surgery, PCN, secondary care)
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable experience in medicines optimisation and patient-facing clinical roles

Desirable

• Experience within the relevant specialty )
• Experience in service development, audit, or quality improvement
• Experience supervising or training junior staff / students

Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics

Desirable

• Leadership and organisational skills Teaching and training skills
• Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
• Audit and quality improvement skills
• Problem-solving and service development skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Occupational Health and Wellbeing team as an OH Nurse Advisor.

There are currently two full-time posts available due to vacancy and internal promotion.

Based in the purpose-built OH building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, you will play a key role in supporting the health of staff working at Cambridge University Hospitals and external organisations.

You will be responsible for the provision of the full range of specialist Occupational Health services including a caseload of referrals, staff screening and outbreak contact tracing.

Main duties of the job

We're ideally looking for a nurse with previous experience of working in Occupational Health and either with or working towards an OH qualification.

The job involves case and screening management. Experience of undertaking management referral appointments is desirable.

Knowledge of triaging, staff immunisation and screening processes is helpful in addition to experience of shift lead duties and supervising direct reports.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-F-267259

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital - Division F

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 18th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 26th October 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on 18th October 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 26th October 2026. All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback. As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the Register
• Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional development relevant to nursing and role
• Certificate in OH nursing or relevant healthcare specialty

Desirable

• Degree or diploma in OH nursing
• Diploma or module in public health, infectious or respiratory diseases or other healthcare specialty
• SCPHN - OH
• Certificate level teaching qualification
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven delivery of evidence based clinical practice within OH environment or Proven delivery of evidence based clinical experience within a related specialty in an NHS environment
• Experience of case and screening management (relevant to OH/Current role)
• Experience of line management of junior staff and also clinical and shift management in the absence of senior colleagues
• Experience of supervising and teaching junior colleagues
• Experience of utilising reflective practice
• Experience of MDT working and working alongside and with other departments

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking management referrals
• Experience of Risk Assessment (individual)
• Wellbeing and Health Promotion experience
• Communicable disease, management and screening
• Post registration experience of at least 18 months within an busy clinical environment
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge within the OH clinical environment
• Working knowledge of staff immunisation and screening processes
• Management of Quality and safety issues and use of KPIs audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to Occupational Health and the improvement of services
• Knowledge of triage and case management processes
• An understanding of Public health and commonly transmissible diseases
• Infection control practice in a healthcare setting
• Awareness of the relevant risk databases and their application in practice
• Understanding and knowledge of information governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management processes (health and safety and individual)
• Knowledge of the professional nursing agenda
• Knowledge of Occupational Health in the NHS, and its role in providing services to business
• Knowledge of contact tracing and case load management
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership skills Proven skills in negotiation and the ability to read situations and respond accordingly
• Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
• Ability to communicate with and develop good working relationships with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, clients, and managers
• Able to work as part of a specialist OH team, accessing current specialist knowledge to provide evidence based clinical care
• Able to demonstrate practical application of health, safety and wellbeing in relation to own and client welfare
• Able to work within management referral triage process including assessment, referral, and discharge competence
• Ability to effectively contact trace on routine and urgent screening, results, tests and exposures o Able to motivate self and others to work
• Able to motivate self and others to work collaboratively and enthusiastically within a team
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload within predetermined timeframes
• Ability to be proactive, take initiative and liaise with senior staff and colleagues when required
• Able to identify problems and recommend and act upon solutions
• Able to give constructive feedback to others, providing supervision and guidance to colleagues
• Able to report effectively on a range of complex situations
• Work within clinical governance framework and OH strategy, Able to lead on the development of departmental standard operating procedures and clinical processes and contribute to the development of Trust policies and procedures.
• Able to participate in research, clinical audit and write departmental reports
• Willingness to adapt to change as the Department and Organisation develops
• Able to identify and address own learning needs to maintain current best practice and skills
• Able to achieve competency in Department and Trust computer systems: Cority; word; outlook; excel; calendar; PowerPoint, EPIC, DATIX, TRAC
• Able to identify limits of own knowledge and seek help appropriately

Desirable

• Explore and evaluate solutions to make clinical decisions and recommendations
• Able to demonstrate practical application of public health in relation to staff health
• Committed to the development of junior staff and experience of line managing a junior team member
• Documentation and presentation skills
• Participation in the appraisal/PDP process
• BLS trained
• Committed to service and process improvement
• Assess situations and identify the root cause of a problem
• Effective management of equipment and resources
• Change management skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors, and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the Register Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional development relevant to nursing and role Certificate in OH nursing or relevant healthcare specialty Desirable Degree or diploma in OH nursing Diploma or module in public health, infectious or respiratory diseases or other healthcare specialty SCPHN - OH Certificate level teaching qualification Mentorship qualification Experience Essential Proven delivery of evidence based clinical practice within OH environment or Proven delivery of evidence based clinical experience within a related specialty in an NHS environment Experience of case and screening management (relevant to OH/Current role) Experience of line management of junior staff and also clinical and shift management in the absence of senior colleagues Experience of supervising and teaching junior colleagues Experience of utilising reflective practice Experience of MDT working and working alongside and with other departments Desirable Experience of undertaking management referrals Experience of Risk Assessment (individual) Wellbeing and Health Promotion experience Communicable disease, management and screening Post registration experience of at least 18 months within an busy clinical environment NHS experience Knowledge Essential Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge within the OH clinical environment Working knowledge of staff immunisation and screening processes Management of Quality and safety issues and use of KPIs audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to Occupational Health and the improvement of services Knowledge of triage and case management processes An understanding of Public health and commonly transmissible diseases Infection control practice in a healthcare setting Awareness of the relevant risk databases and their application in practice Understanding and knowledge of information governance Desirable Knowledge of risk management processes (health and safety and individual) Knowledge of the professional nursing agenda Knowledge of Occupational Health in the NHS, and its role in providing services to business Knowledge of contact tracing and case load management Working knowledge of health and safety regulations Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Leadership skills Proven skills in negotiation and the ability to read situations and respond accordingly Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations Ability to communicate with and develop good working relationships with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, clients, and managers Able to work as part of a specialist OH team, accessing current specialist knowledge to provide evidence based clinical care Able to demonstrate practical application of health, safety and wellbeing in relation to own and client welfare Able to work within management referral triage process including assessment, referral, and discharge competence Ability to effectively contact trace on routine and urgent screening, results, tests and exposures o Able to motivate self and others to work Able to motivate self and others to work collaboratively and enthusiastically within a team Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload within predetermined timeframes Ability to be proactive, take initiative and liaise with senior staff and colleagues when required Able to identify problems and recommend and act upon solutions Able to give constructive feedback to others, providing supervision and guidance to colleagues Able to report effectively on a range of complex situations Work within clinical governance framework and OH strategy, Able to lead on the development of departmental standard operating procedures and clinical processes and contribute to the development of Trust policies and procedures. Able to participate in research, clinical audit and write departmental reports Willingness to adapt to change as the Department and Organisation develops Able to identify and address own learning needs to maintain current best practice and skills Able to achieve competency in Department and Trust computer systems: Cority; word; outlook; excel; calendar; PowerPoint, EPIC, DATIX, TRAC Able to identify limits of own knowledge and seek help appropriately Desirable Explore and evaluate solutions to make clinical decisions and recommendations Able to demonstrate practical application of public health in relation to staff health Committed to the development of junior staff and experience of line managing a junior team member Documentation and presentation skills Participation in the appraisal/PDP process BLS trained Committed to service and process improvement Assess situations and identify the root cause of a problem Effective management of equipment and resources Change management skills Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors, and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital - Division F

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital - Division F

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! This role is extremely varied and there is lots to learn! Salary £12,267.36 - £14,267.04 per annum - actual salary based on 18 hours per week.

Hours

This position is part time working 18 hours per week.

Shifts are usually: 7:30am - 5:30pm weekdays and 8am - 5:30pm on weekends. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

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

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Main duties of the job

This is a clinical role, and duties include:

• Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
• Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening
• Assess and monitor deteriorating patients, including completion and interpretation of NEWS2 scores, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

What Were Looking For:

• This is a clinical role, so it is essential that you have experience in at least some of the following: Bloods (phlebotomy/venepuncture), ECGs, Health Checks, Physical Observations (obs), Wound Care etc
• Competent in assessing a deteriorating patient, such as NEWS scores
• Experience of working within a clinical setting, such as a hospital (A&E would be a bonus) or a prison / secure setting
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

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

These roles are due to an expansion in our service, so this is a great time to join!

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! This role is extremely varied and there is lots to learn! Salary £12,267.36 - £14,267.04 per annum - actual salary based on 18 hours per week.

Hours

This position is part time working 18 hours per week.

Shifts are usually: 7:30am - 5:30pm weekdays and 8am - 5:30pm on weekends. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Job summary

We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our experienced and friendly team, supporting the delivery of a specialist Oncology and Haematology pharmacy service and the supply of aseptic products across the Trust.

The role would suit candidates with previous pharmacy experience. Experience of dispensing or handling chemotherapy medicines would be advantageous, although appropriate training and support will be provided.

The Pharmacy Department has recently completed an extensive Pharmacy Transformation Programme, including refurbishment of the department and the introduction of modern technology and systems. These include a Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system, automated robotic dispensing, controlled drug dispensing and e-Rostering, providing an innovative and efficient working environment.

The post holder will be required to participate in the dispensary late-evening, weekend and bank holiday rota, supporting the delivery of a safe, responsive and high-quality pharmacy service throughout the week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a range of pharmacy assistant duties and provide organisational and administrative support to senior colleagues within the Pharmacy Aseptic Supply Unit (ASU).

The role encompasses a varied range of duties and responsibilities, which will be determined by service requirements and operational demand. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate meticulous accuracy, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of customer care, while maintaining effective communication and strong interpersonal skills when working with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as a member of the Aseptic Supply Unit (ASU) Team, contributing to the safe, effective and efficient supply of aseptically prepared chemotherapy and other medicinal products in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.

• To prepare and maintain the necessary documentation and records to support the timely supply of ready-made aseptically prepared products.

• To accurately dispense outsourced parenteral chemotherapy treatments, ensuring that products are suitable for use and that batch numbers and expiry dates are accurately recorded and traceable.

• To dispense oral chemotherapy and supportive medicines against electronic prescriptions from the Oncology and Haematology Department, ensuring that all products are supplied in accordance with specific drug requirements and established procedures.

• To ensure that medicines, materials and products are stored appropriately in accordance with manufacturers requirements, with particular attention to storage conditions and expiry dates. This is especially important for chemotherapy medicines, many of which have short shelf lives and are high-cost products.

• To organise, maintain and securely store documentation and records, ensuring that records are archived appropriately in accordance with legal, regulatory and departmental requirements.

• To promptly report any incidents, errors, discrepancies or procedural deficiencies to Senior or Lead Aseptic staff, supporting the investigation and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions

Please refer to the attached JD file.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths

Desirable

• Vocational qualification in IT skills
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a pharmacy
• Experience using computer systems
• Experience of clinical administrative work

Desirable

• Experience working in Hospital pharmacy Aseptics
• Experience working in a team
• Previous interest/experience in cancer services

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy JAC computer system
• Knowledge of an oncology prescribing computer system

Skills

Essential

• Shows initiative
• Honest and Trustworthy, reliable
• Ability to work as part of a team, supporting others
• Methodical, excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Calm and able to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills
• Evidence of time management skills and prioritisation skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on (Insert ward / department here).The unit is a (Please insert a bit of information about your ward / working area here).As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeterjust a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 a year x 2 WTE posts available

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5721

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Harrison House

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2PX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Outstanding care
• Listening and leading
• Working together
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional attitude
• Ability to liaise with multi-professional team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients in a hospital setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical Ophthalmic setting.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to work and champion the trust values.
• Demonstrate a good working ethos and role modelling.
• Assessed as competent in enhanced skills as described in the job description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Outstanding care Listening and leading Working together Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Excellent communication skills Professional attitude Ability to liaise with multi-professional team Experience Essential Experience of working with patients in a hospital setting. Desirable Experience of working in a clinical Ophthalmic setting. Additional Criteria Essential Able to work and champion the trust values. Demonstrate a good working ethos and role modelling. Assessed as competent in enhanced skills as described in the job description.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at The Woodmill in Cullompton as a Healthcare Assistant, and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Youll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing Use your knowledge, experience in a Forensic or Acute in patients' mental health service environment, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health conditions. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant role at Elysium Healthcare in Cullompton involves providing care and support to individuals with mental health conditions in a forensic or acute inpatient service environment. As a member of the team, you'll be engaged in ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, adapting care plans, updating patient records, and assisting with personal hygiene when necessary. The position requires compassion, resilience, and vigilance, as it can be challenging yet rewarding to witness the improvement in patients thanks to your involvement. You will work a shift pattern of 12.5 hours per day, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends, fostering a supportive and teamwork-oriented culture.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, is a large organization employing over 8,000 staff, with a presence in over 90 services across England and Wales. They focus on delivering mental health care, neurological and learning disability services, autism support, and children's education, with many opportunities for employees to grow and advance their careers. Being part of the Ramsay Health Care network, which extends to 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide, Elysium Healthcare emphasizes safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible hiring.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,564.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1562610679

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Cullompton

EX15 1EA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at The Woodmill in Cullompton as a Healthcare Assistant, and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing

Use your knowledge, experience in a Forensic or Acute in patients' mental health service environment, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health conditions.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

Where you will be working

Experience in aForensic or Acute Mental Health service is essential.

Where you will be working

Location: Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EA

The Woodmill is a 18 bed unit creates a pathway for patients to step down through their recovery. Ivy is a 6 bed admission area and Rose is a 12 bed rehabilitation area, with the option to flex within the 12 bed area to a four bed section that can create a further step down with a separate entrance for those patients that are progressing well and are preparing for discharge to the community.

The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for community living and increased independence.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at The Woodmill in Cullompton as a Healthcare Assistant, and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing Use your knowledge, experience in a Forensic or Acute in patients' mental health service environment, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health conditions. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. Where you will be working Experience in aForensic or Acute Mental Health service is essential. Where you will be working Location: Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EA The Woodmill is a 18 bed unit creates a pathway for patients to step down through their recovery. Ivy is a 6 bed admission area and Rose is a 12 bed rehabilitation area, with the option to flex within the 12 bed area to a four bed section that can create a further step down with a separate entrance for those patients that are progressing well and are preparing for discharge to the community. The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for community living and increased independence. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £25,564.50 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a Forensic or Acute Mental Health service is essential.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience in a Forensic or Acute Mental Health service is essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Cullompton

EX15 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Cullompton

EX15 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board for three Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, two based within Carmarthenshire and one based within Pembrokeshire. The posts will support the development of the MSK pathway by working initially within the Clinical Musculoskeletal Assessment & Treatment service (CMATS). As pathways transform there will be a requirement to work across the integrated MSK pathway including areas such as Primary Care, Outpatient care and the MSK Interface clinics based on service needs. The Carmarthenshire posts will predominantly be based in the new Pentre Awel facility, with additional clinics based around Carmarthenshire (including Amman Valley, Cross Hands and Hafan Derwen sites). The Pembrokeshire post will be based at Withybush General Hospital with possible clinics at South Pembrokeshire hospital and Tenby Cottage Hospital. All locations are subject to service demand. The University Health Board is working towards developing a fully integrated pathway and as part of this vision, the post holder will be required to work closely with the existing primary care MSK team, core MSK physiotherapy and Clinical Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment Services (CMATS). It will provide an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of physiotherapy practice, working through the whole MSK pathway, to develop strong clinical networks and to streamline pathways of care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is identified as a clinical expert and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level each post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled senior practitioner and to have expert knowledge. The primary focus of the role is to work as an advanced, autonomous practitioner providing patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of musculoskeletal assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment and rehabilitation of patients. The posts are intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care. The successful candidates will support the development of this service providing leadership and clinical service delivery. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have proven leadership skills and experience working at Extended Scope or Advanced Practice levels. MSc level training is essential.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Registered HCPC Physiotherapist
• Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent experience in relevant area
• Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
• Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio

Desirable

• Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
• In receipt or working towards Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (if relevant for role)
• Non-medical prescriber
• Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy
• IRMER Training
• Independent requesting of radiological investigation or willingness to complete

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration clinical experience in advanced practice within specialty area.
• Evidence of performing at an Advanced Level of Practice
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Network. This post is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This post will support GP practices to assess and treat patients using your expert knowledge of medicines.

• 37.5 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday
• Salary up to £14.21/hr DOE
• Working across the Network

Job Summary:

To provide integrated pharmacy care and medicines optimisation services contributing to effective patient care and ensuring avoidable adverse events and hospital admissions are prevented.

To liaise with hospital pharmacy teams, GP practices, local community pharmacists, social services, and care agencies to ensure any continuing medicine management issues are addressed and managed throughout the patients care pathway.

To provide relevant information to patients/carers and staff on matters relating to medication

Liaise with the clinical pharmacist and other members of the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide support and solutions.

Counsel patients on how to take their medicines and identify any barriers to them taking their medication, referring to a pharmacist as needed.

To undertake face to face and person-centred consultations with the emphasis on shared decision making.

Our vision is: Be the best provider in healthcare, education and training for our local communities.

Main duties of the job

A minimum of a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification is required. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential.

Previous experience working as a pharmacy technician in a primary care setting is preferred. Experience in dispensing medication, managing stock, and providing patient counselling is highly desirable.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide excellent customer service is crucial. Attention to detail, accuracy in dispensing medication, and proficiency in using pharmacy software systems are also important.

A good understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, guidelines, and best practices in primary care settings is required. Knowledge of medical terminology, drug interactions, and pharmaceutical calculations is essential.The ideal candidate should be reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently under pressure. A professional and empathetic approach to patient care, along with a commitment to continuous professional development, is important.

Additional requirements: Flexibility in working across all sites is essential, Compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations is mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

About us

South Coast Medical Group is an award-winning NHS Primary Care Home, comprising six GP surgery locations in the Bournemouth general area and serving over 55,000 patients in total.

By working at scale, we are better able to promote health and provide for the differing needs of the communities of local people and a balanced workload for our staff. It also enables us to employ a significant multi-disciplinary team including Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics (for pre-assessment screening and home visits) all of whom reduce the clinical workload for GPs.

SCMG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2965-26-0012

Job locations

South Coast Medical Group GP Surgery

12-14 Walpole Rd

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH1 4HA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, technical, and administrative categories.

The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise efficient, safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by supporting all National and Dorset ICS medicines optimisation programmes, improving repeat prescribing processes, promoting ion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk due to medicines and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. Queries -To respond to patient queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate healthcare professional in accordance with practice protocols. Support patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines signposting patients to appropriate services and other healthcare professionals (e.g. community pharmacy, face to face medicines review with the practice pharmacists). To offer practical advice to patients and carers for minor ailments.

Processing Repeat PrescriptionsTo participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions for care homes residents and for list holders on leave at SCMG in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing.

Co-ordinating Repeat Prescribing Systems -To proactively contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures across the PCN to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.

Medicines Reconciliation -To support the practice pharmacists with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly liaising with community pharmacy to ensure the correct medicines are continued following transfer of care. (Including updating weights and renal function tests).

Medication Review -To support the practice pharmacists to complete medication reviews prioritising patients with polypharmacy, strong opioids, high risk medicines and patients with unplanned hospital admissions or as directed by the PCN DES.

Care Home Patients -To support the Care Home Pharmacist with medication reviews in Care Homes and updating patients medical records / prescribing accordingly (including updating weights and renal function tests.

Domiciliary Medication Review -To support medication reviews to patients via domiciliary visits if appropriate and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care and ensure adherence.

Leading and supporting on cost effective prescribing initiatives -To implement medication changes in line with Dorset ICS CCG guidelines in agreement with the practice. To review medicines described as Red Formulary specials or unlicensed medicines and liaise with practice pharmacist/ designated GP to justify use.

To reduce the prescribing of medicines available over the counter, low value and low priority treatments and self-care items. -To raise awareness of medicines that should be purchased and lead on projects to inform patients and reduce prescribing in line with NHS England guidelines.

Medicines Audit & Service Evaluation / Development -To participate in audits to monitor and analyse individual practice / primary care network prescribing performance and trends against Dorset ICS and National targets, using data and identifying priority areas for action. To produce and present written and verbal prescribing reports for practices / primary care networks including recommendations and assistance in the implementation of these recommendations.

High Risk Medicines -To support the PCN Senior practice pharmacist by ensuring monthly review of High Risk medicines, checking that routine monitoring is completed regularly reporting any variances and taking appropriate action as specified by designated GPs.

Long term clinical conditions / Service Evaluation -To support practice nurses in providing care for long term conditions which might include ensuring Respiratory patients have good inhaler technique, Diabetes patients know how to use blood glucose monitoring equipment. Helping to ensure blood tests have been completed for long term conditions and medicines prescribed are safe and appropriate e.g., HbA1C / GFR and diabetes reviews / medications.

External reviews and CQC Inspections -To support the practice and PCN when preparing for external reviews and CQC inspections ensuring SOPs relevant to medicines are current, relevant and up to date. Support the work of practice pharmacist and prescribing lead to ensure practice is compliant with CQC standards relating to medicines.

Safe storage of medicines and vaccinations -To ensure fridge monitoring is complete and complies with legislation at SCMG. To ensure medicines are stored safely and comply with legislation. To ensure stock is maintained and out of date stock is identified and disposed of in a timely manner.To oversee ordering processes for formulary medicines, blood glucose meters and vaccines.

Liaising with Dorset ICS -To support the PCN Senior Pharmacist to liaise with the ICS in response to monitoring and management of prescribing budgets.

Training -To deliver specialist training to GPs, practice, community and care staff, and patients to promote and ensure current best practice related to prescribing appropriate to your knowledge, competencies and specialist areas under the supervision of the PCN Senior Pharmacist. To maintain mandatory training competencies as specified by Practice Manager.

Medicines Safety and Alerts -To highlight and discuss MHRA alerts and product withdrawals with GPs, HCPs and PCN Senior Pharmacist agreeing and implementing changes, informing patients and community pharmacies. To ensure prescribing supports current safety recommendations e.g. Insulin - prescribed by brand.

QOF and IIF -To support the achievement of the PCNs prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) targets.

Repeat prescribing staff management -To provide supervision, training and professional leadership to the practice administrative staff in the preparation of repeat prescriptions.

Medicines Information -To signpost and share with PCN Staff Dorset ICS Medicines internet pages, prescribing newsletters and formulary and other useful resources. To participate in medicines information tasks from health professionals within your scope of practice and under the supervision of the PCN Senior Pharmacist

SupportingDigital Solutions -To promote and adopt digital solutions including Patient Access, NHS App, Electronic Repeat Dispensing, Electronic Prescription Services (EPS), Ardens, AccuRx to patients and practice staff.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary:Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, technical, and administrative categories.The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise efficient, safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by supporting all National and Dorset ICS medicines optimisation programmes, improving repeat prescribing processes, promoting ion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk due to medicines and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. Queries -To respond to patient queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate healthcare professional in accordance with practice protocols. Support patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines signposting patients to appropriate services and other healthcare professionals (e.g. community pharmacy, face to face medicines review with the practice pharmacists). To offer practical advice to patients and carers for minor ailments. Processing Repeat PrescriptionsTo participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions for care homes residents and for list holders on leave at SCMG in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing. Co-ordinating Repeat Prescribing Systems -To proactively contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures across the PCN to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems. Medicines Reconciliation -To support the practice pharmacists with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly liaising with community pharmacy to ensure the correct medicines are continued following transfer of care. (Including updating weights and renal function tests). Medication Review -To support the practice pharmacists to complete medication reviews prioritising patients with polypharmacy, strong opioids, high risk medicines and patients with unplanned hospital admissions or as directed by the PCN DES. Care Home Patients -To support the Care Home Pharmacist with medication reviews in Care Homes and updating patients medical records / prescribing accordingly (including updating weights and renal function tests. Domiciliary Medication Review -To support medication reviews to patients via domiciliary visits if appropriate and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care and ensure adherence. Leading and supporting on cost effective prescribing initiatives -To implement medication changes in line with Dorset ICS CCG guidelines in agreement with the practice. To review medicines described as Red Formulary specials or unlicensed medicines and liaise with practice pharmacist/ designated GP to justify use. To reduce the prescribing of medicines available over the counter, low value and low priority treatments and self-care items. -To raise awareness of medicines that should be purchased and lead on projects to inform patients and reduce prescribing in line with NHS England guidelines. Medicines Audit & Service Evaluation / Development -To participate in audits to monitor and analyse individual practice / primary care network prescribing performance and trends against Dorset ICS and National targets, using data and identifying priority areas for action. To produce and present written and verbal prescribing reports for practices / primary care networks including recommendations and assistance in the implementation of these recommendations. High Risk Medicines -To support the PCN Senior practice pharmacist by ensuring monthly review of High Risk medicines, checking that routine monitoring is completed regularly reporting any variances and taking appropriate action as specified by designated GPs. Long term clinical conditions / Service Evaluation -To support practice nurses in providing care for long term conditions which might include ensuring Respiratory patients have good inhaler technique, Diabetes patients know how to use blood glucose monitoring equipment. Helping to ensure blood tests have been completed for long term conditions and medicines prescribed are safe and appropriate e.g., HbA1C / GFR and diabetes reviews / medications. External reviews and CQC Inspections -To support the practice and PCN when preparing for external reviews and CQC inspections ensuring SOPs relevant to medicines are current, relevant and up to date. Support the work of practice pharmacist and prescribing lead to ensure practice is compliant with CQC standards relating to medicines. Safe storage of medicines and vaccinations -To ensure fridge monitoring is complete and complies with legislation at SCMG. To ensure medicines are stored safely and comply with legislation. To ensure stock is maintained and out of date stock is identified and disposed of in a timely manner.To oversee ordering processes for formulary medicines, blood glucose meters and vaccines. Liaising with Dorset ICS -To support the PCN Senior Pharmacist to liaise with the ICS in response to monitoring and management of prescribing budgets. Training -To deliver specialist training to GPs, practice, community and care staff, and patients to promote and ensure current best practice related to prescribing appropriate to your knowledge, competencies and specialist areas under the supervision of the PCN Senior Pharmacist. To maintain mandatory training competencies as specified by Practice Manager. Medicines Safety and Alerts -To highlight and discuss MHRA alerts and product withdrawals with GPs, HCPs and PCN Senior Pharmacist agreeing and implementing changes, informing patients and community pharmacies. To ensure prescribing supports current safety recommendations e.g. Insulin - prescribed by brand. QOF and IIF -To support the achievement of the PCNs prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) targets. Repeat prescribing staff management -To provide supervision, training and professional leadership to the practice administrative staff in the preparation of repeat prescriptions. Medicines Information -To signpost and share with PCN Staff Dorset ICS Medicines internet pages, prescribing newsletters and formulary and other useful resources. To participate in medicines information tasks from health professionals within your scope of practice and under the supervision of the PCN Senior Pharmacist SupportingDigital Solutions -To promote and adopt digital solutions including Patient Access, NHS App, Electronic Repeat Dispensing, Electronic Prescription Services (EPS), Ardens, AccuRx to patients and practice staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

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

South Coast Medical Group

Address

South Coast Medical Group GP Surgery

12-14 Walpole Rd

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH1 4HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Coast Medical Group

Address

South Coast Medical Group GP Surgery

12-14 Walpole Rd

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH1 4HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about developing the Health Visiting workforce of the future?

We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and motivated Learning & Professional Development Lead for Health Visiting to partner our current postholder in a job share for 16 hours a week over two days. This exciting role will provide strategic leadership for workforce learning, education, professional development, and practice excellence across our Health Visiting Service.

As a key leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that health visitors, community staff nurses, nursery nurses, students, apprentices, and support staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to children, young people, and families.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

The Learning & Professional Development Lead will:

• Lead the development and implementation of learning and development strategies across the Health Visiting Service.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development, reflective practice, and lifelong learning.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Work collaboratively with universities, education providers, NHS England, public health teams, and professional bodies.
• Lead on student placements, preceptorship programmes, mentorship, and practice assessor/supervisor development.
• Ensure compliance with professional, regulatory, and safeguarding training requirements.
• Ensure National and local Public Health policy is included within practice documentation, policies and procedures.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and service innovation.
• Provide professional leadership and expert advice on workforce development, professional and educational standards.
• Monitor and evaluate learning outcomes and workforce capability to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description and Person Specification

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting qualification
• Active registration on NMC part 1 or 2 and Part 3 of register

Desirable

• Practice Teacher or equivalent Level 3 NMC qualification

Length and Nature of Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience within Health Visiting services
• Recent evidence of experience in teaching practice and assessment of competence at Level 3 or above

Desirable

• Experience of project management
• Understanding and knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodologies

Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and critical analysis of the research process and evidence-based practice
• Evidence of maintaining and developing own specialist teaching practice in line with NMC Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Clinical Supervision theory and models of practice
• Knowledge of Clinical audit and risk management and the role of Clinical Governance.
• Evidence of application of leadership and development skills.
• Experience of developing and implementing polices / guidelines /SOPS

Personal skills abilities and attributes

Essential

• Ability to lead clinical development and innovation within the team

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Looking for a role that fits around your life while making a real difference?

Join HUC and become part of a team that ensures patients across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex, and the Southwest receive the care they need--when they need it most. We support 4.5 million people with vital NHS 111 and Out of Hours GP services, 24/7, 365 days a year.

At our Welwyn Garden City site, we have rota availability for various different shift patterns between 7am-11pm across 7 days a week.

To get started, you'll need to complete a comprehensive 6-week training programme, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Main duties of the job

Your Role: Make Every Call Count

Be the First Point of ContactHandle urgent and non-urgent calls, helping patients get the care they need quickly and safely.

Use NHS Pathways with ConfidenceAssess symptoms using NHS Pathways and direct patients to the mostappropriate healthcareprofessional or service.

Provide Reassurance When It Matters MostUseyou'relistening and communication skills to offer clear advice andaccurateguidance.

About us

Why HUC?

Start a Meaningful CareerFor many people, this role is the first step into a rewarding healthcare career.

Be Part of Something That MattersYou'll be the voice patients hear when they need help,reassuranceor urgent guidance.

Fully Funded TrainingOur comprehensive6-week full-time training programmegives you the confidence and skills you need to succeed.

Great BenefitsNHS Pension, NHS Discounts, Wellbeing Hub and more.

Supportive Team CultureJoin a workplace where colleagues support each other and succeed together.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 to £17.51 an hour per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

4265-8357117

Job locations

The Old Ambulance Station

Ascots Lane

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full job description and full person specification, along with more details about our organisation, please see attached documentation,

111 Call Handlers may be providing healthcare while working under the direction or supervision of regulated healthcare professionals. In order to do this, the call handler must receive direct instructions from the regulated healthcare professional about how to treat the patient whilst the healthcare is being provided. If this is in place, the call handler will be in regulated activity with children and adults and so an Enhanced DBS check in the child and adult workforce with both Barred Lists checks can be requested.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of their employment without requiring employer sponsorship, including after the expiry of any time-limited visa (such as a Graduate visa).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

Please do not apply through any third party websites, please only apply through TRAC.

Job description Job responsibilities For a full job description and full person specification, along with more details about our organisation, please see attached documentation, 111 Call Handlers may be providing healthcare while working under the direction or supervision of regulated healthcare professionals. In order to do this, the call handler must receive direct instructions from the regulated healthcare professional about how to treat the patient whilst the healthcare is being provided. If this is in place, the call handler will be in regulated activity with children and adults and so an Enhanced DBS check in the child and adult workforce with both Barred Lists checks can be requested. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of their employment without requiring employer sponsorship, including after the expiry of any time-limited visa (such as a Graduate visa). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications. Please do not apply through any third party websites, please only apply through TRAC.

Person Specification

Address

Essential

• Lives within 60 minute commute
• Has Customer Service Experience
• Has the right to work in the UK
• Can commit to 6 weeks full time training (9am-5pm Monday- Friday)

Desirable

• Previous Call Handling Experience

Person Specification Address Essential Lives within 60 minute commute Has Customer Service Experience Has the right to work in the UK Can commit to 6 weeks full time training (9am-5pm Monday- Friday) Desirable Previous Call Handling 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.

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

The Old Ambulance Station

Ascots Lane

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

The Old Ambulance Station

Ascots Lane

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

**This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested**

NB. All interviews will be face to face due to the recruitment process

We are delighted to be able to offer a committed and experienced clinician the opportunity to join our children's community service. This is a community post, across the large city of Birmingham, with a caseload of children and young people with neurological and developmental conditions. We would like to recruit an individual who has a keen interest in working with children and families within the community and as part of a multi agency team.

The work will primarily involve a combination of clinic based assessments delivering intervention in the form of prescribed Packages of Care.

NB * There may also be an opportunity to be part of the developing traded model within the BCHC+ OT service, SEND OT Team and the developing Experts at Hand Model.

Main duties of the job

To provide Occupational Therapy intervention at a specialist, targeted and universal level, functioning as an integral member of multi-professional team to support in the holistic assessment, diagnosis and intervention of children and young people according to agreed pathways.

To contribute towards ensuring children and young people with additional needs gain access to a broad, balanced and relevant education, whilst also having their exceptional needs met in an inclusive way.

Provide a source of clinical expertise/advice and guidance for families, carers, educational settings and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To maintain, develop and promote excellence in clinical practice, with reference to current research and evidence-based practice, contributing to safe effective practice, alongside the service clinical leads.

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents / carers and other stakeholders, using negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills

See Job Description for more details

About us

Why Join Birmingham Community Healthcare?

We are incredibly proud of our dedicated, innovative, and committed staff who deliver an extensive universal and targeted occupational therapy offer across Birmingham.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised programme of work, Birmingham is the place for you.

Be a Part of Our Team:

The OT service work as part of Inclusion Services within the Children and Families Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We work across the whole City, within a range of community and educational settings, thus requiring successful applicants to demonstrate a high level of flexibility

We value our staff and advocate career progression internally. We encourage our staff to contribute to service development, and we welcome and value new ideas and experiences.

We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.

Important: please ensure you check Trac account regularly for communications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for more detailed information and responsibilities:

1. Carrying out Occupational Therapy at a universal, targeted and specialist level. This includes assessments, developing and implementing a range of programmes of care and treatment, to meet the needs of the clients, schools, families and their environments, in accordance with agreed pathways and in line with the tired model of service delivery.

1. Work as part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams, including educational colleagues, providing Occupational Therapy intervention/support for children and young people.

1. To provide care plans to meet goals and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using appropriate outcome measures and make any necessary modifications

1. Use specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgments and decision making. Undertaking differential diagnosis of cases and contribute to overall decision-making for complex clients with a range of disorders as part of a team approach

1. Enable and empower staff, parents/caregivers to identify childrens needs and provide strategies to help at the earliest opportunity.

1. Provide training and bespoke clinical support to children and young people, early years/ school staff and parents/caregivers.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree level qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Professional Registration
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities in specialist area
• Relevant training/short courses in specialist area e.g. Sensory-Integration

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Competent in using evidence base to inform clinical decisions and best practice
• Knowledge of the national and political agenda influencing health services
• Knowledge of the needs of a diverse social and ethnic population and the impact on all aspects of service provision

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own workload and has insight into own coping strategies
• Ability to reflect on clinical practice and initiate appropriate changes
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels within the boundaries of the role and clinical competence

Experience

Essential

• Significant post reg experience as a paediatric OT
• Relevant OT experience of diagnostic assessment and intervention with children
• Relevant experience of working with children within an educational setting, Multi Professional Team
• Relevant experience of managing safeguarding concerns and an understanding of local processes
• Relevant experience of delivering successful effective training to other professionals
• Significant experience of providing support and supervision to colleagues and other professionals

Other

Essential

• Has a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to use for work

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

**This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment**

It is essential that you have a recognised Physiotherapy qualification and current HCPC registration to apply for this post.

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our physiotherapy service within the Adult and Specialist Rehabilitation Division. The post covers 12monthly rotations through the following services:

• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• Specialist Clinics
• Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (INRU)
• Stroke Unit
• Birmingham Neurological Rehab Team (BNRT)
• Moor Green - Outpatient Brain Injury Service

Rotations are based at either Moseley Hall Hospital or the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre (Selly Oak).

Join our well-established specialist teams to deliver neuro-rehabilitation to patients with varied and complex presentations in a wide variety of clinical settings. The post offers great opportunities to both utilise and develop your rehabilitation skills.

Applicants will require existing experience in neuro-rehabilitation, a holistic, goal and patient centred approach, excellent communication, organisation and team working skills. Respiratory and supervisory experience is also desirable.

Main duties of the job

Provide physiotherapy input to the rehabilitation services on a rotational basis through participating in uni and multi-disciplinary assessment and coordination of treatment programmes for patients using these services

Assessing patients' physiotherapy needs, planning, carrying out and coordinating an individual treatment plan using sound clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice. This will include physiotherapy treatment as required alongside the provision of FES

Providing assessment and analysis of rehabilitation, social and care needs of complex patients as part of the Inter-Disciplinary Team, referring on to outside agencies / professionals in discussion with senior members of staff

On the In-patient Neuro Rehabilitation Unit, Moor Green and Birmingham Neuro Rehabilitation Team, involvement in key working a set number of patients in order to plan and co-ordinate their outpatient programme and act as point of contact for clients, carers and outside agencies

Negotiating with patients and carers to agree realistic goals. Deal sensitively with clients and carers / families coping with difficult diagnoses or with long term / degenerative conditions who may have unrealistic expectations

Supervisory responsibility for Physiotherapy students and Therapy Assistants

Provide informative reports and discharge summaries to GP's, social services, outside agencies and other therapy staff

About us

Be Part of Our Team....

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

For information about the Division please view the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre website at: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/rehabilitation/

Applications should be completed online atwww.jobs.nhs.uk. If unable to access a computer, application packs may be obtained from the Centralised Recruitment Team Office, Human Resources Dept, Moseley Hall Hospital. Tel: Direct Line 0121 466 7430.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification document for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Grad Dip Phys / Diploma in Physiotherapy / Physiotherapy Degree
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• Evidence of relevant neurological Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Active member of clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

• Varied comprehensive rotations at junior grade, undertaken with significant post-registration experience
• Experience in neurology
• Experience of assessing complex disability including clients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, progressive neurological disorders
• Experience of writing reports
• Experience of manually handling patients and/or equipment safely to attain positioning necessary to perform safe and effective clinical assessments and treatments
• Highly developed manual and palpatory skills, physiotherapeutic handling and positioning skills, gait re-education and exercise programme development skills for patients with neurological problems
• Experience of using cognitive, behavioural and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met
• Knowledge and understanding of the rehabilitation process
• Understanding of community support agencies and other professions, and ability to work and liaise with them
• Computer skills
• Basic working knowledge of orthotics
• Evidence of good organisational skills including prioritisation of workload and time management skills, and ability to work independently
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date clinical trends, practices and models used in the treatment of people with neurological conditions, including evidence based ones

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS especially those relevant to physiotherapy
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Clinical Governance, standard setting, the audit process and evidence-based practice (understanding of principles of clinical governance)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/carers /colleagues and other agencies
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to generate written communication, which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible.
• Understanding of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) & clinical indications for its use

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• Basic skills in digital photography and use of associated computer software
• Presentation skills, including use of PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation when working in a variety of situations
• Willing to develop new skills as required by relevant services
• Commitment to interdisciplinary team working
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and valuing diversity

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to be independently mobile to travel across the Trust locations and for home visits on BNRT rotation

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our established multidisciplinary team on the neuro rehabilitation ward working with patients that have had Strokes and other neurological conditions such Traumatic Brain Injury. The role will include supporting inpatients with their rehabilitation at Moseley Hall Hospital.

We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to work closely alongside our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to support and deliver progressive rehabilitation programmes, aiding our patients to reach their maximum functional abilities and achieve their goals. The role can be physically demanding but very rewarding.

The successful candidate will require good written and verbal communication skills and be computer literate.

The post holder will be supported to work through Band 3 Therapy Assistant Competencies, with training provided as required.

Please note: The split of time between working with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams may fluctuate depending on the needs of the patients and service.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with the assessment and ongoing therapeutic management of Neuro In-Patients. Conditions may include complex permanent disabilities, multiple pathologies, life-limiting conditions and challenging and unpredictable behaviours.
• To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering the Therapy Service within the unit, the community and with pre- discharge assessments of patients within their own homes.
• Reporting back to the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists on the outcomes of delegated treatments.
• To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, supporting registered health practitioners, contributing to the effectiveness of team working in neuro rehabilitation.
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within the neuro rehabilitation beds as and when required.

About us

IMPORTANT

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Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

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

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

820-8257781-ASR

Job locations

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• BTEC (Occupational Therapy Support Workers) or NVQ Level 3 in an OT/PT Care related

Skills/knowledge Range and level of skills Depth and extent of knowledge

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic aims and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and the Therapy Assistant role
• Computer literate
• Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy skills and completion of associated competencies
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy equipment and able to assess and fit safely in the community

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Therapy Assistant in Care of the Elderly or Rehabilitation
• Show evidence of self development and rehabilitation skills with the above mentioned
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of the MDT

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oAbility to be flexible, adaptable and able to work on own initiative
• oAble to empathise with and relate to patients, carers and staff
• oEnthusiasm and recognition of the need for self development

Desirable

• oAdvocacy skills

Person Specification Qualifications / training Essential BTEC (Occupational Therapy Support Workers) or NVQ Level 3 in an OT/PT Care related Skills/knowledge Range and level of skills Depth and extent of knowledge Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic aims and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and the Therapy Assistant role Computer literate Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy skills and completion of associated competencies Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy equipment and able to assess and fit safely in the community Experience Essential Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Therapy Assistant in Care of the Elderly or Rehabilitation Show evidence of self development and rehabilitation skills with the above mentioned Demonstrate ability to work as part of the MDT Personal Qualities Essential oAbility to be flexible, adaptable and able to work on own initiative oAble to empathise with and relate to patients, carers and staff oEnthusiasm and recognition of the need for self development Desirable oAdvocacy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join our Neurodevelopmental Pathway (Autism Assessment Service) specialist psychology service. The role will involve assessing children presenting with neurodevelopmental needs across all sectors of care within the Birmingham catchment area.

The post holder will be part of the multidisciplinary team in the Neurodevelopmental Hubs and liaise closely with colleagues in education.

They will also supervise and support the psychological assessments and therapy provided by other psychologists and others who provide psychologically based care and treatment.

They will support a culture of research and utilise research skills for audit, policy and service developments and propose and implement policy changes within the Service and the broader multidisciplinary team. They will also be highly visible and, accessible and a figure to whom staff, patients and their families, can turn to for assistance, advice and support.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the child's care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a child's psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda.

See attached Job Description for details of main duties.

About us

Be Part of Our Team...

Birmingham is a vibrant, rich, ethnically diverse city, with a large population of young people. Join Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) where more than 5000 members of staff work across Birmingham and the West Midlands to deliver a wide range of community and specialist healthcare services. BCHC delivers over a hundred clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. This includes services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

Our range of healthcare service provision within the C&F Division also offers opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills and be involved with clinical projects and pathway development. The Psychology Service offers support and close links with other psychologists through facilitated reflective practice groups, CPD events and team meetings. There are good links with the local DClinPsy training courses and the MSCi pathway at Birmingham and Coventry Universities.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

820-8210629-CF-A

Job locations

citywide

5 Mill Pool Way

BIRMINGHAM

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the childs care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a childs psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda.

See attached Job description and person specification attached.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the childs care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a childs psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda. See attached Job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oHCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• oTraining in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists
• oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Skills

Essential

• oHighly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS-2 and, or, ADI-R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing
• oKnowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties
• oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• oSkills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups, across agencies
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• oKnowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD
• oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties etc)
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences
• oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• oExperience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies

Desirable

• oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• oExperience of teaching, training and supervision
• oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• oRelevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oSelf-motivated
• oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• oAbility to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
• oAble to work independently or as part of a team.

Desirable

• oEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively
• oKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oPost graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. oHCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Desirable oPost-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice oTraining in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Skills Essential oHighly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS-2 and, or, ADI-R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing oKnowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS oSkills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups, across agencies oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology oKnowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties etc) oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children Experience Essential oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse oExperience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies Desirable oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity oExperience of teaching, training and supervision oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts oRelevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification Personal Qualities Essential oSelf-motivated oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example oAbility to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management oAble to work independently or as part of a team. Desirable oEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively oKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

citywide

5 Mill Pool Way

BIRMINGHAM

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

citywide

5 Mill Pool Way

BIRMINGHAM

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Paediatric Therapy Team. The post holder will have joint responsibility for the therapy team with the Team Lead Physiotherapist and will carry a clinical caseload. The team provide advanced assessment and treatment of patients aged 0 - 24 within General Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology, Radiotherapy and the Teenage Cancer Trust unit.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with relevant clinical experience, looking to develop in a supportive environment. The role is ideal for an experienced Band 6 or a Band 7 looking for a new challenge. The successful candidate will be welcomed into the UCLH Paediatric & Teenage Cancer Therapy Service and the wider Cancer Therapies Team. You will have the chance to develop expertise in paediatric, teenage and young adult cancer care alongside nurturing your highly specialist occupational therapy skills as well as the opportunity to build clinical leadership skills.

The post holder will be joining an innovative and award winning Paediatric and Teenage therapy team. Cancer care is one of the top three strategic priorities for UCLH, therefore it is an exciting and dynamic area to work in. The Trust is the largest paediatric and young adult centre for radiotherapy in the UK with a close partnership with other paediatric centres. Our Teenage Cancer Trust Unit is the UK's first and largest unit.

Main duties of the job

o To provide high quality occupational therapy assessments and treatments independently managing a caseload of patients and ensuring an excellent standard of clinical care.o To provide expert advice, guidance, and information to patients, carers, schools and other health care professionals. o To work with patients and families to agree the best course of occupational therapy management and to develop patient centred discharge plans in conjunction with the MDT. o To facilitate effective and timely management of patients at various stages of the cancer trajectory.o To understand and apply national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care, occupational therapy practice and the care of paediatric patients.o To work with the MDT to incorporate and contribute to the evidence base for this clinical specialty.o To be jointly responsible for co-ordination, delivery, evaluation, and development of the Inpatient Paediatric Therapy Team at UCLH, with the Team Lead Physiotherapist. o To ensure effective induction, supervision/appraisal and training of qualified and non-qualified (support staff and students) within the Inpatient Paediatric Therapy Team.o To maintain high professional standards, continuously promoting and developing the occupational therapy profession.o To be responsible for your own professional development.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in occupational therapy
• State registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses and CPD
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in occupational therapy practice or relevant topic

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as an Occupational Therapist at Band 6 level or above.
• Post-graduate experience working as a paediatric Occupational Therapist at band 6 level or above.
• Post-graduate experience in a wide range of paediatric specialities including orthopaedics, neurology, and developmental.
• Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex occupational therapy needs.
• Evidence of working independently and to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Experience of audit or service evaluation or development
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework, and targets
• Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.

Desirable

• Post-graduate experience in paediatric and/or adult oncology/haematology.
• Post-graduate experience working with radiotherapy patients
• Experience of working across acute and community services.
• Experience leading a team.
• Experience of research
• Clinical experience working with children and young adults with life-limiting conditions

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• A creative, problem solving and flexible approach to work
• Caring attitude towards patients and their families/carers
• Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patient and families, MDT members and other internal and external agencies in person, over the phone and in writing

Desirable

• Experience of close working relationships with education institutions

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Experience of supervising Occupational Therapy staff, support staff and students. Experience of appraisal
• Clinical leadership ability
• Experience of team building and team working skills
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to student Occupational Therapists and undergraduates
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Able to join a seven day service if required

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly specialist clinical or counselling psychologist or psychotherapist within the Psycho-oncology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We are looking to appoint an empathic, enthusiastic and dynamic psychological practitioner to contribute to the provision of a specialist psychology service for patients with cancer across all sectors of cancer care at ICHT. This is a fixed term maternity leave cover post within a large, established, friendly and supportive team of psychologists and psychotherapists working across cancer and oncology services.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work individually and systemically to support patients, carers and staff from diverse backgrounds throughout the cancer pathway, alongside working to foster a psychologically safe environment within cancer services. They will contribute to Level 2 teaching and supervision for specialist cancer staff as well as provide training, consultation and reflective practice as appropriate. The postholder will undertake service evaluation, audit and research as required and work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, guided by the policies and procedures of the service. Supervision and management will be provided by one of the experienced senior psychologists within the psychology team and there will be opportunities to link and work alongside other psychologists and psychotherapists working in other medical specialities within the broader ICHT Clinical Health Psychology Department.

Desirable candidates may have particular interests in third wave therapies (i.e., ACT, CFT), adjustment and coping in acute and chronic illness, systemic and narrative approaches, trauma informed models and approaches, attachment, existentialism, models of loss and grief and non-diagnostic approaches to understanding distress (e.g., the PTMF), amongst other therapeutic approaches. The postholder will have access to CPD and training offered through CNWL, as well as other training opportunities.

About us

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Client Care

To provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for patients with cancer across all sectors of cancer care at ICHT

To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred patients when required and as appropriate.

To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.

To act as liaison on the patient pathway, between the acute hospital, primary care and community services as necessary for the psychological well-being of the patient

Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

To contribute to the effective working of the Psycho-oncology service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service.

To contribute to the teams delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.

To be proactive in challenging discrimination and supporting the development of culturally competent services.

Policy and service development

To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes.

To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.

To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.

Care or management of resources

To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.

Management and supervision

To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of an assistant psychologist if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist.

To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism after completion of the relevant Training Courses Supervision Training.

To offer supervision and consultation to non-psychological staff working in cancer services in ICHT

Teaching and Training

To provide specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.

Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

Research and development

To undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs.

Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.

To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.

To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.

To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.

To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

General

To travel to meetings at ICHT and CNWL as appropriate and when required.

To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour and follow trust policies relating to its management.

To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations.

Where relevant and by agreement with line manager to work flexibly which may include offering some regular commitment to late clinics or Saturday working, within the overall Job Plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent Psychotherapy qualification
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist or UKCP as a Psychotherapist.

Desirable

• Training in 3rd wave therapies
• Knowledge and experience of time-limited NHS psychology services
• Specialist training or experience in the field of clinical health psychology
• Specialist training in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and support of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
• Experience of work in health psychology or other relevant area
• Experience of NHS (or other public health / third sector) multidisciplinary teamwork
• Experience of supervised psychological practice in NHS (or other public health / third sector) settings
• Experience of using and communicating advanced psychological formulations
• Experience of working in different cultural contexts and / or working with diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs
• Experience of developing and carrying out research projects and / or audit
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC / BABCP/ UKCP

Desirable

• Experience of supporting patients with trauma, especially in relation to physical health conditions or experiences that might affect the treatment and management of a physical health condition
• Experience of using routine outcome monitoring for the purposes of service evaluation
• Experience of working within cancer, oncology and/or haematology psychology services
• Experience of working with interpreters
• Experience of providing psychological support for people who are socially disadvantaged
• Experience of facilitating groups
• Experience of teaching, training, supervision and consultation

Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge of psychological processes that are relevant to physical health conditions
• Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
• Understanding of staff responsibilities and an ongoing commitment to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within the NHS informed by the Equality Act 2010
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to mental health, child and adult safeguarding, including knowledge of information governance.
• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the literature concerning common psychological issues in oncology, cancer and haematology patient groups
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups working in acute care
• An ability to work effectively, efficiently and independently to manage high clinical caseloads in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive work
• Ability to undertake audit and evaluation
• Good communication skills, psychological insight and a warm empathic manner
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory difficulties, language barriers and emotional distress.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate through written means complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information
• Able to suitably adapt and sensitively deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

Desirable

• Ability to work creatively, cooperatively, reliably and consistently both independently and in multidisciplinary settings
• Able to select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Following the current post-holder leaving to start the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology we have an opportunity for a skilled, organised, motivated and team-focused graduate psychologist to join our team of psychologists in West Essex (Uttlesford). This post will be based with the Adult Community Mental Health Service at Western House in Stansted, Essex (CM24 8AG). West Essex covers a broad geographical area and the post holder may be required to travel to Saffron Walden, Harlow and Loughton as a routine part of the role. The Uttlesford locality includes three qualified psychologists alongside the assistant, with trainees and undergraduate students on placement. This is an interesting and diverse role which will provide the successful applicant with a broad experience and good learning opportunities.

Please be advised that this advert will close early due to an anticipated high number of applicants.

Interviews will be held face to face at Western House, CM24 8AQ and remote interviews will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to assist with all parts of the psychology role, including individual and group assessments and treatment under supervision, administrative and organisational tasks, and audit and service evaluation. Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for the provision of individual interventions and assistance with the delivery of a range of groups to service users alongside their other work. Your work will be supervised by a qualified psychologist and you will thus gain extensive experience of the supervisory process.

Adult Community Psychology in West Essex comprises a small, friendly and supportive group of psychologists across three teams in Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping. They provide specialist assessment, individual and group based psychological interventions for the service users who present with moderate to severe mental health problems aged from 18 upwards. An additional essential part of the psychologists' role is providing trauma-informed consultation, training and supervision to multi-disciplinary colleagues with whom they are based in order to develop team members' psychological knowledge and their understanding of clients. The psychologists in the teams have specialist skills and training including in CBT, CAT, DBT and EMDR, and are very supportive of ongoing training and development for Assistant Psychologists as appropriate.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

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

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

Benefits

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above); or 2:2 and relevant Masters
• Entitlement to graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
• Experience of using IT packages to the level the person can confidently use MS Office to complete tasks such as write reports and maintain Excel databases

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS or health care sector

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate well with people with complex mental health difficulties and staff members from other disciplines
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with mental health difficulties

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

Are you a recently Qualified or soon to be qualified Speech and Language Therapist? Or do you just want to try something new? Are you interested in a fixed Term Maternity Leave post?

Do you love working in Early Years?

We want to invite you to join the incredibly supportive Early Years Speech and Language Therapy Team working in the outer London Borough of Hillingdon.

Have a look at our Hillingdon Talks, Moves and Plays website to see if we would be a good fit for you

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing assessment and therapy to

• To provide a therapy service to pre school children with speech language and communication needs
• To be responsible for providing assessment and diagnosis of children within community clinics and children's centre/family hubs
• To provide coaching and modelling to parents and Early Years staff to support them to develop children's speech language and communication skills
• To provide specialist ongoing therapy through therapy groups and individual therapy sessions
• To provide advice and training to parents and other professionals around early identification intervention and prevention.
• To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times

You will work closely with experienced SLTAPs

About us

• Office space to come back to - where you will get informal support, be able to ask questions and talk about your day
• Regular supervision sessions - starting at weekly/fortnightly - and moving gradually to 6 weekly
• Regular buddy sessions to help you settle into the team
• Termly peer supervision meetings where you can discuss difficult cases, share your experiences with other band 5 colleagues
• A busy but manageable caseload
• Opportunities for flexible working where it meets the service needs
• Opportunities to develop your clinical skills through termly study afternoons, shadowing more experienced therapists, membership of a CEN, internal and external training
• Opportunities to work on projects with small groups of more experienced therapists to develop your skills

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if PT)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HC-1659

Job locations

Beaufort House

Cricket Field Rd

Uxbridge

UB3 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a service to children/young people in Early Years who have aspeech, language or communication need.
• To be responsible for providing assessment, diagnosis & therapy packages
• To train and support Early Years staff & parents, in order for them to implement therapy advice effectively.
• To support with the early identification of children with speech/language/communication needs.
• To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times
• To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators and maintain Target Activity Levels
• To take part in quality governance, audits and projects for the team/service
• To contribute to, and provide feedback about, possible developments in the team

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a service to children/young people in Early Years who have aspeech, language or communication need. To be responsible for providing assessment, diagnosis & therapy packages To train and support Early Years staff & parents, in order for them to implement therapy advice effectively. To support with the early identification of children with speech/language/communication needs. To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators and maintain Target Activity Levels To take part in quality governance, audits and projects for the team/service To contribute to, and provide feedback about, possible developments in the team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
• oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council licence to practice
• oRegistered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• oFurther training courses relevant to the post

Desirable

• oFirst class honours degree or equivalent
• oTraining relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with pre school children as a therapist or therapy student
• oExperience of assessing pre school children
• oExperience of delivering training/parent workshops
• oExperience of working in a multi agency/multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of developing and delivering training
• oExperience of providing informal support to less experienced colleagues
• oExperience of working with sign or visuals

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• o In-depth knowledge of assessment tools, and experience of using them with pre school
• o Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to pre school age children
• o In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches, and experience in using them with pre school children
• o Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• o Experience of contributing to an audit
• o Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals relevant to pre school children
• o Good knowledge of standards of record keeping

Desirable

• o Experience of using Systm one as the main electronic record

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children and their families
• Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member.
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills
• Good presentation skills; both written and verbal

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council licence to practice oRegistered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. oFurther training courses relevant to the post Desirable oFirst class honours degree or equivalent oTraining relevant to the post Experience Essential oExperience of working with pre school children as a therapist or therapy student oExperience of assessing pre school children oExperience of delivering training/parent workshops oExperience of working in a multi agency/multi-disciplinary team Desirable oExperience of developing and delivering training oExperience of providing informal support to less experienced colleagues oExperience of working with sign or visuals Skills and Knowledge Essential o In-depth knowledge of assessment tools, and experience of using them with pre school o Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to pre school age children o In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches, and experience in using them with pre school children o Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance o Experience of contributing to an audit o Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals relevant to pre school children o Good knowledge of standards of record keeping Desirable o Experience of using Systm one as the main electronic record Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children and their families Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member. Good negotiation and problem solving skills Good presentation skills; both written and verbal

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Cricket Field Rd

Uxbridge

UB3 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Cricket Field Rd

Uxbridge

UB3 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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