Job summary

Please note this is a 22hr contract. If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavour to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activities with residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.

Main duties of the job

Join Akari Care as an Activities Coordinator and play a vital role in improving the lives of elderly residents at our award-winning homes. This role involves engaging residents in various activities, promoting diversity and inclusion, supporting existing hobbies, and encouraging residents to try new activities. Working with community teams, you will help create a supportive, respectful, and secure environment for residents. The position requires creativity in fundraising and budgeting for entertainment and activities, while supporting personal development needs. You will bring a caring nature, adaptability, and a warm, engaging personality to the role, making a real difference.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to elderly residents in our award-winning homes. Our team focuses on creating an environment where residents are valued and respect is paramount. We aim to support the personal development of our staff by fostering a kind, caring, and community-spirited atmosphere. Akari Care emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to elderly care, ensuring all activities and care plans are inclusive, diverse, and cater to individual needs. We strive to enrich the lives of our residents through supportive community engagement and maintaining their dignity and individuality.

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please note this is a 22hr contract**

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavour to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activitieswith residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.

In actively assisting with innovative fund-raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will enjoy thinking creatively and out of the box with regards to ways in which additional funds can be raised to support our residents activities. You will help to ensure that you and your colleagues create an environment which is supportive, caring and kind and undertake all duties in a way which provides a secure and safe atmosphere in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individualism and dignity in order to lead full lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• Previous experience within similar type of role

• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Outgoing and have an infectious personality.

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 3%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working within similar environment, previous experience within similar type of role, a caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach, flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you, warm, approachable, and engaging persona, outgoing and have an infectious personality, respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated, resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Job summary

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way. We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs. About you: A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach, Good communication and relationship building skills, Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, Warm, approachable, and engaging persona, Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. What is in it f

Main duties of the job

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way. We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs. About you: A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach, Good communication and relationship building skills, Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, Warm, approachable, and engaging persona, Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

About us

Akari Care is committed to providing excellent care within a supportive and inclusive community environment. We strive to ensure the highest quality levels of care are consistently delivered to our residents. Our team is dedicated to creating a home-like atmosphere for our residents and their families. We value the contribution of every team member in fostering an environment where individual needs are respected and catered to. Akari Care values personalisation, kindness, caring, trust, and a strong sense of community. We recognise and reward our staff through competitive salaries, recognition schemes, and opportunities for personal development, making Akari Care an employer of choice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.

Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way.

We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs.

About you:

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach,
• Good communication and relationship building skills,
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice,
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona,
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Employer Pension contribution of 3%,
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes,
• We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid,
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays),
• Fully funded training and development,
• Support with personal development plans

Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach, good communication and relationship building skills, flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, warm, approachable, and engaging persona, respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

Job summary

We are excited to advertise a Band 6 senior speech and language therapist post (rotational).

This role is suited to an experienced speech and language therapist who is competent in the assessment and management of adults with communication and dysphagia in a range of specialties within both hospital and community settings. Consideration may also be given to candidates as band 5 to 6 development post.

Current rotations offer opportunities to work within a wide array of specialties including, community, acute hospital, acute stroke, ESD and voice/ENT. The first rotation would be within the community team - a friendly dynamic team who offer both one to one and group settings both in clinic and in a person's own home. Ability to travel to home visits and various clinical settings is essential as is the ability to work autonomously with regular clinical support and supervision. . You will be a strong team player who is able to provide high quality speech and language therapy assessments and interventions across a wide variety of clinical needs.

There will also be an opportunity to contribute to our videofluoroscopy clinics and FEES service for suitably qualified candidates.

The WSH speech and language therapy team work seamlessly across all acute, community and specialist services and there are lots of opportunity to develop your skills and experience. We have a wide range of CPD opportunities and a strong supervision and team ethos.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment and management of adults with comunication difficulties and dysphagia in a variety of settings across acute and community teams; autonomously manage a clinical caseload with support from senior colleagues as required; provide support and clinical supervision to B5 SLTs and assistants and other students as required; participation in service quality improvement projects; undertake professional dutues as a qualified speech and language therapist seeking advice from senior colleagues where appropriate. You will demonstrate a high level of clinical skills and leadership behaviours.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8311595-I

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the full job description and person specification for the full details of this job role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the full job description and person specification for the full details of this job role.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• RCSLT recognised degree or equivalent
• Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT.
• HPC membership.
• Independent Dysphagia Practitioner.

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate short courses

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital and / or community environment.
• Experience of working with stroke patients
• Experience of working as part of a MDT and liaising with other agencies.
• Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post. Independent bedside assessment of dysphagia.
• Differential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies
• Experience of case conferences.
• Experience of independent case management.

Desirable

• Experience of working in various clinical settings.
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of facilitating mental capacity assessments.
• Involvement in audit/clinical governance within SALT
• Experience of working with pts with voice disorders

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to swallowing and communication disorders.
• Specialist knowledge of neurologically impaired patients, and current approaches to treatment and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of respiratory conditions and their effect on swallowing and current approaches to assessment and treatment
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the swallow to synthesise and collate information from cranial nerve assessment and bedside assessment of the swallow to form hypothesise regarding patient status..
• Knowledge of videofluoroscopy analyse images and prepare detailed specialist reports with support.
• An ability to develop and deliver work programmes for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge and use of outcome measures
• Highly developed communication/interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including word processing.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise workload effectively
• Teaching and training other staff
• Ability to manage operational aspects of the acute service in absence of senior clinicians as requested.
• Knowledge of changes in the NHS and current legislation.

Desirable

• Ability to manage tracheostomy dependent patients independently
• Completion of videofluoroscopy competencies to allow for independent practice in clinics.
• Knowledge of FEES.
• Attendance in MDT voice clinics
• Attendance at specialist voice SIGs/courses
• Specialist knowledge of voice disorders + current approaches to assessment, diagnosis and therapy. Knowledge of swallowing in critical care dependent patients.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Developed critical appraisal skills, with insight into own strengths and weaknesses and development.
• Committed to personal development.
• Flexible approach to working duties
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to pass knowledge and skills on to others.
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Pragmatic
• Arrive and leave promptly and work effectively during agreed hours.

Desirable

• Ability to travel to rural locations to carry out the job role

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential RCSLT recognised degree or equivalent Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT. HPC membership. Independent Dysphagia Practitioner. Desirable Relevant postgraduate short courses Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of working in an acute hospital and / or community environment. Experience of working with stroke patients Experience of working as part of a MDT and liaising with other agencies. Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post. Independent bedside assessment of dysphagia. Differential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies Experience of case conferences. Experience of independent case management. Desirable Experience of working in various clinical settings. Experience of supervising staff Experience of facilitating mental capacity assessments. Involvement in audit/clinical governance within SALT Experience of working with pts with voice disorders Skills & Abilities Essential Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to swallowing and communication disorders. Specialist knowledge of neurologically impaired patients, and current approaches to treatment and rehabilitation. Knowledge of respiratory conditions and their effect on swallowing and current approaches to assessment and treatment Detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the swallow to synthesise and collate information from cranial nerve assessment and bedside assessment of the swallow to form hypothesise regarding patient status.. Knowledge of videofluoroscopy analyse images and prepare detailed specialist reports with support. An ability to develop and deliver work programmes for individuals and groups. Knowledge and use of outcome measures Highly developed communication/interpersonal skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including word processing. Ability to manage time and prioritise workload effectively Teaching and training other staff Ability to manage operational aspects of the acute service in absence of senior clinicians as requested. Knowledge of changes in the NHS and current legislation. Desirable Ability to manage tracheostomy dependent patients independently Completion of videofluoroscopy competencies to allow for independent practice in clinics. Knowledge of FEES. Attendance in MDT voice clinics Attendance at specialist voice SIGs/courses Specialist knowledge of voice disorders + current approaches to assessment, diagnosis and therapy. Knowledge of swallowing in critical care dependent patients. Personal Qualities Essential Developed critical appraisal skills, with insight into own strengths and weaknesses and development. Committed to personal development. Flexible approach to working duties Problem solving skills Ability to pass knowledge and skills on to others. Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Pragmatic Arrive and leave promptly and work effectively during agreed hours. Desirable Ability to travel to rural locations to carry out the job role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST3+) in Geriatric and rehabilitation MedicineFixed Term 12 monthsWhipps Cross HospitalOur OPS (Older People's Services) team is growing, and we would like you to be a part of our fantastic workforce. We are advertising for a 12-month fixed term Trust Doctor (ST3+equivalent) post to cover the Ainslie rehabilitation unit and commencing as soon as possible. The Ainslie rehabilitation unit is based in the north of Chingford and is separate from Whipps Cross Hospital. This post will sit within the department of Older People's Services at Whipps cross who are recruiting on behalf of the Northeast London foundation trust (NELFT).The post holder will be based at Ainslie rehabilitation unit for the duration of the post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills in geriatric and rehabilitation medicine. This post provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience by linking up with the Whipps cross team. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution.Full MRCP is desirable though if you hold MRCP 1 part and above or equivalent qualification, you may be considered. You should have a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties.Ainslie rehabilitation unit serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and multi-morbidity.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£50,175 to £67,610 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED741415WXH-B

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E1 1BB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills in geriatric and rehabilitation medicine. This post provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience by linking up with the Whipps cross team. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution.Full MRCP is desirable though if you hold MRCP 1 part and above or equivalent qualification, you may be considered. You should have a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties.Ainslie rehabilitation unit serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and multi-morbidity.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills in geriatric and rehabilitation medicine. This post provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience by linking up with the Whipps cross team. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution.Full MRCP is desirable though if you hold MRCP 1 part and above or equivalent qualification, you may be considered. You should have a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties.Ainslie rehabilitation unit serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and multi-morbidity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP part 1 or Equivalent Specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with License to Practise

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc)
• Full MRCP 2

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M
• Current ALS certificate

Desirable

• Higher trainee-equivalent experience in Geriatric Medicine
• Geriatric sub-specialty experience/rehabilitation medicine

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M, rehabilitation medicine specialist skills required for this post
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning

Desirable

• Completion of a post-graduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine (e.g. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE))

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising medical staff
• Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
• Abilitytomanagestaffand resources effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• IT Skills

Other

Essential

• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
• Good leadership skills
• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP part 1 or Equivalent Specialist qualification Full GMC Registration with License to Practise Desirable Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc) Full MRCP 2 Experience Essential Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M Current ALS certificate Desirable Higher trainee-equivalent experience in Geriatric Medicine Geriatric sub-specialty experience/rehabilitation medicine Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M, rehabilitation medicine specialist skills required for this post Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning Desirable Completion of a post-graduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine (e.g. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE)) Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supervising medical staff Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff Abilitytomanagestaffand resources effectively Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies IT Skills Other Essential Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues Good leadership skills Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E1 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E1 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with mental health experience, looking for an opportunity where you'll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career goals? If so, join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, and become part of a team dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful recovery. Wellesley Hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed hospital providing care and treatment for men and women with complex mental health needs. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting service users to develop and enhance their communication skills. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build strong one-to-one relationships, encourage engagement, and empower individuals on their recovery journey. You will manage a designated caseload, using your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to complete assessments, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual care plans. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from support from a regional network of healthcare p

Main duties of the job

The Speech and Language Therapist at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington provides care for individuals with complex mental health needs. They lead therapeutic sessions and individual interventions to enhance communication skills, using their expertise to assess and manage cases. The role involves developing and evaluating interventions, managing a caseload, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Support for career development, provided within a modern, therapeutic environment, seeks to ensure meaningful recovery for service users. The hospital emphasizes person-centred care, supported in partnership with various NHS Trusts and care providers.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, with over 8,000 employees, provides care across various health services, including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Neurological, and others, across England and Wales. Part of the global Ramsay Health Care, Elysium offers opportunities for professional growth and movement within its network of over 80 services. Committed to inclusive recruitment, Elysium aligns with the Disability Confident employer framework. The organization promotes a supportive work environment, focusing on the welfare of service users and the professional development of its healthcare staff, enhanced through collaborative initiatives with NHS Trusts.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559992742

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with mental health experience, looking for an opportunity where you'll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career goals? If so, join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, and become part of a team dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful recovery.

Wellesley Hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed hospital providing care and treatment for men and women with complex mental health needs.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting service users to develop and enhance their communication skills. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build strong one-to-one relationships, encourage engagement, and empower individuals on their recovery journey.

You will manage a designated caseload, using your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to complete assessments, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual care plans.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from support from a regional network of healthcare professionals, alongside access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Deliver specialist assessments and interventions for service users with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Manage a designated caseload, planning and evaluating interventions to support positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate specialist skills in managing complex cases, including those involving cultural and linguistic differences.
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies for effective caseload management.
• Lead therapeutic group sessions and provide individual interventions where required.
• Undertake audits and contribute to service development and research initiatives.
• Provide specialist knowledge in areas such as acquired communication disorders, swallowing disorders, and mental health-related communication needs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery-focused care.

Where you will be working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be based at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose-built 101 bed hospital providing specialist care for men and women with mental health conditions.

Opened in 2017, Wellesley Hospital works in partnership with Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cygnet Health Care, and Livewell Southwest, helping to provide outstanding care and positive outcomes for service users.

The hospital offers a modern, therapeutic environment designed to support recovery, wellbeing, and independence, with a strong focus on delivering person-centred care.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• HCPC registration
• Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia
• Experience of working with families
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development

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 £42,000
• 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

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 80 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 Speech and Language Therapist with mental health experience, looking for an opportunity where you'll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career goals? If so, join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, and become part of a team dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful recovery. Wellesley Hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed hospital providing care and treatment for men and women with complex mental health needs. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting service users to develop and enhance their communication skills. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build strong one-to-one relationships, encourage engagement, and empower individuals on their recovery journey. You will manage a designated caseload, using your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to complete assessments, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual care plans. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from support from a regional network of healthcare professionals, alongside access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will: Deliver specialist assessments and interventions for service users with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Manage a designated caseload, planning and evaluating interventions to support positive outcomes. Demonstrate specialist skills in managing complex cases, including those involving cultural and linguistic differences. Develop and implement appropriate strategies for effective caseload management. Lead therapeutic group sessions and provide individual interventions where required. Undertake audits and contribute to service development and research initiatives. Provide specialist knowledge in areas such as acquired communication disorders, swallowing disorders, and mental health-related communication needs. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery-focused care. Where you will be working Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF You will be based at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose-built 101 bed hospital providing specialist care for men and women with mental health conditions. Opened in 2017, Wellesley Hospital works in partnership with Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cygnet Health Care, and Livewell Southwest, helping to provide outstanding care and positive outcomes for service users. The hospital offers a modern, therapeutic environment designed to support recovery, wellbeing, and independence, with a strong focus on delivering person-centred care. To be successful in this role, you'll need: HCPC registration Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia Experience of working with families Evidence of continuing Professional Development 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 £42,000 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 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 80 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

• HCPC registration, Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia, Experience of working with families, Evidence of continuing Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration, Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia, Experience of working with families, Evidence of continuing Professional Development

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join the team at Dunnock View, a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will support service users within the hospitals secure mental health services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. This position is part time, working 22.5 hours per week. With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a complex caseload, which will see you create individual rapports with service users as you learn about their health concerns, goals and dietary restrictions and preferences to create a healthy nutrition plan. As a Dietitian, you will deliver and offer contributions to the development of the specialist treatment plans and pathways as you maintain close contact with local community teams. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the service, offering assessment, formulation and treatment to people and thei

Main duties of the job

Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join the team at Dunnock View, a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will support service users within the hospitals secure mental health services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. This position is part time, working 22.5 hours per week. With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a complex caseload, which will see you create individual rapports with service users as you learn about their health concerns, goals and dietary restrictions and preferences to create a healthy nutrition plan. As a Dietitian, you will deliver and offer contributions to the development of the specialist treatment plans and pathways as you maintain close contact with local community teams. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the service, offering assessment, formulation and treatment to people and their families/carers. You will act as a key link between the nursing team, the catering department, leading on the management of the dining room and nutrition support strategies on the unit.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559992743

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

CO16 0BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join the team at Dunnock View, a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will support service users within the hospital’s secure mental health services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. This position is part time, working 22.5 hours per week.

With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a complex caseload, which will see you create individual rapports with service users as you learn about their health concerns, goals and dietary restrictions and preferences to create a healthy nutrition plan.

As a Dietitian, you will deliver and offer contributions to the development of the specialist treatment plans and pathways as you maintain close contact with local community teams.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the service, offering assessment, formulation and treatment to people and their families/carers. You will act as a key link between the nursing team, the catering department, leading on the management of the dining room and nutrition support strategies on the unit.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

As a Dietitian you will be:

• Assessing service users’ weight and advise regarding, weight, calories, and special meal plans
• Working as an autonomous dietetic practitioner to carry a complex inpatient and outpatient caseload, using evidence-based and people-focused principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in service users.
• Conducting pre-admission screenings for new referrals while laying out the plan for future interventions
• Liaising with the hospital’s catering department and ensure that the menu is reviewed regularly, the allergen list, portioning sizes and special menus are up to date
• Supporting in the development and co-facilitation of any group or activity and staff training
• Providing a weekly progress review and feedback to the multi-disciplinary team in ward rounds
• Carrying out one to one nutrition counselling sessions to determine: eating behaviours, beliefs and attitudes about food and health, rationale for food choices, factors affecting eating behaviour and nutrition status. These sessions will also be used for exploring stage of change and to explore ambivalence and barriers to behaviour change.
• Carrying out one to one family support, helping families understand the complex relationship between food and health, as well as strategies for supporting the patient to eat at home.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• HCPC registered
• BSc in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
• Post qualification training
• Post-qualifying experience of working with people with disordered eating ideally in an inpatient settling.
• Knowledge and understanding of patients with Mental illness
• To ensure knowledge and skills are maintained at a high level of professional competence

Where you will be working

Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX

Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.

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 up to £50,000 pro rata
• 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

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 80 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

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Job description Job responsibilities Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join the team at Dunnock View, a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will support service users within the hospital’s secure mental health services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. This position is part time, working 22.5 hours per week. With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a complex caseload, which will see you create individual rapports with service users as you learn about their health concerns, goals and dietary restrictions and preferences to create a healthy nutrition plan. As a Dietitian, you will deliver and offer contributions to the development of the specialist treatment plans and pathways as you maintain close contact with local community teams. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the service, offering assessment, formulation and treatment to people and their families/carers. You will act as a key link between the nursing team, the catering department, leading on the management of the dining room and nutrition support strategies on the unit. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. As a Dietitian you will be: Assessing service users’ weight and advise regarding, weight, calories, and special meal plans Working as an autonomous dietetic practitioner to carry a complex inpatient and outpatient caseload, using evidence-based and people-focused principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in service users. Conducting pre-admission screenings for new referrals while laying out the plan for future interventions Liaising with the hospital’s catering department and ensure that the menu is reviewed regularly, the allergen list, portioning sizes and special menus are up to date Supporting in the development and co-facilitation of any group or activity and staff training Providing a weekly progress review and feedback to the multi-disciplinary team in ward rounds Carrying out one to one nutrition counselling sessions to determine: eating behaviours, beliefs and attitudes about food and health, rationale for food choices, factors affecting eating behaviour and nutrition status. These sessions will also be used for exploring stage of change and to explore ambivalence and barriers to behaviour change. Carrying out one to one family support, helping families understand the complex relationship between food and health, as well as strategies for supporting the patient to eat at home. To be successful in this role, you will have: HCPC registered BSc in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics Post qualification training Post-qualifying experience of working with people with disordered eating ideally in an inpatient settling. Knowledge and understanding of patients with Mental illness To ensure knowledge and skills are maintained at a high level of professional competence Where you will be working Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. 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 up to £50,000 pro rata 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 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 80 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 disclosureO

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered, BSc in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics, Post qualification training, Post-qualifying experience of working with people with disordered eating ideally in an inpatient settling, Knowledge and understanding of patients with Mental illness, To ensure knowledge and skills are maintained at a high level of professional competence

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered, BSc in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics, Post qualification training, Post-qualifying experience of working with people with disordered eating ideally in an inpatient settling, Knowledge and understanding of patients with Mental illness, To ensure knowledge and skills are maintained at a high level of professional competence

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

CO16 0BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

CO16 0BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? Join Adderley Green as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload of residents and deliver highquality, personcentred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting. In this role, you will take full personal, professional and legal responsibility for your own specialist caseload, working independently while seeking support and supervision when required. You will carry out detailed communication and swallowing assessments using both formal and informal tools, including perceptual analysis and indepth language assessment, to support accurate clinical decisionmaking and contribute to differential diagnosis and prognosis. Working closely with residents, families and carers, you will provide clear and compassionate explanations of complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties, ensuring individuals feel supported and understood.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, your role will involve managing a complex caseload and delivering high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting. You will be responsible for detailed communication and swallowing assessments, working with both formal and informal tools to aid accurate clinical decision-making. You will collaborate closely with residents, families, and carers, providing explanations of complex communication and swallowing difficulties. Additionally, you will contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, manage swallowing programmes, support the use of communication aids, lead therapeutic groups, and train therapy assistants. Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures and professional accountability is also part of your responsibilities.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and offers a unique approach to care delivery. With more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium covers areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and movement within the organisation. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network present in 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people. Known for its commitment to safe recruitment practices, Elysium is a Disability Confident employer focused on inclusive recruitment. All staff are responsible for safeguarding the welfare of service users, with candidates subject to a DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,170 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559992745

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Stoke on Trent

ST2 0TN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? Join Adderley Green as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload of residents and deliver highquality, personcentred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting.

In this role, you will take full personal, professional and legal responsibility for your own specialist caseload, working independently while seeking support and supervision when required. You will carry out detailed communication and swallowing assessments using both formal and informal tools, including perceptual analysis and indepth language assessment, to support accurate clinical decisionmaking and contribute to differential diagnosis and prognosis.

Working closely with residents, families and carers, you will provide clear and compassionate explanations of complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties, ensuring individuals feel supported and understood. You will contribute actively to multidisciplinary team working, attending and participating in relevant clinical and management meetings, and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to care planning and decisionmaking.

You will play a key role in managing swallowing programmes, including those involving PEG feeding, working collaboratively with nursing teams, kitchen staff and visiting dietitians to ensure safe swallowing practice and appropriate nutritional intake. You will also assess the need for communication aids and support residents and carers in their safe and effective use.

The role includes leading communicationfocused therapeutic groups, training therapy assistants and carers, and supporting colleagues in delivering individual communication and swallowing programmes. You will work alongside Psychology colleagues on complex capacity issues and use strong motivational, negotiation and problemsolving skills to support positive outcomes.

Other responsibilities:

• To directly support and supervise staff ensuring professional lines of accountability and priorities are met and that all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• HCPC registration
• Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia
• Experience of working with families.
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development

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 £42,170
• 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

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 80 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 an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? Join Adderley Green as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload of residents and deliver highquality, personcentred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting. In this role, you will take full personal, professional and legal responsibility for your own specialist caseload, working independently while seeking support and supervision when required. You will carry out detailed communication and swallowing assessments using both formal and informal tools, including perceptual analysis and indepth language assessment, to support accurate clinical decisionmaking and contribute to differential diagnosis and prognosis. Working closely with residents, families and carers, you will provide clear and compassionate explanations of complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties, ensuring individuals feel supported and understood. You will contribute actively to multidisciplinary team working, attending and participating in relevant clinical and management meetings, and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to care planning and decisionmaking. You will play a key role in managing swallowing programmes, including those involving PEG feeding, working collaboratively with nursing teams, kitchen staff and visiting dietitians to ensure safe swallowing practice and appropriate nutritional intake. You will also assess the need for communication aids and support residents and carers in their safe and effective use. The role includes leading communicationfocused therapeutic groups, training therapy assistants and carers, and supporting colleagues in delivering individual communication and swallowing programmes. You will work alongside Psychology colleagues on complex capacity issues and use strong motivational, negotiation and problemsolving skills to support positive outcomes. Other responsibilities: To directly support and supervise staff ensuring professional lines of accountability and priorities are met and that all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to. To be successful in the role, you will need: HCPC registration Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia Experience of working with families. Evidence of continuing Professional Development 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 £42,170 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 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 80 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

• HCPC registration, experience managing a caseload involving dysphagia assessment and treatment, experience working with families, and evidence of continuing professional development.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration, experience managing a caseload involving dysphagia assessment and treatment, experience working with families, and evidence of continuing professional development.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Stoke on Trent

ST2 0TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Stoke on Trent

ST2 0TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Sutton CAMHS are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Systemic Family Psychotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team.

You will provide highly specialist systemic assessment and therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families/carers, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop systemic practice across the service.

The role will include:

• Managing a specialist caseload and coordinating care.
• Providing systemic family therapy and psycho-educational interventions.
• Offering specialist consultation, formulation and advice to CAMHS colleagues.
• Supporting clinical supervision, teaching and training.
• Contributing to service development, audit, research and clinical governance.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified Systemic Family Psychotherapist registered with UKCP via the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy, with at least four years' demonstrable practice and significant experience working as a family therapist.

Experience of supervision, teaching, service development, leadership, research or group work would be desirable.

If you are passionate about working therapeutically with children, young people and families and would like to contribute to the development of systemic practice within Sutton CAMHS, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking CAMHS team.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide highly specialist systemic family psychotherapy services to children, young people and their families / carers across all sectors of care; providing evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment in line with NICE guidance.

To develop systemic practice within the Team and work in partnership with other disciplines

To carry a caseload and coordinate care for those children, young people and families on the caseload; to offer specialist advice and consultation on clients care and systemic formulation and practice to Camhs colleagues.

To support the Consultant Clinical Psychologist lead, Service Manager and Clinical Lead with the work of a particular team or service area.

To work within Trust and professional guidelines, to a clear CAMHS job plan.

To support the Departmental clinical governance structure through the provision of clinical supervision in relation to specific modalities of psychotherapy and by providing clinical input to supervisees appraisals.

Within supervision, team meetings and other fora, to support and promote the use of measures within the CYP IAPT framework to evolve clinical practice and enhance user experience.

To seek opportunities to include service user perspectives in how services are delivered.

To utilise research skills for practice evaluation and service development, as required by the service and set out in the job plan.

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Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Systemic Family Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) via the College of Family Couple and Systemic Therapy with demonstrable practice over a minimum of four years.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Training as part of a CYP IAPT collaborative in a recognised evidenced based approach.
• Formal training in the supervision of a psychotherapeutic modality.
• Further training in a recognised evidence-based psychological therapy.

Experience

Essential

• Consolidated experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care.
• Consolidated experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Demonstrate further specialist training and experience by having received a minimum of 50 hours of clinical supervision of working as a family therapist over a minimum of 18 months.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of service development or of a leadership role.
• Experience of conducting research
• Experience of leading workshops/group
• Experience of delivering Supervision

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

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life. Youll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, youll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life. You will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. Youll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, youll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals. As an Occupational Therapist you will be: Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation Using of therapeutic handling skills Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better by joining the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough, supporting people to build a brighter future. The role involves working with individuals with neurological conditions, aiding their rehabilitation and condition management to enhance their quality of life. Key responsibilities include completing neurological assessments, planning treatments, improving activities of daily living (ADLs) through rehabilitation, and conducting cognitive assessments. You will also use therapeutic handling, assess environmental and equipment needs, and liaise with community colleagues for discharge planning. Familiarity with outcome measures like FIM/FAM is expected. You will manage a caseload, implement evidence-based interventions, and measure their effectiveness, benefiting from extensive training and support as part of a network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, supervision of OT support staff and students is a component of the role, which also emphasizes teamwork and career development.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, a prominent provider in the health sector, employs over 8,000 individuals and is part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, which extends across ten countries and employs over 86,000 people. This vast network comprises over 80 services throughout England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, as well as Children's and Educational services. The organisation prides itself on a unique approach to care delivery with a strong emphasis on safe recruitment practices. As a Disability Confident employer, Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment processes and maintaining a workforce that ensures the welfare and safeguarding of service users.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,563 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559992746

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Irchester

NN29 7EY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life.

You’ll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt.

Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life.

You will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. You’ll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals.

As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions
• Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs
• Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation
• Using of therapeutic handling skills
• Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating
• Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life
• Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning
• Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students
• Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities

Where you will be working

Location: Avonfield Neurological Centre, 290 Station Road, Knuston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7EY

Join the full multi-disciplinary team at Avonfield – the recently renovated 19-bed specialised neurological centre - providing specialist rehabilitation and care for people with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.

Avonfield is a homely and welcoming environment with several communal areas for socialising, set within tranquil grounds. The service offers assessment, treatment, and active rehabilitation programmes to maximise autonomy and independence, with the team working to reduce the impacts of neuro-disability associated with the neurological condition or acquired brain injury.

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 £43,563.00
• 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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 As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life. You’ll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life. You will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. You’ll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals. As an Occupational Therapist you will be: Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation Using of therapeutic handling skills Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities Where you will be working Location: Avonfield Neurological Centre, 290 Station Road, Knuston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7EY Join the full multi-disciplinary team at Avonfield – the recently renovated 19-bed specialised neurological centre - providing specialist rehabilitation and care for people with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. Avonfield is a homely and welcoming environment with several communal areas for socialising, set within tranquil grounds. The service offers assessment, treatment, and active rehabilitation programmes to maximise autonomy and independence, with the team working to reduce the impacts of neuro-disability associated with the neurological condition or acquired brain injury. 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 £43,563.00 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About us: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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

• You will be HCPC registered and have experience in working with individuals with neurological conditions, supporting their rehabilitation and condition management. Knowledge of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM, and TOMS is also required, along with a solid understanding of Occupational Therapy theory.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will be HCPC registered and have experience in working with individuals with neurological conditions, supporting their rehabilitation and condition management. Knowledge of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM, and TOMS is also required, along with a solid understanding of Occupational Therapy theory.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Irchester

NN29 7EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Irchester

NN29 7EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.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 Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield 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. We are exclusively recruiting for female staff only due to the needs of our female residents. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young people with Eating Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care acc

Main duties of the job

The role involves working as a Healthcare Assistant in Rhodes Wood Hospital, Hatfield. This position calls for providing care to young individuals with Eating Disorders, participating in ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, and updating patient records. The job requires compassion, resilience, and vigilance. Candidates will work 12.5-hour shifts, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends, with a total of 37.5 hours per week. A driving license is preferred. The hospital caters to children and young people aged 8-18, providing residential care with tailored treatment programs. Free meals and parking are offered. The hospital is on Hatfield's outskirts and is easily reached by car.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, operates over 80 services across England and Wales, employing over 8,000 staff. Specializing in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Children & Education, the organization offers opportunities for growth and development. Elysium is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer. The organization stresses safeguarding the welfare of service users, with all candidates undergoing a DBS check. Globally, Ramsay Health Care is in 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1560032227

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

AL9 6NN

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 Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield 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.

We are exclusively recruiting for female staff only due to the needs of our female residents.

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young people with Eating Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

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. 37.5 hours per week

Please note that ideally we require drivers; therefore, a driving license is preferred. Where you will be working

Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car.

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:

• Hourly rate of £13.11
• 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 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 80 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 Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield 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. We are exclusively recruiting for female staff only due to the needs of our female residents. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young people with Eating Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. 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. 37.5 hours per week Please note that ideally we require drivers; therefore, a driving license is preferred. Where you will be working Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person. There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car. 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: Hourly rate of £13.11 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 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 80 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

• The position requires experience as a Healthcare Assistant and a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. While a driving license is preferred, it is not mandatory.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential The position requires experience as a Healthcare Assistant and a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. While a driving license is preferred, it is not mandatory.

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

Hertfordshire

AL9 6NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

AL9 6NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities. You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities. At Elysium, we want the best for you. Thats why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals.

Main duties of the job

Being an Activities Coordinator involves more than just organizing programs; its about providing essential care and support to vulnerable members of society. In this role at Farmfield Hospital, you will work 37.5 hours a week, focusing on creating an activity-based culture. This includes developing, delivering, and coordinating programs centered on social, recreational, and leisure activities. Youll be expected to foster strong relationships with service users, tailoring activities to their unique needs and interests, while supporting their treatment plans. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, your role will involve connecting with community-based resources to engage service users in local activities. You will ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused, contributing to patient care by encouraging participation and adjusting activities to meet varying needs. Additionally, this position requires active observation and communication about service users' behavior and progress.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality care with a unique approach through a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. These services cover various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, enabling opportunities for personal and professional growth. With over 8,000 employees, Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 staff. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users, and is a Disability Confident employer. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, encouraging employee wellbeing and development through access to training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on caring for others, Elysium ensures a nurturing work culture, backed by an extensive global network.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,191 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1560032231

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Working 37.5hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities.

You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities.

At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an Activities Co-Ordinator you will be:

• Co-ordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services.
• Develop and implement a weekly programme of activities across weekdays, implementing plans to support patients have access to activities during weekends, and public holidays
• Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests.
• Facilitate a range of structured group and one-to-one activities.
• Encourage patient participation in activities that support recovery and wellbeing.
• Adapt activities to meet varying physical, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social needs.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused.
• Maintain flexibility to respond to patient interests and changing ward dynamics.
• Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members.
• Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes.
• Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Basic risk assessment on a day-to-day basis to individuals and groups of service users
• Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to.
• Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources.
• Working as part of the wider Multi- disciplinary team - which will include attending ward meetings and MDT meetings as required and contributing to [patient care planning and reviews where appropriate.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Basic group work skills
• Minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (Desirable)
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework.
• Initiative and motivation.
• Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning.
• Solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Good organisational skills.
• Awareness of gender-specific needs.
• Awareness of the cultural needs of service users.
• Full UK Driver’s License

Where you will be working:

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick.

You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

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 £26,191
• 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 80 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 Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working 37.5hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities. You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities. At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an Activities Co-Ordinator you will be: Co-ordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services. Develop and implement a weekly programme of activities across weekdays, implementing plans to support patients have access to activities during weekends, and public holidays Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests. Facilitate a range of structured group and one-to-one activities. Encourage patient participation in activities that support recovery and wellbeing. Adapt activities to meet varying physical, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social needs. Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused. Maintain flexibility to respond to patient interests and changing ward dynamics. Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members. Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes. Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures. Basic risk assessment on a day-to-day basis to individuals and groups of service users Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to. Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources. Working as part of the wider Multi- disciplinary team - which will include attending ward meetings and MDT meetings as required and contributing to [patient care planning and reviews where appropriate. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Basic group work skills Minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (Desirable) Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework. Initiative and motivation. Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning. Solution-focused approach to problem-solving. Good organisational skills. Awareness of gender-specific needs. Awareness of the cultural needs of service users. Full UK Driver’s License Where you will be working: Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick. You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours. 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 £26,191 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 80 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

• Basic group work skills, minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (desirable), ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework, initiative and motivation, awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning, solution-focused approach to problem-solving, good organisational skills, awareness of gender-specific needs, awareness of the cultural needs of service users, full UK Drivers License

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic group work skills, minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (desirable), ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework, initiative and motivation, awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning, solution-focused approach to problem-solving, good organisational skills, awareness of gender-specific needs, awareness of the cultural needs of service users, full UK Drivers License

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

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To be professionally, accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work and follow guidance as set out by HCPC. To manage complex cases using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. To ensure that all service users are treated based on evidence-based practice and nationally agreed standards. To provide specialised training to health professionals in line with the service objectives. To attend multidisciplinary team meetings as required. To attend management and clinical supervision sessions as per the NELFT Supervision and Appraisal Policy. Specialist Clinical Skills To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. The post holder will be fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC). To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with ARFID. This includes chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.

Main duties of the job

To provide teaching and training workshops in ARFID. To participate in the development and maintenance of the eating disorder reference library for the use of all NELFT and local agency staff To act as mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of care Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy To support new staff and their integration within the team To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Psychologist & ARFID Pathway Lead NELFT CYP Community Eating Disorder Service

An exciting opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new ARFID service from the ground up.

Are you an experienced Psychologist with a passion for eating disorders and improving outcomes for children and young people?

Would you relish the opportunity to lead the development of a newly commissioned ARFID pathway, while working alongside an established, specialist and supportive CYP Community Eating Disorder Service?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join NELFT CYP CEDS. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Psychologist to take a lead role in establishing our new Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) service, working closely with senior colleagues and the core CYP CEDS team.

You will have a genuine opportunity to shape how this service develops, ensuring that children, young people and their families receive high-quality, evidence-based and compassionate care.

About the NELFT Community Eating Disorder Service

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust Community Eating Disorder Service provides the latest evidence-based, NICE-compliant psychological interventions to clients and their families living with an eating disorder.

One of the strengths of our service is our ability to provide specialist assessment and treatment across the lifespan, from age 8 with no upper age limit.

Our multidisciplinary approach is central to the way we work. We bring together different professional perspectives to provide holistic assessment, formulation and treatment, supporting both our service users and their families.

As Psychologist and ARFID Pathway Lead, you will be instrumental in establishing and developing this exciting new service, supported by experienced senior colleagues within the core CYP CEDS team.

Your Opportunity

This is more than an opportunity to join an existing pathway.

You will help build it.

As ARFID Pathway Lead, you will:

• Lead the development of the new ARFID treatment pathway
• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care
• Develop robust triage and assessment processes
• Ensure interventions reflect the latest evidence base
• Build strong links with the core CYP CEDS service
• Bring innovation and specialist knowledge to the development of the pathway
• Ensure the service responds effectively to the needs of children, young people and their caregivers
• Support the development of the ARFID team and contribute to a positive clinical culture
• Set and maintain high standards of clinical practice

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to combine clinical expertise, leadership and service development.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Psychologist who is passionate about providing excellent treatment to children and young people with ARFID.

You will have a strong interest in eating disorders and the specialist knowledge and skills required to work confidently with this client group.

Previous experience in eating disorders is essential.

You will be someone who:

• Has strong clinical expertise in eating disorders
• Is confident working within a multidisciplinary environment
• Can provide strong clinical leadership
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for CYP with ARFID
• Enjoys developing and improving services
• Can work creatively and innovatively
• Sets high clinical standards while supporting colleagues
• Values collaborative working with children, young people and their families

A Broad and Rewarding Clinical Role

Working within an eating disorder service provides the opportunity to develop your expertise across a wide range of complex and co-occurring presentations.

You will have the opportunity to work with presentations including:

Autism | Depression | Anxiety | Personality Disorders | Eating Disorders

We provide supervision and training to support your continued professional development and help you build on your existing specialist skills.

The post holder will operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of NELFT eating disorder service policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Advanced knowledge and skills in eating disorders
• Experience of working within CYP CEDS
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for service users’ psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
• Experience of assessing and treating service users across the full range of care settings
• Leadership experience

Starting with NELFT

We want you to feel welcomed, supported and prepared from day one.

All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks.

Your induction includes:

• Mandatory training
• Systems training
• Allocation of equipment
• Opportunities to meet the executive team and senior managers
• Drop-in sessions focused on engagement, health and wellbeing
• Key processes and support available across the Trust

The induction takes place at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period, unless they are currently part way through a probationary period or are currently a bank member of staff.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

Barking & Dagenham | Redbridge | Havering | Waltham Forest

This post attracts a 15% High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) on the basic salary, with a minimum of £4,870 and a maximum of £6,137 per annum, pro rata for part-time staff.

Why NELFT?

Joining #TeamNELFT means becoming part of a welcoming, supportive and compassionate working environment.

We are CQC rated Good and are committed to continuing our journey towards an Outstanding rating.

NELFT provides community and mental healthcare services to adults and children across North East London and Essex.

We are proud of our commitment to our people and our culture. We have:

Award-winning equality and diversity initiatives Staff health and wellbeing activities Significant investment in staff development Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status Recognition in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation Staff networks and training opportunities supporting an inclusive workplace

We believe that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest quality care to our patients.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new ARFID service, provide specialist clinical leadership and make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families.

If you are an experienced Psychologist with eating disorder expertise and the ambition to lead, innovate and develop a service, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help us build something new. Join NELFT and help shape the future of ARFID care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC
• registration
• Evidence of
• continuous
• professional
• development

Experience

Essential

• Professional
• registration with the
• appropriate body i.e.
• HCPC

Desirable

• Post-graduate
• qualification in
• psychological therapy
• accredited by the
• British Psychological
• Society (BPS) or
• equivalent

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and energetic Psychologist or Psychotherapist looking for a rewarding role in Acute Mental Health?

We are seeking a compassionate clinician to join our dynamic service. In this supportive, fast-paced environment, you will have ample space to grow your therapeutic and systemic skills while bringing creative, evidence-based ideas to patient care. Working at the heart of our service, you will deliver high-quality psychological interventions, foster strong reflective practices for our staff, and act as a key liaison to support smooth patient transitions between services.

If you are passionate about applying psychology across individual, group, and organizational levels--and keen to develop your leadership and consultation expertise--we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Assessment & Treatment: Deliver specialist psychological assessments, individual treatments, and psychological formulations tailored to acute inpatient needs.

• Group Interventions: Facilitate evidence-based group work, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed skills groups and structured patient support sessions.

• MDT Consultation & Systemic Support: Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, offering psychological consultation, advice, and systemic insights to guide holistic care.

• Staff Support & Reflective Practice: Lead reflective practice sessions and case discussions for ward staff, helping the team process complex care environments and maintain professional well-being.

• Service Development & Innovation: Contribute to creative, evidence-based improvements in how our care is delivered, bringing new ideas to team processes and ward-based groups.

• Liaison & Service Transitions: Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams to ensure safe, seamless transitions for patients moving between services.

• Family & Carer Engagement: Provide psychological guidance and intervention formats that involve families, carers, and wider care networks where appropriate.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

What is High Cost Area Allowance?

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.

5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures)

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

Person Specification

Training, qualifications & registration

Essential

• HCPC/UKCP registered

Desirable

• Doctoral level training in psychology

Skills & Knowldege

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies(Psychosis, EUPD, Biploar)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings

Desirable

• Experience of working with psychosis & EUPD
• Experience of working in an acute care setting

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment across primary care, mental health and substance misuse including emergency response, working on the wings, clinics, health promotion, and more! Hours: This is a full time role, an average of 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Potential shift patterns are; 0730 - 1730 / 0730 - 1930 / 1930 - 0730 (you must be prepared to work any of these shifts on rata basis). Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £31,789 per annum How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

#LI-NB1

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

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:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

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

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

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison 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 opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment across primary care, mental health and substance misuse including emergency response, working on the wings, clinics, health promotion, and more! Hours: This is a full time role, an average of 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Potential shift patterns are; 0730 - 1730 / 0730 - 1930 / 1930 - 0730 (you must be prepared to work any of these shifts on rata basis). Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £31,789 per annum How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

#LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Job summary

The post holder will be part of a team whose responsibility is to safely prepare, under the supervision of an Authorised Pharmacist, a wide range of complex aseptic products to a high quality and with a high level of accuracy, utilising appropriate techniques, carrying out all duties in compliance with Rules and Guidance for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change

Main duties of the job

Preparation of injectable medicines in a ready to administer form, including parenteral nutrition, cytotoxic agents, biologic agents, antibiotics, following GMP principles and SOPs.

Use of isolators, syringes, needles, etc.

Stock control and safe storage of medicines and consumables.

Assembly and checking of ingredients and consumables for products to be prepared.

Sanitisation of isolators, product ingredients and consumables.

See detailed job description for further information.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the dispensing of aseptically prepared products, usually intravenous injections or infusions, in accordance, at all times, with GMP and SOPs. Use the appropriate specialised equipment for the dispensing of aseptic products, such as isolators, syringes, needles and other consumables, and protective clothing. The use of isolators and protective clothing requires the post holder to work in a restricted environment with limited flexibility of movement for substantial periods of each day. Assist in the receipt of prescriptions, accurately and according to safe working practices. Take part in the ward visits, i.e. liaise with ward staff and pharmacists regarding patients requirements. Prepare and assemble supplies of aseptically prepared injectable products for delivery to wards and departments. Prepare and set up aseptic products, e.g. total amounts of antibiotics required for the day can be set up, given identity numbers, documents and labels making sure that each tray is correct. Enter and prepare clean rooms, making sure that all required tests are carried out on a daily basis, and report any problems to Chief / Senior Technician, Aseptic Services. Assist in the provision of a high quality aseptic pharmaceutical dispensing service to all users of the service including the complex compounding of aseptic products including parenteral nutrition (PN), cytotoxic chemotherapy, special delivery systems, clinical trials medicines, intrathecal injections, Centralised Intravenous Additive service (CIVAs) items, and any other special aseptically manipulated products that may be required. Ensure that all volumes and additives are correct. Assist in monitoring and rotation of stock within the Aseptic Dispensing Unit (ADU), with particular reference to expiry date checks, availability etc. Check and order stock of sundries and record batch numbers on delivery. Comply with Quality Control (QC) monitoring, preparing plates/swabs for clean rooms, labelling and filling in documentation, and ensuring samples of products are sent for sterility testing to QC as per the schedule. Ensure that sufficient stocks of clean room protective clothing are available at all times. Clean down isolators once all the work has been carried out, following the clean down procedures. Label aseptically prepared products, then heat seal and prepare products for final check by a pharmacist. Ensure that ingredients and consumables are assembled, disinfected and transferred into and through the ADU appropriately, which involves frequent exposure to strong smells such as generated by alcohol 70% sprays. Monitor and record fridge temperatures throughout the ADU using the Everyware logger system. Receive and check drug deliveries ensuring their safe storage i.e. cytotoxic drugs / fridge items. Co-operate in the provision of necessary staffing within the ADU. Assist in the completion and filing of department documents. Use keyboard skills necessary for accurate labelling and data entry or storage of data on computer systems, e.g. charging of drug issues on CMM Pharmacy Computer System. Co-operate with senior pharmacy managers in the overall provision of an efficient and cost-effective pharmacy service. Assist in carrying out annual internal audit. Assist other members of the department in performing their duties. Participate in the provision of clinical trial data. Participate as necessary in on-call, weekend, evening and Bank Holiday rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. Provide cover in the dispensary as necessary, e.g. working on reception, booking in, answering telephone, taking in prescriptions, returning stock to shelves and bagging up for porters. Provide cover in Pharmacy Stores as necessary, e.g. picking stock. Comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust. Maintain current knowledge and keep abreast of relevant developments. Assist in the development of new processes and working arrangements as necessary. Utilise a high degree of concentration, physical skill and accuracy, with a narrow margin for error, required when carrying out manipulations. Work independently using judgmental skills and consulting a pharmacy technician or a pharmacist when required. Assist with the induction of rotational staff to the ADU, making them aware of correct SOPs and assisting in training. In accordance with the requirements of the Research Governance Framework, comply with all reporting requirements, systems and duties of action put in place by the Trust to deliver research governance.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates 'We are Kind'
• Demonstrates 'We are Open'
• Demonstrates 'We are Inclusive'

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed and passed a full NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification

Desirable

• Undertaken primary level training for aseptic personnel (Principles of Aseptic Preparation and Good Manufacturing Practice)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
• Knowledge of 'GMP' requirements in aseptic services
• Significant previous experience in Hospital Pharmacy
• Experience of working with computer systems

Desirable

• Experience in Aseptic Services
• Knowledge of stock control systems and rotation experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to manage own workload in order to meet service requirements
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Other

Essential

• Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late, weekend and Bank Holiday working

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state of the art design and facilities offer a secure environment to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates

HMP Fosse Way is a busy male prison with a capacity for up to 1900 inmates. The site offers free parking and an on site gym. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the wider healthcare team.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week The service runs over a 24 hour period. Working 3 shifts per week however on 8th week you will do 4 shifts to make 37.5 hours per week. 1 in 3 weekends. 0700 - 2000 / 1 in 3 weekends. No routine night shifts but may need to cover at times when asked.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

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Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

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:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Colleagues working at HMP Fosse Way have the added benefits of free parking, free lunches and a free gym membership
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

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

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

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Experience within a healthcare assistant role, ideally within a hospital, community or prison environment
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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 opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state of the art design and facilities offer a secure environment to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates

HMP Fosse Way is a busy male prison with a capacity for up to 1900 inmates. The site offers free parking and an on site gym. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the wider healthcare team.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week The service runs over a 24 hour period. Working 3 shifts per week however on 8th week you will do 4 shifts to make 37.5 hours per week. 1 in 3 weekends. 0700 - 2000 / 1 in 3 weekends. No routine night shifts but may need to cover at times when asked.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

#LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B prison located in Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a busy male prison with a capacity for 690 inmates. We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare and substance misuse team with brief interventions on risks and harm minimisation following instances of illicit use on wings, Naloxone Education for those not engaging with the service and other substance misuse duties. You will need prior substance misuse experience for this role.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 0800 - 1600

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £31,789 per annum per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

#LI-NB1

Main duties of the job

As a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support Substance Use Nurses in daily clinics
• NHS Health Checks, Bloods, Urine Drug Screens, POCTS
• Completing patient paperwork to record on the National Drug Tracking Monitoring Systems (NDTMS)
• Attend and document daily handovers
• Provide outstanding evidence-based case to our patients living with Drug and Alcohol addictions seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• You will contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion and wellbeing events.
• Acting as 2nd Signature when needed
• Giving/collecting SMART (recovery groups)feedback forms and supporting to collect patients for SMART
• Seeing patients after court returns to confirm any future court dates
• Willingness to learn SMART recovery to facilitate groups when needed

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:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

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

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

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Experience or knowledge of Substance Misuse.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison 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 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 Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B prison located in Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a busy male prison with a capacity for 690 inmates. We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare and substance misuse team with brief interventions on risks and harm minimisation following instances of illicit use on wings, Naloxone Education for those not engaging with the service and other substance misuse duties. You will need prior substance misuse experience for this role.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 0800 - 1600

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £31,789 per annum per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

#LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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Desirable

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Job summary

Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

Band 6 Fixed Term 6 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health.

PPHS was introduced as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Maternity Transformation Programme, with a national requirement for every Local Maternity System (LMS) to create a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service.

Interview date to be confirmed

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Providespecialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.

• Manage patients with complex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.

• Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).

• Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.

• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Clinical Duties

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, including detailed history, physical examination, outcome measures, and risk assessments.
• Manage a complex, diverse clinical caseload independently, prioritising appropriately and modifying management as needed.
• Formulate and deliver individualised evidence-based treatment plans, using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Provide specialist interventions such as:
  • Manual therapy
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Self-management planning
  • Falls prevention strategies
  • Long-term condition management
  • Respiratory physiotherapy (if part of local PPHS scope)
  • Behaviour change and lifestyle advice
• Participate in and lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, contributing to integrated care plans and joint reviews.
• Support early identification of deterioration and contribute to acute-avoidance pathways where applicable.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed to HCPC, CSP, and Trust standards.

2. Planned & Preventative Health Service (PPHS) Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy that aligns with PPHS principles of:
  • Early intervention
  • Preventing functional decline
  • Supporting independence
  • Reducing hospital admissions
  • Empowering self-management
• Provide group-based and 1:1 rehabilitation programmes where needed (e.g., falls, strength & balance, prehabilitation).
• Work collaboratively with other PPHS professionals to streamline referral pathways and enhance patient flow.
• Contribute to health promotion strategies such as physical activity, pain management education, and lifestyle modification.
• Participate in outreach programmes including home visits, community clinics, and virtual consultations.

3. Leadership & Team Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support for Band 5 physiotherapists, students, assistants and other junior staff.
• Assist in the induction and training of new staff members.
• Lead or support in-service training sessions, case discussions and CPD events.
• Act as a role model for professional behaviour, high clinical standards, and compassionate practice.

4. Service Development & Quality Improvement

• Contribute to audit, research, outcome measurement, and development of clinical guidelines.
• Identify and implement service improvement initiatives, supporting PPHS efficiency and accessibility.
• Participate in service evaluation, feedback processes, and innovation to enhance patient experience.
• Assist with data collection, performance reporting, and maintaining quality standards required by the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Certificate
• Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting.
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
• Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Experience of service development
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrates continuous professional development

Desirable

• Audit and research in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Desirable

• Mentorship skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to various hospital locations

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months until March 2028 due to funding.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Gwent Parent Infant Mental Health Service are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Early Years Service and primarily develop links with Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS) and Adult Mental Health. Working alongside Health Visiting, and other community settings, providing consultation, supervision, advice, training, support and information about parent-infant mental health, as well as providing the clinical governance to staff working with families with low level mental health, supporting escalation where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver an effective, comprehensive and highly specialised assessment and therapeutic service to vulnerable parents of infants up to the age of 2 and where appropriate to the parents and infants together. They will prove a range of liaison activities which promote and support parent-infant mental health and early intervention. The post holder will also be expected to provide support and consultation to staff working with children and families (up to age 7 years) as part of the Early Years service.

The postholder will hold a small clinical caseload supporting families.

The post holder will ensure the provision of evidence based therapeutic intervention and support for parents with infants and children up to the age of 7, and provide expertise and specialist therapeutic advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to families' treatment/support plans. Other professionals may seek post-holder's opinion in areas of specialty.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Knowledge of infant mental health, including knowledge of child development and attachment theory
• A range of clinical therapeutic skills appropriate to the task. Skilled in the use of assessment and interventions in this specialist area of work

Desirable

• Experience working professionally with pregnant women, babies, toddlers and
• Experience of teaching and training

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to contribute to reflective supervision within the team as in other settings
• Abilities required to perform effectively in the role, e.g. - Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used

Desirable

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively about highly complex issues through reports

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 an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated individual to join our existing Pharmacy team.

The successful candidate will rotate between Pharmacy stores and Whiston and St Helens Hospital dispensaries, and participate in our evening, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Your duties will include receiving prescription from patients and Hospital staff, booking in orders as well assembling stock medicines for distribution to wards and departments.

A strong attention to detail is essential, as is an ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment with other members of the Pharmacy team.

Good communication skills and a willingness to learn is important.

Candidates ideally should possess NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service skills or a GPhC recognised equivalent qualification, However training can be provided.A good standard of education (to GCSE level) would be advantageous.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards.
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions.
• To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines.
• To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software.
• To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.
• To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes.
• To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician.
• Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions.
• To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust.
• To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas.
• To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

409-8249447

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards.
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions.
• To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines.
• To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software.
• To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.
• To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes.
• To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician.
• Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions.
• To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust.
• To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities.
• To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas.
• To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

• To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician.
• To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.
• To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.
• To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons
• To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service.
• To maintain continuing professional development.

• To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control.
• To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents.
• To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary.
• To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff.

• To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.

Job description Job responsibilities To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards. To assist in the receipt of prescriptions. To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines. To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software. To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments. To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records. To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis. To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes. To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician. Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions. To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust. To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities. To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas. To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician. To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary. To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients. To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service. To maintain continuing professional development. To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control. To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents. To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary. To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff. To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills - or GPhC recognised equivalent, or must be willing to undertake qualification and complete within 18 months of commencing employment

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy
• Experience in using the CMM (JAC) Pharmacy system

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills oAbility to talk to patients, staff and other Health care professionals. oAbility to express items clearly, both face to face and using telephones
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
• Good administration skills including record keeping
• Understand importance and context of role
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Works well as part of a team
• Presents a professional image / appearance
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades
• Good physical fitness for duties including manual handling, (items up to approx 15kg) standing and walking
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• Able to participate in the evening and weekend rotas

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills - or GPhC recognised equivalent, or must be willing to undertake qualification and complete within 18 months of commencing employment Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with Computer systems Desirable Experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy Experience in using the CMM (JAC) Pharmacy system Skills Essential Good communication skills oAbility to talk to patients, staff and other Health care professionals. oAbility to express items clearly, both face to face and using telephones Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail Good administration skills including record keeping Understand importance and context of role Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others Ability to work under pressure Works well as part of a team Presents a professional image / appearance Supportive of colleagues of all grades Good physical fitness for duties including manual handling, (items up to approx 15kg) standing and walking Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise Other Essential Ability to travel between sites Able to participate in the evening and weekend rotas

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months from start date to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

In this role, you'll provide person-centred therapeutic support to older people experiencing mental health difficulties across community settings, care homes, and memory assessment services.

You'll carry out specialist assessments, reviews, and interventions for people with complex needs, including dementia, cognitive impairment, and other mental health conditions, making sure care is effective, evidence-based, and as least restrictive as possible.

You'll work flexibly across services--supporting patients, carers, and staff while also getting involved in service development and quality improvement.

You'll also help plan and oversee care for patients in both primary and secondary care, including those living in the community and in care homes.

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

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role involve working closely with older people and their families to provide compassionate, person-centred support, including having sensitive conversations around diagnosis and care needs in a reassuring and respectful way.

You'll carry out specialist mental health assessments, including memory and functional assessments, and manage a varied caseload across community and care home settings. You'll deliver practical, evidence-based care for people with dementia and other mental health conditions, including care planning and regular review.

You'll support timely diagnosis, manage risk, and respond appropriately to crises. Working as part of a wider team, you'll collaborate with GPs, OTs, psychologists and social care colleagues to ensure care is coordinated and effective.

Alongside maintaining your professional standards and ongoing development, you'll support junior staff and contribute to a positive team culture. You'll also be involved in service improvement, sharing knowledge, and helping to develop high-quality dementia care.

The role includes working within key legal frameworks, ensuring safe practice, safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Functional Mental Health Concerns
• Knowledge of Dementia Types
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Health Measures
• Knowledge of Medications used in our practice

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Qualified for 1 year at least having completed preceptorship program

Experience

Desirable

• Experience within Older Adult Mental Health

Transport

Desirable

• Ability to be able to travel to different locations in the borough

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 currently have an amazing opportunity for anyone experienced in providing support to people who experience mental health issues or emotional distress to get involved in the development of a brand-new service.

At the start of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive training package during the daytime. The service will be operational 24/7 and so successful candidates will be required to work a full shift rotation on completion of the training period.

If you have experience of supporting people, whether that be face to face or over the telephone, and you have a passion for improving and shaping services, we would really like to hear from you.

Please note that the selection process for these roles will include an assessment of competence in managing a difficult phone call.

Main duties of the job

This post is a key role within the 24/7 Mental Health 111 service and will be the first point of contact for people who may require urgent mental health support.

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners provide effective mental health support to people calling the service who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This may include triage and risk assessments, and brief psychosocial interventions.
• Working via telephone and video calls, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners will provide effective emotional support for people through the use of compassionate conversations and, when appropriate, encourage and guide effective self-management of emotional distress.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners will be able to recognise when a person requires more support than is possible to be delivered over the phone.
• Post holders will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and of all ages and should be committed to culturally competent practice and aware of issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.

As this role will be evaluated to understand whether it needs to adapt, successful candidates will also be required to engage in regular reviews, e.g., completing questionnaires, giving feedback, in addition to their usual supervision.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD in relevant field
• Awareness of social determinants of mental health & wellbeing
• An understanding of common mental health and neurodevelopment conditions
• Good understand of barriers that people with mental health issues face
• Understanding of the issues affecting people from BAME community and those with protected characteristics
• Good understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination

Desirable

• Understanding of the services that are available to support people in mental health crisis
• Understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychosocial interventions

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing mental health or wellbeing support to people
• Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
• Experience of prioritising tasks within a busy and pressured environment
• Experience of utilising evidenced based psychosocial interventions
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, and/or collaboratively with other organisations/agencies

Desirable

• Experience of providing mental health and wellbeing support to people in mental health crisis or experiencing emotional distress
• Experience of providing telephone assessment/support
• Experience working in a service where agreed targets are in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Evidence of working in the local community
• Experience of working in NHS Primary Care Services/mental health settings/ care homes/ in-patient services

Aptitude/Abilities

Essential

• Able to adapt skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls)
• To be reflective and self-aware whilst working with people
• To work well within a team and foster good working relationships
• To develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues
• Strong and adaptable communication skills to suit varying environments and situations (written and verbal)
• Ability to think laterally and prioritise effectively
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• High level of analytical and judgement skills
• Assertiveness skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Competent assessment and/or support skills
• Excellent telephone and IT skills
• Ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• Ability to recognise own wellbeing needs and utilise skills to ensure wellbeing needs are met

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical audit
• Ability to work effectively with interpreters
• Knowledge of different mental health models and research/evident based treatment
• Competent in assessment of risk
• Ability to work independently within the boundaries of clinical supervision
• Ability to appropriately challenge and resolve conflict

Other

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Have a flexible approach with working hours to cover a 24/7 shift pattern

Values

Essential

• Proactive and innovative approach to work
• Willingness to support others and show empathy to their situation
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate good time management and prioritisation skills
• Committed and adaptable with a professional approach to 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).

Job summary

Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Band 3/4 (development post)

We require a part-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our School Age Complex Needs pathway.

This 22.5 hours per week post is based in Ipswich special schools and the surrounding area, with some work in homes or alternative provision.

Appointment is at Band 4 for applicants with previous employment as an NHS SaLTA, or Band 3 for those with relevant experience who will be supported to complete SaLTA competencies.

Working under the supervision of Speech and Language Therapists, you will also work independently with children and young people with complex needs in one-to-one and small-group sessions.

You will liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and health and education colleagues, supporting communication outcomes within EHCPs.

Key skills include good communication, organisation, patience, creativity, positivity, ability to follow guidance and ask for support, and confidence using Microsoft packages/electronic records.

Experience with complex needs, Makaton, symbols, TalkPads, Intensive Interaction or Attention Autism is welcomed; training and supervision are provided.

Ability to travel during the working day is essential.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver therapy packages to children and young people with complex communication needs, including behavioural challenges, under the guidance and support of Speech and Language Therapists.

• Be able to work independently as well as with colleagues
• Be able to work effectively and flexibly with a variety of people, across settings to achieve best outcomes
• Communicate therapy outcomes / next steps to relevant therapy partners and the therapy supervisor.

• Organise therapy sessions by timetabling sessions with therapy partners

• Offer support to the wider team as required e.g. by making resources for therapy sessions, programming Talkpads and other technology, supporting organisation of toys and resources and supporting delivery/booking of therapy groups, gathering information, and assisting with home visits.
• Be comfortable managing competing demands.

• Use our computer systems (Systm One) to record clinical notes, daily.

• Use Microsoft packages, Outlook, Word, Teams etc to keep in touch with service users and colleagues, participate in training and to communicate within the team

• Support delivery of training packages to parents/carers and educational staff (both face to face and virtually).
• Safeguard students, support other staff to do so
• Support teamwork & best practice within the school and across the pathway
• Attend/participate in team meetings

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8303623-I

Job locations

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description for more information

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver speech, language and communication therapy programmes, devisedby speech and language therapists, to individual or groups of children and young people (CYP).Supporting and training others (educational staff, parents/carers and less experienced colleagues) is a key component of this SLTA role.This community-based role involves working mainly in special school settings but may include visits to specialist units (SSUs), nurseries or homes, according to service need.The client group comprises of children with varied communication difficulties, children with Special Educational Needs and complex presentations.Therapy is typically delivered face to face but may also be via digital methods (e.g. via Microsoft Teams).

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for more information The primary purpose of this role is to deliver speech, language and communication therapy programmes, devisedby speech and language therapists, to individual or groups of children and young people (CYP).Supporting and training others (educational staff, parents/carers and less experienced colleagues) is a key component of this SLTA role.This community-based role involves working mainly in special school settings but may include visits to specialist units (SSUs), nurseries or homes, according to service need.The client group comprises of children with varied communication difficulties, children with Special Educational Needs and complex presentations.Therapy is typically delivered face to face but may also be via digital methods (e.g. via Microsoft Teams).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Good general education including 5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Desirable

• NNEB training
• Other qualification in related area e.g. child development studies, language, or psychology

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with children of preschool or school age
• Interest & awareness of children's language development
• Aware of the importance of safeguarding children
• Knowledge of the role of a speech and language therapist

Desirable

• Experience of working with parent/carers
• Experience of CYP with special or complex needs
• Knowledge of some aspects and types of speech language and communication difficulties
• Experience of NHS record keeping such as S1 or equivalent

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to write concise and accurate notes.
• Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening, tact and empathy.
• Ability to be flexible, creative and use initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• To work independently as well as under instruction
• Computer literate *able to use MS packages (Word, Outlook)
• Ability to keep client confidentiality.

Desirable

• Use of universal child assessments or scales such as WellComm
• Good negotiation skills
• Able to share sensitive and complex information with families and professionals.
• Able to discuss analyse and reflect on observations.
• Able to use MS Teams & Excel

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise care
• Flexible approach to working duties
• Ability to travel to rural locations

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Good general education including 5 GCSEs including Maths & English Desirable NNEB training Other qualification in related area e.g. child development studies, language, or psychology Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of working with children of preschool or school age Interest & awareness of children's language development Aware of the importance of safeguarding children Knowledge of the role of a speech and language therapist Desirable Experience of working with parent/carers Experience of CYP with special or complex needs Knowledge of some aspects and types of speech language and communication difficulties Experience of NHS record keeping such as S1 or equivalent Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills Able to write concise and accurate notes. Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening, tact and empathy. Ability to be flexible, creative and use initiative. Able to work as part of a team. To work independently as well as under instruction Computer literate *able to use MS packages (Word, Outlook) Ability to keep client confidentiality. Desirable Use of universal child assessments or scales such as WellComm Good negotiation skills Able to share sensitive and complex information with families and professionals. Able to discuss analyse and reflect on observations. Able to use MS Teams & Excel Personal Qualities Essential Ability to prioritise care Flexible approach to working duties Ability to travel to rural locations

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Responsible for assisting the Radiopharmacy Production Manager, Quality System Manager and the Head of Radiopharmacy in the provision and development of Radiopharmacy Services within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

• Performs and coordinates technical duties to ensure smooth running of the Radiopharmacy Unit ensuring supply of radiopharmaceuticals for patients at Cambridge University Hospitals and other hospitals requesting the service.
• Participates in the maintenance of the Radiopharmacy documentation system for the facility, equipment and environment.
• Undertakes training of students, trainees, and other junior staff including Assistant Technical Officer in the Radiopharmacy Unit.
• Undertakes the highly specialised quality control systems for the manufactured radiopharmaceuticals in close cooperation with the Radiopharmacy Production Manager.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Radiopharmacy Technologist to work within our Radiopharmacy unit. You will, therefore, join a friendly, forward looking and dedicated Radiopharmacy team.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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 7th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 14th 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

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• BTEC Professional Diploma in Aseptic Services or equivalent Or Relevant Scientific Degree
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists

Desirable

• Relevant Postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in GMP aseptic preparation of pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical products
• Proven ability to dispense/or manufacture aseptic pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical products accurately without making errors
• Pharmaceutical environmental/equipment/product monitoring experience

Desirable

• Experience in Radiopharmacy GMP aseptic preparation
• Licensed aseptic manufacturing activities
• Dispensing and large scale manufacturing
• Experience in gathering data for pharmaceutical quality audit
• Experience in training junior staff within aseptic services
• Good range of aseptic dispensing/manufacturing experience (CIVAS, TPN, Cytotoxics)
• Evidence of some staff management
• Previous involvement in staff training
• Knowledge of radiation protection legislation and national standards: IRR99, IR(ME)R 2000, RSA93/ISO 9001, Transport of Dangerous Goods 1999

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles of aseptic manufacture and quality control
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice and its application
• Evidence of day-to-day operational management skills

Desirable

• Basic radiopharmaceutical chemistry

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed manipulative skills to ensure accuracy, speed and precision skills to be able to perform radiopharmaceutical manufacture, quality control and radiolabelling of autologous blood products
• Must be able to communicate verbally with different levels of staff and customers
• Good written communication skills
• Able to liaise with customers effectively
• Able to negotiate with customers regarding their requirements in light of service capacity issues
• Able to communicate sensitively with customers in the event of problems with supply and subsequent risk of cancelling patient appointments
• Must be able to receive and understand complex information such as calculation of radioactivity required on different days, and subsequent assessment of purchase options which would fill requirements
• Ability to manoeuvre heavy and bulky objects e.g. generators which weigh over 20kg, lead containers
• Ability to use initiative and work independently, quick learner with a proactive approach
• Logical thought processes
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to coordinate work flows
• Able to plan own workload according to departmental priorities
• Able to check work of others
• Act as a role model for aseptic technique when training all new staff
• Understanding of Radiation Protection principles and practice
• Ability to make numerical calculations with speed and accuracy

Desirable

• Ability to start work early mornings/unsocial hours
• Transcribe data accurately
• Write and review documents
• IT and Q-Pulse systems

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Awareness of the needs of confidentiality

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

An opportunity has arisen to work within a dynamic, innovative, and friendly team within Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust's Community Response Division, as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.

You will be expected to be part of the weekend rota to cover service need.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our busy, pro-active, integrated services based within our |Community Response Directorate.

The role will involve completing comprehensive assessments for patients with a wide variety of both physical and mental health conditions as well as complex social issues, implementing treatment plans and collaborative working with MDTs. You will be expected to liaise and refer into wider health, social care and voluntary agencies, when appropriate, to ensure best possible outcomes are achieved for patients, their Carers and families.

You need to have a good understanding of risk management and moving and handling. Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise a large caseload of complex patients are essential. You will need good time management skills. This post would suit an Occupational Therapist wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to service improvement initiatives and actively participate in continuous professional development activities. There will be the opportunity for supervision and to attend in-service training and professional development.

About us

Please see the job description and personal specification for application requirements. Applicants are requested to provide the required information outlined in these documents in their application to demonstrate their suitability for the post

Job description

Job responsibilities

Current HCPC registration with the relevant, therapy qualification is essential to this post. Travel is an essential part of this role and therefore access to a car for work purposes is essential. Appointment to the post will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and Occupational Health checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

• Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as an Occupational Therapist

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda

Sills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Punctuality
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to empathise with others
• Flexibility to work over 7 days

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).