Job summary

Being based at the Royal Infirmary site you will be within walking distance of the vibrant and historical city centre of Leicester.

Equipment includes, 4 Varian TrueBeam linacs, and a Halcyon. We have the ARIA Oncology management system, Prosoma Virtual Simulation, Varian Eclipse treatment planning system, 1 Canon and 1 GE wide bore CT scanners, a XStrahl superficial unit and a Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit in a brand-new brachytherapy suite.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills for the benefit of the LLR patient population and for those patients from further afield.

Main duties of the job

The radiographer will acknowledge and fulfil the requirements of their CPD

Assist in the development of protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for use by the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of an ever-evolving practice in terms of patient management.

About us

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

We have four primary goals:

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

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

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

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

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

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and supportive team on a fixed term basis until October 2027.

You will work with adults in their own homes and outpatient clinics across West Hertfordshire, supporting people with a range of medical conditions and acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including voice difficulties. Working across a varied caseload will give you the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and expertise in acquired speech, language and swallowing disorders.

Dysphagia competencies and experience of managing dysphagia are essential to this role.

As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

You will manage adults with acquired communication and swallowing needs across clinics, care homes and patients' homes in West Hertfordshire. You will book patients from the waiting list, plan follow-up appointments and reviews, attend Speech and Language Therapy team meetings and work closely with the multidisciplinary team and other professionals, including writing clinical reports.

You will independently complete specialist assessments, use your clinical knowledge to make appropriate decisions and differential diagnoses, and develop evidence-based care plans covering treatment, advice, review, discharge and communication with patients, carers and colleagues. You will adapt care plans as patients' needs and goals change and determine when individual or group therapy is most appropriate.

You will also assess the need for communication equipment, including high- and low-tech aids, coordinate trials or purchase where appropriate, support patients and carers to use equipment, and support Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Senior Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Fixed-Term / Secondment Opportunity (Maternity Cover)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Great Western Hospital on a fixed-term basis (or secondment opportunity) to provide maternity leave cover.

You will work within an integrated multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants, delivering high-quality therapy services to orthopaedic patients across both the Elective and Trauma wards.

This role requires previous orthopaedic experience, as you will provide specialist assessment and treatment to a diverse range of patients, including those with major trauma, spinal injuries and head injuries. You will play a key role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey and facilitating safe, effective discharges.

As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and support to junior staff, including the supervision and teaching of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and students. You will also have opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing advancement of the Orthopaedic Therapy Service.

Main duties of the job

Manage and be responsible for a complex clinical caseload using an interdisciplinary, patient focused, rehabilitative approach for a broad range of conditions, in all areas where there are orthopedic patients.

To foster good communication and develop strong networks with other members of the interdisciplinary team, multi-disciplinary team members, carers and external agencies concerned with the management of the patient.

To identify service development needs and implement the planning, development and evaluation of the service, and hold responsibility for defined projects.

To be able to stand in for the Team Leader in their absence if required.

To participate in the orthopedic weekend rota.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job summary

Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff within the team whilst providing optimum patient care.

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services provides phlebotomy services at 6 main sites; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick with Out-patient and In-Patient services. A number of Community Clinics, GP Clinics and Domiciliary services are also supported, covering, Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Birmingham.

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The recruitment day will be held on 13th October 2026.

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking for Phlebotomists to work across our sites in University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick. We are looking to increase access our services for patients, and are therefore looking to introduce both In-patient and Out-Patient services across 7 days. Applicants will be expected to work shift patterns to support these services going forwards, including early, late, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts.

Please note that more posts may become available across our sites in addition to the current 25 hour position advertised.

We are looking for some keen and flexible individuals to be trained to a high level to become Phlebotomists within our team. Part time positions are available - full flexibility is a mustand successful applicants will be expected to work a variety of shifts.

Closing Date:

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

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

218-ACS-B2-PHLEBROLL-NOV26

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor.
• Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.
• Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.
• To sort and identify specimens received.
• Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.
• Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor.
• Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock.
• Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.
• Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.
• To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.
• To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required.
• To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post.

Recruiting to Values

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time.

Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor. Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps. Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor. To sort and identify specimens received. Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off. Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor. Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock. Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required. Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives. To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required. To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post. Recruiting to Values To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time.

Person Specification

Qualification/Training

Essential

• oBasic numeracy and literacy qualifications

Desirable

• oNVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a customer facing environment

Desirable

• oPrevious laboratory experience NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of NHS systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oPatient focused oBasic IT skills oAbility work cooperatively within a team oGood communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to work under pressure oMotivated and enthusiastic oApproachable oAble to demonstrate attention to detail oFlexibility in working hours

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Person Specification Qualification/Training Essential oBasic numeracy and literacy qualifications Desirable oNVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities or prepared to work towards Experience Essential oExperience of working in a customer facing environment Desirable oPrevious laboratory experience NHS experience Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of NHS systems Skills & Abilities Essential oPatient focused oBasic IT skills oAbility work cooperatively within a team oGood communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to work under pressure oMotivated and enthusiastic oApproachable oAble to demonstrate attention to detail oFlexibility in working hours Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have a new 12 month (fixed term) vacancy for a diagnostic radiology (DR) physicist within the Radiological Sciences Unit of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT), due to a career break.

The successful applicants will work in a helpful, friendly and dynamic team, delivering scientific advice and technical support in diagnostic radiology and radiation safety to ICHNT and external organisations.

The position offers excellent opportunities for learning and developing skills, and will broaden your experience across all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety. Ideally, you will have working experience in some or all of the areas of quality assurance and radiation safety, and will be a clinical scientist registered with HCPC.

Candidates with less experience (currently training in the Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection specialism or working towards HCPC registration via route 2) are encouraged to apply as training and support will be available (subject to an amended job description and salary band).

The Trust has a full range of state-of-the-art imaging equipment and a dose management system. We provide a broad range of clinical service support, teaching and research in all imaging related healthcare disciplines - radiology (diagnostic, screening, interventional), breast and cardiology - and research and development is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the development and delivery of day-to-day management of the Quality Assurance programme for x-ray equipment within the Trust and Service Level Agreement customers.
• Providing routine quality assurance, performance assessment, auditing in support of x-ray equipment. This involves high precision, complex measurements and safe use of radiation.
• Acceptance testing of new radiological physics installations across the Trust and for Service Level Agreement customers.
• Day to day troubleshooting of x-ray equipment across the Trust and for Service Level Agreement customers.
• Contribute to the development, use and maintenance of software applications support in support of the clinical use and Quality Assurance of imaging equipment
• Provide day-to-day supervision of trainee Clinical Scientists
• Teach specialised information to large groups (>20 people) within the Trust and on external courses.
• Participate in and support research and development within Radiological Physics, RSU and Imaging
• Take part in clinical audits
• Present their scientific findings at conferences; the impact of this could be national / international.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment

www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2754

Job locations

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Honours degree in a relevant subject
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or ability to achieve this within a reasonable timescale

Desirable

• Successful completion of Scientist Training Programme in Medical Physics, or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in radiation safety applied to use of ionising radiation in medicine and of diagnostic radiology physics
• Experience in DR quality assurance (able to test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems independently, more complex systems with supervision
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
• Some experience of working in a clinical environment

Desirable

• Working towards MPE accreditation

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
• Ability to interpret and apply such relevant guidance and legislation
• Able to work independently providing specialist advice to the Trust
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Word & Excel); able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract information

Desirable

• Experience of computer programming e.g. ImageJ
• Statistical analysis techniques
• Knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications
• Good communication of complex physics to staff with a range of backgrounds

Person Specification Education Essential Honours degree in a relevant subject MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or ability to achieve this within a reasonable timescale Desirable Successful completion of Scientist Training Programme in Medical Physics, or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience in radiation safety applied to use of ionising radiation in medicine and of diagnostic radiology physics Experience in DR quality assurance (able to test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems independently, more complex systems with supervision Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures Some experience of working in a clinical environment Desirable Working towards MPE accreditation Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines Ability to interpret and apply such relevant guidance and legislation Able to work independently providing specialist advice to the Trust Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Word & Excel); able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract information Desirable Experience of computer programming e.g. ImageJ Statistical analysis techniques Knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications Good communication of complex physics to staff with a range of backgrounds

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary primary care team. The post holder will lead and develop medicines optimisation services within the practice, ensuring safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing. The pharmacist will work collaboratively with GPs, the Practice Prescribing Lead, Pharmacy Technician, PCN Clinical Pharmacists, nursing staff, and administrative teams to improve patient outcomes and support delivery of high-quality care.

The successful candidate will play a key role in medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, safety monitoring, prescribing audits, medicines governance, CQC compliance, and medicines management processes. They will provide leadership to the practice pharmacy team and contribute to achieving national and local prescribing priorities.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation clinics for patients with long-term conditions, polypharmacy, frailty, learning disabilities, and other complex needs.
• Review repeat prescribing processes to ensure safe and effective prescribing.
• Support Medicines Reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments.
• Manage prescribing queries from patients, GPs, community pharmacies, care homes, and secondary care providers.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems and optimise treatment plans.
• Promote adherence to local and national prescribing guidelines
• Support high-risk medication monitor and chronic disease management

About us

We offer the opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive GP practice where pharmacists play a central role in clinical care, medicines optimisation, patient safety, and service development. You will work closely with experienced GPs, the Prescribing Lead, Pharmacy Technician, and PCN pharmacy team to deliver high-quality patient-centred care and continuously improve prescribing and medicines management across the practice.

Job summary

To provide operational leadership for the Mindline family of helpline shifts across the 24/7 services and other out of hours specialist helplines, ensuring that the services are delivered safely, effectively and consistently, covering periods of leave and that call handlers, staff and volunteers receive appropriate guidance and support.

To provide line management to designated Mindline staff and volunteers, supporting their wellbeing, performance, attendance, development and contribution to the service.

To support the Project Lead in delivery and the Operations Manager in planning, reviewing and continuous improvement of Mindline services in a growing system, ensuring that learning reflects current service requirements, organisational policies and good practice.

Main duties of the job

Operational leadership and shift supervision

Oversee the safe and effective running of allocated Mindline shifts and provide clear operational leadership throughout the shift.

Provide timely advice, guidance and support to call handlers employee and volunteers, including support with complex, distressed or high-risk contacts.

Provide regular, structured line management to designated employee and volunteers, including one-to-one meetings, well-being conversations and agreed follow-up actions.

Set clear objectives and expectations, monitor progress and provide constructive, evidence-based feedback.

Work within Mind in Somerset policies, procedures, delegated authority and agreed service standards.

Respond to safeguarding and risk concerns in accordance with organisational procedures and escalate without delay where required.

Contribute to the continuous development of Mindline services and associated digital support offers.

Identify operational themes, risks and improvement opportunities and share these clearly with the Mindline Project Lead & Mindline Operations Manager.

Act in accordance with Mind in Somersets values, policies and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.

Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and that of colleagues, volunteers and people using the service.

About us

Mind in Somerset is a local mental health charity and part of the national Mind network, providing emotional wellbeing and mental health support across Somerset. It exists to ensure that anyone experiencing mental health difficulties has access to advice, support, and services that improve wellbeing and quality of life.

It operates a wide range of services including helplines, digital support, peer groups, one-to-one support, wellbeing hubs, and community-based activities, working both independently and in partnership with NHS and voluntary sector organisations.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving department of Psychological Medicine in a large University Hospital NHS Trust. We are seeking clinical psychologists to provide provideinput to the cleft psychology service, the prosthetics team, the acute spinal cord injury service and the staff psychological support service.

Main duties of the job

As an integral part oftheabove named multi-disciplinary teams, the clinical psychologists will be responsible forthe provision of highly specialist assessments, evidence-based psychological interventions and consultancy services forchildren and adultswithlimb loss (or at risk of limb loss/amputation), cleft lip and/or palate and acute spinal cord injury. They will also provide input to staff working in OUH and experiencing work-related psychological difficulties.

The post holder will provide teaching and training alongside research and evaluation relevant tothe above conditions.

Depending on the sub-specialty, the post holder will work closely with other health professionals (e.g.surgeons, physiotherapists, dentists, speech and language therapists, occupationaltherapists, prosthetists, rehabilitation consultantsand nurses) and will, at times, represent the team within the widerorganisation. The post holder in staff support will work closely with psychological medicine colleagues in the team, alongside the trust well being services.

The post holder will be a valued member of the Psychological Medicine Centre which encompasses Clinical Health Psychology, Children's Psychological Medicineand Psychiatry.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

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Job summary

In January 2026, North Hampshire Urgent Care introduced a new primary care service within the North Hampshire area. This service will provide a day time Paramedic and ACP-led home visiting service for patients within four Primary Care Networks (PCNs) presenting with unplanned acute and subacute primary and urgent care needs. We are therefore looking to add to our team of experienced Paramedics (either with existing post-registration qualifications of urgent care, or those with a strong interest in primary/urgent care who would be interested in developing their career further in this area).

The service operates 10:00-18:00 Monday to Fridays (excluding bank holidays) and we currently have shifts available to be contracted to every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.

Please note, this is a fixed term position until 31/3/2029.

Interviews will be held on the 20th November 2026 at our Head Office location in Farnborough.

We may close this advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

Please do reach out for an informal discussion about the role.

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate the NHUC Values, have good organisational skills, and be competent in using IT tools and systems. They must be able to manage changing demands and priorities and work effectively as both part of a team and independently. Experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential.

The successful candidate will be autonomously assessing, diagnosing and discharging or referring patients within their scope of practice with the support of GP practice colleagues and remote support provided by NHUC clinicians as required. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will help support the new service and build relationships with the practices and PCNs that the service is operating within as part of the role.

To work as part of the primary care home visiting team, providing acute assessment, investigations and diagnostics of unplanned acute and subacute urgent and primary care conditions to housebound patients.

The post holder will be responsible for providing appropriate urgent primary care level treatment and either discharging or onward referring patients as appropriate within their scope of practice with the support of remote clinical supervision.

Please refer to the JD for the full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

North Hampshire Urgent Care Ltd (NHUC) is a Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.

SDC provides services through the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) contract which covers the in Hours Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH) provision for North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham (NEHF) and Surrey Heath places which are part of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB and Frimley ICB respectively. NHUC also provides an Urgent Treatment Centre at the front door of Frimley Park Hospital whilst also holding some smaller contacts supporting Community Hospitals OOH and Flu response. Finally, SDC has a virtual care arm supporting patients at home.

TalkPlus provide NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people with common mental health problems in North East Hampshire and Farnham place. TalkPlus offers a range of treatments to people who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, phobias or OCD. TalkPlus has care pathways to provide timely treatment for perinatal and military veteran referrals.

NHUC is a Disability Confident registered organisation and are proud to support the Armed Forces community as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26.56 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0077-26-0028

Job locations

The Surgery

Reading Road

Hook

Hampshire

RG279ED

United Kingdom

Voyager Family Health

Apollo Rise

Southwood Business Park

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 0NP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

To work as part of the primary care home visiting team, providing acute assessment, investigations and diagnostics of unplanned acute and subacute urgent and primary care conditions to housebound patients.

The post holder will be responsible for providing appropriate urgent primary care level treatment and either discharging or onward referring patients as appropriate within their scope of practice with the support of remote clinical supervision.

• To deliver high quality safe, effective patient centred care.
• To provide competent, compassionate responsive care.
• To communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
• To integrate pre-existing Paramedic knowledge and skills in to the Same Day Care service, providing first contact patient care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Autonomously undertake visits to patients home addresses, providing assessment and diagnostics as required of acute and subacute primary and urgent care presentations.

Undertake holistic assessment of wider care needs as appropriate.

Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.

Work within scope of practice, escalating to colleagues as required within agreed protocols.

Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.

Work as part of multidisciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.

Professional

Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics.

Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional manner.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.

Ensure that the service interfaces with all other stakeholders in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers.

Act as a positive role model.

Develop a professional partnership relationship with the GP surgeries utilising the home visiting service.

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.

Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.

Ensure accurate documentation record keeping in line with local policies and HCPC guidelines.

Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers

Clinical Governance

Cooperate with all investigations and audits as required.

Adhere to North Hampshire Urgent Cares policies, procedures and guidelines

Service Improvement

Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence based practice and improved standards of care

Participate in clinical audit identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement.

Contribute to the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Help develop the services available to the urgent care population to reflect identified needs

Educational/Personal Development

Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment.

Support clinical practice and development of knowledge and skills.

Adhere to professional registration requirements to maintain professional development, participate in supervision and in line with HCPC guidance.

Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.

Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training, in particular for Basic Life Support or Intermediate Life Support, Information Governance, Infection Prevention Control, Safeguarding and conflict resolution.

To access regular peer support and clinical supervision.

Contribute to your own personal development and participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.

To support and coach new colleagues.

Other

Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Operate NHUC vehicles in a professional manner at all times, being aware the post holder is visibly representing NHUC at all times while in use.

Maintain vehicle standards of cleanliness.

Job description Job responsibilities Role SummaryTo work as part of the primary care home visiting team, providing acute assessment, investigations and diagnostics of unplanned acute and subacute urgent and primary care conditions to housebound patients.The post holder will be responsible for providing appropriate urgent primary care level treatment and either discharging or onward referring patients as appropriate within their scope of practice with the support of remote clinical supervision. To deliver high quality safe, effective patient centred care. To provide competent, compassionate responsive care. To communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. To integrate pre-existing Paramedic knowledge and skills in to the Same Day Care service, providing first contact patient care.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Care Autonomously undertake visits to patients home addresses, providing assessment and diagnostics as required of acute and subacute primary and urgent care presentations. Undertake holistic assessment of wider care needs as appropriate. Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols. Work within scope of practice, escalating to colleagues as required within agreed protocols. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact. Work as part of multidisciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.Professional Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics. Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain a professional manner. Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff. Ensure that the service interfaces with all other stakeholders in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers. Act as a positive role model. Develop a professional partnership relationship with the GP surgeries utilising the home visiting service.Communication Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care. Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure delivery of a coordinated service. Ensure accurate documentation record keeping in line with local policies and HCPC guidelines. Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providersClinical Governance Cooperate with all investigations and audits as required. Adhere to North Hampshire Urgent Cares policies, procedures and guidelinesService Improvement Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence based practice and improved standards of care Participate in clinical audit identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement. Contribute to the setting and monitoring of standards of care. Help develop the services available to the urgent care population to reflect identified needsEducational/Personal Development Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment. Support clinical practice and development of knowledge and skills. Adhere to professional registration requirements to maintain professional development, participate in supervision and in line with HCPC guidance. Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development. Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training, in particular for Basic Life Support or Intermediate Life Support, Information Governance, Infection Prevention Control, Safeguarding and conflict resolution. To access regular peer support and clinical supervision. Contribute to your own personal development and participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews. To support and coach new colleagues.Other Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff Operate NHUC vehicles in a professional manner at all times, being aware the post holder is visibly representing NHUC at all times while in use. Maintain vehicle standards of cleanliness.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Time management and ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, Urgent Care, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
• Understanding of evidence based practice including knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc.)
• Understanding of their accountability arising from the HCPC Standards of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency - Paramedics
• Good knowledge of Safeguarding both Adults & Children at Level 3

Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing clinical skills
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good
• working relationships
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity

Other

Essential

• Flexibility of working hours / able to work at the desired times
• DBS Enhanced Level Check

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered Paramedic
• Full clean UK Driving License

Desirable

• Appropriate post reg. qualification e.g. triage, mentoring, minor illness etc.

Experience

Essential

• At least two years clinical experience working operationally in either a primary, urgent or emergency care setting
• Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge
• Experience of autonomously assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and subacute presentations.
• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Primary Care, Community, Triage and/or A&E setting
• Experience of engaging external stakeholders

Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills Reflective practitioner Time management and ability to prioritise workload Desirable Experience of EMIS Web Knowledge Essential Awareness of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, Urgent Care, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework Understanding of evidence based practice including knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc.) Understanding of their accountability arising from the HCPC Standards of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency - Paramedics Good knowledge of Safeguarding both Adults & Children at Level 3 Qualities & Attributes Essential Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing clinical skills An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Equality and Diversity Essential Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Supports and promotes equality and diversity Other Essential Flexibility of working hours / able to work at the desired times DBS Enhanced Level Check Qualifications Essential HCPC Registered Paramedic Full clean UK Driving License Desirable Appropriate post reg. qualification e.g. triage, mentoring, minor illness etc. Experience Essential At least two years clinical experience working operationally in either a primary, urgent or emergency care setting Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge Experience of autonomously assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and subacute presentations. Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Desirable Experience of working in a Primary Care, Community, Triage and/or A&E setting Experience of engaging external stakeholders

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

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Surgery

Reading Road

Hook

Hampshire

RG279ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Surgery

Reading Road

Hook

Hampshire

RG279ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Base: Avondale, Royal Preston Hospital or Bickerstaffe house, Ormskirk District General Hospital, there are positions available at either base.Come and join our Initial Response Service team . This is an exciting time to be part of the crisis pathway and support people with mental health to ensure they access the most appropriate support at the right time.The new service offers:o A single referral point for GPs and other professionalso A 24-hour telephone advice and support for people who use services and carers to be able to self-refer. We offer mental health triages/assessments over the phone or face to face.o More responsive crisis services with improved experiences for people who use services, carers and professional.o We work together as a team, we support one another in everything that we do. As we are a 24 hour service we are open to flexible working patterns if needed.o IRS is the front door to services and anyone from GP, professionals, can call and the clinicians have the capacity to respond within hours giving great customer service which gives great job satisfaction for the clinicians.

Main duties of the job

There has never been a more exciting time to join our Trust. You will be part of delivering a significant transformation to the way services are accessed and delivered. We are looking for experienced Band 6 Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists to join our expanding team.

Our aim is to provide people with mental health issues access to the support they need at the right time, with positive outcomes. We help people with a wide range of mental health disorders to ensure that they get the right support at the right time.

The service is 24/7 but as Triage Practitioner you will be working a shift patterns within our teams based in Preston based at Royal Preston Hospital and will include referral screening, triaging, signposting and supporting the call handlers and administrators team, who provide information and support over the telephone.

Shift times and days are negotiable and can be discussed at interview.

We are looking for people who are dedicated to promoting recovery, and who can inspire people experiencing mental health and their families that recovery is possible for everyone.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

Do you have experience of using mental health services? Would you like to use these experiences to support other people and their families receiving these services?

Can you inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible - empowering our service users to achieve their hopes, dreams and goals?

Are you are willing to share your own experiences with others, if so we are looking to recruit Senior Peer Facilitator with lived experience of using mental health services to join our Early Intervention Service.

The role of the Senior Peer Facilitator has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and experience of personally accessing inpatient mental health services or secondary care community mental health services.

Senior Peer Facilitators will have experience of providing peer support to mental health service users.

Main duties of the job

This important role will help us to develop a supportive peer network across the Early Intervention service locality by enhancing the recruitment, training and mentorship of Peer Facilitators. You will play a key role in developing Trust wide understanding of the role of Peers in achieving excellent person centred care, as well as promoting recovery principles and education.

If you have experience of working as a peer and are looking to develop your skills further whilst championing the importance of lived experience, we would love to receive an application from you to join our innovative Early Intervention service.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

The post holder must be professionally qualified and registered with an appropriate regulatory or professional body, with relevant mental health and/or psychological therapy training

Main duties of the job

Leadership 1. The post-holder will provide clinical leadership within the sphere of their professional expertise 2. To actively promote integrated health/care professional working internally and externally 3. To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict 4. To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines 5. To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance 6. To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews 7. They will ensure that a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based service is available to all service users who need it and who use it across SET CAMHS

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 summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly GP practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting safe, effective, and efficient prescribing within primary care.

Main duties of the job

You will support safe, effective medicines management across the practice by undertaking medication reviews and reconciliation, processing repeat prescriptions, and managing medication queries in line with agreed clinical protocols. Working closely with GPs, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support patients with medication queries and adherence, analyse prescribing data, complete audits to improve patient safety and cost-effectiveness, and contribute to quality and prescribing improvement initiatives.

About us

Ash Trees Surgery is a large, friendly, and forward-thinking GP practice serving our local community across six sites. Our main base is located on Market Street in Carnforth, supported by modern and well-equipped branch sites across the wider area. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and for nurturing a supportive working environment where every team member plays a vital role.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2779-26-0013

Job locations

Market Street

Carnforth

Lancashire

LA5 9JU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation

Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive schemes and patient safety audits

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing wastage

Support practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and Clinical Pharmacists to review the more clinically complex request

Support medicines optimisation systems with a range of services to get the best value from medicines by encouraging and implementing electronic prescriptions, safe repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk medicines

Provide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines

Develop relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, and mental health

Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

Handle prescription queries and requests directly

Be an integral part of the general practice team

Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems

Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally

Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

Support in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Please note that this role is not avaliable for remote working.

Job description Job responsibilities Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliationSupport initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribingAssist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive schemes and patient safety auditsSupport the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced servicesWork with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing wastageSupport practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and Clinical Pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requestSupport medicines optimisation systems with a range of services to get the best value from medicines by encouraging and implementing electronic prescriptions, safe repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk medicinesProvide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicinesDevelop relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, and mental healthBe aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding ChildrenHandle prescription queries and requests directlyBe an integral part of the general practice teamDemonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problemsParticipate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locallySupport in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirementsSupport in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss eventsUndertake all mandatory training and induction programmesContribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governanceAttend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreedThere may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levelsPlease note that this role is not avaliable for remote working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• GCSE in Maths, English and Science or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 diploma or apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).
• Approved qualifications as per GPhC website

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team, under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective and efficient use of medicines.
• Experience of working in a patient facing role
• Experience of medication safety audit and review

Desirable

• Experience working in a Primary Care setting
• Understanding and knowledge of general practice, QOF, PCN, DES, IIF and enhanced services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC Registration as a Pharmacy Technician GCSE in Maths, English and Science or equivalent NVQ level 3 diploma or apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent). Approved qualifications as per GPhC website Experience Essential Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team, under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. Experience of working in a patient facing role Experience of medication safety audit and review Desirable Experience working in a Primary Care setting Understanding and knowledge of general practice, QOF, PCN, DES, IIF and enhanced services

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

Ash Trees Surgery

Address

Market Street

Carnforth

Lancashire

LA5 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ash Trees Surgery

Address

Market Street

Carnforth

Lancashire

LA5 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Centre.

Velindre Cancer Service consists of two radiotherapy departments, one in Cardiff and one in Abergavenny.

The location of post is at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff with rotation to V@NHRU Abergavenny.

Interviews will be undertaken face to face only

Main duties of the job

To work in all areas of the radiotherapy department i.e. on treatment units (External Beam, Orthovoltage, and Brachytherapy), and in the pre-treatment area, carrying out accurate and consistent pre-treatment and treatment techniques utilising highly specialist imaging .

To help organise the workload in the various functions of the radiotherapy department and take responsibility for the training and supervising of junior radiographers, Booking Clerks, HCSW and students.

To deputise in the role of team leader in the absence of the Band 7 radiographer, as required and to be part of a large multi-disciplinary team and to be involved in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Undertake cannulation in-order to administer contrast.

To work flexibly according to the demands of the Service, including weekends, out of hours and on-call and across more than one site.

To participate in out of hours, CHART and on-call working as required.

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

About us

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

120-AHP174-1026

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Services

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma ofB.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T) College of Radiographers DCR (T), or Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy
• Registration with Health Care Professions Council
• Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
• Knowledge and understanding of current oncology issues
• Full knowledge of radiation regulations

Desirable

• Evidence of further study to Masters Level

Experience

Essential

• Significant specific knowledge and experience of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators and CT simulators.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy.
• Sound practical and technical ability and experience in a wide range of pre-treatment ,immobilisation techniques and treatment techniques.

Desirable

• Quality assurance
• Audit
• Student assessment

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Interpersonal skill
• IT skills
• Organised
• Adaptable to change
• Shows initiative/ drive
• Self-motivated
• Team worker
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible approach to work and needs of the service

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1
• Physically able to carry out duties of a Therapeutic Radiographer including inanimate and animate manual handling requirements
• Flexibility of working times
• Willing to work across 2/3 sites as required by role

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma ofB.Sc. (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR (T) College of Radiographers DCR (T), or Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Registration with Health Care Professions Council Evidence of CPD (continuing professional development) gained through short courses or equivalent experience Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy Knowledge and understanding of current oncology issues Full knowledge of radiation regulations Desirable Evidence of further study to Masters Level Experience Essential Significant specific knowledge and experience of radiotherapy acquired by rotating through all aspects of radiotherapy involving the whole range of highly specialised and highly complex radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators and CT simulators. Knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts underpinning applications and techniques used in radiotherapy. Sound practical and technical ability and experience in a wide range of pre-treatment ,immobilisation techniques and treatment techniques. Desirable Quality assurance Audit Student assessment Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent Communication Skills Organisational Skills Interpersonal skill IT skills Organised Adaptable to change Shows initiative/ drive Self-motivated Team worker Reliable and punctual Flexible approach to work and needs of the service Desirable Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1 Physically able to carry out duties of a Therapeutic Radiographer including inanimate and animate manual handling requirements Flexibility of working times Willing to work across 2/3 sites as required by 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

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Services

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Services

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Priory Hospital Newbury, Berkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby including services to Reading and Basingstoke, and nearby train stations providing links into London.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, youll play a vital role in helping patients rebuild their independence, develop essential life skills and achieve meaningful progress. Combining clinical expertise with leadership, youll deliver personalised therapy while supporting your team to provide outstanding, person-centred care.

You will also:

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans that promote independence, daily functioning and meaningful recovery goals.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical assessments, care planning, risk management and decision-making.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and supervision to junior occupational therapists, students and the wider therapy team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure practice meets professional standards, Priory policies and best practice guidelines.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join the Imaging Department - M.R.I, C.T. and X-ray across Russells Hall Hospital, Corbett Hospital and Guest Hospital as a Band 3 Senior Radiographic Aide. This pivotal role involves overseeing the day-to-day running , coordinating staff schedules, providing cover for short-term absences, and ensuring continuous service delivery. You will be the main point of contact throughout your shift and support efficient patient flow throughout the department.

The role includes mentoring and guiding staff, facilitating training, and overseeing mandatory training compliance to sustain a skilled and motivated workforce. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, a strong customer service background, and the ability to work under pressure. Confidence with IT systems, managing multiple priorities, and using initiative is essential.

This rotational, long-day role requires flexibility to meet operational demands. Joining our team means contributing to patient safety, high-quality care, and ongoing service improvement while making a tangible impact on diagnostic pathways.

Main duties of the job

This is a key operational role within the Imaging Department, Cross Sectional, providing essential support to clinical staff and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. You will coordinate the day-to-day organisation of Radiographic Aides staff, including cover for short-term absences, breaks, and lunches, to maintain continuous service delivery.

You will ensure patients are prepared for procedures in C.T. M.R.I and X-ray and act as the primary point of contact and support staff through mentoring, training oversight, and compliance with mandatory training requirements.

The role involves improving workflow, collaborating with sonographers, radiographers, and administrative staff, maintaining a safe and organised environment, and monitoring service performance to support planning and audits

This post is essential for sustaining a continuous service delivery, optimising capacity, and supporting both staff and patients at the acute site.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Band 5 or developing band 6 looking for your next challenge? We are looking for a Band 6 therapist keen to further develop their clinical and leadership skills within our Acute Stroke Unit. You will ideally have experience of the inpatient setting and will have completed your dysphagia competencies and be able to manage an independent caseload.

You will be part of a supportive, friendly, established ASU MDT providing swallowing and communication assessment, management and therapy. You will work alongside and be supported by the Highly Specialist SLT based on ASU. The role also offers the opportunity to develop your competencies in VF with twice weekly Videofluoroscopy clinics. Your patients access to our FEEs service. You will benefit from supportive supervision and we encourage an active learning environment with the SLT team on ASU currently participating in an active clinical trial.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assess, treat and manage adults on ASU with acquired swallowing and communication disorders. They will work closely with, and report to, the Highly Specialist SLT who is located on the unit. The role involves close working and liaison with ASU MDT workers and the candidate will hold key worker responsibilities. The post holder will participate in delivering training to the ASU multidisciplinary team, family and carers and to the wider SLT service as required. They will have the opportunity to participate in service development, continuing professional development and other clinical governance activities to maintain and further develop personal knowledge and clinical practice. They will also be required to participate in the clinical supervision of students and Band 5s as required.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Job summary

As a Return to Practice Speech and Language Therapist, you'll refresh and rebuild your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues.

The role is offered at full-time and is located at Cedar House within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site within the School Age Speech & Language Therapy Team. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview.

Our School-Age Speech and Language Therapy Service supports children and young people in Enfield with speech, language and communication needs, as well as difficulties with eating and drinking.

What you'll bring:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and eligibility for HCPC registration.
• Previous experience as an SLT (any specialism) and a desire to refresh your skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, young people, families, and colleagues.
• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset--ready to learn, adapt, and regain confidence.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, and therefore advise submission of applications at the earliest opportunity.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the guidance of senior SLTs to

• Assess, plan, and deliver individualised intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing your insights to holistic care plans.
• Training, advice and consultation for school staff to help create communication-friendly learning environments.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
• Engage in structured learning activities to meet your Return to Practice requirements, including supervised practice hours and reflective learning.

We are committed to co-production with families, listening to 'the voice of the child' when working with children and young people (CYP) and actively involve CYP in target setting and evaluation

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Role: Senior Specialist Pharmacist - Oncology

Site: Private Care at Guys, part of London Bridge Hospital, Central London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri 0900-1730 with contribution to lates, Saturday and on-calls on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Oncology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at Private Care at Guys, part of London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UKs largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

The successful post-holder will be based at Private Care at Guys which is our joint venture with the NHS. As one of the UKs most advanced private cancer centres, Private Care at Guys brings together state of the art facilities, internationally recognised consultants and multidisciplinary team known for clinical excellence and compassion. Our centre includes dedicated chemotherapy and radiotherapy services, modern theatres, oncology and surgical wards, and a four bed intensive care unit supporting complex patient pathways.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Specialist Oncology Pharmacist, you will participate in the delivery, management and development of a high quality, proactive, cost effective, safe and responsive patient-centric systemic anti-cancer (SACT) pharmacy service at Private Care at Guys. You will work also have the opportunity to work closely with (& at times deputise for) the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other members of our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our patients are able to safely access the very latest treatments in oncology.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist youll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job summary

We are looking for a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) to join the HaringeyMulti-Agency Care and Coordination Team (MACCT) who is passionate about integrated community care and supporting frail and complex patients. You will work closely with GPs, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Community Matrons, Trusted Assessors, Mental Health Practitioners, Dementia Navigators, and the administrative team.

In this role you will undertake activities beyond traditional RNA duties, adopting shared competencies across the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in line with the Multi-Agency Care and Coordination Team (MACCT) model. You will be supported to develop advanced skills in frailty, proactive case finding, pressure ulcer care and medication management where needed, continence and holistic assessment.

Main duties of the job

You will work as a core member of the Multi-Agency Care and Coordination Team (MACCT), delivering proactive, holistic, person-centred care for adults (18+) in Haringey who are living with frailty, complex needs, or are at high risk of unplanned hospital admission.

You will undertake delegated and competency-based tasks from:

• Community Matrons (CM)
• Associate Community Matrons (ACM)
• Occupational Therapists (OT)
• Physiotherapists (PT)
• Social Worker (SW)
• Pharmacists
• Other MDT clinicians

You will be allocated a caseload by the Community Matron/Associate Community Matron undertaking holistic assessments, planning and prioritising workload, implementing evidence-based interventions, and evaluating outcomes.

Following successful completion of the frailty induction process, you will:

• Undertake frailty assessments and coordinate care
• Present patients at multi-disciplinary meetings (MDT)
• Initiate referrals within competence
• Escalate emerging risks promptly

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and proactive Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) who exemplifies our Trust values to become part of our friendly and supportive Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapy Department. The Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust service is responsible for the delivery of a high quality, evidence-based service to patients.

The post-holder will be based within the Adult Acute Service. The service works across the acute inpatient wards covering a range of specialisms including acute and specialist medicine, cancer, surgery, neurosurgery, critical care and private patients. They will work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary teams providing assessment, diagnosis and management to adult acute patients. The role is primarily based on the Charing Cross Hospital site, with cross-site working if/as required by service needs.

As a member of a large and diverse SLT department, the post-holder will benefit both from exposure to a range of expert clinicians and from the robust clinical supervision and continuing professional development structures we have in place. If required, the post holder would initially work through their newly qualified practitioner competencies, and then continue to gain wider clinical experience and skills in patient assessment, intervention and general caseload management. The post holder will participate in team, service and multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high quality speech and language therapy service to adult inpatients on CXH site across a range of wards and specialisms including Acute Medicine, respiratory, neuro-surgery, neurology and Medicine for the Elderly.
• To autonomously manage a delegated caseload of acute patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties arising from various medical, surgical and neurological aetiologies. This will include assessment, diagnosis including differential diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients and their carers.
• To work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide a coordinated therapy programme for each patient, contributing to patient-centred goal planning.
• To liaise with MDT members in community settings in the management of individual cases.
• To participate in continuing professional development activities and demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with their supervisor and mentors, and identify own strengths and development needs.
• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
• To actively contribute to the development of the SLT services at CXH and the wider SLT department across the Trust. This will include participating in clinical governance activities and the delivery of training to the MDT.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individuals to join our multidisciplinary team of staff in one of our large X-ray departments within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary or Freeman Hospital and will include rotation to our satellite sites depending on service needs. You will be expected to work a variety of working patterns including weekday, evening and weekend shifts. You must have a flexible approach to duties and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. Experience in a hospital/caring environment is desirable.

• Interview Date: Wednesday 04 November 2026
• Full time or part time across seven days a week incorporating 11hr and 7.5hr shifts. Please indicate your preference.
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

The role involves a wide range of duties, including patient care, assisting staff performing radiological procedures, portering and clerical work, which are all required to provide an efficient imaging service.

The successful candidate will require good communication and organisational skills, and be expected to work to agreed protocols and standards.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

NHS Band 8a Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Main duties of the job

• To be the lead pharmacist for Urgent Care Frailty utilising specialist clinical knowledge to provide a high quality pharmaceutical service to patients
• Support medicines optimisation of patients with frailty within the Emergency Department, the Older Persons Medicine and Frailty Same Day emergency Care (OSDEC) service, and the Acute Medical Unit.
• Play an integral role in the planning, development and delivery of the Trusts restructuring of patient pathways within frailty and elderly care. This will involve working with members of the MDT in order to provide excellent clinical care as well as developing the Trusts ability to meet the demands of an ageing population.
• Provide expert clinical knowledge and advice on frailty medicine to enable the Pharmacy department to continue to develop its links with local Primary Care Networks (PCNs), including expanding the opportunity to create integrated roles across the secondary care and primary care boundary.
• To integrate the de-prescribing tool for use on frailty and elderly care wards which enables pharmacists and medical teams to de-prescribe in a structured and evidenced based manner therefore addressing the issue of polypharmacy.
• Practice as a non-medical prescriber focusing on frailty in the Emergency Department, OSDEC and the Acute Medical Unit.
• To provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters when carrying out clinical pharmacy services to wards

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job summary

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early

Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing Foundation Trust with approximately 600 beds and a 22 bed private wing. A wide range of acute medical and surgical conditions are dealt with on an inpatient, outpatient and day case basis. Intensive care, coronary care and high dependency facilities are available. Further sub specialities include an active maxillo-facial unit and an eye unit.

The General Medical and Care of the Elderly (COE) Services operate from 180 beds including a 5 bedded cardiac step down unit and a 20 bedded stroke unit. In addition there is a 50 bed integrated Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). Specialty Departments within the Medicine include Elderly care, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Dermatology, Sexual Health, Rheumatology, and Diabetes/ Endocrinology

Main duties of the job

The successful post-holder will work on the Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) inpatient unit, which consists of 36 beds for unscheduled (emergency) admissions. Typically, up to 80% of these patients will be elderly and/or have multiple and complex co-morbidities. Kingston Hospital has a much higher proportion of very elderly patients within emergency admissions compared with the London (and England) average and the expansion of the Elderly Care department, including Orthogeriatrics, reflects the large number of elderly people being cared for in our hospital as a whole.

The Orthogeriatic Multi Disciplinary Team, comprising of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, discharge co-ordinator, pharmacist, receptionists and housekeepers. You will have a very close working relationship with the Trauma and Orthopaedic team and the Trauma Anaesthetic consultants. There are daily Consultant ward reviews and daily multi-disciplinary meetings, which focus on a team-based approach to care and discharge planning.

Although here are no specific on call commitments attached to this post there is a requirement to participate in a 7-day working pattern with the team covering weekends on a 1:4 basis.

Excellent communication and team-work skills are essential, as is the awareness of the importance of our (secondary care) links with Community Services and Primary Care.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job summary

• Act as Specialist Pharmacist Lead for Oncology Services, providing professional leadership and acting as the key pharmacy contact for service developments, supported by the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.
• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to Oncology and Haematology patients across inpatient wards, day units and outpatient settings.
• Clinically screen and verify SACT prescriptions for adult and paediatric patients, ensuring safe, appropriate and protocol-compliant treatment.
• Lead, develop and evaluate pharmaceutical care for Oncology and Haematology patients across the Trust.
• Provide specialist medicines advice and support to the Cancer Services multidisciplinary team.
• Teach, train and supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students in Oncology and Haematology practice.
• Line manage allocated pharmacists, including appraisals, sickness management, development and ongoing professional support.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and competent, maintaining compliance with legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and local SOPs.
• Undertake clinical and professional checking of dispensed prescriptions, ensuring compliance with the Trust Formulary and High-Cost Drug procedures.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of Oncology and Haematology pharmacy services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to Haematology and Oncology patients, including pharmaceutical risk management within ward-based settings.
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, Trust Medicines Policy and relevant national and local guidance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Cancer Services SOPs and policies, ensuring medicines management systems are safe, robust, evidence-based and quality assured.
• Review and optimise prescribing in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and regional guidance, and clinical governance requirements, including during consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Assess individual pharmaceutical care needs, identify actual and potential medicines-related problems and recommend appropriate treatment interventions.
• Provide evidence-based pharmaceutical advice and recommendations to medical and nursing staff, clearly communicating and supporting any required actions.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

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Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0837

Job locations

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services

Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.

Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatient

Undertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.

Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and development

To ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.

Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered t

Lead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.

Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areas

Recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenue

I Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.

Key Duties

The post holder will

Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.

Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.

Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.

Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:

Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs

Identifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staff

Recommending best treatment

Substantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.

Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.

Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.

Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:

Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses

Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.

Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.

Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.

Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.

Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets including

Managing the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.

Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.

Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.

Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.

Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.

Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and Counselling

Ensure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.

Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapy

Ensure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.

Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chart

Pro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies

Assess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.

Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.

Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.

Managerial Responsibilities

Manage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.

Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students

Develop and maintain good internal communications within the department.

Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issues

Ensure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessible

Planning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.

Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.

Financial Responsibilities

Produce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.

Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approval

Identify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.

Service Development and Business Planning

Develop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.

Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.

Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.

Research and Clinical Audit

Ensure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislation

Ensure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.

Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer ServicesProvide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatientUndertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and developmentTo ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered tLead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areasRecommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenueI Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.Key DutiesThe post holder willProvide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needsIdentifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staffRecommending best treatmentSubstantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting dosesInterpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets includingManaging the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and CounsellingEnsure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapyEnsure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chartPro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepanciesAssess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.Managerial ResponsibilitiesManage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and studentsDevelop and maintain good internal communications within the department.Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issuesEnsure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessiblePlanning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.Financial ResponsibilitiesProduce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approvalIdentify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.Service Development and Business PlanningDevelop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.Research and Clinical AuditEnsure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislationEnsure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development

Person Specification

Additional information

Essential

• Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals.
• Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing).
• Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management.
• Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff
• Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made.
• Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use.
• Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit.
• Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients
• Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff
• Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
• Able to work with initiative and innovation.
• Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians.
• Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding.
• Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff.

Experience

Essential

• Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate
• Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT
• Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit.
• Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system
• Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors

Desirable

• Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy
• Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development.
• Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards.

Desirable

• Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
• Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio

Person Specification Additional information Essential Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team. Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals. Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing). Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management. Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made. Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use. Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit. Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options Able to work with initiative and innovation. Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively. A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians. Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding. Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff. Experience Essential Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit. Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors Desirable Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent. Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development. Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards. Desirable Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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