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 description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Newbury

Salary £38,983- £46,882 depending on experience

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the team

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Essential for the role
• Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree, or Masters in Occupational Therapy, or have completed formal postgraduate study (award or non-award bearing).
• You must also have prior experience working in mental health services as a qualified member of staff, experience supervising Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, and training in relevant models.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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 description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Healthcare or Equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Healthcare Experience
• Customer Service Experience

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of organisational skills
• Evidence of communication skills
• Evidence of IT literacy

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

Are you an 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 description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and responsibilities involved.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• Health Professions Council Registration to Practice

Desirable

• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties and managing a clinical caseload independently
• Experience of managing demand in a busy, ideally acute setting, demonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage workload efficiently and facilitate patient flow
• Experience of working with colleagues in health and other agencies.
• Experience of working as a member of a multi- disciplinary team, and ability to identify ways to facilitate effective team working.
• Experience and understanding of issues involved with working in a diverse community and of practical ways to ensure SLT practice is culturally appropriate and accessible

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly (verbal and written) and to overcome barriers to communication.
• Ability to assimilate and analyse complex clinical information.
• Ability to negotiate and deal with conflict.
• Knowledge and ability to use a range of specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate adult acquired communication and swallowing impairments within an acute stroke setting
• Knowledge of the role of instrumental assessment of swallowing within this setting (Videofluoroscopy/FEES) and impact on longer term swallow management.
• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to adults with acquired communication and swallowing impairments and ability to demonstrate the evidence base for these approaches.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own caseload and that of student and junior staff.
• Understanding the role of and process of clinical supervision, both as a supervisee and supervisor.

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Team player

Others

Essential

• Evidence of responding flexibly to change

Desirable

• Engagement with special interest groups within Speech and Language

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

As a 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 description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice

Desirable

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
• Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
• Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
• Previous practice as a speech and language therapist

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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 description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder 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 London Bridge Hospital: 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 and haematology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent (essential)
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (post-registration)
• Previous experience of working in Oncology
• Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP

Desirable

• Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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 description

Job responsibilities

Undertake follow up assessments for patients previously reviewed by senior clinicians (see above).

Complete actions identified during Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, initiating internal/external referrals within competencies.

Undertake frailty assessments following frailty induction and competence signed off by supervisor.

Present patients at MDT meetings and acts as a care coordinator, when deemed appropriate.

Escalate changes, emerging risks, or concerns promptly.

Manage an allocated caseload independently within competence.

Reassess patients holistically and escalate concerns via internal pathways,

Work collaboratively with GPs, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Community Matrons, Trusted, Mental Health Practitioners, Dementia Navigators, and the administrative team.

Act in the best interests of patients and service users to promote and prevent ill health and contribute to their integrated care.

Monitor the condition and health needs of patients and service users on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required.

Actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning.

Recognise and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2

Desirable

• Study/Training evidenced for Frailty, Older Adults, Self-Management

Skiills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to identify and escalate clinical concerns and risks appropriately and promptly
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to function well under pressure by prioritising and planning workload

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and contribute to collaborative care planning.
• Able to recognise importance of and demonstrate Whittington Health's ICARE values

Desirable

• Acute or community clinical experience/Frailty experience
• Experience of multi-agency working across health, social care and voluntary-sector services.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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 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/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree accredited by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Current HCPC registration as a speech & language therapist
• Professional portfolio demonstrating experience and achievements

Desirable

• Registration with RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with acquired neurological disorders in an acute hospital and/or rehabilitation setting
• Experience of providing speech & language therapy assessment and treatment to patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Exposure to activities underpinning clinical governance agenda (audit/quality improvement)

Desirable

• Postgraduate experience of working as a speech & language therapist with adults in an acute and/or rehabilitation setting
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Competence in independent assessment and management of acquired disorders of swallowing

Skills

Essential

• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment
• Ability to negotiate with patient/carer/MDT around individual case management
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively with support
• Competent in basic computer skills and common programmes i.e. Word, Outlook, internet searches, Excel, Powerpoint
• Excellent presentation skills, written and verbal

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for 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.

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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 description

Job responsibilities

As a Radiographic Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality imaging service across the Radiology Department. Working closely with radiographers and other healthcare professionals, you will help ensure patients receive safe, compassionate and efficient care throughout their visit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting radiographers with a wide range of imaging activities, including patient preparation, positioning and support during examinations.
• Escorting patients to and from wards, departments and waiting areas, ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety at all times.
• Providing reassurance and support to patients, relatives and carers, including those who may be anxious, distressed or have additional communication needs.
• Preparing clinical areas and equipment for examinations, maintaining a clean, organised and safe environment.
• Supporting infection prevention and control practices and adhering to all Trust policies, procedures and radiation protection requirements.
• Using Radiology information systems to access patient information, maintain accurate records and support departmental administration activities.
• Assisting with reception and clerical duties when required, including greeting patients, booking examinations, printing worklists and responding to enquiries.
• Monitoring and replenishing departmental stock and reporting equipment faults or maintenance issues.
• Working flexibly across a range of imaging areas and sites as required, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Contributing positively as a member of the wider Radiology team and supporting service improvements.

This role involves regular movement of patients, equipment and stock, and requires the ability to work in a busy environment whilst maintaining excellent standards of patient care and communication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs in English Language and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in a healthcare related subject
• CARE certificate

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a care/healthcare environment
• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of organisational and health and safety policies

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Basic IT skills
• Physically able to undertake the duties of the post

Values/Behavioural/Attitudes

Essential

• Flexible to working outside of normal working hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays

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 description

Job responsibilities

Shared Core Functions

• Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of deliverables through individual and team effort. Manage the production of the required deliverables and control risks.
• Support team members to deliver on their functionally relevant objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
• Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with agreed procedures
• Liaison with Senior Professionals and related functions to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated
• Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the shared services as required
• Maintain and continuously improve specialist knowledge in an aspect of Health Service which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated objectives & aims
• Establish and maintain strategic links with a range of external partners/stakeholders or manage the links made through the team. Engage with external partners/stakeholders to gain their necessary level of contribution & commitment to the successful delivery of your work.
• Undertake evidence-based practice for either developments relating to Trust work or opportunities for Trust involvement around health issues
• Increase the level of knowledge & skills within the Trust through documenting key learnings and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
• Dissemination of knowledge, taking full responsibility for technical accuracy and reliability and being sensitive to the wider implications of that dissemination.
• Ensure that expertise is seen as a resource within and outside the Trust and form working partnerships with government departments, national agencies and key stakeholders internationally, nationally, regionally and across sectors.

For full job details and person specification please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters or Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Completed or studying for Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.

Desirable

• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• NMP qualification or working towards and eligible for training.
• Member of specialist pharmacist practice group e.g. UKCPA.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy services.
• Experience of dispensary working.

Desirable

• Previous experience of Frailty services.
• Bank Holiday and weekend working experience.
• Working as a specialist pharmacist in an MDT.
• Working in a busy hospital ward environment.
• Implementing change.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Please Note: 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 description

Job responsibilities

For the full details on this post and the person specification, please see the attached full job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC

Desirable

• Current ALS provider
• Second degree
• Full MRCP

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Completed F1, F2 posts
• Previous experience in general medical specialties

Desirable

• Post Foundation training experience in general medical specialties

Specific Additional Skills

Essential

• Competence in all skills expected at the end of FY2 year or at beginning of ST1 year

Desirable

• Completion of CMT1 and CMT2 training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment to personal development
• Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
• Enthusiastic
• Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good leadership skills
• Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility. Preparedness, commitment

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

• 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.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

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)

Job summary

Band: 7

Hours: 18.5 hours, Permanent Post

We are very excited to offer a Band 7 specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Post.

St Peter's and Ashford Hospitals have a busy Obstetric unit, well established Urogynaecology and Pelvic Pain teams and a growing Colorectal and Gastroenterology service that accepts tertiary referrals of complex patients from the surrounding area. We work closely alongside all multidisciplinary teams who refer to us including Urogynaecology, Colorectal, Gastroenterology, Sexual Health and Pelvic Pain. We provide an inpatient service to Obstetric patients post-delivery and an outpatient service, including a number of classes (educational, exercise and hydrotherapy). The team is a regional centre for the delivery of PTNS treatment. We treat both male and female pelvic health patients.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside the Clinical Lead and other Band 7 physiotherapists delivering high quality patient care and to treat complex patient presentations. The post holder will be expected to help assist with leadership duties within the team and to provide clinical support to junior pelvic health staff. There are a number of opportunities to help enhance service delivery and improve patient pathways at an exciting period of change and expansion for the team.

For further details please contact: Katrina Scott (Clinical Service Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist; [email protected])

Main duties of the job

• Work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment of a range of complex pelvic health conditions (obstetric, gynaecological, colorectal) to your own designated caseload of patients. This is provided both on-site and also within community clinics without direct supervision. You will be expected to maintain up to date physiotherapy records.
• To use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients
• To Supervise junior staff and provide clinical leadership to staff treating a wide range of pelvic health conditions
• Use evidence based principles / current best practise and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To organise and run a range of classes and group sessions to meet the needs of the patients and service.
• Fully participate in CPD and other service development activities
• Regularly supervise, teach and support junior staff
• Deputise for the physiotherapy clinical lead during their absence

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job description

Job responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.

Successful candidate needs to hold a Physiotherapy Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register. Successful candidates will be required to work across a number of sites to deliver an effective pelvic health physiotherapy service including hospital outpatient departments, inpatient obstetric ward cover, commercial gym working and remote working.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• To be able to manage and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, running to time in an outpatient setting and working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
• To undertake assessment and treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic obstetric musculoskeletal and gynaecology related conditions.
• To perform internal examinations for the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor conditions.
• To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and to ensure effectiveness of the intervention and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying and to recognise when advice/assistance from clinical specialist is required.
• To communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and stakeholders regarding patient care and service development.
• To work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist if required.

Research/Audit/Quality

• To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
• To undertake and present relevant service improvement and evidence based projects including contribution to in service training programme.

IT

• To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.

Health, safety and security

• To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.

Organisational Responsibilities

• To demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload.
• To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of reports, discharge letters and onward referrals.
• To be involved with the induction, teaching and supervision of other physiotherapy staff and contribute to their performance assessment by providing feedback to their seniors.

This job involves regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. - body fluids including urine and faeces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register.
• Evidence of relevant post registration training in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership training
• Membership of POGP specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience assessing and treating pelvic health conditions (including complex cases- urogynacology and colorectal conditions)
• Experience of managing own complex pelvic health physiotherapy caseload in NHS outpatient setting and prioritising and delegating
• Experience of working in the NHS setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Experience running pelvic health classes
• Competent using biofeedback
• Experiencing supervising junior staff

Desirable

• experience using a variety of forms of biofeedback

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of a range of treatment approaches in Pelvic Health
• Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines and policies, and their implications to clinical practice
• Ability to carry out highly advanced range of assessments and procedures in pelvic health physiotherapy and use clear clinical reasoning to make a diagnosis, treatment and management plan
• Understanding of clinical outcome measures and awareness of ones relevant to speciality
• Understanding of management of complex pelvic health patients
• Understanding of meeting emotional and physical needs of pelvic health patient population
• Evidence of evidenced based practice or audit in pelvic health physiotherapy and application to practice
• Ability to respond to and feedback complex cases and information to consultant colleagues/ MDT members

Desirable

• Evidence of leading positive change in the delivery pelvic health services
• Evidence in leading audit and service reviews in pelvic health

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities, and physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in exciting developments in the Trust.

Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly, approachable staff, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey.

Are you compassionate and motivated? Do you or have you worked in health or social care and are looking for your next step? Have you considered a career in Physiotherapy? If so this may be the role for you! We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Acute and Older Persons Medicine Team. The team work on the inpatient wards supporting older adults requiring acute hospital care to optimise their functional ability readying them to leave hospital.

In this role, you will work under supervision to undertake a variety of activities each day to support our Physiotherapy team to provide excellent patient care.

You will receive training to undertake this role, working with and learning from staff who are experts in their field, along with junior staff, other support workers and students.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step.

We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to supporting them and investing in their development, to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve.

Main duties of the job

• Working under direction to undertake a variety of non-clinical administrative tasks to support the Physiotherapy service
• Working under supervision to undertake a variety of clinical tasks to support the delivery of Physiotherapy to patients.
• Working without direct supervision within a specified clinical area to undertake a variety of delegated clinical tasks to support the delivery of Physiotherapy to patients, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.
• Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
• As the successful post holders, you will be included in the Integrate Medicine in-patient weekend and bank holiday roster to fulfil the 7-day working commitments required for this post.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• With support and supervision, to manage an allocated workload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.
• Collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management e.g. ward handovers, observation charts, medical, nursing records and Physiotherapy notes, personal educational files.
• Use good communication to gain valid informed consent prior to undertaking any clinical tasks. With support, to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
• Work under direct/indirect supervision and direction of registered Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners/Senior Physiotherapy Assistants in the performance of specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

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

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Please note we are unable to offer remote interviews for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Support, NVQ in Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience as a Health care (support) worker, including some experience in relevant specialties within a Physiotherapy Service.
• Good numeric and literacy skills
• Ability to communicate effectively

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

Calling all newly qualified &community-basedPharmacy Technicians!

We are delightedto be offering an exciting opportunity to join our supportive, innovative and friendlypharmacy team in the provision of excellenthospital pharmacy services.

This post will be of interest to Preregistration Pharmacy Technicians nearing qualification & registration or Pharmacy Technicians looking to take their first step into hospital pharmacy from other sectors.

We offer rotation through a range of pharmacy service areas, including the clinical & technical ward service, dispensary services & aseptic services, and have a great track record of developing our team through our commitment to ongoing training and our comprehensive STEP programme (see Career Pathways attachment below).

Successful candidates will hold current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, or will be due to register in the near future. You will have a commitment to your continued professional development and the provision of an excellent standard of pharmacy service.

Main duties of the job

To carry out dispensing of drugs (including controlled drugs), medicateddressings, enteral feeds, in-patients and A&E prescriptions and clinical trialprescriptions.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-SS1239

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform a final accuracy check of dispensed items.

To give routine clinical and pharmaceutical advice to healthcare staff if confident to do so and within the knowledge limitations of the grade.

To counsel patients as appropriate in order to ensure the safe and effective use and storage of their medicines.

To liaise with ward pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and ward staff in determining appropriate pharmaceuticals stock levels, for the production and updating of ward-stock lists and to assist in the provision of advice to ward staff on the storage and handling of pharmaceuticals.

To check, maintain and replenish the out of hours drug cupboard and resuscitation cupboard.

To participate in the topping-up service for wards/departments in the hospital and outside units as required.

To participate in stock replenishment procedures in all areas of the pharmacy.

To monitor the continued suitability of pharmaceutical stock on wards and in departments and to arrange the appropriate removal/destruction in accordance with environmental regulations.

To monitor and record drug storage temperatures within the Pharmacy and on wards/departments during the top-up and to alert section managers of any discrepancies.

Ensure the security of the pharmacy department and stores areas at all times during working hours and at the end of the working day by maintaining responsibility for keys and swipe access cards and by the setting of alarms as necessary.

To carry out accurate entry of data into the Pharmacy computer system.

To assist in the maintenance of the Controlled Drugs Register and to carry out regular stock level checks of Controlled Drugs in line with legal responsibilities.

To carry out aseptic preparation following completion of the in-house aseptic training programme.

To participate in the ward-based Medicines Management service when appropriate and under the supervision of a Medicines Management Technician.

To undertake disposal of cytotoxic drug waste in accordance with COSHH regulations.

To assist in the individual and group training of pharmacy assistants (ATOs), senior ATOs, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pre-Registration Pharmacist students.

To assist section managers in the orientation, induction and training of pharmacy staff new to those sections, and to contribute to the training of the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.

To contribute ideas for improving cost-effectiveness and to assist in their implementation where agreed.

To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota including handling of boxes of intravenous fluids and other bulk products.

To process cash and cheque transactions for over the counter sales of medicines and for private prescriptions, as required.

To undertake other duties at the base hospital and outside units as required by the Pharmacy Operations Lead, in accordance with this grade of post.

Relationships:

Managed by the section manager to which allocated.

Supervises pharmacy assistants (ATOs) and senior ATOs in the section of work to which allocated.

Works and co-operates with all pharmacy and healthcare staff in the provision of services

Job description Job responsibilities To perform a final accuracy check of dispensed items. To give routine clinical and pharmaceutical advice to healthcare staff if confident to do so and within the knowledge limitations of the grade. To counsel patients as appropriate in order to ensure the safe and effective use and storage of their medicines. To liaise with ward pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and ward staff in determining appropriate pharmaceuticals stock levels, for the production and updating of ward-stock lists and to assist in the provision of advice to ward staff on the storage and handling of pharmaceuticals. To check, maintain and replenish the out of hours drug cupboard and resuscitation cupboard. To participate in the topping-up service for wards/departments in the hospital and outside units as required. To participate in stock replenishment procedures in all areas of the pharmacy. To monitor the continued suitability of pharmaceutical stock on wards and in departments and to arrange the appropriate removal/destruction in accordance with environmental regulations. To monitor and record drug storage temperatures within the Pharmacy and on wards/departments during the top-up and to alert section managers of any discrepancies. Ensure the security of the pharmacy department and stores areas at all times during working hours and at the end of the working day by maintaining responsibility for keys and swipe access cards and by the setting of alarms as necessary. To carry out accurate entry of data into the Pharmacy computer system. To assist in the maintenance of the Controlled Drugs Register and to carry out regular stock level checks of Controlled Drugs in line with legal responsibilities. To carry out aseptic preparation following completion of the in-house aseptic training programme. To participate in the ward-based Medicines Management service when appropriate and under the supervision of a Medicines Management Technician. To undertake disposal of cytotoxic drug waste in accordance with COSHH regulations. To assist in the individual and group training of pharmacy assistants (ATOs), senior ATOs, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pre-Registration Pharmacist students. To assist section managers in the orientation, induction and training of pharmacy staff new to those sections, and to contribute to the training of the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians. To contribute ideas for improving cost-effectiveness and to assist in their implementation where agreed. To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota including handling of boxes of intravenous fluids and other bulk products. To process cash and cheque transactions for over the counter sales of medicines and for private prescriptions, as required. To undertake other duties at the base hospital and outside units as required by the Pharmacy Operations Lead, in accordance with this grade of post. Relationships: Managed by the section manager to which allocated. Supervises pharmacy assistants (ATOs) and senior ATOs in the section of work to which allocated. Works and co-operates with all pharmacy and healthcare staff in the provision of services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC National certificate/NVQ level 3/City and Guilds or equivalent
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)

Experience

Desirable

• Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic services

Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Accurate dispensing skills
• Accurate numeracy skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of all rotational technician roles including dispensary and ward-based duties
• Supervisory skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Reliable
• Team worker
• Good personal presentation
• Flexible
• Able to use initiative
• Able to deal with angry/upset/ill patients
• Able to create a rapport

Other

Essential

• Able to participate in weekend & Bank holiday working
• Committed to CPD
• Physically fit and able to stand/sit for long periods
• Good work attendance record
• Good health record and fit to undertake the job

Desirable

• Car driver with use of motorised transport Able to use a VDU Capable of occasional moderate lifting (<13kg)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC National certificate/NVQ level 3/City and Guilds or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Experience Desirable Hospital Pharmacy experience Aseptic services Skills Essential Basic computer skills Good communication skills (written and oral) Accurate dispensing skills Accurate numeracy skills Desirable Knowledge of all rotational technician roles including dispensary and ward-based duties Supervisory skills Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiastic Motivated Reliable Team worker Good personal presentation Flexible Able to use initiative Able to deal with angry/upset/ill patients Able to create a rapport Other Essential Able to participate in weekend & Bank holiday working Committed to CPD Physically fit and able to stand/sit for long periods Good work attendance record Good health record and fit to undertake the job Desirable Car driver with use of motorised transport Able to use a VDU Capable of occasional moderate lifting (<13kg)

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity is available for a Head of Operations role with responsibility for the community and diagnostic services portfolio.

The role will require skills in operational demand management, responsibility for performance improvement plans and service development/transformation that is currently underway. There will be opportunities to lead and enable projects that are system facing with the support of the Associate Director of Operations such as Young Onset Dementia and MAS redesign as well as helping to enable wider development projects such as dementia admission avoidance and CRFD reduction through D2A work streams and process mapping.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Operations, together with the Head of Patient Safety, Quality & Experience, will be responsible for the provision of an agreed portfolio of Services within the Care Group on a day-to-day basis, providing visible, dynamic, and transformative leadership across the Care Unit.

The Head of Operations is responsible for the operational leadership, ensuring patients have access to a seamless, coherent, and joined-up Care Offer, which is delivered through Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led Services.

The Head of Operations will work in line with the Trust's Performance & Accountability Framework which includes accountability for Governance, Operational Delivery, Performance, Financial Decision Making and Transformation.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year On Call Payment

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-957-26-CS

Job locations

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Vale

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Head of Operations will operate within the Triumvirate Leadership Model, working together with the Head of Patient Safety, Quality & Experience and wider Clinical Leadership to facilitate Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led Services delivered within the Care Group. The Head of Operations will be accountable to the Associate Director of Operations and will work closely with the Associate Director of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals & Quality, Clinical Directors and Professional Lead for Psychology.

The successful candidate will be a highly competent individual, with experience in the leadership of people, operational delivery, workforce, performance, financial management and building positive relationships internally and externally. This experience should be at service and/or team level or above in the NHS, Social Care, Local Government and/or more broadly across the Government, Private, Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise Sector. Please see the job description and person specification for the full details relating to the role.

You must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience as part of the application and interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities The Head of Operations will operate within the Triumvirate Leadership Model, working together with the Head of Patient Safety, Quality & Experience and wider Clinical Leadership to facilitate Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led Services delivered within the Care Group. The Head of Operations will be accountable to the Associate Director of Operations and will work closely with the Associate Director of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals & Quality, Clinical Directors and Professional Lead for Psychology. The successful candidate will be a highly competent individual, with experience in the leadership of people, operational delivery, workforce, performance, financial management and building positive relationships internally and externally. This experience should be at service and/or team level or above in the NHS, Social Care, Local Government and/or more broadly across the Government, Private, Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise Sector. Please see the job description and person specification for the full details relating to the role. You must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience as part of the application and interview process.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Frequent and sustained concentration, particularly during complex tasks such as data analysis, strategic planning, and report writing.
• Unpredictable working pattern, where frequent interruptions and urgent demands are common.
• Required to undertake on-call duties

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

• Master's Level or equivalent experience within the public or private sector, including the NHS, Social Care, Local Government and the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector
• Completed a relevant managerial qualification at Level 6 or above (e.g., degree-level, or equivalent professional qualification) and/or have equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates significant experience in managing people, services, and resources within the NHS, Social Care, Local Government, or across wider sectors including Private, Voluntary, Community, or Social Enterprise organisations
• Experienced in leading and managing change processes, including workforce transformation, service improvement, and cultural development
• Experienced in budgetary management, including financial planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic objectives

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders, and partner agencies
• Skilled in identifying opportunities for service development and redesign, with a track record of successfully implementing transformational change aligned to strategic priorities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop individuals and teams across clinical and operational settings
• Committed to promoting partnership working with patients, families, carers, communities, and multi-agency colleagues to ensure services are inclusive, responsive, and person-centred
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing, including in high-pressure or complex situations
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving, using multiple sources of information to support sound judgement and effective decision-making
• Capable of providing strategic vision and direction, involving others in shaping, and delivering the Care Unit's long-term goals and priorities
• Shows breadth of thinking, creativity, and innovation, encouraging others to contribute ideas and challenge existing ways of working
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload, delegate effectively, and manage competing demands to maximise impact
• Proficient in the use of advanced keyboard and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other key organisational systems, to support effective communication, reporting, and analysis

Person Specification Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation. Physical Requirements Essential Frequent and sustained concentration, particularly during complex tasks such as data analysis, strategic planning, and report writing. Unpredictable working pattern, where frequent interruptions and urgent demands are common. Required to undertake on-call duties Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional Essential Master's Level or equivalent experience within the public or private sector, including the NHS, Social Care, Local Government and the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Completed a relevant managerial qualification at Level 6 or above (e.g., degree-level, or equivalent professional qualification) and/or have equivalent experience Experience Essential Demonstrates significant experience in managing people, services, and resources within the NHS, Social Care, Local Government, or across wider sectors including Private, Voluntary, Community, or Social Enterprise organisations Experienced in leading and managing change processes, including workforce transformation, service improvement, and cultural development Experienced in budgetary management, including financial planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic objectives Skills Essential Proven ability to build and maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders, and partner agencies Skilled in identifying opportunities for service development and redesign, with a track record of successfully implementing transformational change aligned to strategic priorities Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop individuals and teams across clinical and operational settings Committed to promoting partnership working with patients, families, carers, communities, and multi-agency colleagues to ensure services are inclusive, responsive, and person-centred Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing, including in high-pressure or complex situations Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving, using multiple sources of information to support sound judgement and effective decision-making Capable of providing strategic vision and direction, involving others in shaping, and delivering the Care Unit's long-term goals and priorities Shows breadth of thinking, creativity, and innovation, encouraging others to contribute ideas and challenge existing ways of working Highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload, delegate effectively, and manage competing demands to maximise impact Proficient in the use of advanced keyboard and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other key organisational systems, to support effective communication, reporting, and analysis

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Vale

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Vale

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and proactive Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking organisation?

An exciting opportunity for Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic Urgent and Intermediate Care (ICRAS) therapy team within Liverpool & South Sefton. We're looking passionate, proactive, and skilled professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and committed to delivering outstanding care.

ICRAS delivers rapid, responsive care preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supports early discharges. A service that bridges health and social care, working across the Urgent Community Response (UCR), Care Transfer Hub, and Intermediate Care Bed Base. We operate 7 days a week, including bank holidays, ensuring continuity of care for our communities. There will be an expectation to support across wider Urgent Care Service Line during times of pressures to support capacity.

Work alongside highly skilled team including Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Community Discharge Matrons and Nurses. Together, we deliver holistic, person-centered care that maximises independence and prevents unnecessary hospital admissions.

Whether you're stepping up from Band 5 or looking to expand your leadership skills, we offer structured development pathways, supervision, leadership opportunities and involvement in service improvement projects.

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage a diverse caseload of adults with complex co-morbidities, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centred care. You'll take a holistic approach to assessment and intervention, using appropriate models of care to support patients in achieving their goals and maintaining independence within their chosen environment--helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

You'll play a key role in shaping and developing Occupational Therapy services within your designated team, leading defined projects and contributing to service innovation. Leadership is integral to this role, and you'll support junior staff through supervision and appraisal, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you'll help maintain and enhance the Occupational Therapy profession within ICRAS, supporting students and practitioners through effective learning opportunities and professional development.

Joining a team that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning.

Car driver desirable to be able to travel across the city to support community caseload.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest NHS trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

To undertake comprehensive holistic assessments, devise treatment plans individualised to patient needs, reviewing and adapting during patient journey from initial assessment through to discharge.

To gain consent through engaging patients / clients through their therapy journey, enabling them to experience choice and as part of their recovery.

To prioritise designated Occupational Therapy referrals according to need, risk and service capacity

To plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals including sensory integration difficulties within ward/rehab hub setting.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment.

To provide clinical advice, expertise and leadership within your team.

To monitor and offer professional advice and leadership to all team members with regards to their caseloads and working practices.

To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To monitor, via performance management, the care plans developed for service users by all sector members to ensure that they are appropriate and of a high standard.

To liaise with family members, carers, GPs and other professionals as necessary when completing the assessment and developing a care plan.

To be a point of contact for service users and carers that have concerns regarding their care, making every effort to resolve their concerns sensitively and promptly, referring to and informing the Team Manager as necessary.

To develop a risk management plan for service users under your care, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. Ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately. To monitor and work with all team members to ensure that service user risk is managed appropriately and that risk management plans are of a high quality. Understanding risk assessment, being able to assessrisk and complete management plans.

To lead the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users under the care of the sector you have responsibility for.

Monitor and ensure high standards relating to the planning and delivery of Occupational Therapy activities and comply with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, contributing to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy.

To monitor the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users by supervision of sector members caseloads and via audit.

To use skills gained through training and experience to de-escalate situations where service users become physically or verbally aggressive. Use your judgement, gained from experience, to establish if a service user requires assessment by a medic or possibly hospital admission.

To use skills gained through experience to deal with service users who become anxious, hostile or distressed.

To ensure all sector members get appropriate support following violent incidents and liaise with the Team Manager to ensure any identified actions arising from such incidents are implemented.

To participate in and/or lead service user reviews ensuring that service user needs are met and that the team has all the relevant information on which to base their clinical decisions.

To develop care plans that enable service users to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and independence to help them to remain in the community in their chosen setting or return to this on discharge.

To demonstrate an understanding of capacity and mental capacity Act.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional OT qualification
• Current HPC registration

Desirable

• Fieldwork Educators certificate
• Post graduate accredited study e.g. PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in relevant health settings
• Supervision of staff
• Experience of service development

Desirable

• Post graduate clinical experience, within mental health services

Skills

Essential

• Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
• Ability to formulate relevant reports
• Delegation and coordination
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Mentorship skills
• Accurate Record keeping
• Flexible approach/ creative thinking
• Able to move and handle clients
• IT skills

Desirable

• Effective leadership qualities
• Presentation skills
• Ability to network and influence decision making
• Team Building skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
• Experience using both group and individual treatment skills
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
• Assisting with effective budgetary management
• Evidence based and experience of reflective practice
• Recovery Model of Care
• Model of Human Occupation
• Safeguarding Children
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Mental Capacity Act
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant national policies and guidance
• Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment
• Audit and research methods
• Vulnerable adult's guidelines
• Able to discuss/explain specialist OT role
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations

Desirable

• Wider range of statutory and non-statutory services
• Risk management training

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team at HMP Whatton, a Category C mens prison located in Nottinghamshire

Bank Rate £16.32 per hour.

Hours 0 hour contract - various shifts available -

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Qualifications required

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

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team at HMP Whatton, a Category C mens prison located in Nottinghamshire

Bank Rate £16.32 per hour.

Hours 0 hour contract - various shifts available -

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job description

Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job description

Desirable

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes a category B/C Prison located in Sussex.

HMP Lewes is a male prison that has a capacity for 742 inmates and are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support with duties such as Labelling, stock taking, checking, collections etc.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Working on a rota basis 0730 - 1730 Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2 : Tues- Friday

Salary

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

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. #LI-NB1

Main duties of the job

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

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
• Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
• Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

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

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

About us

Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
• Medicines handing experience desirable not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes a category B/C Prison located in Sussex.

HMP Lewes is a male prison that has a capacity for 742 inmates and are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support with duties such as Labelling, stock taking, checking, collections etc.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Working on a rota basis 0730 - 1730 Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2 : Tues- Friday

Salary

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

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. #LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Desirable

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Experience

Essential

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Desirable

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for to be part of the City Local Mental Health Teams as a community Support worker. Please note we are recruiting for the City East LMHT, City South LMHT and City North LMHT. If you are seeking to develop their skills and expertise in working with adults living in the local community experiencing severe mental health problems. You will be an integral member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team offering creative and consistently high quality evidence-based interventions

You will have opportunity to access training, and to develop skills in working within a specific pathway, for example with patients experiencing personality disorders, or rehabilitation of patients experiencing ongoing psychosis.

Main duties of the job

The service is for working age adults with mental health needs and is delivered in their own homes. You will contribute to assessments and interventions, undertaking nursing, therapy and social activities as delegated by the relevant profession. You will frequently work without direct supervision in the community and be required to work in a flexible and holistic way in order to respond to this client group's needs. You will promote the recovery of patients and through working with partner agencies and primary care to ensure timely and safe discharge from secondary care.

We are seeking enthusiastic team players, to work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary health team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-956-26-MH

Job locations

City South LMHT- Stonebridge Centre

Cardiff street, Carlton Road

Nottingham

NG3 2FH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have evidence of a good basic education and basic IT skills. You will require good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience of working in a caring environment and working as part of a team. Some knowledge of the mental and physical problems associated with older people and the risks associated with community working are required. You will need to have good prioritization skills and be able to recognize your own limitations. Recent significant experience of caring for older adults with mental health needs is very desirable for this post.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job description Job responsibilities You must have evidence of a good basic education and basic IT skills. You will require good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience of working in a caring environment and working as part of a team. Some knowledge of the mental and physical problems associated with older people and the risks associated with community working are required. You will need to have good prioritization skills and be able to recognize your own limitations. Recent significant experience of caring for older adults with mental health needs is very desirable for this post. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent experience

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to work to meet the needs of the service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients

Skills

Essential

• Good written / oral communication skills
• Developed observations skills with the ability to report and record physical / mental health changes etc
• Standard keyboard skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical requirements

Essential

• Breakaway
• Manual Handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc as appropriate
• Has the ability to perform the full range of duties

Training

Essential

• Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent experience Contractual Requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Ability to work to meet the needs of the service Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare setting Knowledge Essential To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients Skills Essential Good written / oral communication skills Developed observations skills with the ability to report and record physical / mental health changes etc Standard keyboard skills Ability to work as part of a team Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Ability to be flexible Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Physical requirements Essential Breakaway Manual Handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc as appropriate Has the ability to perform the full range of duties Training Essential Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City South LMHT- Stonebridge Centre

Cardiff street, Carlton Road

Nottingham

NG3 2FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City South LMHT- Stonebridge Centre

Cardiff street, Carlton Road

Nottingham

NG3 2FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and resilient CAMHS Practitioner to join our Citywide Targeted CAMHS Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. Working within a trauma-informed and relationship-based framework, you will support children and young people to understand their experiences, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The role involves providing individual, family and group interventions, contributing to the CAMHS Single Point of Access, and working closely with partners across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. You will play an important role in safeguarding children and promoting their emotional wellbeing through effective multi-agency collaboration and care planning.

About us

Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose:

The post-holder will work as part of the Targeted CAMHS Citywide team in the community as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, high-quality; brief outcome focused therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, these may include including anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties

The post holder will be a member of one of our community-based teams working in partnership with social care, health and education agencies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people and their families with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work)
• Ability to conduct group therapeutic interventions with children and their families
• Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.
• Experience of working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification, Social work, nursing or teaching, Dipsw, CSS, CQSW, QTS, RMN, NVQ 4 or above in a relevant field.
• Qualification in therapeutic approach/modality (e.g. CBT, DBT, systemic family therapy, solution focused, play therapy etc)

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to join the team. The role includes managing your own caseload as well as screening and co-ordinating new Stroke ESD referrals. The caseload includes; assessing and treating patients with acquired and progressive neurological conditions as part of an interdisciplinary team

Our team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Support workers

Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, client centred team delivering goal focused interventions for patients in the community while working collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, Social care and other third sector organisations.

We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and in service training; this will provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills. It will also support your clinical work and professional development.

Main duties of the job

o To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations on the Stroke and neuro rehabilitation pathways to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.o To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning.o To fully support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working.o To work flexibly, being willing to provide support on other rehabilitation wards when necessary.o To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.o Provide support for the clinical supervision for a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist, student physiotherapists and give direction to members of support staff.o To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to inform own and general Physiotherapy practice within the unit.o To participate in a 7-day service covering weekends and bank holiday on a rota basis.

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 description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.

Desirable

• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences.
• Experience at band 6 level in Stroke/ Neurology.
• Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
• Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.

Desirable

• Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
• Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
• Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
• Experience of supervising physiotherapy students.
• Experience in service development projects.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a new opportunity? We have an exciting secondment opportunity to develop your specialist respiratory skills and work within the Hospital @ Home Respiratory Team. Do you enjoy acute respiratory and or community nursing? This role will allow you to combine acute and community working whilst developing your experience in specialist respiratory care delivering outstanding care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

Over service is county wide, however, you will be allocated the West side of the county (Taunton and Bridgwater) working alongside MPH or the East side of the county (Yeovil and West Mendip) working alongside YDH depending upon preference. This positions are day shifts only and cover 8-8pm with one in four weekends which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments.

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.

If you're a qualified RN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team of respiratory nurses and physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

The respiratory element of the Hospital @ Home programme is designed to facilitate early/supported discharge of patients from acute medical beds and to prevent hospital admissions of patients with unstable respiratory disease in the community, so creating a 'virtual ward'.

Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise which, this post, is respiratory medicine. They manage a discrete aspect of a patient's care within their current level of practice, which will be particular to a specific context. You will have a high level of acute clinical skills including venepuncture, IV administration, PICC line management and cannulation.

Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work autonomously in the community with patients, their family, carers and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans.

A comprehensive training and competency package will be provided to support your development.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be skilled, autonomous practitioners working as a core member of the Somerset Respiratory service, Acute Respiratory teams (present at Yeovil District and Musgrove Park Hospitals) and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients. They will possess the skills, competence, expertise and clinical decision-making abilities required to plan, co-ordinate and carry out enhanced management for patients with unstable respiratory disease within the community setting. This is a 7 day week service.

See job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing degree
• Registered with the Nursing Council

Desirable

• Relevant Post graduate study
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
• Non-medical prescribin

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing respiratory patients within a community and acute setting
• Understanding of working as part of a MDT
• Enhanced understanding of Respiratory conditions

Additional Criteria

Essential

• KNOWLEDGE
• Proven leadership and management experience with respiratory patients
• SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy/English language skills
• Able to demonstrate enhanced decision making /clinical reasoning skill through analysis and interpretation
• Ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
• Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative
• Problem solving approach
• Innovative and creative, able to think laterally
• Able to influence and motivate other staff
• Team player with a 'can do' attitude
• Personal resilience
• Drive, energy and enthusiasm
• Always act in a professional manner demonstrating honesty and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible to needs of others and organisation
• Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
• Develop and maintain good working relationships within the Neighbourhood, Acute setting and with Stakeholders
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Ability to cope with potentially distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news
• Range of communication skills including documentation, email and reports
• PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
• Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
• PHYSICAL SKILLS
• Keyboard skills
• Physically able to do work described
• Concentrate for long periods on a daily basis
• Complete work whilst being subjected to frequent unpredictable interruptions
• OTHER
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Access to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundaries
• Work under pressure, dealing with a complex range of competing priorities and agendas

Desirable

• KNOWLEDGE
• Proven evidence of educational support to others
• Experience in leadership role
• Evidence of research and audit participation and an understanding of the process involved
• Undertaken or participated research
• Experience of developing guidelines, protocols and pathways of care
• Good understanding of the NHS framework and government policy
• Familiar with current local and national issues

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you

• Passionate about top class patient care with a belief that every day matters?
• Qualifying this year, just starting your career or looking for new learning opportunities?
• Ready for a new challenge?
• Thinking about return to practice?
• Driven to promote the value of Occupational Therapy and therefore influence the narrative of OT for future generations?
• Committed to making a brighter future within the NHS?

Do you want

• To learn in a fast-paced hospital setting?
• Grow your leadership skills as well as your clinical skills?
• Work with a diverse team with wide knowledge and experience?
• Develop your knowledge and skill with support from peers, specialists, clinical educators, and experienced Occupational Therapy leaders?

We can offer:

• An acute and out patient rotation providing you with diverse experiences including Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Elderly Rehabilitation, A&E, Stroke, Hand Therapy, Community inpatient rehabilitation and Community based therapy (site dependent).
• Excellent learning opportunities with a high level of support and supervision and appraisal from senior colleagues.
• Peer support from a large group of colleagues on the rotation.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme.

Main duties of the job

• Responsibilities are in clinical management of patients and relevant paperwork.
• Contribute to the continued development and maintenance of efficiency and safety in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department.
• Be flexible at times of increased capacity to the service.Rotation may include:
• FPH - Surgery, Orthopaedic, Medical, Frailty, A&E, Acute & Hyperacute stroke, Community rehabilitation (in-patient), Community*
• WPH - Acute Medical, Older Persons Medicine, Stroke, Neuro, Orthopaedic, Surgery, ED, Palliative, Hand Therapy*
• *May be dependent on experience.
• Hours of work are determined by service need, which includes rostered 7 day working, and vary across rotations.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in OT
• HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of CPD.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Group work skills
• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities, relevant to acute physical hospital setting
• Be able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Training and facilitation skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work as an OT or placement as an OT student within the acute hospital setting.
• Worked (could be as a student) in some of the following areas: Acute Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Elderly Care, A&E, Neurology, Hands, Community rehab.

Desirable

• Experience using of an electronic patient care system.
• Experience of research and audit.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team covering Anglesey and Gwynedd. The role is working within the Older Persons Mental Health service alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues in the Older Persons Community Mental Health Teams. You will be working under the clinical and operational management of an Occupational Therapy Team Lead and be part of a wider Occupational Therapy OPMH Team in the West area.

The post holder will be required to complete occupationally focused assessments and interventions to aid independence and maintain skills. You will need a knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions, alongside understanding a diverse range of conditions and current issues that affect older persons mental health and occupational therapy services.

Main duties of the job

Confidently carry out comprehensive and professional interventions for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity.

Facilitate evidence-based group interventions within the community to support with maintaining independence and skills.

Establish and harness community networks to support and facilitate treatment plans for patients.

Contribute to and lead some areas of service development duties within their department, which can include attending meetings, and leading in audit, evidence-based practice research and service evaluation.

Provide supervision and development of support workers and students within your team

Have excellent organisational and communication skills

Please see Job overview document for further information.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please find the attached JD/PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Desirable

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Desirable

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Desirable

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a senior clinical post which will allow you to develop leadership skills? Are you passionate about working with the elderly population in a busy, dynamic environment?

The Elderly Medicine Therapy team at Royal Derby Hospital are recruiting to a permanent Physiotherapist position.

The post holder will be joining an established, vibrant and friendly team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and assistant staff who share an office base and work closely together to provide a consistent and responsive Therapy service to our Elderly Medicine wards and a General Medicine ward.

The team is led by an Operational Lead Therapist, Lead Physiotherapists and Clinical Lead OT.

You will be required to carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to assist more junior physiotherapy staff and assistants as necessary.

You will have experience in working with the elderly population and will be expected to play an active role in the development of the service and the individuals within the service.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to junior physiotherapy staff and assistants as necessary. You must also be adaptable, calm and be able to effectively delegate work to physiotherapy and assistant staff to ensure priorities across the service are covered. This will involve working closely with the other senior Physio's and OT's

Experience in managing complex discharges in a fast paced acute hospital environment is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively as part of multi disciplinary and Therapy teams.

Prior experience as a senior physiotherapist is not essential if you have gained relevant skills and experience as a Band 5 and have a passion for the areas of Elderly and General Medicine. If you join our team we can offer:

• Support from Clinical Team Leader, Lead Physiotherapists and Clinical lead OT.
• A close knit friendly environment where the development of all staff is nurtured and encouraged.
• Regular Elderly Medicine Therapy team in-service training, to which you will be asked to participate. Opportunity to develop dual competencies,
• Support to attend other appropriate training Trust commitment to CPD, annual appraisal and regular supervision. The opportunity to work across specialities, shadow and develop links with other acute and community teams.

Closing date of applications: 2 November 2026

Interview date: 14 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Previous relevant experience in Elderly/Acute/General

Desirable

• Member of CSP / equivalent
• Evidence of relevant area specific training/courses

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of complex discharge planning
• Evidence of data collection/participating in audits
• Post grad experience in speciality of Elderly care and/ or Acute Medicine
• Effective communication skills
• Evidence of CPD and Specialist interest group
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Accredited Clinical educator
• Experience of appraising staff

Experience

Essential

• Have experience supervising staff
• Have experience of working in the acute sector of the NHS
• Evidence of teaching/ delivering training
• Able to plan and prioritise caseload

Desirable

• Experience in working with community and social sectors
• Experience with delegating to others and working with support staff

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).