Job summary

Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be: Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding. Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings. Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy Lead Social Worker at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Working within a multidisciplinary team, your responsibilities will include managing and supporting a caseload of individuals with mental health conditions, conducting assessments, preparing CPA reports, and participating in Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings. You will also supervise junior staff members. In your role as Deputy Manager, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding, empowering recovery by encouraging service users to engage with their care plans. Additionally, you will support the social work team in leading child and adult safeguarding efforts, deputizing in quality assurance meetings, and delivering safeguarding induction and update training. Collaboration with external agencies to fulfill statutory duties is also a key aspect of this position. Your leadership will guide multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions while providing quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers. Support for carers and families of detained patients is also an integral part of your role.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare organisation with over 8,000 employees, offering a unique approach to the delivery of care across England and Wales. With a network of more than 80 services, Elysium provides comprehensive mental health care, neurological support, and services for learning disabilities and autism. Elysium Healthcare is a part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 individuals worldwide. The organisation is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer. Elysium Healthcare's mission is to empower their staff and patients, emphasising recovery pathways and personal growth. At Thornford Park Hospital, staff members are supported through career development, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at maintaining a healthy work-life balance and incentivising professional growth. Elysium believes in taking care of the people who care for others, ensuring staff are supported in their wellbeing, growth, and future.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554826750

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospita in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be:

• Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding.
• Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings.
• Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.
• Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
• Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team.
• Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation.
• Supporting carers and families of detained patients

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

• A Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
• Have at least 4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment

Where you will be working

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements.

What You’ll Get

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

• Annual Salary of £48,000 - £50,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospita in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be: Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding. Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings. Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital. Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions. Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team. Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation. Supporting carers and families of detained patients To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation Have at least 4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment Where you will be working Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual Salary of £48,000 - £50,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Social Work qualification, Registration with Social Work England, Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, At least 4 years experience in a similar environment.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Social Work qualification, Registration with Social Work England, Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, At least 4 years experience in a similar environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated CT Radiographer to join The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a Band 7 Clinical Specialist in CT based at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Paddington Village, Liverpool.

As the Clinical Specialist, you will provide expert clinical leadership and operational support for the CT service, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred imaging. Working within a modern CDC environment, you will play a role in improving access to diagnostics, supporting earlier diagnosis and delivering an excellent patient experience.

You will lead and support the CT team, oversee day-to-day service delivery, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and work with radiologists, managers and multidisciplinary colleagues to optimise patient pathways and maximise diagnostic capacity.

The successful candidate will be an HCPC-registered Radiographer with recent CT experience, strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape and develop CT services within our diagnostic facility.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist in CT to provide clinical leadership and operational management of the CT service within Radiology, ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient, high-quality and patient-centred imaging service.

Key responsibilities include leading the day-to-day operation of the CT service, managing workflow and patient pathways, and maintaining high standards of care. The post holder will provide professional leadership, supervision, appraisal, training and development for CT staff, supporting workforce capability and service resilience.

The role involves performing and overseeing a range of routine and specialist CT examinations, including the administration of contrast agents, and acting as an Operator and Justifier under IR(ME)R. Working closely with Consultant Radiologists, Imaging Physicists and multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will support protocol optimisation, service improvement and regulatory compliance.

Additional responsibilities include supporting quality assurance, clinical governance, risk management, audit and accreditation activities, providing specialist advice to patients and clinicians, contributing to service development, and supporting the education and development of radiography staff and students.

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR/BSc
• State Registered Diagnostic Radiographer
• Post Graduate qualification or equivalent level of knowledge in CT
• Completed the course in IV cannulation and the injection of Contrast Agents under PGD (Patient Group Directive)

Desirable

• Leadership/management training

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

• Wide ranging knowledge of CT protocols and procedures
• Evidence of ability to manage
• Computer literate - Windows, Microsoft Office and other software applications

Desirable

• Experience of Clinical Trials/Research
• Proven knowledge in Oncology

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of a wide range of CT procedures
• Proven track record of performance, delivering to time scales, high quality work

Desirable

• Leadership / management experience

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

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Part Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our growing service at HMP Altcourse. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within our onsite pharmacy, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.

The pharmacy team play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Salary £13,630.40 - £15,852.27 per annum - actual salary based on 20 hours per week

Hours

This is a part time role, working 20 hours per week.

Shifts will be between 7am - 6pm Monday - Sunday.

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

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

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Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing

You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including:

• Work alongside the Pharmacy Technicians on medication rounds - there are 3 rounds per day, morning, lunchtime and early evening
• Second checking and dispensing medication
• Work in the pharmacy and on the wings with patients
• Support nurses in clinic and treatment rooms
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

• we treat patients and each other as 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.

What Were Looking For

• An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing is essential
• Previous pharmacy experience, whether within community, hospital or a secure environment
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Part Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our growing service at HMP Altcourse. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within our onsite pharmacy, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.

The pharmacy team play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Salary £13,630.40 - £15,852.27 per annum - actual salary based on 20 hours per week

Hours

This is a part time role, working 20 hours per week.

Shifts will be between 7am - 6pm Monday - Sunday.

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

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

#LI-AB1

Person Specification

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Female Healthcare Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 44 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident and experienced Female Healthcare Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working 44 hours per week, shifts include working days, nights and alternate weekends.

*Due to the occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, which is rated Good by the CQC and has been awarded Platinum Accreditation in the Gold Standards Framework for 4 years in a row, is located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey. The care and warmth at Tupwood Gate is clear to see the moment you arrive.

Tupwood Gate Nursing Home provides outcome focused care for adults who may be physically frail, a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimers disease.

Tupwood Gate provide short stay or longer term care, offering award winning end of life care.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all t he people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• Experienced in a residential/nursing home setting
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Why Cygnet?

We'll offer you

• £14.50 per hour increasing to £14.80 per hour at 3 months and £15.05 per hour at 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the apply now link below.

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Job summary

A permanent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at CHFT. Successful candidates will support the Clinical Leads and Team Leaders in the delivery of Occupational Therapy interventions across the stroke ward and support in the development of the service and its staff.There will be opportunities to be involved in local and Divisional projects which contribute to the overall vision of the organisation.

Applicants should be aware that we provide a 7 day service provision and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in weekend working as part of their role.

Applicants must have had experience in the NHS at undergraduate or post graduate level.

Main duties of the job

o To act as a specialist clinician for the Occupational Therapy service with stroke and neuro patients, and contribute to evolving and embedding best practice into the clinical areao To manage own specialist caseload in this areao Work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date recordso To carry out specialist assessment and treatment of stroke and neuro patients with the aim of facilitating safe and timely discharges and transfer of careo Develop, deliver, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes and/or provide specialist advice, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as requiredo Take part in the education and training of Occupational Therapists and qualified and non-qualified healthcare/social services/education staff including medical staffo To support the Clinical lead in the day to day running of the Rehabilitation Teamo To support and advise within the wider MDT on the delivery of the service

About us

CHFT is large trust which covers both Calderdale and Huddersfield localities.

The therapy team is a forward thinking department where staff development and wellbeing is central to what we do. The therapy team covers a wider range of clinical areas.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work within the acute therapy service, developing effective clinical interventions within the speciality of stroke and neuro care in order to contribute to clinical practice in the team in line with current evidence base
• To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients at a specialist level, assessing and treating patients and maintaining clinical records
• To have specialist assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:
  • Cognitive and perceptual deficits
  • Neurological assessment skills
  • Stroke pathology presentation
  • Neurological manual handling skills
  • Knowledge of various approaches to stroke rehabilitation
  • Appreciation of appropriate intervention
  • Physical rehabilitation through activity and function
  • Complex psychosocial assessment of patients and carers
  • Assessment for assistive equipment and adaptations
  • Discharge and transfer of care planning and co-ordination
  • Assessment of the home/discharge environment
• To apply evidence based knowledge within the specialist clinical area acquired through experience and academic study to a specialist post graduate level
• To act, within the acute therapy service, as a resource and provide advice for Occupational Therapists, other professionals and colleagues within the MDT about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients who have a multi-pathological illness and/or complex psychosocial need
• To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues
• To work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective care pathways and transfer of care/discharges
• To proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of stroke patients between care settings
• To work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary manner within the MDT, being able to debate the blurring of boundaries across professions and where competent take on aspects of blurred boundary working, where appropriate
• To develop specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for stroke patients in the acute hospital setting
• To manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service
• To participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required
• To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken
• To provide specialist assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate
• To work across a 7 day therapy service including weekends and bank holidays depending on service requirements
• To be a manual handling key trainer
• To comply with and, along with the clinical lead, contribute to the development and implementation to protocols, procedures and guidelines both clinical and service specific. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management and care of stroke and neuro patients
• To participate in governance initiatives on a regular basis, measuring and evaluating individual and the Occupational Therapy teams' clinical practice, e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness, research and development, clinical audit and service activity data
• To ensure specialised treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the service, in order to develop and maintain best practice
• To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service policies
• Along with the Clinical Lead/Advanced Practitioner/Team Leader generate and contribute to the collection, analysis and dissemination of data as required for the service, both manually and computerised
• To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit as requested
• On a day to day basis, to support members of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Assistant team and contribute to them successfully meeting their objectives and development needs
• To assist the Clinical Lead/Advanced Practitioner/Team Leader to manage the performance of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Assistant staff by having a delegated role in supervision/PDR
• To contribute to the identification, development and evaluation of a training programme for stroke rehabilitation to address the needs of the Occupational Therapy service and the wider multi professional team as appropriate
• To organise and participate in in-service training programmes, under direction, ensuring appropriate training is delivered
• To undertake appropriate development opportunities as identified at yearly personal development reviews and through personal development plans. To incorporate acquired knowledge into working practice as appropriate, following discussion with Clinical Lead/Team Leader. To disseminate information from training effectively throughout the team, the service and MDT as appropriate
• To participate in the CT&R supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice
• To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan
• To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan
• To give specialist advice, teaching and training to patients/clients, carers, volunteers and other health, educational and social care professionals, as appropriate to ensure provision of good patient care
• To be responsible for the supervision and education of student Occupational Therapists to graduate level in the role of clinical educator
• To contribute to the supervision and education of students from other professional groups e.g. Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as required.
• To provide advice/information to the Clinical Lead/Team Leader to help in the planning and development of the service
• In conjunction with the Team Leader/Clinical Lead, ensure adequate staff cover within the team by agreeing annual leave, study leave, and report sickness absence to the Team Leader
• To assist the Team Leader in achieving in the service objectives
• To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Occupational Therapy service
• To assist the Clinical Lead/Team Leader in the monitoring of professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate
• To comply with the national, professional, Trust and service policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating process as appropriate
• To participate in the staff recruitment process
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient identifiable information in line with Trust policies relating to the Data Protection Act
• Initiate discussions with the Team Leader about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of Postgraduate Training
• Clinical Educator Training

Desirable

• Member of Professional Body
• Studied at Masters level or equivalent

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate therapy in stroke rehabilitation
• Experience of assessment & treatment of cognitive & perceptual deficit
• Experience of working in acute medicine & elderly specialty
• Good clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of CPD, self-directed learning and Reflective Practice
• Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Critical appraisal skills
• Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
• Teaching/Presentation skills
• Experiencing in supervising and training others
• Experience in developing others
• Neurological manual handling skills
• Expertise in discharge planning
• Knowledge of cognition and perception problems
• Recognised course/modules on cognition and perception assessment & treatment

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant specialist interest groups
• Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc.
• Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint)
• Mental health experience
• Carrying out PDR's
• Relevant Accredited Postgraduate Training
• Previous experience working at Band 6 level
• Manual Handling Facilitator

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
• Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
• Ability to concentrate and work in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to identify and articulate own training needs
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
• Excellent team player
• Proven ability to work well in a team
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
• Ability to organise own work and caseload
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads
• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist who has wide ranging clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient-centred care to join our Front door Therapy team.

As a senior band 6 physiotherapist you will provide and develop a high standard of physiotherapy services in the Frailty and Front door specialty. where you can build upon your clinical and managerial skills with support from the team lead.

You will be required to work closely in an integrated manner with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to promote independence, provide rapid assessments and facilitate safe, timely and appropriate discharges across within the Emergency departments, medical assessment units and any other admission unit within Lincoln County Hospital.

You will contribute to the overall service development of the team and specialty, working with senior team members, professional leads, Head of Therapies and manage, supervise the development of staff members within the team.

Operating hours - 7 day service working 8.00AM - to 8.00PM

Flexible working - Our extended hours provide the appointable candidate with the flexibility to create a work schedule that suits their needs.

Ability to travel across Lincolnshire not serviced by public transport (car driver).

Your primary base will be Lincoln County Hospital, but you will be required to work at Pilgrim Boston Hospital Front door as service needs arise.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations; using acquired clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques.
• Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
• Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
• To manage clinical risk within own patient case load.
• To comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
• To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
• To be aware of departmental/hospital policies and procedures.
• To be part of the respiratory on call roster.

About us

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of maintained CPD in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post graduate courses

Desirable

• Membership of the CSP

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Physiotherapist in a variety of clinical areas including surgical, stroke/neurology/medicine/older adults and respiratory
• Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
• Good theoretical knowledge with working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
• Student or assistant supervision, contributing to education
• Previous NHS experience at Band 5 level

Desirable

• Knowledge of the workings of the community services and intermediate care services
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures understanding the legal responsibilities of the role
• Understanding clinical governance & its implications for the service
• Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills along with clear logical presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team
• Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to cope with working in a moderately demanding environment with aggressive and emotional people

Desirable

• Competent IT skills
• Evidence of participation in audits
• Ability to organise and run internal courses
• Supervision of other staff
• Committee membership e.g. safety committee.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility & ability to work in a moderately physical & stressful environment
• Problem solving
• Able to travel to meet the travel requirements of the job role

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 an experienced Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Family Therapist with interest in Neurodevelopmental presentations? Join Havering CAMHS as our Band 8A Neurodevelopmental Pathway Lead.

Main duties of the job

Job overview We are seeking a 0.5 WTE Band 8a Neurodevelopmental Pathway Lead to join our busy and dynamic CAMHS team in Havering. This is a senior clinical leadership role for an experienced clinician with expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and confidence working with complexity across multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems. The Neurodevelopmental Pathway is a dedicated assessment pathway within Havering CAMHS. The Pathway Lead will provide clinical and operational leadership for the day-to-day functioning of the pathway, supporting high-quality, timely and formulation-informed neurodevelopmental assessment and effective multidisciplinary decision-making. The role combines advanced clinical practice, supervision and pathway leadership at team level. The post holder will support clinical quality and consistency, pathway flow, staff development and implementation of service improvements, working closely with senior clinical and operational leads. Overall accountability for strategic direction an

About us

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder must hold a valid professional registration, with significant experience within the field and experience of supervising others. We welcome applications from appropriately qualified and registered mental health professionals who meet the essential requirements of the person specification and can demonstrate substantial experience of working with children and young people, neurodevelopmental presentations and complex CAMHS assessment.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the day-to-day functioning of the Havering Neurodevelopmental Pathway.
• Support high-quality, timely autism and ADHD assessment, formulation and multidisciplinary decision-making in line with evidence-based practice and relevant guidance.
• Provide senior clinical oversight and consultation for complex neurodevelopmental presentations, including differential considerations, risk and co-occurring mental health needs.
• Support MDT allocation, assessment planning, case progression and effective use of pathway resources.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation and professional support to multidisciplinary colleagues, promoting consistency and development of neurodevelopmental practice.
• Work collaboratively with pediatric, education, social care and other partner services to support coordinated assessment and care.
• Contribute to pathway development, audit, quality improvement and implementation of agreed service changes.
• Promote high-quality clinical recording, routine outcome and experience measurement where applicable, and effective use of service data and dashboards to understand activity, quality and pathway pressures.
• Contribute to clinical governance, including learning from incidents, PALS enquiries and complaints relevant to the pathway.

About you

You will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (Master's level or equivalent) in a mental health or psychological discipline and current registration with an appropriate professional body.

You will have substantial post-qualification experience working with children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex presentations within CAMHS or an equivalent CYP mental health setting, alongside demonstrable experience or specialist competence in neurodevelopmental assessment.

You will bring advanced skills in assessment and formulation, experience of clinical supervision and consultation, and the ability to influence MDT clinical decision-making while working constructively with uncertainty, professional difference and risk.

You will be able to combine strong clinical judgement with an understanding of pathway functioning, data quality, patient flow and service improvement, while working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries.

About Havering CAMHS

Havering CAMHS provides specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people aged 0-18 with moderate to severe mental health needs. We work as an integrated multidisciplinary team alongside primary care, education, social care, paediatrics and specialist mental health services.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, from our main site in Romford, a short walk from the Elizabeth Line. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the local area and undertake community-based work, including home visits where clinically indicated.

Havering CAMHS is continuing to develop its clinical pathways and operating model within the Children's Directorate, with a focus on high-quality care, clear clinical decision-making, effective use of resources and collaborative working.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Select One:

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Dr Tirma Morera

Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Contact Number: 0300 300 1888

OR

Name: Nicola Upton

Job title: Havering CAMHS Service Manager

Contact Number: 0300 300 1888

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• relevant postgraduate qualification (Master's level or equivalent) in a mental health or psychological discipline and current registration with an appropriate professional body

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience working with children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex presentations within CAMHS or an equivalent CYP mental health setting, alongside demonstrable experience or specialist competence in neurodevelopmental assessment.

Job summary

Band 7 - Clinical Psychologist (MHST South)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join HPFT MHST South team. The post is designed for a psychologist who is ready to consolidate specialist skills while developing into a senior clinician.

The role will operate across MHST South including bases in 3Rivers, Hertsmere and Watford. The post holder will be expected to work from all locations in line with clinical need, team arrangements and service priorities.

The MHST South Clinical Psychologist will be expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary school's Mental Health Support Team (MHST); assisting in the provision of a high quality service to children, young people and their families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The role requires skills in assessing, planning, organising, reviewing and supervision.

The post holder should have completed or willing to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision course. This can be an EMHP supervision course, low intensity supervision course, or CYP-PT Supervision course.

The post holder willutilisetheir skills and knowledge of CBTinformed interventionsand child and adolescent mental health practice,tosupervise the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWPs), Senior Practitioners, and assistant psychologists in the team.

Main duties of the job

• To triage and provide psychological assessment and interventions for children and young people in an educational setting
• If not already completed, the post holder will be expected to attend university to complete a Postgraduate Certification in Supervision
• Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and HPFT Safeguarding policy.

• To provide specialist expertise and psychological support to clients, their carers and staff working with the clients

• To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management

• To provide consultation asrequiredto other professionals (such as teachers and family workers) around mental health issues in children and young people inschools.

• To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies, and PSHE lessons.

About us

Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Training/Experience

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or approved equivalent.
• Training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
• Post registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs
• Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Assessed experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with a wide range of presentations of varying severity. This would usually include at least 2 years post qualification experience, or other evidenced experience.
• Experience of working with mild to moderate mental health problems with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Abilities to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Good general knowledge of the literature and research concerning mental health interventions with children, particularly the clinical effectiveness of such interventions
• Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to use multi -media materials for formal presentations to large groups
• Experience of working within a multi -cultural framework
• Already completed or willing to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision; either a low intensity supervision course or Psychological Therapies supervision course

Desirable

• Experience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc
• Experience of having published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/ or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Ability to work therapeutically with young people and their families
• Ability to work as a fully participating member of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to respect and value other members contributions
• Positive problem solving approach

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
• IT skills; include use of Microsoft Office and Outlook

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

Please be aware that this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship

Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as this vacancy may close early due to high application numbers.

NHS Talking Therapies in Hertfordshire are seeking a highly motivated and creative Assistant Psychologist (AP) to join our well-established service and contribute to the delivery of psychological therapies in a primary care setting.

We recognise the AP role as being an important step towards entering clinical psychology training and have a very successful record of our APs going onto clinical training having worked in the role. We attribute this to the blend of clinical and research/audit experience that the role combines as well as a firm grounding in understanding primary care within the NHS.

We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist who will work under supervision to provide psychological assessment and treatment to service users with depression and anxiety, and will contribute to the development of the service through audits, data collection and research and innovation projects. The delivery of webinars and supporting online groups are also a significant part of the role. Service user experience, innovation and development are key focuses within the Hertfordshire Talking Therapies service and you will be supported and encouraged to attend CPD and training to help you develop in your role.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be psychology graduates with at least a 2:1 degree and be eligible for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will have excellent data analysis skills and be competent in using Excel and SPSS. We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate research skills, as a significant proportion of the role involves analysing outcome data and carrying out audits to help with service improvement and delivery.

If you are invited to interview, you must bring with you any academic qualification certificates and evidence you hold, as applicable. Offers cannot be made without this information.Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details of the role/responsibilities and requirements for this post.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To support the work of staff in the Primary Care Service, including providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist or CBT therapist. To assist in audit and data collection and the development of research and innovation projects. To work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified Psychologist and within the overall framework of HPFTs policies and procedures.

For staff working in the digital team the role is predominantly remote (home working) but there may be occasions when you will need to travel to a Trust site or other location for training and development purposes. There may be circumstances where you are required to travel to other bases or attend the office on additional days due to service need or demand.

All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

Key Relationships:

To work closely with the Digital Team Talking Therapies team, including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, High Intensity Workers, Counsellors, Administrators and Senior Staff.

Attend clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with line manager and in line with professional requirements.

Contribute to the training and support of other staff in the Talking Therapies Service.

To work closely with the data team regarding service data and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems.

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

Clinical Responsibility

Clinical:

Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist or CBT Therapist to undertake psychological assessments of clients referred to the service, using the Talking Therapies minimum data set and other questionnaire measures as appropriate.

To perform telephone screening assessments under the supervision of a qualified CBT therapist or psychologist.

To assist the Clinical Psychologist and other clinical staff in the co- ordination and running of psychoeducational and therapeutic CBT groups and other psychological interventions across the county.

To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and intervention to the benefit of all clients referred to the service.

To deliver public facing psychoeducational webinars.

To attend and contribute to appropriate meetings relevant to the service.

Research & Service Evaluation:

To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.

To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes, including Word, Excel, SPSS.

To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified Psychologists and therapists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

To participate in the development of innovation projects within Talking Therapies.

To deliver training on designated project areas under the supervision of clinical leads.

Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility

The Post holder will not have any line management responsibility.

Financial Responsibility

The Post holder will not hold any budgetary responsibility.

Service Development and Improvement

To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

To participate in the development of innovation projects within Talking Therapies.

Communications

To always communicate in line with the trust values: welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional.

To communicate effectively with members of the Talking Therapies team, through written and verbal communication.

To communicate statistical data through audits and monthly reports to the Talking Therapies Senior team. To present, verbally or in writing, relevant data to the wider team as required.

To communicate sensitively and appropriately with patients, and members of the public at service events.

To liaise and communicate with other NHS teams and statutory services as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree of higher in Psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership of BPS

Desirable

• Further post grad training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice or research, design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Worked with people with MH problems
• Understanding of and compliance with relevant professional standards and practice
• Use of computers for data analysis (excel and SPSS)

Desirable

• Working in primary care services
• Has undertaken audit in clinical services

Skills

Essential

• High standard of report writing
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a primary care context
• Can communicate effectively within MDT
• Able to interact with service users in a respectful and empathic manner
• Team working
• Interest in working with people with MH problems
• High level communication skills to manage sensitive conversations, and ability to work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• Ability to assess common mental health problems
• Understanding of importance of using evidence based psychological interventions in primary care
• Car driver
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to manage own workload
• Self-reflective
• Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with service users and carers

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than english

Job summary

Are you a psychologist with a knowledge and desire to work with vulnerable children who are supported by the local authority or are looked after by the Local Authority?

Would you like to work for an outstanding Trust?

The post-holder will be a member of the award winning Community CAMHS Targeted Team who offer care to children and young people presenting with emotional and behavioural problems where they may have a history of complex attachment difficulties due to abuse, neglect, trauma which are causing emotional distress and impacting on their mental health. The children we support always have a social worker who is actively supporting the family and who may be on the edge of care. Looked after by the local authority or children who have been adopted.

CAMHS Targeted Team is a welcoming, supportive multi-disciplinary team who are committed to providing innovative and high quality care. We offer a variety of evidence based specialist therapeutic interventions such as : Trauma focused CBT, work informed by Dyadic developmental psychotherapy, play therapy, systemically informed reflective network interventions and we use our knowledge of trauma and attachment to support those receiving the service whether this is direct or indirect work for the child/carers and or the networks. We work closely with a range of colleagues in social care, schools and other partners.

Main duties of the job

Main duties

The successful candidate will:

• conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions, in line with NICE guidance and excellent clinical practice, for children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and may have complex trauma and other mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• There will be significant working with partner agencies such as Hertfordshire Children's service due to the nature of our team
• be part of a senior leadership team
• be part of an excellent multi-disciplinary team
• be expected to work holistically with your service users, taking a care coordination function as required
• This role would involve offering supervision to a highly skilled team
• Enhancing the teams knowledge base around trauma and mental health where children have been exposed to ACES
• Support with service development
• have oversight of professional development in team

About us

Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

We can offer you:

• leadership and management training
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Special leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme

Our staff survey results tell a story of highly engaged, motivated, passionate people working at HPFT. The survey has shown that staff overwhelmingly believe that their role makes a difference to service users, to the extent that HPFT had the best score nationally for this question.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

• To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues, professionals from other agencies and to other non-professional carers
• The post-holder will offer Specialist Trauma and attachment based therapeutic Intervention
• To be part of leadership team guiding team in clinical practice ensuring team is functioning to meet clinical demand.
• To be part of a leadership team supporting operational functions for a team with multiple stakeholders.
• To work effectively as a fully integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team, including taking an active part in MDT meetings
• To provide clinical/professional supervision to other team members within the MDT
• To provide placements to trainee clinical/counselling psychologists
• To work autonomously within professional practice guidelines and Trust policies and procedures
• To propose and implement policy and to support with service development undertake research, service evaluation and audit for own team/service and to contribute to the training of clinical/counselling psychologists and other
• To ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialist clinical / counselling psychology service to clients of the Specialist CAMHS Targeted multidisciplinary team, across all sectors of care, within the context of the principles of CAPA (The Choice and Partnership Approach) and CYP-IAPT, providing both Core work (as defined by CAPA) and also contributing to Specific/Specialist work (as defined by CAPA) including contributing to provision of a specific model of evidence-based therapeutic intervention across the CAMHS clinics (for example Specialist provision of Systemic Therapy, Child Psychotherapy, CBT, IPT)

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Person Specification

Knowledge/Training/Experience

Essential

• Relevant training and professional registration as per person spec
• Post -doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
• Post registration experience of specialist psychological assessmentand treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature

Desirable

• Specialist training in an appropriate area and knowledge of CAPA and CYP-IAPT
• Experience in neuropsychological assessment training in supervision of clinical/counselling psychologists

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Assessed experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with a wide range of presentations of varying severity. This would usually include at least 2 years post qualification experience, or other evidenced experience.
• Experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity includingmaintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Demonstrate further specialist clinical experience and training within Child and Adolescent Mental Health, through a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical / counseling psychologist over a minimum of 18 months, or an agreed alternative
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Abilities to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Good general knowledge of the literature and research concerning mental health interventions with children, particularly the clinical effectiveness of such interventions
• Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to use multi -media materials for formal presentations tolarge groups
• Experience of working within a multi -cultural framework

Desirable

• Experience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc
• Experience of having published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/ or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Ability to work therapeutically with young people and their families
• Ability to work as a fully participating member of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to respect and value other members contributions
• Positive problem solving approach

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
• IT skills; include use of Microsoft Office and Outlook

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 an experienced Nurse Prescriber or Independent Prescribing Pharmacist with ADHD titration experience?

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd (SSC) is an independent NHS-commissioned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services. As a CQC-regulated organisation, we deliver high-quality, patient-centred ADHD and Autism services across England.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Prescriber to join our growing FLOCUS Adult ADHD Service.

This role is open to suitably qualified:

• Registered Nurses holding an Independent or Supplementary Prescriber qualification (V300); or
• GPhC-registered Independent Prescribing Pharmacists.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting adults through ADHD treatment pathways. Working under the clinical leadership of our Consultant Psychiatrists, you will provide safe, effective and evidence-based ADHD medication management, including titration, monitoring and treatment optimisation in line with NICE guidance and best practice standards.

The role offers flexible remote working, professional autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a growing specialist service committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding ADHD care alongside experienced psychiatrists and clinicians and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Undertake ADHD medication titration, review and stabilisation for adult patients.
• Prescribe ADHD medications within the scope of your professional registration and prescribing qualification.
• Monitor treatment response, side effects, physical health parameters and clinical risk factors.
• Assess medication effectiveness and support treatment optimisation.
• Support shared care arrangements with primary care providers where appropriate.
• Provide patients with education and advice regarding ADHD medications and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and case reviews.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and patient safety processes.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with consultant psychiatrists, psychologists and wider MDT colleagues.
• Maintain professional registration, revalidation and continuing professional development requirements

About us

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd (SSC) is a specialist independent healthcare provider delivering NHS-funded and private neurodevelopmental services across England.

We are committed to delivering safe, responsive and evidence-based care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance, safeguarding, medicines management and patient safety. Our services are designed around patient needs, providing accessible ADHD assessment, treatment and ongoing support pathways.

As part of our continued growth, we are investing in high-quality clinicians who share our commitment to improving outcomes for adults living with ADHD.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

U0100-26-0013

Job locations

Building 80 Churchill Square

Kings Hill

West Malling

Kent

ME19 4YU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical & Prescribing Responsibilities

• Undertake ADHD medication titration, review and stabilisation for adult patients, in line with NICE guidance and SSC ADHD clinical pathways.
• Prescribe ADHD medication within scope of NMP qualification, ensuring appropriate clinical justification, documentation and monitoring.
• Monitor treatment response, sideeffects, physical health parameters and risk factors throughout titration and ongoing treatment.
• Escalate complex, highrisk or atypical presentations to the Medical Director or Consultant Psychiatrist as required.
• Contribute to sharedcare arrangements with GPs, supporting appropriate handover where clinically and operationally feasible.

Clinical Governance & Patient Safety

• Practice in accordance with SSCs Clinical Governance Framework, Medicines Management Policy and Prescribing SOPs.
• Contribute to PSIRFaligned patient safety processes, including incident reporting, reflective learning and safety improvement actions.
• Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records in line with regulatory and professional standards.
• Participate in clinical audit, peer review and service evaluation activity relating to ADHD treatment and prescribing.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Identify, assess and appropriately respond to safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk.
• Work collaboratively with SSCs Safeguarding Lead and wider MDT to ensure safeguarding processes are followed and documented.
• Undertake and document clinical risk assessments and risk management plans where indicated.
• Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered for neurodivergent patients and those with cooccurring vulnerabilities.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical practitioners, administrators and governance colleagues within the FLOCUS pathway.
• Support effective clinical communication across assessment, treatment and followup stages.
• Provide clinical input into MDT discussions, case reviews and service development initiatives.

Professional Practice & Development

• Maintain current NMC registration and Nurse Prescriber V300 qualification.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation processes in line with SSC policy.
• Engage in continuing professional development relevant to ADHD, prescribing and neurodevelopmental practice.
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and SSC values.

Governance & Regulatory Alignment -Explicit

This role operates within and supports:

• CQC Safe domain: medicines management, risk assessment, safeguarding, incident reporting.
• CQC Well Led domain: clinical leadership, governance participation, learning culture and accountability.
• PSIRF: structured learning from patient safety incidents.
• NMC Code & Revalidation requirements.
• SSC Clinical Quality & Governance oversight, including Medical Director accountability for prescribing decisions.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical & Prescribing Responsibilities Undertake ADHD medication titration, review and stabilisation for adult patients, in line with NICE guidance and SSC ADHD clinical pathways. Prescribe ADHD medication within scope of NMP qualification, ensuring appropriate clinical justification, documentation and monitoring. Monitor treatment response, sideeffects, physical health parameters and risk factors throughout titration and ongoing treatment. Escalate complex, highrisk or atypical presentations to the Medical Director or Consultant Psychiatrist as required. Contribute to sharedcare arrangements with GPs, supporting appropriate handover where clinically and operationally feasible. Clinical Governance & Patient Safety Practice in accordance with SSCs Clinical Governance Framework, Medicines Management Policy and Prescribing SOPs. Contribute to PSIRFaligned patient safety processes, including incident reporting, reflective learning and safety improvement actions. Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records in line with regulatory and professional standards. Participate in clinical audit, peer review and service evaluation activity relating to ADHD treatment and prescribing. Safeguarding & Risk Management Identify, assess and appropriately respond to safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk. Work collaboratively with SSCs Safeguarding Lead and wider MDT to ensure safeguarding processes are followed and documented. Undertake and document clinical risk assessments and risk management plans where indicated. Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered for neurodivergent patients and those with cooccurring vulnerabilities. Multidisciplinary Working Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical practitioners, administrators and governance colleagues within the FLOCUS pathway. Support effective clinical communication across assessment, treatment and followup stages. Provide clinical input into MDT discussions, case reviews and service development initiatives. Professional Practice & Development Maintain current NMC registration and Nurse Prescriber V300 qualification. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation processes in line with SSC policy. Engage in continuing professional development relevant to ADHD, prescribing and neurodevelopmental practice. Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and SSC values. Governance & Regulatory Alignment -ExplicitThis role operates within and supports: CQC Safe domain: medicines management, risk assessment, safeguarding, incident reporting. CQC Well Led domain: clinical leadership, governance participation, learning culture and accountability. PSIRF: structured learning from patient safety incidents. NMC Code & Revalidation requirements. SSC Clinical Quality & Governance oversight, including Medical Director accountability for prescribing decisions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Independent Prescriber qualification - V300 or Pharmacist Independent Prescriber.

Experience

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse or with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC as a Pharmacist.
• Demonstrable experience delivering ADHD medication titration, monitoring and review within adult ADHD services.
• Strong understanding of ADHD pharmacological treatments, medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
• Experience assessing clinical risk, side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to ADHD assessment and treatment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within a remote clinical environment.
• Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS-commissioned ADHD services.
• Experience working within a CQC-regulated healthcare organisation.
• Experience delivering remote or digital ADHD treatment pathways.
• Experience contributing to clinical audit, service improvement or quality assurance initiatives.
• Experience supporting shared care arrangements with primary care.
• Experience supervising or mentoring healthcare professionals

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Independent Prescriber qualification - V300 or Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Experience Essential Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse or with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC as a Pharmacist. Demonstrable experience delivering ADHD medication titration, monitoring and review within adult ADHD services. Strong understanding of ADHD pharmacological treatments, medicines optimisation and prescribing governance. Experience assessing clinical risk, side effects and treatment effectiveness. Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to ADHD assessment and treatment. Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety principles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently within a remote clinical environment. Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems. Desirable Experience working within NHS-commissioned ADHD services. Experience working within a CQC-regulated healthcare organisation. Experience delivering remote or digital ADHD treatment pathways. Experience contributing to clinical audit, service improvement or quality assurance initiatives. Experience supporting shared care arrangements with primary care. Experience supervising or mentoring healthcare professionals

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

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd

Address

Building 80 Churchill Square

Kings Hill

West Malling

Kent

ME19 4YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sinclairstrong.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd

Address

Building 80 Churchill Square

Kings Hill

West Malling

Kent

ME19 4YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sinclairstrong.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are excited to be able to advertise a 12 month maternity cover for a Band 6 Occupational Therapy Role within the Acute OT team at Great Western Hospital.

The successful post holder will be joining a team of Occupational therapists, Apprentices and Assistants covering Medical, Surgical and Respiratory wards, supporting patients, families and carers when planning for home after hospital.

We are a supportive, welcoming and passionate team who work together for the benefit of each other, our patients and the wider team working. We value making new team members feel capable and confident and therefore offer a good induction, in-service training and opportunities for further learning.

You can also expect to have regular support in the way of supervision, daily caseload meetings and monthly team meetings.

Main duties of the job

Support the clinical delivery of Occupational Therapy on the Acute Wards by:

• Prioritising patients who require OT to support weekends discharges.
• Provide interventions inc. Assessing and providing equipment to enable and support on discharge.
• Providing Risk Assessments for care agencies for new equipment.
• Signposting and referring patients on to services to support follow up on discharge.
• Liaising with the MDT to support problem solving blocks to weekend discharges for example working with transport teams and our discharge support teams.
• Providing guidance and training to patients and their families and carers to promote independence to manage at home, following acute illness.
• Supporting team leadership roles e.g. sickness, staffing

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist with the modernisation of the therapy services to provide high quality care and timely intervention.
• To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for all patients on their wards, working without direct supervision. Supervision will take the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and one to one sessions with a supervisor.
• The staff member will be required to work their contracted hours over 7 days a week.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Please see Job Description for full information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of postgraduate learning relevant to clinical area
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• Registered field work educator

Desirable

• Computer skills qualification
• NVQ Assessor
• Evidence of basic management training
• Member of special interest group
• Member of professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the specific clinical area
• Broad clinical experience e.g. surgical, ED, neurology, medical, orthopaedic, hand injuries, rehabilitation
• Experience of providing a broad range of interventions for a complex caseload
• Use of goal setting and outcome measures
• Experience of providing supervision for junior staff or assistants
• Lead for student supervision
• Carrying out and receiving appraisal
• Experience in and an understanding of clinical governance e.g. audit, risk management, education
• Application of the Occupational Therapy process and models of practice

Desirable

• Experience of providing a broad range of interventions for a highly complex caseload
• Experience of working with children and/ or adults in acute hospital services
• Experience of using a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments
• Involvement in the recruitment and retention process
• Service development and change management
• Taking a lead role in project work
• Inter-disciplinary team working

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 seeking a qualified, skilled and motivated Orthopaedic Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will hold the British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, delivering high standards of care through expert assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making.

The Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Hospitals Trust serves a population of 822,500 people. The orthopaedic department is a busy regional trauma centre and forward-thinking department offering a range of elective and trauma care to the local community. We have a team of orthopaedic surgeons, some with international recognition in their specialities. Patients are cared for on 2 dedicated orthopaedic wards and within a dynamic outpatient department, where 8,500 orthopaedic procedures, 54,000 outpatient appointments and 4,500 pre-admission appointments are undertaken annually, with projected numbers expected to increase.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn.

Applications from candidates without relevant qualifications/experience will be considered in a training post, however they will be appointed under annexe 21 pay structure (Agenda for Change) for the duration of maximum two-year training programme and successful completion.

Main duties of the job

As post holder you will work with all members of the Orthopaedic Department clinical team maintaining high standards of patient care under the direction of the Department Lead. To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and relevant Trust Policies

The post holder must possess in-depth clinical and technical knowledge in the application and removal of a wide range of casts, splints, and braces. The role requires experience in Orthopaedic outpatient and acute trauma settings, including experience supporting paediatric and adult patients across multiple departments such as Emergency, Theatres, Wards, and Therapy Services.

The practitioner must be able to work autonomously, demonstrating sound clinical judgement, and independently managing the assessment, planning, and implementation of care.

The position can also be a development opportunity to become a Plaster technician/Orthopaedic Practitioner. It is expected that the training will be completed within 24 months from start date. The post will initially be on a 1-year fixed term contract with the continuation of extending to a further 2nd year on passing internal competency-based assessments, then if extended 2nd year of a fixed term contract and successfully passing the British Casting Certificate then the post will be made substantive.

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

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the BOA Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• To have successfully completed the BOA casting course
• Maintain a high standard of patient care applying evidence-based practice.
• Maintain competence in all aspects of casting and cast care. Including application, maintenance and removal of orthopaedic appliances, slings, splints and braces.
• To conduct aseptic techniques and be able to clean and dress wounds; remove sutures and staples as required.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate within 2 Years
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 Qualification or Equivalent Experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Band 3 Health Care Worker or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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

The role of the Speech & Language Therapist will be to provide high quality rehabilitation care to our residents. The role will involve working at both sites; Lillington House and Helen Ley House. This will involve a range of neurological assessment and intervention skills, across different phases of treatment (restorative and compensatory rehabilitation, long term maintenance and palliation).

The role will be a minimum of 22.5hours per week, with consideration of full-time options.

Main duties of the job

To prioritise, assess and manage own patient caseload, demonstrating specialised skills, experience and ability to work without supervision.

To promote effective and evidence based treatments, identifying and utilising evidence based outcome measures appropriate for the residents at Castel Froma Neuro Care.

About us

Castel Froma Neuro Care is a registered charity that cares for those with complex neurological conditions such as brain injury, MS, MND, Parkinson's disease and Huntingdon's disease. We have permanent residents across two sites (Lillington House and Helen Ley House), plus a number of respite guests who stay with us on a temporary basis.

Castel Froma Neuro Care can offer:

• Comprehensive healthcare package following successful completion of probation period;
• Contributory pension scheme;
• Staff uniform;
• Training, both in-house and external;
• Mentor support;
• 28 days holiday per annum, rising to 30 days after 2 complete years' service (based on full time)
• Free on-site parking

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Prioritising workload through demonstration of high level of understanding of clinical needs and risks to individuals to ensure residents psychological, social and physical needs are met.
• Ability to work clinically without direct supervision while being able to appropriately raise key safety and clinical risks or concerns
• Effectively communicate complex information to residents and family members regarding SALT interventions
• Manage and enable risk within your scope of practice in an unpredictable environment with complex neurological conditions
• To ensure all records are maintained and stored confidentially and in line with GDPR and HCPC requirements
• To work holistically as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
• To Follow Castel Froma Neuro Care's policies and procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification in Speech & Language Therapy Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years' clinical experience working as a Speech & Language Therapist Experience working with neurological conditions

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to own transport.
• Able to build effective working relationships with team members, outside colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To have a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards residents and the wider work of the organisation.
• Well organised with effective time management skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Shape the Future of Community Mental Health

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with advanced skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, excellent multidisciplinary working, and the ability to provide consultation, supervision and support to colleagues.

Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust is undergoing an exciting transformation of community mental health services to develop integrated neighbourhood mental health teams. We are committed to providing robust clinical pathways and ensuring that people using our services have timely access to high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions. To support delivery of our clinical pathways we are investing in a range of psychological roles. We are recruiting to two Psychologists posts (Band 8a) to join our Adult Neighbourhood Community Mental Health Services Surrey Heath.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a major transformation programme shaping the future of community mental health
• Work within innovative, multidisciplinary neighbourhood teams
• Access professional development opportunities and supervision
• Contribute to improving access and outcomes for local communities

Main duties of the job

As a Trust we pride our-selves on our innovative and collaborative approach to providing the highest quality, person-centred care: As part of our transition to a neighbourhood model of care, we are developing integrated clinical pathways across primary, secondary care and crisis and emergency service.

Our pathways embody strong partnership working with a wide range of statutory and VCSE providers and people with lived experience. This role is key in ensuring therapies pathways are high quality, effective and accessible across the adult age range, and that psychosocial interventions are embedded in wider service delivery.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the Job Role and Responsibilities please find the Job Profile attached to this job listing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
• Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group
• Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists
• Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area
• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

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 to recruit Social Workers to work in our service. The post-holder will work with a defined caseload of patients, most of whom will be in their own homes, providing direct, holistic assessment and care, in liaison with colleagues.

Social Workers within community mental health care for Older People are embedded withinthe Mental Health Teams which requires them to deliver the statutory duties under the CareAct 2014. Social Workers will be working with members of the multidisciplinary team including MentalHealth Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists, Support Workers and Occupational Therapists.

Main duties of the job

Provide direct patient care to a defined group of service users, most of whom will be in their own homes. This will include counselling, and assistance with achieving social inclusion. This may include patients detained in hospital as well as some subject to conditional discharge (such as S37/41)

Assessment of risks

Liaison with carers and other stakeholders

Liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Adherence to team and Trust policies, as well as national guidelines and legislation

Support of learners

Participation in a duty and triaging system

Regular travel within Hackney and the City, and occasionally to neighbouring boroughs

Working within the CPA framework, ensuring that all documentation is up to date and in line with NMC and Trust guidelines

Participating in individual (and where available group) supervision and appraisal

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description and person specification outlining key skills, experience and knowledge for this role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of portfolio.
• AMHP qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 18 months' experience of working as a qualified Social Worker including relevant community experience.
• Experience of making full assessment under the Care Act and writing reports
• Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
• Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.

Desirable

• Ability to engage with people holistically
• Ability to use Word and Excel

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to manage self and others.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
• Ability to make autonomous decisions

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Dietitian to join the Dietetic Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, on a 12-months fixed-term basis.

As an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Team of Specialist Nurses and Consultants, you will take the advanced dietetic lead role in the provision of dietetic services to gastroenterology and medical inpatients at Watford General Hospital.

The successful applicant will be a source of clinical expertise for Dietetic colleagues and will take a clinical lead in the training of student Dietitians and the supervision of junior staff.

The interviews are scheduled to take place on 19th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality expert assessment, management and education for patients requiring specialist dietetic and nutritional intervention, using evidence-based practice and working in accordance with best practice guidelines for acutely ill patients.

You will lead on research and development by initiating, planning and undertaking clinical audits and research projects to evaluate and develop the specialist dietetic service. You will also produce evidence-based resources, protocols, policies and guidelines.

The department is committed to providing a quality service, promoting evidence-based practice, audit and CPD. There are opportunities for training and development and clinical supervision, together with regular journal clubs and study sessions.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• Degree or post graduate diploma in nutrition/dietetics.
• HCPC registered dietitian.

Desirable

• Member of BDA.
• Member of the BDA specialist group e.g. GIG.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course.

Experience:

Essential

• Substantive post registration clinical experience.
• Experience in gastroenterology.
• Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to management of critically ill patients.
• Involvement in relevant specialist interest group e.g. Gastroenterology Group, PEN Group.

Desirable

• Experience of providing leadership to a clinical team.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for several Pharmacy Assistants to join our growing service at HMP Altcourse. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within our onsite pharmacy, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.

The pharmacy team play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

Shifts will be between 7am - 6pm Monday - Sunday.

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

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

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Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing

You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including:

• Work alongside the Pharmacy Technicians on medication rounds - there are 3 rounds per day, morning, lunchtime and early evening
• Second checking and dispensing medication
• Work in the pharmacy and on the wings with patients
• Support nurses in clinic and treatment rooms
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

• we treat patients and each other as 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.

What Were Looking For

• An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing is essential
• Previous pharmacy experience, whether within community, hospital or a secure environment
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for several Pharmacy Assistants to join our growing service at HMP Altcourse. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within our onsite pharmacy, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.

The pharmacy team play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

Shifts will be between 7am - 6pm Monday - Sunday.

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

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

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Person Specification

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Job summary

Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer.

We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic Mammographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service. Candidates must hold PG Cert in Mammography Practice.

The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking withexcellent organisational and communication skills.The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential.Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.

Bolton Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for Bolton Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Bolton Royal Hospital, and at our 3 satellite sites in Bolton centre, Radcliffe and Rochdale.

The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging. To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB's and localisations. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department's quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly. Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC).

Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team at Bolton Breast Unit.

Situated in an ideal location close to all that Manchester has to offerwith good transport linksto M61 and M60but also close to beautiful countryside.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol

Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging

Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice

Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy

Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.

Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017

Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken

Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota

Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures

Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students

Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required

Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies

To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).

• To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group
• Must hold PG Certificate
• Participate in service development initiatives
• Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Personal indemnity insurance or membership of the Society of Radiographers
• PG certificate in Mammography

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification radiography experience.
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• Understanding of IRMER and IRR 2017

Desirable

• Understanding of breast services
• Mammography experience post qualification
• Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good decision making skills skills.
• Motivational skills.
• Counselling skills

Desirable

• Knowledge/understanding of the principles of audit
• Knowledge of CRIS/NBSS
• Knowledge of National Breast Screening Service.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Self motivated and confident in own ability

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Temporary Staffing Operational Lead to support the delivery of a safe, effective and compliant temporary staffing service across the Trust. This is a pivotal leadership role within our evolving Temporary Staffing service, focused on operational excellence, workforce sustainability and value for money.

Main duties of the job

As the Temporary Staffing Operational Lead, you will:

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Trust's Temporary Staffing team across Bank and Agency staffing services.
• Support the delivery of a safe, compliant and efficient workforce supply model, helping services maintain safe staffing levels and continuity of care.
• Lead initiatives to increase bank utilisation, reduce agency reliance and improve performance against key staffing KPIs.
• Provide expert advice and support to managers on temporary staffing, workforce planning, agency controls and compliance requirements.
• Oversee workforce systems, operational reporting, governance processes and supplier relationships to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Support the Temporary Staffing Manager in delivering service improvement, transformation and strategic workforce initiatives.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,600 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Temp Staffing experience

Essential

• Substantial experience managing temporary staffing, workforce services or HR operations, including leading and developing teams.

Employment processes

Essential

• Strong knowledge of temporary staffing employment processes, recruitment and employment legislation, including NHS Employment Check Standards, contracts and workforce systems.

Stakeholder management

Essential

• Experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering service performance against KPIs, SLAs and governance requirements.

Job summary

A Care Navigator is a very special person! They are the first port of call for patients and they respond to requests for GP appointments, made by patients either on the phone or in person. With training and support, they will triage the patient non-clinically, and signpost to the appropriate service or person, which may not necessarily be the GP. They will work in a reception hub alongside their colleagues (a team of 12) or on front desk reception.

We are looking for someone who is flexible enough to cover early starts (8am) and late finishes (6.30pm) across the week working around 30 hours per week including a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at least.

Salary starts at £13.00 per hour with an increase after you pass probation.

If you have applied previously please do not apply again.

Main duties of the job

This is a challenging but very satisfying role.

Patients rely on our care navigators to listen, advise and point them in the right direction. Often, patients themselves do not know what they need in terms of their health and it is up to a trained navigator to support them. Our team prides itself on the care and customer service we offer. Our access to appointments is excellent and prompt, but we rely on our navigators to ensure that the right person is seen at the right time by the right clinician (not necessarily the doctor!) This takes tact and diplomacy as well as patience.

About us

East Trees Health Centre is based in inner city Bristol. We are a training practice with a list size of 15000 patients.

Our practice team comprises of 4 partners, 7 salaried GPs, a paramedic, nurse practitioner, physio, podiatrist,dietitians, care co-ordinator, care navigators, administrators, nurses and pharmacy team. We are a very friendly, close knit team and have regular staff and team meetings to ensure communication is consistent.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our care navigators:

Support the GPs and team. Signpost patients to appropriate services or clinician, by triaging non-clinically. Book and cancel appointments. Work with outside agencies to support the patient. Deal with requests from patients for private income letters. Meet and greet patients on front desk, and book in patients from othe rpractices who are accessing appointments with midwife, DVT, Urology and other services. Manage e-consultations in a timely fashion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A-C in English
• Computer skills (basic spreadsheets)
• Experience in working with people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Other languages
• Ability to work by themselves as well as within a team.

Job summary

Kent & Medway Mental Health Trust's All Age Eating Disorders Service specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and NICE concordant treatment of young people and adults with eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder & Otherwise Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders). Additional pathways have been added to the Service with transformation monies including an Enhanced Care pathway and First Episode Rapid Early Intervention in Eating Disorders (FREED) and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary all age specialist Community Eating Disorder team. The successful Occupational Therapist (OT) will support this innovative multidisciplinary team in delivering the latest evidence based therapeutic support to clients, carers and families of adults and children and young people who access the services. The team is committed to delivering the highest quality service to enable service users live the life they want. This opportunity gives the successful candidate the chance to influence the success of this innovative eating disorder service.

There are two main bases within Kent in Maidstone and Canterbury with a number of outlying clinics. Travel is required across sites in Kent.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for OTs who have enthusiasm for working in specialist mental health services, who are adaptable; enjoy variety, can working independently as well as understanding the importance of team working. You will form part of our patient focused service, providing a high quality, accurate and timely service.

As an occupational therapist you will have the experience in evidence-based practice and skilful use of OT assessments and interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve service users' quality of life and to support them to do the things they want and need to do and live the life they want and need to lead to build a healthier, more adaptive life beyond eating disorder.

The post holder will perform advanced occupational therapy assessment, develop and deliver an individualised treatment and recovery focused programme.

Under the guidance of the Lead Occupational Therapist and clinical leads, there are opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, with potential for career progression within Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the full job description for details of the main responsibilities and duties for this role.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional registration

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification training.

Work Experience

Essential

• At least one year's experience in the health or social care system working as an occupational therapist
• Preceptorship completion.

Desirable

• Experience working in eating disorder service and use of sensory informed intervention

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of risk assessment and management

Desirable

• Supervisory skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to make a real difference in patient care?

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team within Coast & Country PCN, to be based at Holsworthy Medical Centre.

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive salary, depending on experience

Applications will not be considered unless your application explains how your experience and skills meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD EITHER WEEK COMMENCING 12TH OR 26TH OCTOBER 2026.

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus pro-rata bank holidays
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay from 6 months

Main duties of the job

Undertaking a patient facing role, you will work alongside GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare professionals,helping to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes, and support the delivery of high-quality care across our PCN population.

You will be supporting the PCN in the achievement of its targets relating to IIF, CQC and QOF.

About us

Our surgery teams work closely together, enjoying the ability to share expertise and resources and to develop their services. Our vision is to continue to improve the quality of care that we provide in alignment with the need of our patient population.

We are able to build on the services already offered by primary care services and offer proactive, personalised, coordinated and more integrated health and social care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will leadimprovements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care.

You willsupport the Primary Care Network (PCN) practices by working within professional boundaries as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to ensure the effective and efficient use of medicines, and deliver key objectives of the PCN DES across the Network.

Please see the attached full job description for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a patient facing role
• Working in a pharmaceutical department
• Experience with medication reviews
• Experience of medicine optimisation and reconciliation
• Working with community pharmacies
• Working in a role involving administration e.g. data checking and charging
• Working in a team as a team member
• Working with multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Working within Primary Care/General Practice

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of shared care protocols
• Leading improvement skills
• Consultation skills
• Clinical Audit skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of PCNs
• Knowledge of QOF

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• GCSE grade A to C or equivalent in English & Maths

Desirable

• Undertaking or qualified through an approved training pathway eg Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)

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

Job Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Domiciliary Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes.

You will support clients with their daily needs, promote independence, and help maintain their health, safety and wellbeing. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Support clients with mobility and transfers.
• Assist with medication in line with care plans and organisational procedures.
• Prepare meals and support with eating and drinking where required.
• Carry out light household duties, including cleaning and laundry.
• Follow individual care plans and respect clients' preferences and choices.
• Complete accurate care records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to emergencies or changes in a client's condition.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice at all times.

About us

What We Offer

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives while developing your skills and experience within the health and social care sector. Full training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job OverviewWe are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Domiciliary Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to individuals in their own homes. This role involves assisting clients with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring their well-being. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a community setting. Previous experience in care homes or home care is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. A valid driving licence is preferred to facilitate travel between clients' residences.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Support with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort
• Help with medication management and administration as per care plans
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding if required
• Perform light domestic duties including cleaning and laundry to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
• Document care activities accurately in accordance with organisational procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals to ensure personalised care delivery
• Follow care plans meticulously to meet individual needs and preferences
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards at all times

Skills

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle are desirable for efficient travel between locations
• Experience working in a care home or providing home care is beneficial but not mandatory
• Ability to understand and follow detailed care plans
• Good IT skills for documentation and communication purposes
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Compassionate attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently within a community setting
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing valuable skills within the health and social care sector.

Work Location: In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• L3EFAW
• Manual Handling

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in domiciliary care, residential care, healthcare or a similar support role is desirable but not essential.
• Experience supporting individuals with personal care, mobility, medication or daily living activities is beneficial.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals with additional support needs would be advantageous.

Job summary

Mosaic Healthcare consists of 3 practices (Crown Heights Medical Centre, Odiham & Old Basing Health Centres and Bramblys Grange Medical Practice) located in or near Basingstoke. We have a combined patient population of circa 60,000 patients spread between Basingstoke town centre and semi-rural areas such as Odiham.

We currently have a full time vacancy for 37.5 hours per week at Bramblys Grange Medical Practice and a part time vacancy for 22.5 hrs per week at Odiham and Old Basing Health Centres.

Main duties of the job

To improve patients' health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care network (PCN) pharmacy team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To pro-actively complete workloads relating to medicines optimisation issues from other clinical staff to improve patient care, safety and outcomes.

The Clinical Pharmacist must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and enrol in, or already be qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting, for example, the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist training pathway, followed by the independent prescribing course.

About us

We are committed to building a multi-disciplinary team and want to build on the pharmacy resource already within the PCN. All our ARRS staff are supported by an education lead to ensure we meet the aspirations of both the team member and the surgeries. The pharmacy team are also supported by a lead pharmacist.

Benefits include:

NHS Pension

Employee Discount Scheme

Study Days

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

W0022-26-0002

Job locations

Bramblys Grange Medical centre

Dickson House

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AN

United Kingdom

The Old Basing Health Centre, Manor Lane

Old Basing

BASINGSTOKE

Hampshire

RG24 7AE

United Kingdom

The Odiham Health Centre

Deer Park View

Odiham

HOOK

Hampshire

RG29 1JY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

a. work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas;

b. be a prescriber, or completing training to become a prescriber on completion of the 18-month training pathway, and work with and alongside the general practice team;

c. be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially older people, people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)

d. provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the PCNs practices and to help in tackling inequalities;

e. provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services;

f. through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote selfcare;

g. have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload;

h. develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system;

i. take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning disabilities), liaison with community pharmacists and anticoagulation; and

j. be part of a professional clinical network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision. Each clinical pharmacist must receive a minimum of one supervision session per month by a senior clinical / advanced practice pharmacist;

k. the senior clinical / advanced practice pharmacist must receive a minimum of one supervision session every three months by a GP clinical supervisor;

l. each clinical pharmacist/senior clinical pharmacist/advanced practice pharmacist will have access to an assigned GP clinical supervisor for support and development.

m. a ratio of one senior clinical / advanced practice pharmacist to no more than five junior clinical pharmacists, with appropriate peer support and supervision in place.

n. undertakes clinical audits as agreed with the Prescribing Lead

*Please read the full attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities a. work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas;b. be a prescriber, or completing training to become a prescriber on completion of the 18-month training pathway, and work with and alongside the general practice team;c. be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially older people, people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)d. provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the PCNs practices and to help in tackling inequalities;e. provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services;f. through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote selfcare;g. have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload;h. develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system;i. take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning disabilities), liaison with community pharmacists and anticoagulation; andj. be part of a professional clinical network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision. Each clinical pharmacist must receive a minimum of one supervision session per month by a senior clinical / advanced practice pharmacist;k. the senior clinical / advanced practice pharmacist must receive a minimum of one supervision session every three months by a GP clinical supervisor;l. each clinical pharmacist/senior clinical pharmacist/advanced practice pharmacist will have access to an assigned GP clinical supervisor for support and development.m. a ratio of one senior clinical / advanced practice pharmacist to no more than five junior clinical pharmacists, with appropriate peer support and supervision in place.n. undertakes clinical audits as agreed with the Prescribing Lead*Please read the full attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Strong organisational and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience with EMIS
• Experience with Docman
• Experience with Accurx

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with GPhC

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing
• Additional specialty qualifications
• CPPE Primary Care Pathway

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice Strong organisational and IT skills Desirable Experience with EMIS Experience with Docman Experience with Accurx Qualifications Essential Registered with GPhC Desirable Independent Prescribing Additional specialty qualifications CPPE Primary Care Pathway

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

Mosaic Primary Care Network

Address

Bramblys Grange Medical centre

Dickson House

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mosaic Primary Care Network

Address

Bramblys Grange Medical centre

Dickson House

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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