Job summary

A new post to lead the pelvic health physiotherapy team and drive service development across pelvic health and gynaecology. It is aligned with the national Women's Health Strategy commitment to a single point of access (SPA) for gynaecology and women's health referrals.

A highly complex caseload covering pelvic floor dysfunction, continence, pelvic pain, perinatal pelvic health, and pelvic rehabilitation. The postholder leads development in line with Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) guidance across acute, outpatient and community pathways, and acts as the Trust's senior clinical expert.

Location: Homerton University Hospital and community sites, in the Therapies directorate. Managed by the Clinical Lead for Outpatient Physiotherapy and the Service Manager for Adult Therapies.

Line management: the Band 5-6-7 pelvic health physios, support staff and students.

Contract: fixed-term for one year, with a review at 12 months of its impact, ongoing need and fit within the wider service structure.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work as an autonomous specialist practitioner, managing a highly complex pelvic health caseload, including joint work with consultants, group and individual programmes, and requesting investigations and referring on to the MDT.

They will lead clinical delivery and oversight of the community pelvic health single point of access (SPA), including triage, prioritisation and streamlined referral pathways, and play a key role in developing the new women's health SPA across City and Hackney.

They will lead audit, research and outcome measurement, write SOPs, local guidelines and governance processes, and support business cases. They will supervise and develop Band 5-7 staff and students, take part in recruitment, and deputise for managers.

They will also lead pelvic health training for physiotherapy, maternity and medical staff, and contribute to research, publication and Trust-wide clinical leadership, while upholding HCPC and CSP standards.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job summary

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Please note Salary will be as follows:

Year 1: 70% of the top of Band 4 + Outer London HCAS

Year 2: 75% of the top of Band 4 + Outer London HCAS

We are looking for a TWO enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our progressive pharmacy team at West Middlesex University Hospital part of Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work on an Apprenticeship program, gaining experience in various areas of pharmacy within the Hospital.

This is a two year training course (apprenticeship) expected to commence on 3-February-2027.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will be expected to work in our Inpatients Dispensary, Outpatients Dispensary, Distribution, Goods Receipt & Purchasing, Technical Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Management, Medicines Information and Clinical Governance sections on a rotational basis.

The rota will run across both West Middlesex and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital sites.

Full practical training will be provided in-house, with a competency-based programme and you will be expected to undertake underpinning knowledge courses working towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician.

The successful candidates will work in an environment that will support patients with their medications, managing the supply of medicines and assisting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, as well as manufacturing sterile products.

The appointed candidates will need to demonstrate that they are patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner, keen to get involved and are committed to the training programme. Good ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout this busy department is essential; therefore, a professional approach is key.

Candidates must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.

For further details, please contact:Justyna Papior, Senior Principal Pharmacy Technician MMT and E&T ([email protected])

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Job summary

For your information sponsorship for this role is not available. This post is maternity leave cover for a fixed term of 9 months.

The Pharmacist is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmaceutical services while ensuring compliance with professional, legal, and regulatory standards.

The role involves the clinical and accuracy checking of outpatient and discharge prescriptions, providing expert medicines advice to patients and healthcare teams, supporting oral chemotherapy prescribing processes, and promoting safe medicines management.

The post holder contributes to the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy, supports staff development and team performance, monitors quality and governance standards, and acts as the Responsible Pharmacist when required.

Working collaboratively with clinical teams and stakeholders, the Pharmacist helps ensure excellent customer service, timely patient care, service improvement, and the achievement of both operational and business objectives.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacist plays a key role in co-ordinating and developing a team to deliver a safe, effective and caring service to manage the pharmaceutical needs of patients attending the outpatient pharmacy. Working closely with and alongside the Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist and Superintendent pharmacist, the pharmacist will be responsible for delivering an effective service, including screening and clinically checking prescriptions.

They will also be responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with patients and other stakeholders and through this achieve excellent healthcare and business performance.

About us

SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, George Eliot, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and St Cross (Rugby) hospitals; estates and facilities management at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Ellen Badger hospitals, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to provide 12 months Maternity Cover here at the Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

We are a proactive, friendly adult LD team who cover the compact borough of Newham. We work mainly with people with severe-profound LD and provide dysphagia and communication assessments and interventions. We provide training and work closely with our MDT colleagues in the community.

The position is available for 12 months from December 2026 until December 2027.

This could be an opportunity for an experienced lead SLT or a developing SLT as we have support available from the Team Deputy Manager (who is an SLT) as well as strong links with other ELFT LD teams. Dysphagia experience is required for this post.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership and professional development support for the team's Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists and Band 4 Therapy Assistant.

To offer expert advice and conduct specialized assessments and interventions in speech and language therapy for adults with learning disabilities and their families or caregivers.

To carry out detailed assessments and provide recommendations on feeding, dysphagia, and the management of complex cases.

To ensure that the speech and language therapy provided aligns with current best practices and is grounded in evidence-based approaches.

To gather both quantitative and qualitative data regarding speech and language therapy referrals, interventions, and outcomes, using this information to guide service development.

To actively participate in service development initiatives both within the Learning Disabilities team and in a broader context, contributing an expert perspective on speech and language therapy.

To foster integrated and collaborative working, both within and across LD teams, East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), and with external providers.

To closely collaborate with the Deputy Team Manager (SLT), Team Manager, and other Lead Clinicians within the team, as well as with primary and secondary health services, social care teams, and organizations that support individuals with learning disabilities.

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 summary

To provide support to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW's) to undertake their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) as well as the Team Managers and colleagues who support them in their teams.

The post holder will be the ASYE Coordinator for the Pan London ASYE Programme, which is coordinated by ELFT and supports NQSW across various NHS Trusts in London, Luton and Bedfordshire.

The post holder will be the lead for the student social work until and will oversee all student social work placements and social work apprentices.

Main duties of the job

1. Induction of NQSWs, student social workers and social work apprentices
2. Support to Team Managers and colleagues who have NQSWs in the teams
3. Support and guidance to NQSWs, this will be in groups, providing coaching, expert knowledge, training, reflective supervision, skills, and practice development.
4. To support the development and co-ordination of the ASYE training programme (either commissioning external trainers/partner agencies or delivering personally).
5. Undertaking and supporting the assessment of the NQSWs against the Adult knowledge and skills statement and Professional Capabilities Framework.
6. To identify and celebrate areas of good practice in social care and provide strategies to address poor practice, working with teams and managers to determine best solutions.
7. Quality Assure the ASYE programme and support the continued evaluation of the programme
8. Support ASYE assessors as required
9. Lead the student social work hub, quality assure student social work placements and social work apprentices and provide support to Practice Educators as required

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 summary

Bedfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Team is looking for passionate Registered Mental Health Social Workers who are looking to make a difference whilst working in an environment that promotes staff development and training opportunities.ELFT is passionate about developing its own staff, driving them to go on to become more established practitioners and this post is no different.You could be an existing Band 5 or Band 6 Social Worker looking to take your next steps or an experienced practitioner looking for a new venture; we have training and development opportunities tailored to suit your needs within the perinatal framework.Our team operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm however there are opportunities for flexibility available in a team that is dynamic and transforming the way we offer support women and birthing people in Bedfordshire with perinatal mental health challenges. If this sounds like something that could inspire you then we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a clinician with a special interest in improving care for women, birthing people and their families. Experience of working in the perinatal mental health field is desirable; a keen interest in this specialist area is essential.The Perinatal Mental Health service provides specialist, multidisciplinary perinatal mental health care for women from preconception, during pregnancy and up to two years postnatal who live in Bedfordshire and Luton.To help support you with the above we offer a robust induction and tailored training is given and encouraged. ELFT perinatal teams do offer regular in-house training opportunities to learn from each other with the aim to continuously improve our practice.

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.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-BED8269577

Job locations

Bedfordshire and Luton Perinatal Mental Health Team

John Bunyan House, Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities

1.1 To support the delivery of, highly specialist evidence based assessment, careplanning, treatment and review for service users in the perinatal period.

1.2 To provide specialist consultation, advice and support to Trust inpatient andcommunity services on best practice when working with women/birthing people in the perinatalperiod

1.3 To work intensively with a small complex and challenging group of pregnant women/birthing peopleor those with an infant up to two year old.

1.4 To work with colleagues to establish a clear process and criteria for receivingreferrals to undertake direct work or information for advice and liaison work.

1.5 To assist in setting up structures that allows the dissemination of knowledge andskills regarding working with perinatal service users in inpatient and communityservices.

1.6 To liaise and work with Mother and Baby Units

1.7 To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team exercising professionalresponsibility with team guidance and supervision, to provide risk assessment,monitoring and review of women with complex need in the perinatal period.

1.8 To be mindful of the needs of women, children, young people, families andindividuals from a wide range of racial, cultural, sexual, religious and socialbackgrounds and to develop, with colleagues, sensitive and innovative ways ofmeeting these needs.

1.9 To participate in perinatal service users have a perinatal planning meetings, pre-birthand post-birth .

1.10 To participate in team multi-disciplinary meetings, CPA Meetings and other Child Protection meetings/case conferences.

1.11 To be responsible for monitoring and recording and reporting on clinical work and communicating highly complex clinical information to a variety of recipients e.g. patients, families and carers, other professionals orally and in writing.

1.12 To record relevant information at the time of referral, during ongoing work, and for evaluation purposes as consistent with the policies and protocols of ELFT record keeping policies.

1.14 To seek consultation with clinical supervisor and line manager on clinical work and participate in regular supervision.

1.15 To be aware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures and in particular follow and promote the Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children Policy and the Perinatal Mental Health Policy.

1.16 To provide assessment, health education and guidance to partners of women in the perinatal period

1.17 To develop an assessment clinic for partners and co parents of women in the service

2. Policy and Service Development

2.1 To work with colleagues to promote and evolve a perinatal mental health service for the assigned locality.

2.2 To ensure appropriate links are maintained with colleagues in perinatal mental health services, safeguarding children and parental mental health services across the Trust and other related services within the Trust and other agencies.

2.3 To attend ELFT Trust wide meetings as appropriate.

3. Performance Management

3.1 To ensure documentation and care plans are developed, are comprehensive and consistent with the policies and protocols of the Trust. 3.2 To be responsible for monitoring, recording and reporting on clinical work and communicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients e.g. patients, families and carers and other professionals, both verbally and in writing.

3.3 To provide clinical information as required for input into local and ELFT electronic data collection systems.

3.4 To adhere to all Trust policies.

3.5 With the line manager, to construct a job-plan, which contains workload targets in line with service needs and local agreements.

4. Clinical Governance

4.1 To be knowledgeable about, and advise on best practice on treatment of pregnant and postpartum women, with particular regard to relevant NICE guidelines and MBRRACE reports.

4.2 To be knowledgeable about, and advise on best practice on safeguarding children, incorporating latest guidelines, policy and statutory requirements.

5. Training and Development

5.1 Adhere to the NMCs Standards of Conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives.

5.2 To attend regular supervision and to discuss with supervisor new learning and innovation.

5.3 To participate in the Trust appraisal systems and be committed to ongoing continuing professional development including participation in further specialist or other such training as agreed with line and professional managers.

5.4 To be accountable for own professional action and to seek advice and supervision from line manager where needed over ethical issues and Trust policies.

5.5 With perinatal mental health and safeguarding children colleagues, to support and assist with developing and delivering professional development training programme regarding perinatal mental health for Trust and external staff and the impact that this has on parenting and children.

6. Personal Development The post holder will:

6.1 Ensure that he/she is aware of current developments and practice in relation to the interface between perinatal mental health services and child protection services;

6.2 Acknowledge his/her own strengths and limitations, and discuss/identify their training and development needs with his/her line manager;

6.3 Participate in projects within the Trust as negotiated with senior management;

6.4 Participate in regular supervision with his/her line manager;

6.5 Promote innovations or practice developments, both internal and external to the Trust;

6.6 Manage his/her own time efficiently;

Job description Job responsibilities 1. Clinical Responsibilities 1.1 To support the delivery of, highly specialist evidence based assessment, careplanning, treatment and review for service users in the perinatal period. 1.2 To provide specialist consultation, advice and support to Trust inpatient andcommunity services on best practice when working with women/birthing people in the perinatalperiod 1.3 To work intensively with a small complex and challenging group of pregnant women/birthing peopleor those with an infant up to two year old. 1.4 To work with colleagues to establish a clear process and criteria for receivingreferrals to undertake direct work or information for advice and liaison work. 1.5 To assist in setting up structures that allows the dissemination of knowledge andskills regarding working with perinatal service users in inpatient and communityservices. 1.6 To liaise and work with Mother and Baby Units 1.7 To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team exercising professionalresponsibility with team guidance and supervision, to provide risk assessment,monitoring and review of women with complex need in the perinatal period. 1.8 To be mindful of the needs of women, children, young people, families andindividuals from a wide range of racial, cultural, sexual, religious and socialbackgrounds and to develop, with colleagues, sensitive and innovative ways ofmeeting these needs. 1.9 To participate in perinatal service users have a perinatal planning meetings, pre-birthand post-birth . 1.10 To participate in team multi-disciplinary meetings, CPA Meetings and other Child Protection meetings/case conferences. 1.11 To be responsible for monitoring and recording and reporting on clinical work and communicating highly complex clinical information to a variety of recipients e.g. patients, families and carers, other professionals orally and in writing. 1.12 To record relevant information at the time of referral, during ongoing work, and for evaluation purposes as consistent with the policies and protocols of ELFT record keeping policies. 1.14 To seek consultation with clinical supervisor and line manager on clinical work and participate in regular supervision. 1.15 To be aware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures and in particular follow and promote the Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children Policy and the Perinatal Mental Health Policy. 1.16 To provide assessment, health education and guidance to partners of women in the perinatal period 1.17 To develop an assessment clinic for partners and co parents of women in the service 2. Policy and Service Development 2.1 To work with colleagues to promote and evolve a perinatal mental health service for the assigned locality. 2.2 To ensure appropriate links are maintained with colleagues in perinatal mental health services, safeguarding children and parental mental health services across the Trust and other related services within the Trust and other agencies. 2.3 To attend ELFT Trust wide meetings as appropriate. 3. Performance Management 3.1 To ensure documentation and care plans are developed, are comprehensive and consistent with the policies and protocols of the Trust. 3.2 To be responsible for monitoring, recording and reporting on clinical work and communicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients e.g. patients, families and carers and other professionals, both verbally and in writing. 3.3 To provide clinical information as required for input into local and ELFT electronic data collection systems. 3.4 To adhere to all Trust policies. 3.5 With the line manager, to construct a job-plan, which contains workload targets in line with service needs and local agreements. 4. Clinical Governance 4.1 To be knowledgeable about, and advise on best practice on treatment of pregnant and postpartum women, with particular regard to relevant NICE guidelines and MBRRACE reports. 4.2 To be knowledgeable about, and advise on best practice on safeguarding children, incorporating latest guidelines, policy and statutory requirements. 5. Training and Development 5.1 Adhere to the NMCs Standards of Conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives. 5.2 To attend regular supervision and to discuss with supervisor new learning and innovation. 5.3 To participate in the Trust appraisal systems and be committed to ongoing continuing professional development including participation in further specialist or other such training as agreed with line and professional managers. 5.4 To be accountable for own professional action and to seek advice and supervision from line manager where needed over ethical issues and Trust policies. 5.5 With perinatal mental health and safeguarding children colleagues, to support and assist with developing and delivering professional development training programme regarding perinatal mental health for Trust and external staff and the impact that this has on parenting and children. 6. Personal Development The post holder will: 6.1 Ensure that he/she is aware of current developments and practice in relation to the interface between perinatal mental health services and child protection services; 6.2 Acknowledge his/her own strengths and limitations, and discuss/identify their training and development needs with his/her line manager; 6.3 Participate in projects within the Trust as negotiated with senior management; 6.4 Participate in regular supervision with his/her line manager; 6.5 Promote innovations or practice developments, both internal and external to the Trust; 6.6 Manage his/her own time efficiently;

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of professional qualification in nursing
• Evidence of registration on Part 3 of NMC register
• Evidence of continuing professional development including recently in perinatal mental health practice and safeguarding children practice

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Clinical supervision training
• Qualified non-medical prescriber
• Qualifications/ training in specialist skills e.g. therapeutic/ psychological interventions

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience
• Post qualification experience working with women with serious mental illness
• Experience of managing a caseload of service users via CPA with evidence of completing high quality assessments
• Experience of working in a complex multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency context
• Experience of undertaking complex nursing and mental state, risk and needs assessments
• Experience of working in a multiracial/cultural community and of working with interpreters

Desirable

• Experience of formal child protection processes and inter-agency work with families
• Experience of multi-agency pre-birth planning (CPA) for women with serious mental illness
• Experience of supervising mental health professionals and/or practice teaching

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to contribute to and facilitate effective multi-disciplinary/multiagency working
• Ability to implement evidence-based practice
• Ability to identify, recognise and understand safeguarding children issues and refer appropriately

Desirable

• Ability to develop and deliver training on perinatal mental health and associated issues such as safeguarding children, domestic violence

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of evidence based practice and current developments in perinatal mental health
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity and equality issues and their application in perinatal mental health services
• Knowledge & understanding of contributions of other disciplines and professionals to a multi-agency service

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and audit issues

Other requirements relevant to the post

Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity practice and related policies and procedures
• Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding children

Desirable

• Evidence of networking with the field of perinatal mental health

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Evidence of professional qualification in nursing Evidence of registration on Part 3 of NMC register Evidence of continuing professional development including recently in perinatal mental health practice and safeguarding children practice Desirable Educated to degree level or equivalent ENB 998 or equivalent Clinical supervision training Qualified non-medical prescriber Qualifications/ training in specialist skills e.g. therapeutic/ psychological interventions Experience Essential Post qualification experience Post qualification experience working with women with serious mental illness Experience of managing a caseload of service users via CPA with evidence of completing high quality assessments Experience of working in a complex multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency context Experience of undertaking complex nursing and mental state, risk and needs assessments Experience of working in a multiracial/cultural community and of working with interpreters Desirable Experience of formal child protection processes and inter-agency work with families Experience of multi-agency pre-birth planning (CPA) for women with serious mental illness Experience of supervising mental health professionals and/or practice teaching Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to contribute to and facilitate effective multi-disciplinary/multiagency working Ability to implement evidence-based practice Ability to identify, recognise and understand safeguarding children issues and refer appropriately Desirable Ability to develop and deliver training on perinatal mental health and associated issues such as safeguarding children, domestic violence Knowledge and Understanding Essential Up to date knowledge of evidence based practice and current developments in perinatal mental health Knowledge and understanding of diversity and equality issues and their application in perinatal mental health services Knowledge & understanding of contributions of other disciplines and professionals to a multi-agency service Desirable Understanding of clinical governance and audit issues Other requirements relevant to the post Essential Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity practice and related policies and procedures Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding children Desirable Evidence of networking with the field of perinatal mental health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedfordshire and Luton Perinatal Mental Health Team

John Bunyan House, Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedfordshire and Luton Perinatal Mental Health Team

John Bunyan House, Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ready to make an impact? Why not consider joining us as a Phlebotomist within AWC Division of Modality Partnership!

If you enjoy working with patients, take pride in delivering high-quality care, and want a role where every interaction makes a difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team that values Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

The postholder will work full-time across all sites within Modality AWC Division providing phlebotomy for in-house clinics and Domiciliary visits for housebound patients. The postholder will require a driving licence and business insurance. This is an important patient-facing role where you will play a key part in supporting clinicians by performing venepuncture and ensuring blood samples are collected, recorded and processed accurately. You will work closely with the nursing team and wider practice staff to ensure patients receive safe, efficient and compassionate care.

If you are confident in your clinical skills, enjoy interacting with people and want to contribute to high quality patient services, this could be the role for you.

Why join us?

NHS pension scheme

Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Employee discounts and benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development and education pathways

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support initiatives

Main duties of the job

This is a hands-on, patient-facing clinical role focused on delivering safe and effective phlebotomy services. You will support the practice team by carrying out venepuncture procedures and ensuring samples are handled and recorded accurately in accordance with clinical protocols.

You will work closely with clinical colleagues and support patient care by maintaining high standards of safety, infection prevention, and patient experience.

Key responsibilities include:

Performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples following direct referral from a GP or nurse/nurse practitioner

Ensuring accurate identification of patients and correct labelling of all blood samples

Recording blood sample collections in patient records in line with practice procedures

Preparing and dispatching samples to laboratories in a timely manner

Supporting patients to feel comfortable and reassured during procedures

Following infection prevention and control guidelines at all times

Escalating any clinical concerns or anomalies to a senior member of staff

Contributing positively as a caring and professional member of the practice team

You will need confidence in clinical procedures, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. In return, you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality healthcare to the local community.

About us

Our AWC practices are part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff.

We are committed to continuously improving patient care through innovation, collaboration and new ways of working. Our teams work together to enhance services and improve patient satisfaction while supporting staff development and wellbeing.

In this role you will gain valuable experience in primary care, developing clinical and professional skills while contributing to high quality patient care within a supportive team environment.

All employees have access to structured career development pathways. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to fair and inclusive employment practices in line with the Equality Act 2010.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where your compassion and clinical skills make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job summary

Following a successful business case, this new post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to lead in the dietetic management and provision of nutrition support to stroke patients. The role involves working across the stroke units to deliver high quality nutritional care to patients, and to take an active role in further service development. You will manage a clinical caseload of patients on the stroke unit in addition to line managing and supporting junior dietitians covering stroke, neurosurgery, neurology and general medicine.

The dietetic team is well embedded and respected as part of the MDT, providing excellent opportunities for collaborative working, training, audit and research. Our department is actively involved in the education of other health care professionals and student dietitians, and as an expert resource on nutrition in stroke, you will be expected to participate in this training as well as the supervision and development of junior team members.

We are committed to professional and personal development and you will benefit from many opportunities to develop and enhance the dietetic service whilst being supported in your own career development.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a good team worker, with the ability to use their own initiative and take a flexible approach to day to day working. Comprehensive clinical knowledge and previous experience in is essential.

Main duties of the job

To work as a specialist dietitian within the Trust by providing expert assessment, monitoring and support for patients on the stroke unit requiring nutritional intervention by using evidence based practice and conforming to Best Practice Guidelines.

To take the lead in the development and provision of teaching programmes for Health Care Professionals across the Trust and be involved in the provision of nutrition support, in the key area of stroke.

To manage a clinical caseload of patients on the stroke unit in addition to line managing and supporting junior dietitians in the areas of stroke, neurosurgery, neurology and general medicine; and provide expert guidance and advice to other members of the MDT through attendance and participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings

Multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute and community teams, and highly developed skills in communicating with patients, carers, and other service users is essential.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Job summary

The post holder will support the provision of the Autism Team to autistic individuals and complex healthcare needs across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Your role will be to ensure that the person's communication needs are assessed and considered. You will be a registered Speech and Language Therapist who will undertake appropriately delegated work to support the care and treatment of autistic adults within the community and inpatient settings. You will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and will work with the team to develop and deliver person centred care plans with the emphasis on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. Where hospital admission is deemed appropriate, you shall support the inpatient team by providing intervention support regarding communication.

You will 30 hours between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility is required to meet the needs of the team and the wider network. The specific hours are open to discussion however you will be require to work the same days at the team core meetings, currently these are a Tuesday and Thursday but may change.

The post holder shall support the delivery of the Specialist Autism Service team model through the provision of routine speech and language therapy assessment and interventions in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, and the demands of the environment/ communication culture around them.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and language therapist to join the Specialist Autism Team, a unique and continuously developing service which works closely with secondary mental health care services to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for autistic individuals.

This role is to work within the team supporting the outreach and inpatient pathways with expert knowledge and neuroaffective practice. You will be required to support the team with the whole team tasks, such as duty and assessments as well as delivering your own specialist interventions. Therefore this post is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and innovative practitioner with a passion for delivering person-centred care, which is driven by the individuals whom we support.

The Specialist Autism Team adopts a multidisciplinary team approach to working which supports the evolutionary scope of the service. The MDT is made up of Occupational Therapists, Nurses (RMN & RLD), Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers , Therapy Assistants & Clinical Psychologists.

Through such an approach we are continually learning, developing and findings different ways of working in order to meet the needs and wishes of the individuals we work with. For this reason we have regular team development sessions and each team member plays a vital role in sharing knowledge and information.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Lewisham Division, Modality Partnership

Ready to make an impact? Seeking a fresh challenge? This could be the role for you!

Modality Partnership Lewisham Division has a full-time vacancy for a Lead Clinical Pharmacist. The postholder will be a high-performing Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, working across the Division with leadership skills to support, supervise, teach and develop pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

At Modality Partnership, our CARE values, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, guide everything we do. Join a team that embodies these values in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation. This role is suitable for someone who is career-driven and passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and effective medicines optimisation for patients registered with our practices.

Why join us?

• Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme
• Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Employee discounts and benefits scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Education and career pathways
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Flexible working
• Wellbeing support and initiatives

If you are interested in learning more, please read on.

Main duties of the job

This is a rounded, hands-on Lead Clinical Pharmacist role combining clinical practice with leadership and management responsibility. The postholder will provide professional leadership, line management, supervision, teaching, training and development for the pharmacy team.

The postholder will work as an Independent Prescriber in a patient-facing role, clinically assessing and treating patients, undertaking structured medication reviews and medication reviews, managing medicines-related queries and supporting long-term condition care within their scope of practice.

The postholder will collaborate with the Divisional Board, practices, the ICB and the wider Modality Partnership to ensure safe prescribing, effective medicines optimisation, robust governance, audit, medicines safety and delivery of agreed performance and quality priorities.

The role is planned as a Monday-to-Friday, 9am-5pm post across Modality Lewisham sites. It requires flexibility, innovation and autonomous working, with protected leadership time alongside direct clinical delivery.

About us

Our Lewisham practices are part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We continuously innovate to improve patient care and staff experience, embracing digital tools and automation to enhance how services are delivered.

This role will work directly with key stakeholders to harmonise ways of working and improve patient and staff experience while building a broad portfolio of clinical, leadership and service-development skills in primary care.

Modality Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job summary

Clinical Pharmacist, St Helens Division, Modality Partnership

Ready to make an impact? Seeking a fresh challenge? This could be the role for you!

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join Haydock Medical Centre on a part-time (23-25 hours per week). In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care, optimising medicines safely and effectively, and driving innovation in Primary Care.

At Modality Partnership, our CARE values, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, guide everything we do. Join a team that embodies these values in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, rewarding environment with benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• NHS pension scheme
• Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee discounts and benefits scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Education and career development pathways
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic, patient-facing Clinical Pharmacist role, focused on delivering evidence-based pharmaceutical care in Primary Care. You will use your expert knowledge of medicines to support patients with specific disease areas and long-term conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Clinically assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing (where qualified)
• Optimising medicines and improving prescribing safety
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
• Supporting medication reviews and structured medicines optimisation
• Contributing to service development and innovative working practices
• Working with Divisional Boards and the National Modality Business Support Team to deliver strategic priorities

This role requires innovation, flexibility, and commitment, offering the opportunity to work resourcefully within a team to meet organisational priorities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

About us

Our St Helen's practices are part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We continuously innovate to improve patient care and staff experience, embracing digital tools and automation to enhance how services are delivered.

This role provides a strong portfolio of clinical and leadership experience, enabling you to make sustainable improvements in Primary Care.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The Children and Young Peoples Autism Service have an exciting opportunity for a Neurodevelopmental Pathway Navigator to join the service.

The ND Pathway Navigator will offer needs-led support and signposting to families and young people within the neurodevelopmental pathways/service, this includes the well-established CYP autism service and the newly developing ND pathway including ADHD.

In the role you will ensure that the children and young people are well while waiting for their Neurodevelopmental assessments by signposting parents, carers and young people to further support.

You will also liaise closely with the internal and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure the family and young person have the correct support in place.

This post is based in Anglesey House, Rugeley, but will include some potential for home visits to locations across South Staffordshire.

If you have experience of supporting family/carers/children and young people coping with autism or previous experience of working with children and young people with Autism and/or ADHD we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• To provide guidance to Family carers in order for them to access timely support and understanding of the assessment pathway process.
• Support the team to ensure that families are kept informed of the support and options available to them and supporting them to make informed choices on how they and their child or young person are supported.
• Support the understanding of the autism and other ND assessment processes with external agencies, partner organisations and referrers.
• Support children, young people and family/carers to understand the autism and other ND assessment pathways through the provision of information and advice and enhance connection to the local communities.
• Main point of contact for families with a child or young person on the Autism and other ND pathways and proactively aim to offer contact as required, individualised to the needs of the child, young person and family/carers.
• To meet regularly with supervising clinician to review clinical issues, and with team leader for managerial support.
• To work independently with children, young people and families/carers in a variety of settings

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

Are you an Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role with a real difference?

We share a passion for providing high quality mental health care. You will help support and equip people with the life skills they may not have gained in earlier life and bring a much needed skillset. The prison environment is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places to work. The role's variety will keep things fresh and stimulating whilst being part of a supportive team with effective management providing supervision/guidance.

You will focus on the importance of occupation in a person's recovery and wellbeing and on the importance of routine and activities of daily living, advising on strategies and techniques to manage personal care and other activities within the prison.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for working across the establishment, dependent on service need and for managing a complex caseload. As an advanced speech and language therapist, you will be responsible for clinical and caseload supervision and the training of other team members was identified such as Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.

The post will lead the on the Speech and Language Therapy contribution to assessment, interventions, care planning and evaluation. The overall purpose of the post is to ensure that individuals who are referred to Speech and Language Therapy have their communication needs assessed and to provide interventions and recommendations based on the needs identified.

The Speech and Language Therapist will incorporate this into an overall formulation of need and appropriate plan of care. The post holder will be available for consultation, support and clinical supervision to other health professionals working within the In-patient Service and other areas of the Trust where identified as appropriate.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.

We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.

We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.

Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!

For more about HMP Hewell and our incentives offer please see attached information.

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge in a community setting? Are you a quick thinking, problem solving Physiotherapist? Are you ready for a static post in a dynamic multidisciplinary team?

This post could be what you are looking for.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to join Portsmouth Community Service. We are a vibrant, welcoming team with patient care at our core.

You will work as part of an integrated health and social care team to provide a holistic assessment of patients' immediate and longer term needs as well as physiotherapy intervention to enable rehabilitation and reablement goals to be achieved.

As a service we are innovative, forward thinking and encourage staff engagement. You will have the opportunity to be involved in service / quality improvement and develop leadership skills as well as supervising rotational Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants and engage in student placement education.

Clinical support and supervision will be provided by a Band 7 Physiotherapist as well as being supported by a large friendly department who continually strive for service improvement & the best possible outcomes for patients.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

Role Purpose

* The postholder will work as a band 6 registered professional managing a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions. They will formulate and deliver a generic and specialised treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills

* To meet the needs of patients and their families to achieve improved health outcomes and promote health and wellbeing while demonstrating care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. Care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity and is patient/client centred, culturally sensitive and evidence-based and which promotes independence.

* Responsible for co-ordinating the work of the team, influencing clinical decisions and monitoring the quality of patient care provided through utilising and maintaining expert clinical knowledge relevant to own field of practice, underpinned by theory and expertise.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-PSE-12934

Job locations

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent
• * Health Professions Council Registration
• * Portfolio evidence of information learning

Person Specification Qualifications Essential * BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent * Health Professions Council Registration * Portfolio evidence of information learning

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner or an Assistant keen to progress to AP level? This is a Band 4 post but a progressional post from band 3-4 may be considered for the right candidate.

If the answer is yes then you are the person we are looking for to come & join the over 100 members of staff currently working within the Occupational Therapy Service at NNUH who share your passion.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated staff to join our Occupational therapy department to help us ensure that we meet the Trust's vision to provide the best care for every patient.

This post is Occupational Therapy Assistant practitioner/Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant in The Orthopaedic Team supporting both our elective and trauma orthopaedic in-patients.

Part time: 28.5 hrs per week

Interview date to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

We will support you to develop current/ new skills with access to in-service training and professional development. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal; have access to support and encouragement to take an active role within your own continuing professional development.

As post holder, you will:

• be responsible for assessing and treating your own delegated caseload of patients and maintaining their records as an autonomous practitioner
• carry out day to day maintenance and stock control duties
• assess and provide intervention for people to help them self-manage their long-term conditions.
• provide advice and information to patients/ carers on the use of various aids and issue basic equipment as appropriate.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

The Family Care Team brings together rehabilitation, reablement, discharge planning, family support and bereavement services within an integrated multidisciplinary model. Physiotherapy contributes across Care Services, supporting patients in inpatient, Wellbeing and community settings according to assessed need and service priorities.

Job Purpose

To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for people with progressive and life-limiting illness across inpatient, Wellbeing and community settings. Working collaboratively within professional scope, the postholder will use specialist clinical reasoning and a rehabilitative palliative-care approach to maximise function, independence, comfort, confidence and quality of life according to what matters to the patient.

Working alongside Occupational Therapy, the Therapy Assistant and the wider multidisciplinary team, the postholder will support rehabilitation, symptom management and timely discharge, while contributing to service development, outcome measurement, education, audit and continuous quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

Provides specialist physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation and enablement for patients with complex palliative, long-term and life-limiting conditions. Manages a specialist caseload using advanced clinical reasoning to undertake holistic assessment, formulate personalised rehabilitation plans and establish meaningful, patient-centred goals. Delivers evidence-based interventions to address mobility, balance, strength, deconditioning, functional decline, breathlessness, fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance, promoting independence, self-management and quality of life. Assesses and manages falls risk, contributes to fall prevention strategies, and advises on mobility aids, rehabilitation equipment, positioning, transfers and moving and handling to ensure safe and effective care.

Works collaboratively across inpatient, wellbeing and community settings, contributing to discharge planning and supporting safe transitions through home assessments, community interventions and close liaison with multidisciplinary teams, community services, primary care, social care and equipment providers. Supports the development of out-of-hospice pathways and integrated models of care, ensuring coordinated rehabilitation and avoiding duplication of interventions. Uses professional judgement to delegate appropriate activities to Therapy Assistants while maintaining clinical oversight, supervision and patient safety.

About us

Wakefield Hospice, is committed to providing the highest level of symptom management and care for people who have advanced active, progressive and life threatening illness.

Wakefield Hospice is a purpose-built specialist palliative care unit that opened in April 1990 providing 16 registered beds, a day therapy unit, bereavement support and education. Over the years the day care unit developed initially into a day therapy unit and ultimately into a drop-In centre providing therapies, information and care for patients, carers and bereaved families.

Job summary

Community Health Worker with Health Visiting team. Public Health Nursing - Crediton hospital 22.5 hours per week

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

Do you have an interest in making a difference to the health and wellbeing of children?

If you have a QCF or equivalent qualification or NVQ 3 Foundation degree (Childcare related) or equivalent and would like to join a progressive, forward thinking and innovative Public Health Nursing team; we would love to hear from you.

We currently have a vacancy in theIvybridge & Tavistock , Southern PHN Teamwith 22.5hours available.

Main duties of the job

The Community Health Worker supports families with children aged 0-8 years by working with them individually or as part of a group in both community and home settings. Support is also offered virtually and via our front door hub.

Community Health Workers support families with their childs development which includes carrying out the1 and 21/2 year development review. Community Health Workers integrate with the Health Visitors, School Nurses and Staff Nurses to support with the whole family assessment; as well as supporting parents and carers with health promotion and development topics such as behaviour management, toilet training, sleep management and other targeted episodes of care as directed.

Youll have a passion for working with children, a comprehensive understanding of childrens safeguarding and a knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health agenda.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the qualities in the person specification and job description and be committed to their on-going professional development to ensure quality in the delivery of care is maintained.

Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

Benefits

- Employee Assistance Program

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Development Opportunities

- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

- Flexible working within service hours

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and organised Team Leader to support the delivery of Radiology services across Trust sites. This role is key to ensuring effective administrative support across multiple modalities, working closely with clinical and operational teams to maintain efficient patient pathways and a high-quality, patient-focused service.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide day-to-day leadership and line management to Radiology administrative staff, ensuring effective supervision, performance management, and staff development. They will oversee referral and booking processes, support service delivery against key targets, manage patient queries and complaints, and contribute to service improvement and operational efficiency.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the Slough Community Mental Health Service at New Horizons. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and autonomous practitioner who can work effectively with adults experiencing mental health problems. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team of psychologists, CBT therapists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, nurses and social workers. The role combines specialist assessment, recovery-focused care planning, treatment delivery and positive risk management, with opportunities to support service development and junior colleagues. The post is based at New Horizons, Pursers Court, Slough, with community work across a range of settings.

Main duties of the job

• Hold and prioritise a defined caseload, working autonomously with people who have serious and enduring mental health needs.
• Complete comprehensive mental health assessments, formulations, care plans, crisis plans and risk assessments.
• Coordinate and deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions in service users' homes, community venues and team premises.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, carers, GP practices, local authority colleagues and partner agencies to develop coordinated packages of health and social care.
• Undertake relevant Care Act 2014 and safeguarding responsibilities on behalf of the joint NHS and local authority service.
• Participate in duty work, maintain accurate and timely Rio records, and contribute to clinical governance and service improvement.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior staff and students, including guidance on risk assessment and positive risk taking.
• Travel between Trust and community locations as required

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Audiology Quality and Compliance Manager Audiology ServiceBand 5 £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rataHours: 19 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

This position offersthe rare opportunity to work with an audiology team aspiring to achieve IQIPS accreditation.

Our team comprises 12 clinical staff - Audiology Apprentice, Associate Audiologist, Audiologists, STP Trainees, HTS Trainees & Clinical Scientists - and 3 Audiology secretaries.

Our consistently high Friends and Family Scoresreflect our commitment to provide a high quality, person centred, comprehensive adult and paediatric service.We have regular staff meetings, Health and Safety Meetings and Clinical Governance meetings which facilitate continuous service improvement and development.

We work closely withtheENT staff, Paediatricians, theNewbornHearing Screening Team in the hospital and with our colleagues inCommunity Paediatrics,Health Visiting, School Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy and Education to facilitate seamless care for our children.Our services include direct referral, tinnitus and hyperacusis clinicsanda learning disability service.

We seek an enthusiastic staff member who has auditing and service review experience who thrives in a motivated team, but also enjoys working on their own initiative.

Interview date 04 December 2026

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Scientists feels their health safety and wellbeing is support at work.''NHS Survey, 2024''

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

The Audiology Quality Lead will work at Milton Keynes Hospital, providing management and project support to coordinate the requirements of the IQIPS scheme (Improving Quality in Physiological Services). This is an accreditation programme designed to support healthcare organisations ensure patients receive consistently high-quality care. It is managed and delivered by the United Kingdom Accreditation Scheme (UKAS).

The post will provide a range of project and administrative support to ensure the service attains and retains accreditation. The post holder will keep up to date with UKAS requirements, collect, collate and submit quality and audit data, support progression through the accreditation process and facilitate change within the audiology service, based on UKAS response

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -

For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-SURG26-1044A

Job locations

Audiology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital

The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.

MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.

As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.

With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.

Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU

IQIPS Accreditation

To coordinate compliance with IQIP standards within appropriate and / or specified timeframes.

To provide expert knowledge of IQIP requirements.

To collate required performance and quality information in a timely manner

Other Responsibilities

To support the Audiology Admin Lead to produce and clean weekly and monthly DM01 reports. To notify Audiology leads of waiting time breaches and data trends.

To ensure robust processes are in place within the Audiology department in all aspects of monitoring audiology data collection. Develop appropriate action plan in conjunction with Service Manager and Head of Audiology to rectify issues, including proposing changes in processes/procedures.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Job description Job responsibilities Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team. MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023. As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future. With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH. Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU IQIPS Accreditation To coordinate compliance with IQIP standards within appropriate and / or specified timeframes. To provide expert knowledge of IQIP requirements. To collate required performance and quality information in a timely manner Other Responsibilities To support the Audiology Admin Lead to produce and clean weekly and monthly DM01 reports. To notify Audiology leads of waiting time breaches and data trends. To ensure robust processes are in place within the Audiology department in all aspects of monitoring audiology data collection. Develop appropriate action plan in conjunction with Service Manager and Head of Audiology to rectify issues, including proposing changes in processes/procedures. Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard with passes at grade C or above for English and Maths or similar through vocational training
• Knowledge/experience acquired through degree or equivalent level of experience
• Supervisory or management experience working within a large team
• Knowledge of IQIPS standards and requirements

Desirable

• Management & Leadership qualification
• Accredited Project Management qualification (PRINCEII or equivalent)
• Audit qualification

Experience

Essential

• Project management experience
• Significant administration experience, including data entry and analysis
• Excellent IT support skills
• Significant experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, Excel and Power BI
• Advanced Excel skills, including database creation and management (Excel VBA, Access)
• Experience handling and manipulating data
• Experience in undertaking audits.

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to clearly and accurately convey complex information to various stakeholders using a range of mediums (verbal and written).
• Excellent data analysis and statistical skills
• Excellent organisational/co-ordination/work prioritisation skills

People and Personal development

Essential

• Ability and experience to be discerning in sensitive situations
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and work calmly under pressure
• Ability to create documents such as departmental operating procedures, policies and service reports, and patient information leaflets
• Excellent team member and contributor
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude, motivated, flexible, empathetic, reliable
• Must be able to provide advice to staff on the practical application of guidelines and policies
• Identifies new approaches and ideas to problems
• Demonstrates an ability to organise own work schedule
• Manages time effectively
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage and implement change
• Must be able to demonstrate values and behaviours consistent with the Trust's standards
• Act as a role model
• To take personal responsibility

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding (particularly for d/Deaf patients)
• Excellent written communication skills
• Clear knowledge of confidentiality issues and obligations
• Must be able to communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals at different levels of seniority

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Educated to GCSE standard with passes at grade C or above for English and Maths or similar through vocational training Knowledge/experience acquired through degree or equivalent level of experience Supervisory or management experience working within a large team Knowledge of IQIPS standards and requirements Desirable Management & Leadership qualification Accredited Project Management qualification (PRINCEII or equivalent) Audit qualification Experience Essential Project management experience Significant administration experience, including data entry and analysis Excellent IT support skills Significant experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, Excel and Power BI Advanced Excel skills, including database creation and management (Excel VBA, Access) Experience handling and manipulating data Experience in undertaking audits. Skills Essential Must be able to clearly and accurately convey complex information to various stakeholders using a range of mediums (verbal and written). Excellent data analysis and statistical skills Excellent organisational/co-ordination/work prioritisation skills People and Personal development Essential Ability and experience to be discerning in sensitive situations Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and work calmly under pressure Ability to create documents such as departmental operating procedures, policies and service reports, and patient information leaflets Excellent team member and contributor Strong attention to detail Positive attitude, motivated, flexible, empathetic, reliable Must be able to provide advice to staff on the practical application of guidelines and policies Identifies new approaches and ideas to problems Demonstrates an ability to organise own work schedule Manages time effectively Ability to multi-task Ability to manage and implement change Must be able to demonstrate values and behaviours consistent with the Trust's standards Act as a role model To take personal responsibility Communication Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding (particularly for d/Deaf patients) Excellent written communication skills Clear knowledge of confidentiality issues and obligations Must be able to communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals at different levels of seniority

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Under the support and guidance of Pharmacy and Practice staff, and through a structured rotational training program with Community Pharmacy and General Practice the post holder will:

Develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited course or approved qualification within the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship pathway, to support registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Complete the required competencies in the workplace to achieve the accredited course / recognised qualification / apprenticeship and will complete the learning organised by the training provider using agreed weekly study day/session(s) and study in personal time.

Ensure knowledge, attitudes and behaviour follow the General Pharmaceutical Councils Standards for Pharmacy Professionals during the two-year training programme in order that they can seek a declaration of competence from supervising pharmacy professional in all sectors, as required for registration.

Main duties of the job

To study for one day a week/equivalent to achieve the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician training programme in the two-year duration and complete the required accredited course/recognised qualification/apprenticeship

To complete rotations in Community Pharmacy for a period of training delivered weekly or in a block (minimum of three months per year) dispensing, checking, and issuing medicines, counselling patients on how to use their medicines, stock management, reconciliation of medicines, and Over the Counter (OTC) sales for minor ailments, medicines review, and enhanced services eg, stop smoking services under the supervision of Pharmacy Staff.

To complete rotations in General Practice for a period of training as defined in the training plan; delivered weekly or in a block responding to a prescription requests, reviewing hospital discharge/clinical letters and reconciling medication against current medications highlighting discrepancies under the supervision of the Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, completing audits under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician.

To gain knowledge of diseases, basic treatments and the actions and uses of drugs.

To answer basic pharmaceutical queries under supervision.

To learn about and contribute to the objectives for safe patient care in all workplaces.

To support team values to ensure the maintenance of the highest professional standards.

To always maintain confidentiality.

About us

You will gain extensive understanding of pharmacy whilst rotating between the GP practice and Community Pharmacy. You will be part of the multidisciplinary team, working at The Thorpe Practice. The Practice has aregistered list size of 10650.You will be required to work across 2 sites (Owlthorpe and Hackenthorpe). The Practices sites within Townships 1 Primary Care Network (PCN) alongside Mosborough, Birley, Sothall and Crystal Peaks.

We need someone who is interested in developing a career in pharmacy, to become professionally registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated, and hard working and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

You will be required to complete the qualification for the Apprentice Pharmacy Technician- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principle and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. You will be registered with a training provider who will provide online training.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Apprenticeship Pay Scales Apply

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1445-26-0000

Job locations

Owlthorpe Surgery

Moorthorpe Bank

Owlthorpe

Sheffield

S20 6PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Community Pharmacy responsibilities:

To work under the supervision of the Supervising Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician at all times.

To follow all workplace Standard Operating Procedures at all times.

To learn about Medicines Optimisation and how Pharmacy Technicians contribute to Community Pharmacy services. This will involve a patient-facing role.

To assist the Pharmacist in retrieving electronic prescriptions (EPS) as per SOPs.

To receive prescriptions and ensure they are legal and valid and advise patients on completing the declaration.

To use the Pharmacy computer system to record Patient Medication Records and create labels.

To dispense prescriptions including FP10s & Private Prescriptions and monitored dosage systems (MDS) and confirm accuracy as per community / dispensing pharmacy SOPs.

To issue prescriptions and counsel patients on how to use their medicines.

To dispose of returned and unwanted medication as per SOPs.

To record controlled drugs in the CD register and conduct controlled drug balance checks as per SOPs.

To order, receive, store, and maintain stock as per SOPs.

To support the community pharmacist with medicines reconciliation in accordance with protocols, highlighting discrepancies to ensure patients medication records are up to date and liaising with general practice to ensure the correct medicines are continued following transfer of care.

To complete OTC sales and recommendations for common minor ailments under the supervision of a Pharmacist / trained Pharmacy staff.

To support the Pharmacist to complete Medication Use Reviews (MURs), New Medicines Service (NMS) and Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS), Pharmacy First.

To support the Pharmacist to complete commissioned enhanced services eg, stop smoking services and blood pressures under the supervision of Pharmacy Staff.

To liaise with General Practice regarding prescription issues.

General Practice responsibilities:

To work under the supervision of the Pharmacy professional at all times and liaison with other Practice staff.

To follow all workplace Standard Operating Procedures at all times

To learn about Medicines Optimisation and how Pharmacy Technicians contribute to General Practice. This will involve working in General Practice in a patient facing role and with telephone contact.

To use the surgery computer system to record information & consultations, run searches and send tasks to other healthcare professionals.

To respond to prescription requests from community patients, nursing/care home staff, pharmacy staff and GPs, processing them with 48 hours for routine prescriptions and same day for urgent prescriptions. This can include re-routing prescriptions to out of hours pharmacies for same day delivery.

To learn about and be involved with the use of practice templates to record patient monitoring for high-risk drugs.

To learn about and be involved in monitoring blood tests, blood pressures, weight loss management,recalls and reviews using established protocols and involvement of the appropriate clinician.

To review hospital discharge notifications/clinical letters and reconcile medication against current medications, highlighting discrepancies to the pharmacist/designated GP under supervision.

To help support practice prescribing budgets by on-going monitoring, audit and analysis of drug use and support practices in reviewing, developing and enhancing cost-effective prescribing. This includes staying aware of latest prescribing improvement targets.

To assist pharmacists / clinical staff help with annual medication reviews eg, Asthma assisting with information to ensure prescribing of most cost-effective formulary product and observing patients have good inhaler technique under supervision.

Conduct regular audits on medicines storage ensuring local and national guidelines are adhered to and issues are reported to the appropriate manager.

To ensure medicines in the surgery are checked and out of date stock is identified and disposed of in an appropriate and timely manner and disposed of according to SOPs.

To utilise resources to promote the reduction of medicines waste.

To conduct face to face & telephone interventions (as outlined by the pharmacist) with patients and ensure consultations are recorded and reported to the pharmacist or designated GP.

To complete prescribing audits to monitor and analyse individual practice/primary care network prescribing performance and trends against local and national targets, presenting information and data and identifying priority areas for action.

To support prescribing clerks by helping with queries relating to prescription requests.

To look for ways to improve efficiency and safety of the prescription ordering process, ensuring queries are resolved and scripts issued in line with timeframe in the practice procedure working with the practice pharmacist.

To support the pharmacist in implementing drug withdrawals and alerts e.g., MHRA alerts and medicine shortages.

To inspire the patient population with seasonal health information campaigns, creating displays throughout the year e.g., Stop Smoking, Antibiotic Awareness, annual Flu campaign.

To promote digital solutions including Patient Access, NHS App, Electronic Repeat Dispensing to patients and practice staff as required by Practice Manager.

Research & Audit:

To assist Pharmacy Technicians & General Practice Pharmacists in the completion of audits as required.

Training & Development:

To complete a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)-accredited course, GPhC-recognised qualification or a GPhC approved apprenticeship pathway. This will support eligibility to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.

To study using online resources one day each week (or equivalent).

To commit to study at home where necessary.

To complete mandatory training and other statutory training at all workplaces.

To complete local competency-based assessments where necessary.

To ensure that you meet the minimum number of hours work based experience, as stated by the General Pharmaceutical Council, to enable you to register as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Job description Job responsibilities Community Pharmacy responsibilities: To work under the supervision of the Supervising Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician at all times. To follow all workplace Standard Operating Procedures at all times. To learn about Medicines Optimisation and how Pharmacy Technicians contribute to Community Pharmacy services. This will involve a patient-facing role. To assist the Pharmacist in retrieving electronic prescriptions (EPS) as per SOPs. To receive prescriptions and ensure they are legal and valid and advise patients on completing the declaration. To use the Pharmacy computer system to record Patient Medication Records and create labels. To dispense prescriptions including FP10s & Private Prescriptions and monitored dosage systems (MDS) and confirm accuracy as per community / dispensing pharmacy SOPs. To issue prescriptions and counsel patients on how to use their medicines. To dispose of returned and unwanted medication as per SOPs. To record controlled drugs in the CD register and conduct controlled drug balance checks as per SOPs. To order, receive, store, and maintain stock as per SOPs. To support the community pharmacist with medicines reconciliation in accordance with protocols, highlighting discrepancies to ensure patients medication records are up to date and liaising with general practice to ensure the correct medicines are continued following transfer of care. To complete OTC sales and recommendations for common minor ailments under the supervision of a Pharmacist / trained Pharmacy staff. To support the Pharmacist to complete Medication Use Reviews (MURs), New Medicines Service (NMS) and Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS), Pharmacy First. To support the Pharmacist to complete commissioned enhanced services eg, stop smoking services and blood pressures under the supervision of Pharmacy Staff. To liaise with General Practice regarding prescription issues. General Practice responsibilities: To work under the supervision of the Pharmacy professional at all times and liaison with other Practice staff. To follow all workplace Standard Operating Procedures at all times To learn about Medicines Optimisation and how Pharmacy Technicians contribute to General Practice. This will involve working in General Practice in a patient facing role and with telephone contact. To use the surgery computer system to record information & consultations, run searches and send tasks to other healthcare professionals. To respond to prescription requests from community patients, nursing/care home staff, pharmacy staff and GPs, processing them with 48 hours for routine prescriptions and same day for urgent prescriptions. This can include re-routing prescriptions to out of hours pharmacies for same day delivery. To learn about and be involved with the use of practice templates to record patient monitoring for high-risk drugs. To learn about and be involved in monitoring blood tests, blood pressures, weight loss management,recalls and reviews using established protocols and involvement of the appropriate clinician. To review hospital discharge notifications/clinical letters and reconcile medication against current medications, highlighting discrepancies to the pharmacist/designated GP under supervision. To help support practice prescribing budgets by on-going monitoring, audit and analysis of drug use and support practices in reviewing, developing and enhancing cost-effective prescribing. This includes staying aware of latest prescribing improvement targets. To assist pharmacists / clinical staff help with annual medication reviews eg, Asthma assisting with information to ensure prescribing of most cost-effective formulary product and observing patients have good inhaler technique under supervision. Conduct regular audits on medicines storage ensuring local and national guidelines are adhered to and issues are reported to the appropriate manager. To ensure medicines in the surgery are checked and out of date stock is identified and disposed of in an appropriate and timely manner and disposed of according to SOPs. To utilise resources to promote the reduction of medicines waste. To conduct face to face & telephone interventions (as outlined by the pharmacist) with patients and ensure consultations are recorded and reported to the pharmacist or designated GP. To complete prescribing audits to monitor and analyse individual practice/primary care network prescribing performance and trends against local and national targets, presenting information and data and identifying priority areas for action. To support prescribing clerks by helping with queries relating to prescription requests. To look for ways to improve efficiency and safety of the prescription ordering process, ensuring queries are resolved and scripts issued in line with timeframe in the practice procedure working with the practice pharmacist. To support the pharmacist in implementing drug withdrawals and alerts e.g., MHRA alerts and medicine shortages. To inspire the patient population with seasonal health information campaigns, creating displays throughout the year e.g., Stop Smoking, Antibiotic Awareness, annual Flu campaign. To promote digital solutions including Patient Access, NHS App, Electronic Repeat Dispensing to patients and practice staff as required by Practice Manager. Research & Audit: To assist Pharmacy Technicians & General Practice Pharmacists in the completion of audits as required. Training & Development: To complete a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)-accredited course, GPhC-recognised qualification or a GPhC approved apprenticeship pathway. This will support eligibility to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. To study using online resources one day each week (or equivalent). To commit to study at home where necessary. To complete mandatory training and other statutory training at all workplaces. To complete local competency-based assessments where necessary. To ensure that you meet the minimum number of hours work based experience, as stated by the General Pharmaceutical Council, to enable you to register as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will require FOUR GCSE (or equivalent) passes (Grade A* - C / Level 9-4) in the following subjects:-
• Mathematics
• English Language
• Science
• One other

Desirable

• NVQ In Pharmacy Service Skill Level 2

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic IT Skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work to complete college/training provider deadlines
• Good written and oral skills
• Good team working skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Professional attitude, conscientious with the ability to empathise
• Self Motivate with commitment to the training
• Ability to complete the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited course/recognised qualification or apprenticeship pathway with Training Provider.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a dispensary in community or hospital or have experience of working in general practice.
• Customer service skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will require FOUR GCSE (or equivalent) passes (Grade A* - C / Level 9-4) in the following subjects:- Mathematics English Language Science One other Desirable NVQ In Pharmacy Service Skill Level 2 Experience Essential Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy Basic IT Skills Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment Ability to work to complete college/training provider deadlines Good written and oral skills Good team working skills Good numeracy skills Professional attitude, conscientious with the ability to empathise Self Motivate with commitment to the training Ability to complete the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited course/recognised qualification or apprenticeship pathway with Training Provider. Desirable Previous experience in a dispensary in community or hospital or have experience of working in general practice. Customer service skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Thorpe Practice

Address

Owlthorpe Surgery

Moorthorpe Bank

Owlthorpe

Sheffield

S20 6PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Thorpe Practice

Address

Owlthorpe Surgery

Moorthorpe Bank

Owlthorpe

Sheffield

S20 6PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about providing high quality patient care? Are you newly qualified or looking to extend your experience?

If the answer is yes, then you are the person we are looking for to come & join the over 70 members of staff currently working within the Occupational Therapy Service at NNUH who share your passion.

Due to career progression, we are looking for enthusiastic & motivated Occupational Therapists to join our established Band 5 Rotation scheme and help us ensure that we meet the Trust's vision to provide the best care for every patient.We are able to offer a broad range of experience across many clinical areas including :

o Neuroscienceso Respiratoryo Cardiologyo Trauma & Orthopaedicso AMU/ Short Stay Medicineo Hand Therapyo Oncologyo Rheumatologyo Paediatricso Home Firsto Medicine

• Surgery

We will support you to develop current/ new skills with access to in-service training and professional development. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal; have access to peer support and encouragement to take an active role within your own continuing professional development. If you are newly qualified our OT preceptorship team will work with you as an individual across rotations to help you to consolidate your career progression.

If you are enthusiastic, forward thinking and wish to deliver high quality patient care, then we would love to welcome you into our team.

Main duties of the job

As post holder, you will:

• Be responsible for assessing and treating your own designated caseload of patients and maintaining their records as an autonomous practitioner
• Carry out day to day informal supervision of unqualified staff
• Assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting
• Provide advice and information to patients/ carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued

You will have :

• Exposure to and the opportunity to learn to manage a diverse caseload across various specialisms, with support and training to develop and prepare for moving into more specialist senior roles
• Access to regular and culturally embedded supervision with more experienced members of the therapy team, as well as very close working and learning links with the MDT and other professionals within and without the Trust.

The opportunity to work across both inpatient and outpatient areas and outreaching into the community as part of a wide and varied rotation.

If you would like to find out more about this or other opportunities within the Occupational Therapy service then please get in touch - contact Emma Dix, AHP Therapy Lead Occupational Therapist on 01603 646073, [email protected]

Interview date: to be confirmed

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 summary

The Royal Free has an exciting opportunity in our Renal Team. We are seeking a Clinical Specialist Renal Dietitian for a 0.5 WTE, 1-year FTC (Maternity Cover) to work in our multi-disciplinary therapy team led by a Clinical Lead Renal Occupational Therapist and Clinical Lead Renal Dietitian, the team is made of dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and therapy assistants - across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Our team supports people living with kidney disease and urological conditions across three wards based at The Royal Free Hospital site, and 5 outpatient centres for low clearance, dialysis and transplantation. The Royal Free is the provider for NCL for urological care (medical and surgical) as well as being the NCL tertiary centre for chronic kidney disease management including renal transplantation. This role is based predominantly in renal outpatients based on Dialysis units across NCL.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated dietitian who demonstrates exceptional understanding of the complexity of a person living with CKD. They would provide specialist nutritional care to our renal patients mostly within the Haemodialysis setting. Proven experience autonomously managing people with complex nutritional diagnoses is essential. Experience supporting the development of junior staff will be highly regarded, as will skills in quality improvement, service evaluation or audit.

Main duties of the job

Summary of detailed job description and main responsibilities outlined below:Clinical responsibilitiesResponsibility for patientsResponsibility for policy and Service DevelopmentResponsibility for Financial and Physical ResourcesResponsibility for leading and managingResponsibility for information resourcesResponsibility for Research and DevelopmentFor full details please refer to Job Description and Person specification attached.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum plus inclusive of HCAS pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8298439-A

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead Heath

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Health Professions Council (HPC) registration
• Additional qualification or BDA accredited courses or equivalent in-house training e.g. PENG clinical update, renal course
• Experience of working in renal dietetics, IP, Pre Dialysis or Dialysis

Desirable

• Membership of special interest group
• Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of clinical experience, across a variety of clinical areas
• Experience of managing renal patients
• Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)
• Presentation to groups/teaching other Healthcare Professionals
• Student training and/or management of junior therapists
• Leadership in an audit or project, and knowledge of clinical standards in the management of chronic kidney disease
• Proficient use of PC & working knowledge of Microsoft Office and nutritional analysis software

Desirable

• Experience of managing patients with CKD-MBD

Skills and apptitudes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and use initiative
• Ability to carry out nutritional assessments, such as anthropometry, subjective global assessment, bioelectrical impedance analysis, estimation of dietary intake of macro/micronutrients
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
• Appreciation of need for personal accountability for governance issues (to include confidentiality, Health & safety and risk management) and how these affect self and others
• Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals
• Effective written communication skills
• Ability to treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account diversity considerations
• Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
• Able to support junior staff to manage and prioritise their clinical caseload
• Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
• To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
• Ability to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour. To act on this appropriately using effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and negotiation

Desirable

• Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge in chronic kidney disease particularly relating to CKD-MBD and it's management strategies

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
• Positive attitude to change; self motivating
• Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role
• A helpful, positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately

Other

Essential

• Able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines and travel to different dialysis sites.

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Royal Free shared commitments

Person Specification Education and professional qualifications Essential Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent Health Professions Council (HPC) registration Additional qualification or BDA accredited courses or equivalent in-house training e.g. PENG clinical update, renal course Experience of working in renal dietetics, IP, Pre Dialysis or Dialysis Desirable Membership of special interest group Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development Experience Essential Broad range of clinical experience, across a variety of clinical areas Experience of managing renal patients Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills) Presentation to groups/teaching other Healthcare Professionals Student training and/or management of junior therapists Leadership in an audit or project, and knowledge of clinical standards in the management of chronic kidney disease Proficient use of PC & working knowledge of Microsoft Office and nutritional analysis software Desirable Experience of managing patients with CKD-MBD Skills and apptitudes Essential Able to work autonomously and use initiative Ability to carry out nutritional assessments, such as anthropometry, subjective global assessment, bioelectrical impedance analysis, estimation of dietary intake of macro/micronutrients Good time management and organisational skills Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice Appreciation of need for personal accountability for governance issues (to include confidentiality, Health & safety and risk management) and how these affect self and others Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals Effective written communication skills Ability to treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account diversity considerations Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively Able to support junior staff to manage and prioritise their clinical caseload Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice Ability to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour. To act on this appropriately using effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and negotiation Desirable Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge in chronic kidney disease particularly relating to CKD-MBD and it's management strategies Personal qualities and attributes Essential Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate Positive attitude to change; self motivating Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role A helpful, positive and flexible attitude Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately Other Essential Able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines and travel to different dialysis sites. Royal Free shared commitments Essential Royal Free shared commitments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead Heath

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead Heath

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, confident and people-focused individuals to join our new Face Fit Testing Team.

Face fit testing for respiratory protective equipment is a mandatory requirement under health and safety legislation. This role will play an important part in overseeing the delivery, development and compliance of an effective face fit testing service across the Trust.

The successful candidates will work within the Health and Safety Team and closely with staff and colleagues across a range of services, using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide a professional, supportive and responsive service.

Applicants should indicate their preferred hospital base from the main Trust sites: Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex Hospital, and Barnet / Chase Farm Hospitals. Although the roles will be predominantly site-based within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, travel to other Trust sites will be required to meet service needs and ensure face fit testing is delivered effectively across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out face fit testing for staff required to wear FFP3 respirators, ensuring all testing is completed accurately and in line with established procedures.

Working with the Face Fit Team Lead, you will help deliver a safe, effective and compliant testing service. You will maintain accurate records, monitor testing requirements and ensure staff remain up to date.

You will work closely with colleagues across Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and Procurement to provide consistent, professional advice and support. The role includes both quantitative and qualitative face fit testing, including powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) where required.

This is a people-focused role where clear communication, attention to detail and a professional approach are essential. You will help staff understand and use respiratory protective equipment safely and effectively.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you seeking to specialise in MSK? Would you like excellent mentorship and training? If yes, then join our team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our Outpatient Musculoskeletal Team here at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust working cross site at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and University Hospital Lewisham, a large London acute NHS trust with excellent transport links to central London.

Main duties of the job

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking department accepting patients from a wide range of sources including Consultants and GPs. You will rotate through specific musculoskeletal rotations of 8-month duration. We have a wide variety of rotations each with an emphasis on a specific area of the service, for example Hydrotherapy, our Staff Service, Fracture Clinic, Pelvic Health, Paediatrics, GP Practices, A&E, Back Rehabilitation, ACL Rehabilitation, Circuits, ESCAPE Knee Rehabilitation. We offer fantastic support and development opportunities with regular supervision and excellent in-service training.

Successful candidates will have a commitment to work on a weekend rota covering Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.

About us

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community focused provider of local and acute care, providing high quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. With a turnover of around £700 million, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and a range of community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

197-KH8863

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Woolwich

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOBPURPOSE

1 To provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.

2 To participate in the Band 6 MSK rotation scheme, which involves out-patient clinical areas. Rotations are approximately eight months' duration.

JOB SUMMARY

1 To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

2 To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

3 To take responsibility for own caseload, being responsible for a defined area of the service, with the support of a Band 7/8 physiotherapist.

4 With the team, to participate in evidence-based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice within each rotation. To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team.

5 To supervise band 5 physiotherapists physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students in the clinical setting.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• CLINICAL

1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,including the management of patients in your care.

1.2 To undertake a comprehensive and holistic assessment of patients including those with complex presentations / multi-pathologies.

1.3 To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills toprovide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems.

1.4 To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients wholack the capacity to consent to treatment.

1.5 To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialist knowledge and clinical experience of pathophysiology, evidence-based practice and treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals in collaboration with the patient.

1.6 To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as required.

1.7 To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital, or following an outpatient episode of care.

1.8 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy, and manual handling equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliancesby patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists andAssistants attain competency prior to use.

1.9 To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicateeffectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicateappropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner.

1.10 To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patientsconcerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patientswho have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newlyacquired disabilities.

1.11 To be an active member of the Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation weekend rotas. When working at weekends and in the absence of Band 7 staff, to be responsible for any Band 5 physiotherapists in the team.

1.13 To supervise and delegate to Assistants and Band 5 Physiotherapists.

1.14 To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards.

1.15 To work in GP outreach clinics as necessary, with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.

• MANAGEMENT

2.1 To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes.

2.2 To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload tomeet service needs and patient priorities, adjusting plans as situations arise.

2.3 To identify and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinicalarea.

2.4 To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at WorkAct, and the Data Protection Act. To report on complaints, accidents and clinicalincidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible.

2.5 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.

2.6 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency and precautionary procedures, both on and off site, and to respond as necessary e.g., hydrotherapy, emergency resuscitation, infection control etc.

2.7 To ensure that all equipment defects are reported to the Therapy Manager immediately, and that appropriate action is then taken.

2.8 To advise and demonstrate to carers, nursing and other staff on the safe manual handling, positioning and moving of patients.

2.9 To provide training on the use of equipment and management of conditions forcarers, nursing and other staff when necessary.

2.10 To deputise for the Band 7 in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of band 5 and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis.

2.11 To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of students, band 5 staff and assistants on a day-to-day basis.

2.12 To make appropriate referrals to other health professionals following assessment / identification of need.

2.13 To participate in the managerial matters of the department as required, and to attend staff meetings.

2.14 To participate in the induction programme for all new staff where appropriate.

2.15 To undertake additional duties as may be deemed necessary, as requested by theteam leader in the specific rotation.

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING

3.1 To participate in individual performance review (appraisal) and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set goals.

3.2 To be responsible for maintaining your competence to practise and StateRegistration through C.P.D. activities and maintaining a portfolio which reflectspersonal development.

3.3 To supervise band 5 physiotherapists and assistants, being actively involved in theirsupervision and appraisal, reporting performance issues to a relevant person.

3.4 To participate in and contribute to the in-service education programmes of the specific rotation and of the department.

3.5 To participate in mandatory and statutory training, having an awareness of andcomplying with Trust and departmental procedures.

3.6 To attend Trust in-house training sessions / programmes and external courses asappropriate.

3.7 To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants when necessary.

3.8 To be responsible for the clinical education of student physiotherapists, teachingthem to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within the coreclinical areas, reporting performance issues to a relevant person.

Job description Job responsibilities JOBPURPOSE 1 To provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. 2 To participate in the Band 6 MSK rotation scheme, which involves out-patient clinical areas. Rotations are approximately eight months' duration. JOB SUMMARY 1 To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. 2 To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. 3 To take responsibility for own caseload, being responsible for a defined area of the service, with the support of a Band 7/8 physiotherapist. 4 With the team, to participate in evidence-based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice within each rotation. To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team. 5 To supervise band 5 physiotherapists physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students in the clinical setting. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL 1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,including the management of patients in your care. 1.2 To undertake a comprehensive and holistic assessment of patients including those with complex presentations / multi-pathologies. 1.3 To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills toprovide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems. 1.4 To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients wholack the capacity to consent to treatment. 1.5 To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialist knowledge and clinical experience of pathophysiology, evidence-based practice and treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals in collaboration with the patient. 1.6 To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as required. 1.7 To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital, or following an outpatient episode of care. 1.8 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy, and manual handling equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliancesby patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists andAssistants attain competency prior to use. 1.9 To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicateeffectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicateappropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner. 1.10 To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patientsconcerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patientswho have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newlyacquired disabilities. 1.11 To be an active member of the Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation weekend rotas. When working at weekends and in the absence of Band 7 staff, to be responsible for any Band 5 physiotherapists in the team. 1.13 To supervise and delegate to Assistants and Band 5 Physiotherapists. 1.14 To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards. 1.15 To work in GP outreach clinics as necessary, with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required. MANAGEMENT 2.1 To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes. 2.2 To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload tomeet service needs and patient priorities, adjusting plans as situations arise. 2.3 To identify and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinicalarea. 2.4 To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at WorkAct, and the Data Protection Act. To report on complaints, accidents and clinicalincidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible. 2.5 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures. 2.6 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency and precautionary procedures, both on and off site, and to respond as necessary e.g., hydrotherapy, emergency resuscitation, infection control etc. 2.7 To ensure that all equipment defects are reported to the Therapy Manager immediately, and that appropriate action is then taken. 2.8 To advise and demonstrate to carers, nursing and other staff on the safe manual handling, positioning and moving of patients. 2.9 To provide training on the use of equipment and management of conditions forcarers, nursing and other staff when necessary. 2.10 To deputise for the Band 7 in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of band 5 and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis. 2.11 To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of students, band 5 staff and assistants on a day-to-day basis. 2.12 To make appropriate referrals to other health professionals following assessment / identification of need. 2.13 To participate in the managerial matters of the department as required, and to attend staff meetings. 2.14 To participate in the induction programme for all new staff where appropriate. 2.15 To undertake additional duties as may be deemed necessary, as requested by theteam leader in the specific rotation. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 3.1 To participate in individual performance review (appraisal) and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set goals. 3.2 To be responsible for maintaining your competence to practise and StateRegistration through C.P.D. activities and maintaining a portfolio which reflectspersonal development. 3.3 To supervise band 5 physiotherapists and assistants, being actively involved in theirsupervision and appraisal, reporting performance issues to a relevant person. 3.4 To participate in and contribute to the in-service education programmes of the specific rotation and of the department. 3.5 To participate in mandatory and statutory training, having an awareness of andcomplying with Trust and departmental procedures. 3.6 To attend Trust in-house training sessions / programmes and external courses asappropriate. 3.7 To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants when necessary. 3.8 To be responsible for the clinical education of student physiotherapists, teachingthem to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within the coreclinical areas, reporting performance issues to a relevant person.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration
• Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses

Desirable

• MCSP
• Member of Special interest Group

Experience

Essential

• Wide ranging rotational physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level
• Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects.
• Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training
• Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
• Broad NHS experience in an acute trust as a qualified physiotherapist

Desirable

• Previous experience at band 6 level
• Research experience.
• Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads
• Experience of supervision and appraisal of physiotherapy staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
• Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Knowledge of quality issues and outcome measures
• The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
• The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team

Desirable

• IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
• Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
• Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Knowledge of quality issues and outcome measures
• The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
• The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team

Desirable

• IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
• Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy. HCPC registration Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses Desirable MCSP Member of Special interest Group Experience Essential Wide ranging rotational physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects. Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT Broad NHS experience in an acute trust as a qualified physiotherapist Desirable Previous experience at band 6 level Research experience. Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads Experience of supervision and appraisal of physiotherapy staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Knowledge of quality issues and outcome measures The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team Desirable IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Knowledge of quality issues and outcome measures The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team Desirable IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Woolwich

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Woolwich

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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