Job summary

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Main duties of the job

For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and youll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven operational leader to join our team as Head of Operations and Performance for Integrated Urgent and General Paediatric Care. Working alongside senior clinical, nursing and operational colleagues, you will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across the portfolio. You will drive operational performance, service improvement and transformation, while providing assurance across quality, safety, access, workforce and finance.

You will bring significant senior operational management experience, strong analytical and influencing skills, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex challenges and deliver sustainable improvements for children, young people and families

You will be confident working across professional and organisational boundaries, using data and insight to support decision-making, identify improvement opportunities and drive delivery. You will be an inclusive and compassionate leader, able to engage teams, build credibility with senior stakeholders and support a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution to improving services and outcomes for children, while helping to shape operational delivery within one of the country's leading specialist children's trusts.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant operational management experience in a complex organisation
• Experience of delivering against performance standards and recovery plans
• Strong financial, workforce and governance awareness
• Ability to lead service improvement, transformation and productivity programmes
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A values-led, inclusive and collaborative leadership style
• Strong analytical and digital capability to support performance assurance and decision-making

If you are motivated by improving services, supporting teams and delivering high-quality care for children and families, we would welcome your application.

About us

Each year, we provide care to more than 450,000 children and young people. Alder Hey Children's Hospital, located in Liverpool UK, is at the heart of Alder Hey and is one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, where we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our Children's Health Campus, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man, ensuring we are able to provide the best care to our families in the heart of our communities. The Trust employs a workforce of 4,115 staff who work across our community and hospital sites. As a teaching and training hospital, we provide education and training to around 900 medical and over 800 nursing and allied health professional students each year.

Job summary

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. We are a large and established team made up of SLT's across all bandings, SLTA's and an admin team. You will be working in the Mainstream Schools and Resource Base teams.

We are committed to delivering evidence based, high quality and progressive services for our patients. To achieve this we aim to continuously develop and implement an innovative way of working. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills to work collaboratively with a team of Speech and Language Therapists and education staff, advising on interventions that meet the needs of children/young people with a variety of speech, language and communication needs.

We have a number of active working parties within the team to ensure we are using an evidence based model of intervention including:

• Neurodiversity
• Diversity and inclusion
• Bilingualism
• Developmental Language Disorders

We have a robust Personal Development Review process as well as Band 5 support group to help support you to work through your NQP competencies (if required).

There is band 5 peer supervision supported by a highly skilled Band 6/7 therapist (or above) with the opportunity to learn about and practice standardised assessments and interventions appropriate for different communication needs.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills to work collaboratively with a team of Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and education staff, delivering interventions that meet the needs of children/young people with a variety of speech, language, and communication needs.

You will need to:

• Have a degree in Speech, Language and Communication Pathology and Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Be a member of the Health Professionals Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience of working with children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Understanding of the role of SLTs in community SLT.
• Work as part of a multi-agency team
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work flexibly, under direction and independently where necessary.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.

The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.

The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

• We receive inner London weighting and travel expenses during the working day are paid.
• Opportunities to develop a specialism e.g., AAC, Selective Mutism.
• Dedicated CPD / admin time.
• Support to pursue research.
• We have working parties for diversity and inclusion, neurodiversity affirmative languageand bilingualism, and regular meet ups with for therapists across the special school network.
• Wellbeing champions running free after work activities such as book club and craft clubs.
• Whole team CPD days

Job summary

Band 3, progressing to Band 4 upon successful completion of the pre-induction period and the 27-month Higher Apprenticeship TAP programme, commencing March 2027.

Successful candidates will be based in Radiology at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and must be willing to work across all Trust sites.

As a Trainee Assistant Practitioner within Radiology, you will support the delivery of a safe, efficient and effective imaging service. Working under the supervision of a qualified radiographer, you will undertake radiographic procedures within the Assistant Practitioner (AP) Scope of Practice in General Radiography, helping ensure patients receive safe, accurate and timely examinations.

You will support clinical sessions, provide administrative assistance and work collaboratively with the wider radiology team to maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery. Participation in extended working hours and a seven-day rotational shift pattern will be required.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake radiographic examinations within the Assistant Practitioner (AP) Scope of Practice in General Radiography, under qualified radiographer supervision.
• Maintain a safe working environment and use X-ray and image acquisition equipment correctly, both within and outside the department.
• Comply with Ionising Radiation Regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Explain procedures clearly and maintain patient dignity, privacy, safety and high standards of care.
• Assess patients' clinical needs and ability to cooperate, including elderly and trauma patients, to obtain diagnostic-quality images first time and minimise unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Assist radiographers, radiologists and sonographers during clinical sessions.
• Support patient moving, handling, transfers, escorting, dressing and undressing, and safe storage of personal belongings.
• Support patients' needs during examinations, including those relating to illness or trauma.
• Ensure imaging requests are justified and authorised in line with departmental protocols, escalating concerns to a senior radiographer or consultant radiologist.
• Perform an initial assessment of acquired images and promptly escalate urgent or concerning findings for appropriate clinical or radiological review before the patient leaves.
• Liaise with wards and departments to maintain an efficient imaging service and prioritise work according to clinical urgency

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

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

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-8243149

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.

Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please email[email protected]

Please note that if you are on a visa,you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course.

Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs

This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024.

Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection. Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21. Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers *If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please email[email protected] Please note that if you are on a visa,you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course. Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year -experience of working in a hospital setting or community health and social care setting in clinical role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in health/social care setting
• Previous experience of mentoring/supporting junior colleagues
• Evidence of involvement in service improvement or specific areas of interest/expertise e.g. link person/champion for area

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• In date statutory essential training

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking level 3 study or above

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to effective communication.
• Committed to undertake guided and self-directed study over 27 months
• Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills e.g. spreadsheets, power point or ECDL qualification (willing to undertake further training)

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year -experience of working in a hospital setting or community health and social care setting in clinical role Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in health/social care setting Previous experience of mentoring/supporting junior colleagues Evidence of involvement in service improvement or specific areas of interest/expertise e.g. link person/champion for area Qualifications & Training Essential GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent Care Certificate In date statutory essential training Desirable Evidence of undertaking level 3 study or above Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to effective communication. Committed to undertake guided and self-directed study over 27 months Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure. Desirable Advanced IT skills e.g. spreadsheets, power point or ECDL qualification (willing to undertake further training)

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job Description Assistant Psychologist Cygnet Raglan House

Location: Raglan Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3ND

Hours: Full-time (40 Hours per week Monday to Friday)

Salary : £28,826.70 per year

Make a difference in mental health rehabilitation

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our established Psychology Department at Cygnet Raglan House.

Cygnet Raglan House is a 25-bed, high-support inpatient rehabilitation service for women aged 18 and over who experience complex and enduring mental health difficulties.

Working under the supervision of an HCPC-registered Lead Psychologist, you will contribute to psychological assessments, formulations, individual and group-based interventions and psychologically informed care planning.

This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team that values compassion, collaboration, reflective practice and recovery-focused care.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities

• Psychological assessment including psychometric administration
• Risk assessment, safety formulation and management
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological care and treatment
• Working with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment and care
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes Administration, audit, research and service development

About us

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

Job summary

Bank Occupational Therapist

Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice,

Grove Road, Headingley, LS62AE

Ad Hoc hours per week

£22.96 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for weekends

Main duties of the job

Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Bank Occupational Therapist to help us get there.

About us

Benefits

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare

Death in Service benefit

Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org

Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:

www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/

OR

www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. Were committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the Offer an Interview scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact [email protected]

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Division of Theatres as a Scheduling Manager. The postholder will manage and lead a team of administrative staff to oversee outpatient, day case and in patient scheduling. This includes the management of waiting lists across the division, ensuring that theatres and critical care referral to treatment targets and diagnostic waiting time and activity are achieved and maintained, and that patients are reviewed within a clinically appropriate time frame. This will include the management, monitoring and reporting of all aspects of outpatient, day case, and two-week cancer waiting times. The post holder will be expected to work without direct supervision and exercise significant initiative and independent judgement in managing diverse specialties and workload.

Main duties of the job

To manage the efficient processing of outpatient appointments from initial receipt of referral through to an appointment being scheduled in accordance with agreed Trust policies (e.g. STSFT Waiting List & Patient Access Policy).

To and manage the clinical schedules within the Meditech System: setting up new schedules, implementing requests to cancel clinical sessions and provide extra clinical sessions.

To create and map appropriate appointment coding for new clinicians and services.

To ensure all new appointment coding is included within appropriate patient communication systems.

To undertake the regular validation of outpatient waiting list information to ensure accurate and timely information is provided to support informed decision making.

To support Directorate Manager in the management of capacity and demand by monitoring and reporting clinical capacity issues and outpatient waiting list information.

To prepare for and meet with Directorate Managers and Deputy Administration Manager at regular intervals to ensure effective management of capacity and demand issues across the Directorate.

To provide support to the wider Divisional Team, providing Reception and admin cover as required

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job summary

Due to recent investment in the service, we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist on a 0.6WTE permanent contract.

The successful candidate will join the assessment and diagnostic multi-disciplinary team for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with complex difficulties that may indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The post holder will need relevant knowledge, skills and experience to case lead and contribute to the holistic assessment of a child's needs, considering developmental, environmental and social factors. You will be responsible for assessment, formulation, consultation and advice being offered to children and their families. You will be encouraged to develop and use your skills, knowledge and interests in this clinical field and to contribute to service and staff development.

The team are all based within one centre creating a cohesive and highly supportive multi-disciplinary environment with established leadership and administrative colleagues. The centre offers office and clinic facilities along with free car parking.

For further information please contact Lauren Sholl, Clinical Team Lead on 0121 722 8010.

Main duties of the job

*To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality specialist service to children and their families aged between 0-18 years presenting with Neuro-developmental disorders including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

*To take responsibility for the assessment and diagnosis of children accepted by the service.

*To case lead on the co-ordination of holistic diagnostic assessment and to provide specialist components to further assessments.

*To formulate and provide a diagnosis where appropriate.

*To identify strengths and difficulties of children

*To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of professional practice.

*To utilise skills for audit, policy and service development and research.

*To support the clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the

service.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

Are you an experienced registered healthcare professional looking to help shape the future of community-based care?

North Hampshire Urgent Care is seeking registered Nurses / Paramedics to join our Remote Monitoring Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of digital healthcare, supporting patients through innovative remote monitoring pathways that help identify deterioration early, improve outcomes, and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. NHUC has been delivering a Level 3 virtual ward across North and Mid Hampshire for over 5 years and is expanding to start a Level 2 proactive service across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

The service operates 7 days a week between 08:00 and 20:00, ensuring patients receive timely support when they need it most. We are recruiting full-time, part-time and zero-hours staff who can work flexibly across a range of shift patterns, from our Head Office location in Farnborough. This includes a mixture of weekday, weekend and bank holiday shifts, offering a range of working opportunities.

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and adaptable clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving patient care through technology-enabled services.

This is initially a fixed term position until 31/08/2028.

Interview Date: 25th November or 2nd December 2026 at our Head Office location in Farnborough

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Main duties of the job

Please note, this is NOT a remote position.

As a Remote Monitoring Clinician, you will use your clinical expertise to assess, monitor and support patients remotely, providing professional oversight and clinical decision-making to ensure high-quality care is delivered across the service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing Level 3 patient onboarding and discharge processes.
• Responding to digital platform alerts and identifying patients requiring urgent intervention.
• Supporting and supervising Clinical Support Workers, providing clinical advice and accepting escalated cases.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, community teams and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Promoting self-management and empowering patients to take an active role in their healthcare.
• Contributing to service improvement, innovation and pathway development

Please see the Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

NHUC is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.

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

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

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

NHUC is not currently a licensed sponsorship employer. As such, we are only able to progress candidates who can demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25.26 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0077-26-0027

Job locations

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary:

The NHUC Remote Monitoring Service provides two interlinked services across North and Mid Hampshire; a proactive level 2 remote monitoring service that consists of the long term monitoring of patients with moderate/severe frailty and identifying deterioration earlier to promote community management. The service also provides a level 3 short term intensive monitoring for acute respiratory infections and exacerbations of respiratory chronic diseases.

This is a rapidly expanding area of clinical care in line with the NHS England strategic direction with the shift of care into the community and supporting proactive, not reactive care.

The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing the service, with responsibility in particular for the following:

- Level 3 onboarding and discharges

- Responding to digital platform red alerts

- Responding to escalated cases from other non-registered clinicians

- Clinical oversight for the non-registered clinicians

- Oversight of cases escalated outside of the Remote Monitoring Team

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• This role encompasses the skills of leadership and clinical oversight of the Remote Monitoring Service, using telephone and video triage to carry out assessment and monitoring within an agreed scope of practice.
• To work collaboratively with the Clinical Head of Service Primary Care, Remote Monitoring Service Manager, Lead Nurse, and other service Clinicians and Clinical Support Workers. This may include covering each other, and in some cases working closely together and sharing a role.
• To provide clinical oversight and support of the non-registered Clinical Support Workers, accepting escalated cases, providing training and clinical advice to ensure patient safety at all times.
• To use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care, and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. To participate in service development in conjunction with local colleagues and specialist practitioners as required
• To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of effective emergency care via the most appropriate services.
• Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills.
• To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology and technology
• To work collaboratively with the patients own GP & multidisciplinary team responsible for their care where required
• To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising electronic systems and consider the Caldicott Principles in relation to all data handling.
• To provide professional advice to multidisciplinary colleagues in relation to specialist area of practice.
• To ensure adherence to the professional rules of conduct as laid down by the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council), HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) or equivalent professional body.
• The Remote Monitoring Service will be run by North Hampshire Urgent Care working alongside other key external stakeholders. Governance Structures will be determined by North Hampshire Urgent Care. Within this structure, this role will be expected:
• To understand and comply with patient confidentiality as per Caldicott Guardianship Guidelines
• To undertake and comply with Data Protection Issues
• To undertake and comply with mandatory training as required
• To have a working knowledge of and comply with all organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines

Administrative and professional responsibilities:

• Oversight of the remote monitoring platform, to ensure patients are not missed from the appropriate level of escalation/follow up.
• Participation in team meetings to discuss patients on the Remote Monitoring service as required
• Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer systems as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care including EMIS Web.
• Keeping up to date with service information sent by email.

Liaison:

• Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines with appropriate regard to confidentiality.

Confidentiality:

• While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff, and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
• Adhere to the NMC, HCPC (or equivalent body) Code of Conduct

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Service procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the service, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply policies, standards, and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate

The nature of our business and the changing needs of the National Health Service mean that you must be flexible in your approach to your work to provide service to our patients, and that the obligations upon you will inevitably vary and develop.

Job description Job responsibilities Role Summary:The NHUC Remote Monitoring Service provides two interlinked services across North and Mid Hampshire; a proactive level 2 remote monitoring service that consists of the long term monitoring of patients with moderate/severe frailty and identifying deterioration earlier to promote community management. The service also provides a level 3 short term intensive monitoring for acute respiratory infections and exacerbations of respiratory chronic diseases.This is a rapidly expanding area of clinical care in line with the NHS England strategic direction with the shift of care into the community and supporting proactive, not reactive care.The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing the service, with responsibility in particular for the following:- Level 3 onboarding and discharges- Responding to digital platform red alerts- Responding to escalated cases from other non-registered clinicians- Clinical oversight for the non-registered clinicians- Oversight of cases escalated outside of the Remote Monitoring TeamMain Duties and Responsibilities: This role encompasses the skills of leadership and clinical oversight of the Remote Monitoring Service, using telephone and video triage to carry out assessment and monitoring within an agreed scope of practice. To work collaboratively with the Clinical Head of Service Primary Care, Remote Monitoring Service Manager, Lead Nurse, and other service Clinicians and Clinical Support Workers. This may include covering each other, and in some cases working closely together and sharing a role. To provide clinical oversight and support of the non-registered Clinical Support Workers, accepting escalated cases, providing training and clinical advice to ensure patient safety at all times. To use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care, and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. To participate in service development in conjunction with local colleagues and specialist practitioners as required To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of effective emergency care via the most appropriate services. Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills. To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology and technology To work collaboratively with the patients own GP & multidisciplinary team responsible for their care where required To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising electronic systems and consider the Caldicott Principles in relation to all data handling. To provide professional advice to multidisciplinary colleagues in relation to specialist area of practice. To ensure adherence to the professional rules of conduct as laid down by the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council), HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) or equivalent professional body. The Remote Monitoring Service will be run by North Hampshire Urgent Care working alongside other key external stakeholders. Governance Structures will be determined by North Hampshire Urgent Care. Within this structure, this role will be expected: To understand and comply with patient confidentiality as per Caldicott Guardianship Guidelines To undertake and comply with Data Protection Issues To undertake and comply with mandatory training as required To have a working knowledge of and comply with all organisational policies, procedures, and guidelinesAdministrative and professional responsibilities: Oversight of the remote monitoring platform, to ensure patients are not missed from the appropriate level of escalation/follow up. Participation in team meetings to discuss patients on the Remote Monitoring service as required Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer systems as appropriate. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care including EMIS Web. Keeping up to date with service information sent by email.Liaison: Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines with appropriate regard to confidentiality.Confidentiality: While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff, and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Adhere to the NMC, HCPC (or equivalent body) Code of ConductHealth & Safety:The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identifiedEquality and Diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Service procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Quality:The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the service, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources. Communication:The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services:The post-holder will: Apply policies, standards, and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate The nature of our business and the changing needs of the National Health Service mean that you must be flexible in your approach to your work to provide service to our patients, and that the obligations upon you will inevitably vary and develop.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills

Essential

• Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases)
• Ability to respond to unwell patients and adapt communication styles to overcome barriers to successful consultation
• Demonstrates ability to lead, motivate, or supervise others. Supports performance management and contributes to team development.
• Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
• Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
• Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
• Excellent liaison and negotiation skills
• Willingness to work flexibly (including weekends) to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Awareness of, or experience in using remote monitoring platforms

Qualifications

Essential

• Current and full membership with a professional registering body (NMC, HCPC)
• Educated to degree level
• Evidence of post-registration training relevant to long-term conditions, urgent care or remote monitoring

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical practice, digital health, leadership, education, management or related subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience working autonomously
• Experience managing initial patient contacts within a clinical setting (dealing with undifferentiated demand), with clinical decision making and risk assessment.
• Experience working within urgent care, primary care, same day care or integrated urgent care services
• Experience of leading, supervising or managing non-registered clinical workforce
• Expert in managing workload and that of others in a fast paced and unpredictable environment

Desirable

• Experience working within a Remote Monitoring Service, virtual wards or telehealth services
• Experience managing service users with frailty
• Proven track record of service development, transformation or pathway development programmes
• Experience of supporting CQC inspections, regulatory compliance or quality assurance processes

Person Specification Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills Essential Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases) Ability to respond to unwell patients and adapt communication styles to overcome barriers to successful consultation Demonstrates ability to lead, motivate, or supervise others. Supports performance management and contributes to team development. Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism. Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability. Excellent liaison and negotiation skills Willingness to work flexibly (including weekends) to meet the needs of the service Desirable Awareness of, or experience in using remote monitoring platforms Qualifications Essential Current and full membership with a professional registering body (NMC, HCPC) Educated to degree level Evidence of post-registration training relevant to long-term conditions, urgent care or remote monitoring Desirable Postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical practice, digital health, leadership, education, management or related subject Experience Essential Significant clinical experience working autonomously Experience managing initial patient contacts within a clinical setting (dealing with undifferentiated demand), with clinical decision making and risk assessment. Experience working within urgent care, primary care, same day care or integrated urgent care services Experience of leading, supervising or managing non-registered clinical workforce Expert in managing workload and that of others in a fast paced and unpredictable environment Desirable Experience working within a Remote Monitoring Service, virtual wards or telehealth services Experience managing service users with frailty Proven track record of service development, transformation or pathway development programmes Experience of supporting CQC inspections, regulatory compliance or quality assurance processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services. The successful applicant will share our vision and be committed to our values and goals for the delivery of the best care to our patients. If you would like to work for an organisation that ensures excellence in patient care is achievable, then we would like to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced or newly qualified technician, we can offer further development and training to extend your role in improving patient care.

Applicants should hold Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. (At the time of applying Pre-registration pharmacy technicians need to be due to qualify /register in four months or less)

Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician or as a student technician is desirable although applications from qualified pharmacy technicians working in the community sector are welcome.

The role involves providing ward-based medicines management services to wards within West Park Hospital and accuracy checking in the dispensary.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide technical aspects of the pharmacy medicines management and medicines optimisation services, working at West Park Hospital in Darlington.

You will work with the other pharmacy colleagues, in the dispensary and wards, to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication from admission through to discharge.

You should be able to competently clinically check an array of medication from a variety of order forms.

You will be responsible for a range of technical duties in the dispensary to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department and will assist the Clinical Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacy Technicians in the provision of a ward-based medicines optimisation service.

You will deliver the technical clinical pharmacy service and promote medicines optimisation across a variety of specialities under the direction of the Lead Pharmacy Technician, whilst always promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic healthcare assistants within our secure inpatinet service based at Roseberry Park Hospital.

The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).

Your qualification must be accredited (officially recognised). This gives assurance that your qualification has met standards set by external regulators. The awarding body (examinations board) must be recognised by either Ofqual (for England); CCEA (for Northern Ireland); Welsh Government (for Wales) or SQA (for Scotland). Some examples of the awarding bodies we use/accept for Health and Social Care are: City and Guilds; NCFE; Cache; NOCN; Pearson

Ridgeway Secure Inpatient Services is seeking diverse, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the recovery, rehabilitation, and empowerment of our service users.

We provide specialist care for adults with mental health disorders, learning disabilities, or autism delivering individualised, comprehensive care packages within both Medium and Low Secure inpatient settings alongside wider teams.

Main duties of the job

As part of your role, you may be required to work across any of our care pathways, supporting both male and female service users. This offers a varied, rewarding experience while developing a broad skill set within secure care.

Please be advised, if shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a mandatory face-to-face assessment / interview.

This is an exciting and challenging role and will afford the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team that is focused on delivering high standards of care through evidenced based practice.

We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice, working in a whole systems approach with our partner agencies.

Main Duties of the role is supporting the wards in delivering excellent patient care and assisting the Nurse in Charge in completing nursing tasks / jobs and care rounds / observations.

We are looking for motivated, experienced and flexible working colleagues to support our inpatient service

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact andTrust Values and Behaviours.
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerablepeople and their families and carers.
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of ateam.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
• Self-awareness and committed to continual personaldevelopment.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Alton Street Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive practice. We are a CQC outstanding rated, forward-thinking practice, continually investing in our future. We are committed to delivering high quality care to our 11,700 registered patients.

The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary / Pharmacy team, in a patient-facing role including face to face and telephone consultations, supporting long-term conditions effectively through structured medication reviews.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.

The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing the healthcare needs of our patient population.

As part of their employment, the post holder will have qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practise and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.

About us

Alton Street Surgery is well established and has a very good reputation for patient care and accessibility. In 2018 the surgery received a rating of Outstanding from the CQC. The practice provides care to approximately 11,700 patients in Ross-on-Wye and surrounding rural areas.

We have a young and enthusiastic Partnership who are family friendly and who encourage a strong team ethos within the surgery. It is very important to the partners that this is maintained and developed. Learning is important in the organisation, and the partners encourage the development of staff.

The practice has the support of a large clinical team which includes allied health professionals such as ACPs, Clinical Pharmacists and an experienced nursing and HCA team. We have a Patient Services Team who actively manage workflow optimisation, signposting, and pathology delegation, helping to reduce some of the administrative burdens.

We are a training practice (with 3 GP trainers) that also provides medical cover to the local 32 bed community hospital opposite the practice, and an active member of the South and West Herefordshire Primary Care Network.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3737-26-0007

Job locations

Alton Street Surgery

Alton Street

Ross-on-wye

Herefordshire

HR9 5AB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

A Clinical Pharmacist in a general practice organisation has the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services.

1. Be a prescriber and work with and alongside the general practice team

2. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines

3. Undertake clinical structured medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations to the GP on prescribing and monitoring.

4. Proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities and people with learning disabilities or autism.

5. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address the public health care needs and to help address health inequalities

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

7. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care

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

9. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists where required.

10. To act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationships

11. To consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medication

12. To receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians

13. To receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and staff

14. To manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs etc.

15. To provide pharmaceutical consultations as required, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary team

16. To review medications for newly registered patients

17. To support patients with confidence and compliance with their medication

18. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the Practice

19. To produce and implement a Practice repeat prescribing policy

20. To provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staff

21. To organise and oversee the organisations medicines optimisation systems including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems

22. To improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.

23. To develop yourself and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activities

24. To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. To apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

25. To review the latest guidance ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

26. To provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary care

27. To provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the Practice and patient population

28. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the Practice

29. Involvement in any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events

30. To undertake all mandatory training as required

31. To contribute to clinical governance

32. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct care

Job description Job responsibilities PRIMARY KEY RESPONSIBLITIESA Clinical Pharmacist in a general practice organisation has the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services. 1. Be a prescriber and work with and alongside the general practice team 2. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines3. Undertake clinical structured medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations to the GP on prescribing and monitoring. 4. Proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities and people with learning disabilities or autism.5. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address the public health care needs and to help address health inequalities6. Provide leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services7. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care8. Have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload 9. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists where required.10. To act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationships11. To consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medication12. To receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians13. To receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and staff14. To manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs etc. 15. To provide pharmaceutical consultations as required, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary team16. To review medications for newly registered patients17. To support patients with confidence and compliance with their medication18. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the Practice19. To produce and implement a Practice repeat prescribing policy20. To provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staff21. To organise and oversee the organisations medicines optimisation systems including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems22. To improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.23. To develop yourself and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activities24. To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. To apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines25. To review the latest guidance ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC etc.26. To provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary care 27. To provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the Practice and patient population28. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the Practice29. Involvement in any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events30. To undertake all mandatory training as required31. To contribute to clinical governance 32. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
• Hold GPhC independent prescribing qualification
• Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Desirable

• Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• Successful completion of the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist training pathways

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Flexible and cooperative
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of and ability to work to Practice Policies and Procedures

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills
• Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

• Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine
• optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS/Docman/AccuRx

Experience

Essential

• Qualified pharmacist demonstrably established as practicing at an advanced level, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners

Desirable

• Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy Hold GPhC independent prescribing qualification Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Desirable Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Successful completion of the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist training pathways Personal Attributes Essential Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Flexible and cooperative Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Problem solving and analytical skills Knowledge of and ability to work to Practice Policies and Procedures Skills Essential Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Effective time management (planning and organising) Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Clear, polite telephone manner Desirable Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS/Docman/AccuRx Experience Essential Qualified pharmacist demonstrably established as practicing at an advanced level, demonstrated within a practice portfolio An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners Desirable Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care

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

Alton Street Surgery

Address

Alton Street Surgery

Alton Street

Ross-on-wye

Herefordshire

HR9 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alton Street Surgery

Address

Alton Street Surgery

Alton Street

Ross-on-wye

Herefordshire

HR9 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

Post Title

Team Administrator

Service/Ward/Department

Older Peoples Intensive Home Treatment Service

Borough

Oldham (North Network)

Band & salary scale

Band 3

Hours of work

25 hours per week

Monday - Friday

12 month secondment

Job overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Team Administrator to join our Community Mental Health Team for Older people

Using a high degree of initiative to resolve queries, acting independently where appropriate but mainly working alongside other colleagues and together as a team, you will provide a responsive and quality administration service.

This role requires a highly organised Team Administrator with the ability to prioritise their workload with conflicting demands and have the confidence to demonstrate excellent communication effectively at all levels.

This is a varied role and you will be ensuring good communication between staff and family members and patients, dealing with telephone queries which may occasionally be from very anxious callers. You will be information creating information and letters and you will be supporting a busy MDT team.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo manage telephone queries from patients, carers and other agancies regarding queries, appointments and other service queries . Give advice where appropriate, take messages and redirect clinical calls as required from patients, relatives and professionals.

Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales and service needs.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems.

Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required , entering the outcomes of meetings and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.

Arrange meetings on behalf of the the manager and team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and the team in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

The Community Mental Health Team Service comprises of a team manager, nurses, occupational therapist, psychologist and administration staff. This is a very friendly and hard working team who strive to support each other and welcome new members to the team. The role will be demanding due to increase service demand, but you will be well supported within a well established and friendly team.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-O750-26-E

Job locations

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Intensive Home Treatment Servcie Team AdministratorBand: 3Responsible to: Intensive Home Treatment Team ManagerMain Contacts: Internal or external contactsJob SummaryTo provide efficient and effective administration support to the IHTS team To undertake the administration of all referrals received into the IHTS teamReports to the IHTS team Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo deal with difficult telephone queries and give advice wherever possible, in a diplomatic and sensitive way, following these through with the appropriate member of staff, in a responsible and professional manner. To take messages and redirect calls as appropriate on a daily basis from patients, relatives and professionals.To communicate with staff in maintaining timely procedures for data entry and answer queries relating to the information held on the Trusts electronic systems including managing referrals and inputting activity data on Paris.Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales involved.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems, eg, filing and monitoring systems to support the Team and Service and to continuously review administrative processes and contribute to the development of the the Service alongside other team members and senior managers.Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required as well as booking appointments (including cancelling and rebooking as necessary), entering the outcomes and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way. Liaison with clinicians, patients and their relatives to organise appointments and visits.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.Provide accurate and efficient administrative support including managing appropriate correspondence (eg, clinical discharge letters) on behalf of the IHTS team.Plan, arrange and take minutes of the team meetings on a regular basis. Arrange meetings on behalf of the IHTS team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and wider MDT in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.To work flexibly to cover administrative roles in the absence of colleagues and where requested to do so by a senior manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Post: Intensive Home Treatment Servcie Team AdministratorBand: 3Responsible to: Intensive Home Treatment Team ManagerMain Contacts: Internal or external contactsJob SummaryTo provide efficient and effective administration support to the IHTS team To undertake the administration of all referrals received into the IHTS teamReports to the IHTS team Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance. Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo deal with difficult telephone queries and give advice wherever possible, in a diplomatic and sensitive way, following these through with the appropriate member of staff, in a responsible and professional manner. To take messages and redirect calls as appropriate on a daily basis from patients, relatives and professionals.To communicate with staff in maintaining timely procedures for data entry and answer queries relating to the information held on the Trusts electronic systems including managing referrals and inputting activity data on Paris.Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales involved.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems, eg, filing and monitoring systems to support the Team and Service and to continuously review administrative processes and contribute to the development of the the Service alongside other team members and senior managers.Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required as well as booking appointments (including cancelling and rebooking as necessary), entering the outcomes and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way. Liaison with clinicians, patients and their relatives to organise appointments and visits.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.Provide accurate and efficient administrative support including managing appropriate correspondence (eg, clinical discharge letters) on behalf of the IHTS team.Plan, arrange and take minutes of the team meetings on a regular basis. Arrange meetings on behalf of the IHTS team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and wider MDT in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.To work flexibly to cover administrative roles in the absence of colleagues and where requested to do so by a senior manager.

Person Specification

education/qualifications

Essential

• English / Math GCSE grade C or higher or equivalent
• NVQ 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Typing/Word processing qualification
• ECDL or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working experience of Microsoft software.

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic systems
• Previous clerical experience
• Ability to accurately input data
• note taking/making notes experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Office procedures and systems.
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Trust staff and external agencies
• Good keyboard skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member and individually
• Conscientious and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Working with databases and generating reports

Person Specification education/qualifications Essential English / Math GCSE grade C or higher or equivalent NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Desirable Typing/Word processing qualification ECDL or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Working experience of Microsoft software. Desirable Experience of using electronic systems Previous clerical experience Ability to accurately input data note taking/making notes experience Knowledge Essential Office procedures and systems. Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Trust staff and external agencies Good keyboard skills Ability to prioritise workload effectively Good organisational skills Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as a team member and individually Conscientious and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Desirable Working with databases and generating reports

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The postholder will work within the established OH team and primarily provide a specialist Occupational Health service focusing on manager referrals and health assessments for employees and managers of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The OH service is nurse led, with the benefit of an OH Physician attending weekly.

Main duties of the job

• To promote, maintain and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff.
• To advise both management and staff on the protection of employees against physical or environmental health hazards, which may arise from their work or the conditions in which it is carried out.
• To provide a proactive case management service to support health and wellbeing assessments, and help support employee health and presence in the workplace to drive down sickness absence.

About us

Talk to anyone who has used the NHS, and it is the people who looked after them that they will remember. Those working in the NHS will talk about the amazing people who provide care and treatment. We are proud to be part of that team, and have a role uniquely to support its ongoing wellbeing and success. CHFT has been awarded a range of accreditation in recognition of our positive employment practice. Alongside being a Disability Confident Employer, we've also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a totally inclusive Trust.

We have a wide range of networks supporting our staff diversity and backgrounds.

The OH service has SEQOHS accredited status, which has been maintained for 10+ years

Job summary

We are seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to join our Dementia Specialist Unit and play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing, dignity, and hospital experience of people living with dementia. You will deliver engaging, person-centred activities that promote independence, social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and emotional wellbeing.

Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will plan and deliver a varied programme of individual and group activities tailored to patients' interests, abilities, and care needs. Working closely with nursing staff, therapists, the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team, patients, families, and carers, you will ensure meaningful engagement is at the heart of every patient's experience.

We are looking for someone who is caring, motivated, organised, and able to build positive relationships with patients, relatives, and colleagues. In return, you will join a compassionate team committed to delivering outstanding dementia care and improving patient outcomes every day.

Join us and help transform a hospital stay into a positive, purposeful, and meaningful experience for patients living with dementia. ?

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering a varied programme of individual and group activities tailored to patients' interests, abilities, and care needs.
• Promoting social interaction, cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, and independence to improve quality of life and reduce isolation.
• Working closely with nursing staff, therapists, the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team, patients, families, and carers to support personalised care plans.
• Encouraging and motivating patients to participate in recreational, therapeutic, and leisure activities within a safe and supportive environment.
• Monitoring patient wellbeing, recognising changes in condition, and escalating concerns to the clinical team as appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing feedback on patient engagement, participation, and wellbeing.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality, holistic dementia care that promotes dignity, inclusion, and person-centred practice.
• Undertaking clinical support worker duties when required, contributing to a positive and therapeutic care environment.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of people living with dementia by creating meaningful experiences that support their wellbeing, independence, and overall care journey.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist on a full-time, 12month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will join the assessment and diagnostic multi-disciplinary team for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with complex difficulties that may indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This role is based in the Specialist Assessment Service, within a multi-disciplinary team, including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The role may include gathering information from families and professionals, supporting clinicians with assessments and contributing to the holistic assessment of a child's needs to consider a possible diagnosis of autism. You will also be encouraged to develop and use your skills, knowledge and interests in this clinical field and to contribute to service and staff development.

The team are all based within one centre creating a cohesive and highly supportive multi-disciplinary environment with established leadership and administrative colleagues but may also include some work taking place in local schools or nurseries.

For further information please contact Lauren Sholl, Clinical Team Lead on 0121 722 8010.

Main duties of the job

*To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality specialist service to children and their families aged between 0-18 years presenting with Neuro-developmental disorders including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

*To contribute to the assessment and diagnosis of children accepted by the service.

*To contribute to formulate and provide a diagnosis where appropriate with support from the MDT.

*To identify strengths and difficulties of children

*To effectively communicate with children, young people, parents/carers and all relevant individuals, departments and agencies to support the assessment process.

*To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of professional practice.

*To utilise skills for audit, policy and service development and research.

*To support the clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the

service.

*To demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

* To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, maintaining effective communication structures and being able to express professional opinion and negotiate priorities with patients and with external agencies

*To work as an autonomous practitioner with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload

*An ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group is the North Wests largest Mental Health and Learning Disability charity.

With a strong track record over 30 years, we worklocally in the communityand through ourIndependent Hospitals to provide a wide range of innovative and bespoke care services.

We have a vision to createa world where people control their lives.Here at AFG, we pride ourselves on helping the people we support to design, develop and own the support they receive by planning this with them; we support people to make informed choices and increase their own independence; and we support people to maintain their own health, wellbeing and living environment. These principles are really important to us.

As a values based employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking likeminded people to join our AFG family. If you are passionate about working in Health and Social Care and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you.

At AFG we also recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you!

In return for your contribution, we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

Main duties of the job

• To provide, an effective Occupational Therapy (OT) service to a defined caseload consisting of adults with mental health problems.

• To actively develop clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.

• To provide specialist advice and support to other departments, professionals, and families / carers.

• To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Occupational Therapy Service to ensure we deliver a contemporarymodel to achievequality outcomes for our patients

Qualifications: Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council. Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

This Role is Band II as per our Banding Structure.

About us

• Were Alternative Futures Group, a health and social care charity providing specialist support for people with a learning disability or mental health condition.Were proud to have been positively changing lives and enabling people to achieve amazing outcomes for over 30 years.We have a vision to createa world where amazing people do amazing things every day.Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.As a values based employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking likeminded people to join our team. If you are passionate about working in Health and Social Care and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you.At AFG we also recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you!In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £18.22 - £22.27 per hour depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

L0082-26-0017

Job locations

Lea Court Treatment & Recovery Centre

30 Hawleys Lane

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 0EZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose

In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values the job holder will provide effective occupational therapy interventions to achieve the delivery of strategic and business objectives. Demonstrating through evidence that the services we provide create a world where the people we support control their own lives.

Summary of Responsibilities

To ensure that the professional standards and ethics, as set out by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) and Health Professions Council (HPC), and Alternative Futures Group ltd Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times.

Job Purpose

To provide, an effective Occupational Therapy (OT) service to a defined caseload consisting of adults with mental health problems.

To actively develop clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.

To provide specialist advice and support to other departments, professionals, and families / carers.

To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Occupational Therapy Service

Growth

To work effectively with colleagues, members of the Therapy Team and Operational Staff to deliver the Strategic Business Plan objectives

To contribute to the Operational Plan, including Occupational Therapy initiatives, by establishing personal targets in line with annual employee review.

To provide effective leadership and clear direction to staff within defined area of responsibility.

To demonstrate leadership skills through management of designated projects that will enable future organizational growth and develop best practice.

To ensure the compliance with statutory and regulatory service delivery requirements and to operate services in accordance with relevant legislation and Evidence Based Practice

To undertake own research in specialist areas and share own learning with other

professionals working within Alternative Futures Group Ltd.

To attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and forums as agreed with line manager.

To contribute to the strategic development of the organisation through Promotion, Marketing and delivery of training and Therapies to External Stakeholders

Financial

To ensure all service delivery is provided within resources available in accordance with AFG processes.

To demonstrate value for money and make recommendations for expenditure.

To identify and minimise risks to the organisation.

Quality

To provide the comprehensive assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation of an individual caseload of service users with mental health problems

To use a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment, treatment approaches and media in response to individual need, appropriate to the relevant interests of the service user.

To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local procedures

To analyse, grade and adapt individual and group activities to meet the occupational performance and environmental needs of the service users.

To facilitate clinical sessions autonomously, with occupational therapy staff, other professionals, in partnership with care staff and, when appropriate, families.

To work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team understanding profession specific roles and attending relevant meetings when specified to do so.

To communicate effectively verbally, in writing or electronically with all relevant team members including liaison with families, care staff and statutory agencies, being mindful of confidentiality.

To liaise with registered mental health nurses, registered learning disability nurses and support staff in the implementation of OT intervention providing specific training and awareness session either informally or through presentations.

To liaise with a wide variety of professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, voluntary workers and equipment suppliers, as well as service users families, and carers.

To contribute and participate in the development and delivery of training packages to internal staff.

To identify the need for and refer service users on to specialist services (e.g. Physiotherapy, speech and language, dietician) when additional concerns are noted.

To assess the OT and rehabilitation needs of potential service users referred to Weaver Lodge from external agencies.

To undertake such CPD activities as are required to maintain and enhance clinical skills necessary for the delivery of high quality service

To contribute to clinical service developments as agreed with the line manager.

Utilise up-to-date theory and research to support evidence based practice in individual work, and work with other team and staff members to promote and encourage the application of Best Practice.

Initiate and undertake specific audit activities according to the needs of clients and the service, and to contribute to the provision of effective, efficient and equitable practice.

To compile and present presentations as required.

To maintain accurate, clear and concise written clinical records, adhering to professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation.

To provide written OT reports adhering to Alternative Futures Group Ltd policies and procedures, and professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation.

To participate in the induction of new staff to the Hospital (and other departments when requested) by sharing knowledge and skills.

To participate in the training, education and assessment of OT students in clinical placements as relevant to level of experience.

People

To establish relationships with partners and organisations that promotes the work of AFG positively and highlights opportunities for growth and future partnerships.

To provide support and education regarding aspects of occupational therapy regarding equipment fitting, rehab programme

To participate or work as a member of the/ in multidisciplinary team discussions and decisions with regard to client care programmes

To plan and support implementation of individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals

The Post holder will hold their own caseload and will provide a therapy provision to a variety of service users

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention

To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.

To receive regular supervision with an appropriately trained person in accordance with professional guidelines and code of ethics.

Provide specialist advice in occupational therapy to staff

To communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, colleagues and other agencies

Contribute to the development and implementation of in-service training programmes across the whole of AFG and provide feedback on training and development initiatives within the service.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Job description Job responsibilities Main PurposeIn line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values the job holder will provide effective occupational therapy interventions to achieve the delivery of strategic and business objectives. Demonstrating through evidence that the services we provide create a world where the people we support control their own lives.Summary of ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that the professional standards and ethics, as set out by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) and Health Professions Council (HPC), and Alternative Futures Group ltd Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times.Job Purpose To provide, an effective Occupational Therapy (OT) service to a defined caseload consisting of adults with mental health problems. To actively develop clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation. To provide specialist advice and support to other departments, professionals, and families / carers. To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Occupational Therapy ServiceGrowth To work effectively with colleagues, members of the Therapy Team and Operational Staff to deliver the Strategic Business Plan objectives To contribute to the Operational Plan, including Occupational Therapy initiatives, by establishing personal targets in line with annual employee review. To provide effective leadership and clear direction to staff within defined area of responsibility. To demonstrate leadership skills through management of designated projects that will enable future organizational growth and develop best practice. To ensure the compliance with statutory and regulatory service delivery requirements and to operate services in accordance with relevant legislation and Evidence Based Practice To undertake own research in specialist areas and share own learning with otherprofessionals working within Alternative Futures Group Ltd. To attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and forums as agreed with line manager. To contribute to the strategic development of the organisation through Promotion, Marketing and delivery of training and Therapies to External StakeholdersFinancial To ensure all service delivery is provided within resources available in accordance with AFG processes. To demonstrate value for money and make recommendations for expenditure. To identify and minimise risks to the organisation.Quality To provide the comprehensive assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation of an individual caseload of service users with mental health problems To use a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment, treatment approaches and media in response to individual need, appropriate to the relevant interests of the service user. To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local procedures To analyse, grade and adapt individual and group activities to meet the occupational performance and environmental needs of the service users. To facilitate clinical sessions autonomously, with occupational therapy staff, other professionals, in partnership with care staff and, when appropriate, families. To work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team understanding profession specific roles and attending relevant meetings when specified to do so. To communicate effectively verbally, in writing or electronically with all relevant team members including liaison with families, care staff and statutory agencies, being mindful of confidentiality. To liaise with registered mental health nurses, registered learning disability nurses and support staff in the implementation of OT intervention providing specific training and awareness session either informally or through presentations. To liaise with a wide variety of professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, voluntary workers and equipment suppliers, as well as service users families, and carers. To contribute and participate in the development and delivery of training packages to internal staff. To identify the need for and refer service users on to specialist services (e.g. Physiotherapy, speech and language, dietician) when additional concerns are noted. To assess the OT and rehabilitation needs of potential service users referred to Weaver Lodge from external agencies. To undertake such CPD activities as are required to maintain and enhance clinical skills necessary for the delivery of high quality service To contribute to clinical service developments as agreed with the line manager. Utilise up-to-date theory and research to support evidence based practice in individual work, and work with other team and staff members to promote and encourage the application of Best Practice. Initiate and undertake specific audit activities according to the needs of clients and the service, and to contribute to the provision of effective, efficient and equitable practice. To compile and present presentations as required. To maintain accurate, clear and concise written clinical records, adhering to professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation. To provide written OT reports adhering to Alternative Futures Group Ltd policies and procedures, and professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation. To participate in the induction of new staff to the Hospital (and other departments when requested) by sharing knowledge and skills. To participate in the training, education and assessment of OT students in clinical placements as relevant to level of experience.People To establish relationships with partners and organisations that promotes the work of AFG positively and highlights opportunities for growth and future partnerships. To provide support and education regarding aspects of occupational therapy regarding equipment fitting, rehab programme To participate or work as a member of the/ in multidisciplinary team discussions and decisions with regard to client care programmes To plan and support implementation of individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals The Post holder will hold their own caseload and will provide a therapy provision to a variety of service users To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment. To receive regular supervision with an appropriately trained person in accordance with professional guidelines and code of ethics. Provide specialist advice in occupational therapy to staff To communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, colleagues and other agencies Contribute to the development and implementation of in-service training programmes across the whole of AFG and provide feedback on training and development initiatives within the service. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have post qualification experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Evidence of experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings. Experience in working closely with other professionals and promoting role of OT. Experience of working with students. Experience of managing case work and liaison with community agencies, both statutory and non-statutory.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council. Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

Person Specification Experience Essential Have post qualification experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Evidence of experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings. Experience in working closely with other professionals and promoting role of OT. Experience of working with students. Experience of managing case work and liaison with community agencies, both statutory and non-statutory. Qualifications Essential Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council. Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

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

Alternative Futures Group

Address

Lea Court Treatment & Recovery Centre

30 Hawleys Lane

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 0EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://afgroup.org.uk/be-part-of-an-amazing-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alternative Futures Group

Address

Lea Court Treatment & Recovery Centre

30 Hawleys Lane

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 0EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://afgroup.org.uk/be-part-of-an-amazing-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking for a rewarding role within a dynamic and evolving Urgent Care Service? Join our multidisciplinary team delivering short-term care, rehabilitation and therapy interventions that help people remain safely at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely hospital discharge.

Working across community settings, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic care for patients with complex needs, promoting independence through rehabilitation and enablement. You will manage your own caseload, undertake triage and urgent assessments, identify and respond to clinical deterioration, prescribe appropriate treatment interventions, coordinate equipment provision and contribute to complex manual handling plans. You will also play a key role in supporting innovative models of care, including Virtual Wards, enabling patients to receive hospital-level care in their own homes through remote monitoring and multidisciplinary support.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and adaptable HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care. You will be confident working autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice and supporting colleagues with complex assessments and clinical decision-making.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, experience managing patients with complex health needs, and a passion for supporting people to achieve maximum independence. You will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of business and operational objectives, while supporting the Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing urgent care, rehabilitation, admission avoidance, discharge support and end-of-life care in the community. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-8327947-CF

Job locations

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Experience in health improvement environment
• Full UK/EU driving licence

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
• Working towards Master level study
• Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise)
• Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
• PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education

Experience

Essential

• Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
• Experience within a Health and/or Social Care environment at Band 5 (or equivalent)
• Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance, relevant to care setting and its application across health care services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Experience in health improvement environment Full UK/EU driving licence Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise) Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Experience Essential Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience Experience within a Health and/or Social Care environment at Band 5 (or equivalent) Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS) Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance, relevant to care setting and its application across health care services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team. The team is well established with a wide range of services available to children and their families.

The Children's Therapies team provides high quality responsive uni- and multi- disciplinary assessment, treatment, advice and information to children and their families in the Borough of Wandsworth, who require Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy.

Services are provided at the place most appropriate for the client including clinic sites, mainstream schools, early years provisions and clients' homes.

Training and advice to carers and relevant professionals to share skills is a core part of therapy provision.

Therapists may work as lone practitioners, in uni-disciplinary teams or in multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites. Our aim is to maximise a child's potential and increase their independence.

The post holder will be able to autonomously manage children with special educational needs providing advice and input as required within statement of Special Educational Needs and to provide specialist care with children who have physical disabilities.

The post holder will support and advise health colleagues, teaching professionals, parents and carers within the community in the management of complex cases and to provide a structured framework of advice for Education staff working with children with OT needs.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work with children with a variety of needs and all ages from pre-school to secondary school. This provides an excellent opportunity to assess and treat children across their school years and build on clinical practice and expertise.
• The post holder will work closely with the Special Needs Assessment Section for Wandsworth Council, supporting the Education, Health and Care Plan assessment process.
• The post holder will represent Wandsworth Council at SEND First tier Tribunals.
• The service follow evidence based practice models and development opportunities are available. The post holder will be provided with high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work-life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment and access to a comprehensive staff health and wellbeing programme.
• The post holder will be based with the Community Children's Occupational Therapy team and will access supervision, in-service training and other development opportunities as part of the appraisal process.
• We offer flexible working patterns and a current hybrid model between office based work and home working.
• We are a supportive team and offer regular supervision and personal development opportunities.
• We encourage and support staff to complete regular training and help you to further develop leadership, generic and Occupational Therapy professional skills including having student practice placements.

About us

St George's Children's Services were recognised as excellent in the most recent CQC inspection and the department continues to work to maintain and further develop our high standards of care.

St George's and the Children's Therapy Department offer excellent support and supervision, with access to internal and external training opportunities, and protected time for CPD activities.

Support for flexible working arrangements is also available.

If you would like a new challenge working across the NHS and Education Services we would welcome your application.

Job summary

This is an innovative service offering assessment and treatment of young people between 0-16 at Central CAMHS Mary Chapman Housewith a variety of complex mental health needs.We are looking for psychology graduates with previousAssistant Psychologist or relevant clinicalexperiencewho are interested in working with young people with emotional and mental health difficulties, who can be compassionate, thoughtful and have the ability to apply psychological theory to their work.

Weekly supervision for this post will be provided by a clinical psychologist within the team.We have good links with the University of East Anglia (UEA) Clinical Psychology DoctorateProgrammewith previous post holders having been accepted onto the clinical doctorate and regularly have Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placement.

We request that as part of your application you answer the following question in 500 words or less at the beginning of the supporting information section on your application form:

"How may you need to differentiate your treatment offer for young people accessing our moderate to severe mental health service to meet their needs?"

**Please note that applications that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered for shortlisting**

When applications exceed 50, the role may be closed.

Main duties of the job

Within this role the post holder will have the opportunity to help assess, formulate and deliver a range of psychological interventions to young people and families acrossthe CAMHS age range, as well as opportunities for delivering bothgroup andfamily interventions. Working as part of the MDT thisrole will involve working with staff to offerpsychologically informed care, develop psychological formulationsas well as supporting the wider team with undertaking routine outcome measures and reporting on these outcomes.

Further responsibilities of this post will be conducting reviews alongside Clinical Psychologists within the team, supporting the wider psychological therapies team and supporting with monitoring of clients on waiting lists.There will also be the opportunity to be involved in service evaluation.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year gross per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-CEN8357886-A

Job locations

Mary Chapman House

Hotbalck Road

Norwich

NR2 4HN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

For further details please contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs For further details please contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oA BPS accredited degree in Psychology

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of quantitative research

Desirable

• Experience of research in the NHS.

Skills

Essential

• Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.

Desirable

• Presentation skillsAbility to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues.
• Presentation Skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of mental health
• oHigh standard of report writing
• oAn understanding of psychology applied to health care

Desirable

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
• An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context.

other

Essential

• oAn ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• oAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
• oAbility to travel independently
• . Ability to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oA BPS accredited degree in Psychology Experience Essential oExperience of quantitative research Desirable Experience of research in the NHS. Skills Essential Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows. Desirable Presentation skillsAbility to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues. Presentation Skills. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of mental health oHigh standard of report writing oAn understanding of psychology applied to health care Desirable An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context. other Essential oAn ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. oAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively oAbility to travel independently . Ability to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Mary Chapman House

Hotbalck Road

Norwich

NR2 4HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Mary Chapman House

Hotbalck Road

Norwich

NR2 4HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 3 Mult-therapy assistant to join the Paddock special school therapy team. We have a primary school in Putney and a secondary school in Tooting. This is an exciting time to join as the school continues to expand to meet the needs of more pupils with complex communication, learning and sensory needs in the borough of Wandsworth.

You role will be to support the occupational therapists and speech and language therapists in delivering the service. The role will involve direct clinical work with pupils and also admin and resource making support.

Main duties of the job

The main duties involve supporting our therapy team to provide occupational therapy and speech and language therapy services to children attending Paddock schools:

• Supporting our SLT team to provide a speech and language therapy service
• Supporting our OT team to provide occupational therapy service
• Modelling therapy and strategies for education staff
• Supporting school staff to set up and run targeted groups and specialist 1:1 sessions for specific students
• Supporting school staff to set up and run universal provision for students
• Supporting school staff to become a communication friendly environment
• Providing administrative support to the therapists
• Making visual (and other) resources to support the pupils
• Attending team meetings and frequently liaise with other members of the team
• Recording patient information on client database (RiO)
• Receiving calls from parents and schools
• Arranging visits from other health professionals e.g. physiotherapists

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.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Term time hours

Reference number

200-8338660-DE-UB

Job locations

Paddock Schools (Tooting and/or Putney site)

St Margaret's Crescent, Putney and/or Broadwater Road, Tooting

London

SW15 6HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on main responsibilities***

Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on main responsibilities***

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training, Experience and Skills

Essential

• Good standard of education - GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths
• Accurate typing of reasonable speed

Desirable

• ECDL Secretarial or administration qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working in an office/clinic environment in an administrative or secretarial role Data input, analysis and reporting
• Proven experience of providing excellent customer/service user care
• Experience working in a school setting, directly with children. Experience taking direction to carry out tasks from therapist or teacher

Desirable

• Working in the NHS
• Experience carrying out programs set by a therapist

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of children with special needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Learning Difficulties
• Ability to work in a team and take direction from others
• Ability to develop professional working relationships with education staff Ability to work independently to carry out set tasks Ability to self-reflect on own work
• Ability to record data and observations in a classroom Effective verbal and written communication
• Prove organisational skills. Problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge of working in a special school
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental disorders

Personal qualities

Essential

• Enthusiasm Passion for working with children with special needs
• Strong interpersonal skills. Tact and diplomacy
• Reliable and flexible approach to work Excellent time management
• Capable of prioritising workload using own initiative
• Fit to meet the requirements of the post

Person Specification Qualifications, Training, Experience and Skills Essential Good standard of education - GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths Accurate typing of reasonable speed Desirable ECDL Secretarial or administration qualification Experience Essential Working in an office/clinic environment in an administrative or secretarial role Data input, analysis and reporting Proven experience of providing excellent customer/service user care Experience working in a school setting, directly with children. Experience taking direction to carry out tasks from therapist or teacher Desirable Working in the NHS Experience carrying out programs set by a therapist Skills Essential Demonstrated knowledge of children with special needs Demonstrated knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Learning Difficulties Ability to work in a team and take direction from others Ability to develop professional working relationships with education staff Ability to work independently to carry out set tasks Ability to self-reflect on own work Ability to record data and observations in a classroom Effective verbal and written communication Prove organisational skills. Problem solving skills Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel Desirable Demonstrated knowledge of working in a special school Demonstrated knowledge of developmental disorders Personal qualities Essential Enthusiasm Passion for working with children with special needs Strong interpersonal skills. Tact and diplomacy Reliable and flexible approach to work Excellent time management Capable of prioritising workload using own initiative Fit to meet the requirements of the post

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paddock Schools (Tooting and/or Putney site)

St Margaret's Crescent, Putney and/or Broadwater Road, Tooting

London

SW15 6HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paddock Schools (Tooting and/or Putney site)

St Margaret's Crescent, Putney and/or Broadwater Road, Tooting

London

SW15 6HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At St Catherines Hospice, we help people to have quality of life to the end of life, alongside supporting their families before, during and after bereavement. Our Social Work, Counselling, Bereavement and Remembrance Services provide compassionate, timely and effective support throughout each persons hospice journey.

Were looking for an experienced and values-led Lead Social Worker to provide professional, clinical and operational leadership across these vital services.

This is a varied senior role combining professional leadership, safeguarding oversight, team management, service development and direct clinical practice.

No two days are likely to look exactly the same. You could be: leading Social Work, Counselling, Bereavement and Remembrance Services; managing a specialist caseload and supporting people with complex psychosocial needs; providing expert safeguarding, mental capacity and risk-management advice; facilitating family meetings and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team; supervising and developing staff, students and volunteers; overseeing referral, triage, allocation and review processes; monitoring demand, waiting times, outcomes and experience; leading service improvement, audit and quality assurance; delivering education and reflective learning; and building strong partnerships across health, social care and the voluntary sector.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

1. Social Work Practice

2. Safeguarding Lead

3. Day-to-Day Team Management

4. Counselling, Bereavement and Remembrance Services

5. Service Coordination

6. Working Relationships

About us

Enjoy 36 days holiday (including bank holidays), an extra wellbeing day for your birthday, up to 8% employer pension contributions, Blue Light Card discounts, discounted on-site meals, career development opportunities, life insurance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and great free parking within our fabulous grounds.

If youre ready to combine specialist social work practice with compassionate leadership and service development, wed love to hear from you. Come and help us ensure people and families receive outstanding psychosocial support when it matters most.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Services as a Health Care Assistant. You will provide high quality, person-centred care to patients with complex needs who require an inpatient admission, whilst supporting those in transitioning through their recovery pathway to discharge. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients in their inpatient journey, promote safety and contribute to therapeutic interventions .

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships.
• Compassion, empathy, and a non-judgemental approach to patient care.
• A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and recovery.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Good observation skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Resilience and emotional intelligence when working with individuals with complex mental health needs.
• A willingness to undertake training and develop skills relevant to forensic mental health services.
• Basic IT skills to maintain electronic patient records and complete mandatory documentation.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Come and join our children's therapy team in East Sussex. This is an opportunity to work as part of an integrated therapy team, supporting theneeds of children and young people aged 0-19.The East Sussex Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (ESCITES) is provided by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. We are based across East Sussex in three main bases; Crowborough/Uckfield, Polegate and Hastings.You will work within an integrated children's therapy team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistants and administrators for children aged 0-19. You will work in close partnership with schools, other education providers and the local authority ISEND services. It is expected that therapists will offer a range of expertise and work across the wider community of the county.We support leadership development at all levels and as a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to less experienced therapists and students, and take part in service improvement groups.

Main duties of the job

Band 6 Health Care professionals (HCP) work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services.oKeeping the people who use our services safe through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessmentsoEnsuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and proceduresoEnsuring the people that use our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with them.oAssessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care or identified projectsDeveloping integrated care programmes in partnership with senior practitioners and/orcommissioners.oSupporting in the supervision and development of staff.oActively working as a member of the integrated team to provide high quality care to service users.oUndertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service.oActing as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.oSupporting and making recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. As part of this work, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams and roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-8343002-UJ

Job locations

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6, Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) Experience

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change.

Ability to manage

Essential

• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6, Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Experience Essential Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) Experience Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months. Skills Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change. Ability to manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with at least four years' post-registration experience, or already working in a respiratory specialty role?

Join the East Kent Specialist Community Respiratory Service, a multidisciplinary team committed to reducing hospital admissions and supporting patients to manage their conditions confidently at home. Working across Ashford and the South Kent Coast, you will deliver group interventions and home visits, empowering patients through self-management, symptom control, behaviour change, and personalised support.

Based at Trinity House, Ashford, you will manage a varied caseload across Ashford, Dover, Aylesham, Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh, making a meaningful difference to patients' quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist respiratory skills within an innovative, patient-centred service that values collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement. If you are motivated, compassionate and ready to make an impact in community respiratory care, we'd love to hear from you.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Main duties of the job

Join our specialist respiratory team supporting people with complex, long-term respiratory conditions to live well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage a varied caseload, delivering comprehensive assessments, care planning, treatment and evaluation for patients with complex and high-risk respiratory needs.

Using evidence-based symptom management approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural techniques, you will provide both one-to-one and group interventions focused on breathlessness, fatigue, anxiety and sleep management. You will empower patients through education, self-management support and personalised care, improving health outcomes and quality of life.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will identify vulnerable patients, coordinate appropriate interventions, and act when a person's safety or wellbeing is at risk. You will also undertake equipment and environmental assessments to maximise independence and function.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and maintain specialist expertise in respiratory care while supporting and supervising colleagues, contributing to service development and the growth of clinical competencies across the wider workforce.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and ready to take the next step into a rewarding specialist role, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Explore KCHFTcareer pathways