Job summary

We have an exciting part time vacancy in the Children's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub for a Social Worker. For more information please see the below.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting part time vacancy in the Children's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub for a Social Worker. For more details about the role please see the below.

About us

We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below.

Job summary

Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)

Our ECAs support paramedics in providing urgent care during emergency callouts. Youll assist with patient assessments, administer treatments, and operate ambulance vehicles with care and precision.

What you'll need:

• Full UK driving licence and blue light qualification (CERAD or IHCD)
• Relevant Clinical Qualifications (e.g. DAEUCS or FREC4, etc.)
• The ability to assist and support clinicians in their clinical practice

Main duties of the job

Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)

Our ECAs support paramedics in providing urgent care during emergency callouts. Youll assist with patient assessments, administer treatments, and operate ambulance vehicles with care and precision.

What you'll need:

• Full UK driving licence and blue light qualification (CERAD or IHCD)
• Relevant Clinical Qualifications (e.g. DAEUCS or FREC4, etc.)
• The ability to assist and support clinicians in their clinical practice

About us

Who we are

Nerams Ltd is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated independent ambulance service with a wealth of operational and educational experience. The directorate of the organisation combines healthcare professionals, operational managers, logistics and systems experts, and educators to provide leadership and systems that maintain a high level of service to all users.

Our core values:

• Care

• Teamwork

• Quality

• Respect

• Honesty

Job summary

Job Overview

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

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

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

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

About us

What We Offer

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

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Navigator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting patients and their families in navigating the healthcare system, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint a Care Navigator to join our busy GP practice, you will be the first point of contact for arranging patient clinics, liaising with clinical and admin staff together with patients, as well as carrying out general office management tasks. You will have a good telephone manner and experience of booking appointments proving strong organisational skills. You will have excellent communication skills, a compassionate and friendly nature who can operate in a busy, demanding environment as you will be working with our clinical and administration teams.

Your regular duties in this role will be dealing with telephone, face to face and electronic enquiries, appointment booking contacting patients to provide information from the clinical team and assisting patients to access our services and those available in the wider community. General office duties, Filing, Coding and referring patients. Training is provided. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised and an effective communicator who can provide a professional and warm welcome to our patients, ensuring every contact is of the highest quality.

About us

Our team at Ince Surgery is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for our patients and their families.

Job summary

Ascend is an evidence-based, psychological service, working in partnership with local voluntary sector services (Staffordshire Women's Aid/Survive), and alongside existing NHS services, including Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

The PWP role is to assess and support people accessing the Ascend service, undertaking patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wished to see change and or recovery, and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. The role will use a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, providing Step 2 interventions in the form of both 1:1 treatment and groups.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

This is a fixed term role ending 30/09/2028

Applications welcome from Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and accredited with professional body BABCP

Main duties of the job

1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
2. Assess and support people accessing the Ascend Service, a service for people aged 16 and above who have experienced sexual assault or abuse.
3. Undertake patient-centred assessments which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals with appropriate levels of supervision, adhering to the service's referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
5. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone, workshops or via other media.
6. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
7. Provide a minimum of two hours per week step 2 treatment with patients aged 16+ within an adult service. This clinical practice must include both assessment and 1:1 treatment, groups via live interventions
8. Attend MDT meetings relating to referrals of clients in treatment, where appropriate.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Job summary

Are you anOrthoptistlooking for a challenging complex ocular motilitycaseload?

Do you have a passion forworking not only in the out-patient environment but also within a theatre setting?

Would you liketo work within apurpose builteye unit in one of the largestTrusts in theNorth West?

If the answer isYESto theabovethen we have the perfect job foryou!

We are looking to recruit a Specialist Orthoptist for a period of up to 12 months to cover maternity leave with a focus on a complex ocular motilitycaseload.

Youwillsupport our squint consultants both in the out-patient clinics and squint theatre within this caseload, as well as undertaking variousadditional orthoptic hospital and community clinics and the opportunity to be involved in orthoptic teaching of which the whole team participatein.

This is an amazing opportunity for anOrthoptist withexperience of an adult caseloadto join ourwell-establishedteam to providenot onlyan excellent standard of care to all patientsbut todevelopthemselves withina complex ocular motilityroletoo.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for providing specialised Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner within hospitals and community outreach clinics,accepting direct referral of patients of all ages who have a wide spectrum of ocular motility disorders and visual problems. To assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients of all ages referred to the Orthoptist, being responsible for the instigation of follow-up care and/or onward referral to the sub-speciality Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists as appropriate.

To be regularly involved in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders by undertaking the joint Consultant Adult Squint/Botox clinics and working with the Head Orthoptist in supporting the organisation of the squint botox clinic, squint pre and post-op clinics, contributing to squint MDT and undertaking the role of 1st assist for squint surgery.

To be involved in the clinical teaching ofundergraduate Orthoptists,pre-registration Optometrists, medicalstudentsand other healthcare learners/professionals asrequired.

About us

Theorthopticdepartmentisbased at Royal Preston Hospitalwithadditionalcommunity clinicsandourOphthalmology Unit at Chorley District General Hospitalwhichopened inDecember2021.

Our new unit has been designed to not only give the patient and their relatives/carers the best experience but also our team too; with individual 6m Orthoptic rooms fully equipped even with a window for those far distance cover tests wehope wehave thought of everything.

Wearealargedepartment who work closely with our eyecolleaguesstriving to provide excellent care with compassion; if youmanageyourtime well and work well withinadynamicteamthen this is the place for you.

We are always looking for ways to further develop ourselves and theteamplus looking to see what we could do differently and in fact better. This is why we actively encourage and supportCPD, audit and researchand havementorshipin place for this role.

It'shard to fit everything we do in to one advert so if you would like to know about the roleand the teamthen we would genuinely love to hear from you-call my fabulous team on 01772 522417 or email me [email protected] arrange a call

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

438-PB4876

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessespatientswithcomplex ocular motility diagnoseswithin the giventimeframesfor testing.

Formulates management plans for these patients in communication with the Squint Consultants and Head Orthoptist.

Undertakes the role of 1st Assist for squint surgery for both adult and paediatric squint surgery.

Assists the surgeon in post-operative adjustable suture technique and Botox clinics requiring accurate measurements to ensure good ocular alignment whilst the patient is under local anaesthetic.

Presents pre-operative squint surgery findings to the squint MDT and collates an MDT summary report, organises relevant post-operative follow-up and/or any additional tests required prior to squint surgery.

• Clearly communicates to the patient, carers and MDT such findings as reduced vision, restricted ocular motility, and other limiting factors such as potential for post-operative diplopia.
• Independently assess, plans, implements and monitors individual orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for each patient using clinical experience, knowledge and evidence-based practice, selects appropriate assessment techniques relevant to each individual patient based on clinical experience and by using clinical reasoning.

Records clinical findings, management plans and other relevant information within the patients notes and formulate letters to summarise and refer on to other professionals as required.

Communicates to convey complex diagnoses and treatment plans, break bad news and provide support, gain consent and understanding by combating barriers, gain the confidence and cooperation of children and parents or to present and explain complex concepts, ideas and issues to service users who are unfamiliar with them.

• Actively involved in audit, research and quality improvements relating to this aspect of the Orthoptic service.

Undertakes delegated duties from the Head Orthoptist regarding e.g. the developing of resources for this cohort of patients.

Actively involve themselves and support the other Orthoptists involved with this cohort of patients to develop the service.

Actively promote the orthoptic profession and involvement with this cohort of patients through such things as school/college open days and work experience.

Discharges or arranges onward referral as required.

Actively involved in discussions and decisions around treatments with the Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists.

Responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the decision to instil eye drops for refraction tests, diagnostic and treatment purposes, to decide the appropriate strength of drops required and to advise patients/parents of the side effects following departmental PGDs/medicine exemptions.

To liaise with the Head Orthoptist regarding problems arising from any orthoptic treatment.

Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.

Proactively engages with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and to keep them informed about their treatment and care.

Receives positive feedback from own patients, relatives, team and students.

Job description Job responsibilities Assessespatientswithcomplex ocular motility diagnoseswithin the giventimeframesfor testing. Formulates management plans for these patients in communication with the Squint Consultants and Head Orthoptist. Undertakes the role of 1st Assist for squint surgery for both adult and paediatric squint surgery. Assists the surgeon in post-operative adjustable suture technique and Botox clinics requiring accurate measurements to ensure good ocular alignment whilst the patient is under local anaesthetic. Presents pre-operative squint surgery findings to the squint MDT and collates an MDT summary report, organises relevant post-operative follow-up and/or any additional tests required prior to squint surgery. Clearly communicates to the patient, carers and MDT such findings as reduced vision, restricted ocular motility, and other limiting factors such as potential for post-operative diplopia. Independently assess, plans, implements and monitors individual orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for each patient using clinical experience, knowledge and evidence-based practice, selects appropriate assessment techniques relevant to each individual patient based on clinical experience and by using clinical reasoning. Records clinical findings, management plans and other relevant information within the patients notes and formulate letters to summarise and refer on to other professionals as required. Communicates to convey complex diagnoses and treatment plans, break bad news and provide support, gain consent and understanding by combating barriers, gain the confidence and cooperation of children and parents or to present and explain complex concepts, ideas and issues to service users who are unfamiliar with them. Actively involved in audit, research and quality improvements relating to this aspect of the Orthoptic service. Undertakes delegated duties from the Head Orthoptist regarding e.g. the developing of resources for this cohort of patients. Actively involve themselves and support the other Orthoptists involved with this cohort of patients to develop the service. Actively promote the orthoptic profession and involvement with this cohort of patients through such things as school/college open days and work experience. Discharges or arranges onward referral as required. Actively involved in discussions and decisions around treatments with the Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists. Responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the decision to instil eye drops for refraction tests, diagnostic and treatment purposes, to decide the appropriate strength of drops required and to advise patients/parents of the side effects following departmental PGDs/medicine exemptions. To liaise with the Head Orthoptist regarding problems arising from any orthoptic treatment. Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way. Proactively engages with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and to keep them informed about their treatment and care. Receives positive feedback from own patients, relatives, team and students.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Orthoptics or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of postgraduate training and certificates
• Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake 2 day BIOS course

Knowledge

Essential

• Proven knowledge and experience managing specifically an adult ocular motility Orthoptic caseload
• Proven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patients and be able to explain findings to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels
• Proven knowledge of formulating treatment plans involving complex facts and situations and problem solving techniques and be able to explain these to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels
• Proven ability to work single handed in the hospital and or community clinic
• Proven postgraduate clinical experience - 2 years minimum practice
• Evidence of CPD Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures relating to role
• 1st Assist for squint surgery competence and associated aseptic techniques
• Experience of teaching orthoptic undergraduates and or other health professionals and students

Desirable

• Experience working as an Orthoptist in the ward environment
• Experience of various Neurological conditions seen by Orthoptists
• Evidence of Audit
• Evidence of Research
• Awareness of Dementia
• Ability to perform and interpret visual fields static and kinetic

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Orthoptics or equivalent Registration with HCPC Evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development Desirable Evidence of postgraduate training and certificates Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake 2 day BIOS course Knowledge Essential Proven knowledge and experience managing specifically an adult ocular motility Orthoptic caseload Proven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patients and be able to explain findings to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels Proven knowledge of formulating treatment plans involving complex facts and situations and problem solving techniques and be able to explain these to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels Proven ability to work single handed in the hospital and or community clinic Proven postgraduate clinical experience - 2 years minimum practice Evidence of CPD Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures relating to role 1st Assist for squint surgery competence and associated aseptic techniques Experience of teaching orthoptic undergraduates and or other health professionals and students Desirable Experience working as an Orthoptist in the ward environment Experience of various Neurological conditions seen by Orthoptists Evidence of Audit Evidence of Research Awareness of Dementia Ability to perform and interpret visual fields static and kinetic

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing, friendly and supportive SLT team at Newham University Hospital, working in Acute Medicine and Stroke Services.

The post holder will develop knowledge, skills and experience in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of adult inpatients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties arising from varied neurological and medical conditions. This includes patients across all acute wards including stroke, Acute Admissions Unit, care of the elderly, respiratory, and surgery.

The successful applicant will receive regular 1:1 supervision, joint clinical sessions, in-house training, peer supervision and other CPD opportunities within one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts.

This post provides a rare and exciting opportunity for a band 5 SLT to become a confident, highly- skilled independent practitioner working with swallowing and communication impairments in the acute setting.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be supported to work through the RCSLT NQP and dysphagia competencies frameworks as required.

They will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with communication and swallowing impairments across acute inpatient and stroke wards with support.

They will represent SLT at multi-disciplinary team meetings and ward rounds, and participate in delivery of teaching/training to other professionals.

There will be opportunities to attend and participate in videofluoroscopy clinics, and there may be scope for introduction to the critical care setting once basic competencies are achieved.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our team based at our site on the outskirts of Maidstone.

The role will initially cover Tuesday and Friday clinics performing general phlebotomy tasks for our patients. You will be supported by a full nursing team and Health Care Assistants.

We are a four partner practice based in a purpose built building with on site parking. We have another site based in Staplehurst in Kent though this role will not initially have regular sessions at Staplehurst.

Main duties of the job

The main role is to take blood from patients as per instructions from the clinical team.

We use EMIS clinical system and the ICE system for blood tests. All specimens are processed at the laboratories in Maidstone Hospital. Samples are collected from the practice twice daily.

About us

We are a forward thinking, innovative practice based over two sites. We have recently been inspected by CQC and are awaiting the results.

We are a four partner practice based on the outskirts of Maidstone with another site based at Staplehurst. Both sites have on site parking and are in pupose built buildings.

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 Clinical Practitioner - Eating Disorders, to join the North Somerset CAMHS Eating Disorder Team.

The team is a rated by its staff as very supportive and offers good development opportunities and has strong historic links to Exeter University.

You will be working in North Somerset, with Bases at The Barn Clevedon and in Weston Super Mare. This post entails travelling to meet the requirements of the role, therefore a driving license and access to a car is essential.

You will be working with CYP with a range of eating difficulties and other comorbidities due to their eating. Our aim is to support young people, alongside their families and carers, to recover.

The North Somerset CAMHS ED team is a busy thriving CAMHS team that is passionate about delivering highly effective and accessible services to the young people and families of North Somerset.

The team is a well established multi disciplinary team offering evidence based interventions. The team are a diverse team and are committed to staff development and staff well being with excellent supervision and CPD opportunities. We offer established specialist clinics such as family therapy, specialist eating disorder clinics alongside staff working autonomously holding their own caseload. We have regular reflective groups and process groups to support with the clinical work.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve providing triage, assessment, and treatment to support young people and their families/carers who present with a range of eating disorders and co-morbidities.

The team offers a variety of treatment approaches, including group-based interventions, family therapy, and individual treatments.

You will work collaboratively with core CAMHS clinicians, the Eating Disorder Home Treatment Team, and the medical team at The Seashore Centre.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

NOTE: This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with AWP Trust policy, all newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) will initially be appointed at Band 5, regardless of the advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within two years of employment, unless exceptional circumstances require an extension of up to two additional years.

If you are appointed to an advertised Band 6 role, progression will be automatic following confirmation of successful ASYE completion. If you are appointed to a Band 5 post, you will then be eligible to apply for a Band 6 vacancy upon successful ASYE completion.

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

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

342-CAMHS080-1026

Job locations

Long Fox Unit

Grange Rd, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a member of the Eating Disorder Team and will be able to manage complexity and risk as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will be part of a duty system and undertake specialist assessments on behalf of the multidisciplinary team, incorporating different models of understanding of the young persons difficulties and reflecting the teams multi-modal approach to Eating Disorder interventions.

The post holder will be part of physical health clinics with the support and consultation of medical staff as required

The post holder will participate in provision of and provide psycho-education and therapy to identified patients, as well as short-term therapy (individual, family, groups) to patients presenting with sub-threshold disorders. He/she will also contribute towards family based treatment for Eating Disorders and other evidence based treatments.

The post holder will contribute to the care of complex cases, attending to risk and arranging network/professional reviews where clinically appropriate. This will include liaison with other appropriate services when required.

To use routine outcome measures (ROMS) to evaluate treatment and gain feedback from Young people and their carers.

Participate in the running of therapeutic groups/workshops.

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

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be a member of the Eating Disorder Team and will be able to manage complexity and risk as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be part of a duty system and undertake specialist assessments on behalf of the multidisciplinary team, incorporating different models of understanding of the young persons difficulties and reflecting the teams multi-modal approach to Eating Disorder interventions. The post holder will be part of physical health clinics with the support and consultation of medical staff as required The post holder will participate in provision of and provide psycho-education and therapy to identified patients, as well as short-term therapy (individual, family, groups) to patients presenting with sub-threshold disorders. He/she will also contribute towards family based treatment for Eating Disorders and other evidence based treatments. The post holder will contribute to the care of complex cases, attending to risk and arranging network/professional reviews where clinically appropriate. This will include liaison with other appropriate services when required. To use routine outcome measures (ROMS) to evaluate treatment and gain feedback from Young people and their carers. Participate in the running of therapeutic groups/workshops. Please see attached Job Description file for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• RMN qualification or other relevant qualification (e.g., social work, psychology, psychotherapy, or IAPT Postgraduate Diploma in CBT) and Appropriate Registration
• Experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties
• Experience in using assessment skills, particularly in determining the nature and severity of mental illness/mental health issues in children and young people
• Experience of working with Young people with Eating disorders

Desirable

• Experience of working in CAMHS or an equivalent mental health setting with young people
• Trained in FT-AN

Person Specification Essential Essential RMN qualification or other relevant qualification (e.g., social work, psychology, psychotherapy, or IAPT Postgraduate Diploma in CBT) and Appropriate Registration Experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties Experience in using assessment skills, particularly in determining the nature and severity of mental illness/mental health issues in children and young people Experience of working with Young people with Eating disorders Desirable Experience of working in CAMHS or an equivalent mental health setting with young people Trained in FT-AN

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Long Fox Unit

Grange Rd, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Long Fox Unit

Grange Rd, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer to join our friendly and caring team in the CT and MRI Department.

We are a busy and continually expanding Cross Sectional Imaging department currently comprising two 'Philips Ingenia' 1.5T MRI scanners, a Toshiba (Canon) 'Aquilion Prime' CT scanner, and a Canon 'Aquilion Prime SP' CT scanner, as well as a Canon 'Aquilion lightening' CT Scanner in a relocatable POD. We have also introduced an in house cardiac MRI service using a Siemens Avantofit 1.5T in a relocatable POD.

We offer a wide range of services including Oncology, Neurology, Vascular and MSK imaging, as well a Breast MRI, Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI.

A flexible approach to 12 hour shifts, and out of hours on-call is required.

WHERE WE ARE:

Kettering offers great access to all the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. It has excellent road and rail network links to and from London, the East Midlands and Birmingham and the hospital is just off the A14 giving easy access to the M1 and A1.

Main duties of the job

To work a rotation through the MRI and CT departments conducting examinations using a range of equipment upon various patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards within the department.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

19 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, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8234287-CSS

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Post graduate certificate in CT/MRI

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience in all aspects of general Radiography
• Interpretation of clinical history when working to guidelines
• Dealing with ill/injured/anxious/distressed patients
• Prioritising work on clinical grounds
• Experience in cardiac CT or cardiac MRI

Desirable

• Experience in supervising students or junior members of the team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good eye for detail/accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload/delegate

Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or equivalent Registered with HCPC CPD portfolio Desirable Post graduate certificate in CT/MRI Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience in all aspects of general Radiography Interpretation of clinical history when working to guidelines Dealing with ill/injured/anxious/distressed patients Prioritising work on clinical grounds Experience in cardiac CT or cardiac MRI Desirable Experience in supervising students or junior members of the team Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Good eye for detail/accuracy Ability to prioritise workload/delegate

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Due to the expansion of our busy service we are looking for a dynamic individuals with excellent communication skills to join our Phlebotomy Service. You will work within a dedicated team who provide front line care to hospital inpatients, outpatients & GP patients.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to working as the Phlebotomy service is provided 7 days a week operated on a rota basis. You must be willing to work weekends and bank holidays.Excellent communication and organisational skills are integral to the post. Being proficient in venepuncture is integral in this role , If you have what it takes to deliver and you want to make a difference then please contact us below.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to work well within a team, be able to use your initiative and be willing to acquire new skills and knowledge. Attention to detail will be a key characteristic. You will be able to work in a busy environment and have a strongly held commitment to high standards of service delivery.

Experience of dealing with patients and staff in the hospital environment or Blood Test Clinics will be of benefit.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job summary

The Tees Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team works with children and young people up to the age of 18 years who have been referred for and assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We are looking to recruit 2 Assistant Psychologists to support the team in the delivery of specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people across Teesside. The role involves assisting qualified clinicians with assessment, intervention, audit, research and service development activities under regular clinical supervision.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

The postholder will assist the multidisciplinary team in the assessment of children and young people referred for ASD and ADHD assessment. You will gather and synthesise information from clinical records, schools, families and partner agencies. Additionally, you are expected to administer, score and interpret standardised psychometric and neurodevelopmental assessment measures under supervision, including cognitive assessments and ADOS (after training).

The successful candidate will undertake clinical interviews and structured assessment activities with children and families under supervision of qualified clinicians, conduct school observations and collect information from educational settings where appropriate. You will contribute to diagnostic discussions and case formulation and contribute to assessment reports and clinical documentation.

Additional roles may include supporting audits, quality improvement projects and research activities, managing databases, service development and delivering training to both internal and external partners.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our inspiring Oncology Critical care team. We are an 8 bedded combined level 2 and 3 unit that supports both medical, surgical and Hematology patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with good communication skills, who is keen to help to deliver a high standard of care to patients and their carers. If you enjoy a challenge and can be flexible with your working pattern and approach then we would like to hear from you. Critical care can be a fast paced dynamic environment that requires a diverse multi skilled workforce that is able to adapt quickly to the ever changing needs of critical care patients. Nursing ratios are 1:1 or 1:2.

Main duties of the job

The role requires clinical skills including phlebotomy, ECGs, basic wound care and more. Basic Computer skills are required. We have a critical care practice based educator who can support individual learning and development and you would be part of a team that loves to learn, develop and teach.Applicants should preferably have experience at band 3 but experienced band 2 Healthcare Assistants will be considered if you have prior experience within an acute care setting. Applicants need to poses an apprenticeship Level 2 in Health or NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job summary

Hours of duty will be: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday 08:00-16:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday14.00-22.00 including bank holidays (During bank holidays working times may vary)The Domestic Services Team based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is looking for Domestic Assistants to be part of the relief pool working in all wards and departments across the Trust site, including Covid 19 areas and other infection areas.We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who have experience in cleaning and wish to develop whilst working with a team in a department that is embracing the revised National Cleaning Standards.

Main duties of the job

You will assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment for patients and clinical staff, while assisting Nurses and other stakeholders, such as Bed Managers, with discharge/infection cleans as per local RAG poster, in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a rapid response service to a high standard of cleanliness to all wards and departments, under the supervision of the domestic supervisor, including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-112372-EF-RS

Job locations

Deep Clean - E00479

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deep Clean and Turn Around Cleans

Carry out deep cleans to incorporate the cleaning of all equipment, furniture, fittings and services within an area including walls, ceilings and floors, paintwork, tiles, cubicles, rails, etc., where locations may include contaminated items.

Cleaning to be carried out in line with a cleaning schedule or as requested, using the correct equipment according to the surface and the cleaning task and in line with requirements of Infection control policies, procedures and protocols.

Cleaning requirements to re-establish an area ready for use, following decanting of patients. And development work in clinical and general areas.

Cleaning to include equipment such as, beds, commodes, chairs, filing cupboards, lockers, cupboards, draws, as identified by supervisor and/or respective project manager.

Maintenance

Undertake routine basic maintenance and minor repair to hospital equipment or other site facilities work within the building discipline to re-establish an area ready for use, where repairs would not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson/technician.

Duties will include removal and re-hanging of curtains, ventilation grills, radiators and drainage system cleaning as well as snow and leaf clearing and waste duties.

Portering Activities

Movement of furniture and equipment

Removal and disposal of all clinical, non-clinical and confidential waste as directed and from area of work in line with waste policies which may include the cleanliness and tidiness of the waste disposal site.

Assisting nursing staff in movement of patients, particularly decanting of patients.

Requirements will include

Working at height using access equipment, in confined spaces, patient and radiation controlled areas and hostile environment.

Use of cleaning and basic maintenance and cleaning tools, materials and agents in a manner that minimises risk to the post holder and others; taking appropriate action when problems arise during cleaning. Equipment includes that used for manual and powered cleaning of the work area.

Materials and agents include disposable cloths, disinfectants and detergents. Manufacturers instructions and departmental COSHH risk assessments on dilutions will be adhered to at all times.

Storing of all equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions, ensuring equipment is safely stored and does not block any entry/exits or emergency equipment.Returning cleaning equipment and cleaning materials in good working order and condition respectively to the appropriate place after use.Keeping work areas as safe and free from hazards as is possible during work activities and reporting of any situations where risks arise that prevent work going ahead or continuing, restricting access to risk area until the area has been assessed as safe.

Wearing of personal protective clothing relevant to the activity (PPE)Set up hazard warnings when the cleaned surfaces are likely to cause risk to people in line with Trust guidance.Adhere to the Trust policy in regards to precautions and health and safety measures include hand washing/cleansing before during and after the activity to minimise or prevent infection and cross infection.In the course of your work bring to the attention of supervisor any situation which reasonably could be considered to represent a serious or immediate danger to any person or represent a shortcoming to health and safety (this should be preferably followed up in writing).

Utilise the facilities job recording system.

Obligation to attend training sessions to maintain and learn new techniques not necessarily held at work place and at times not rostered to work

Participate in staff performance reviews as and when required

Understand the inter-relationships between the various facilities functions.

Commitment to work with versatility and flexibility regarding cleaning, maintenance and portering activities.

Carry out other duties as directed. This job description is not a complete list of duties, but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities within the NHS change. Significant changes in the range of work undertaken will be made only after discussion with the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Deep Clean and Turn Around Cleans Carry out deep cleans to incorporate the cleaning of all equipment, furniture, fittings and services within an area including walls, ceilings and floors, paintwork, tiles, cubicles, rails, etc., where locations may include contaminated items. Cleaning to be carried out in line with a cleaning schedule or as requested, using the correct equipment according to the surface and the cleaning task and in line with requirements of Infection control policies, procedures and protocols. Cleaning requirements to re-establish an area ready for use, following decanting of patients. And development work in clinical and general areas. Cleaning to include equipment such as, beds, commodes, chairs, filing cupboards, lockers, cupboards, draws, as identified by supervisor and/or respective project manager. Maintenance Undertake routine basic maintenance and minor repair to hospital equipment or other site facilities work within the building discipline to re-establish an area ready for use, where repairs would not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson/technician. Duties will include removal and re-hanging of curtains, ventilation grills, radiators and drainage system cleaning as well as snow and leaf clearing and waste duties. Portering Activities Movement of furniture and equipment Removal and disposal of all clinical, non-clinical and confidential waste as directed and from area of work in line with waste policies which may include the cleanliness and tidiness of the waste disposal site. Assisting nursing staff in movement of patients, particularly decanting of patients. Requirements will include Working at height using access equipment, in confined spaces, patient and radiation controlled areas and hostile environment. Use of cleaning and basic maintenance and cleaning tools, materials and agents in a manner that minimises risk to the post holder and others; taking appropriate action when problems arise during cleaning. Equipment includes that used for manual and powered cleaning of the work area. Materials and agents include disposable cloths, disinfectants and detergents. Manufacturers instructions and departmental COSHH risk assessments on dilutions will be adhered to at all times. Storing of all equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions, ensuring equipment is safely stored and does not block any entry/exits or emergency equipment.Returning cleaning equipment and cleaning materials in good working order and condition respectively to the appropriate place after use.Keeping work areas as safe and free from hazards as is possible during work activities and reporting of any situations where risks arise that prevent work going ahead or continuing, restricting access to risk area until the area has been assessed as safe. Wearing of personal protective clothing relevant to the activity (PPE)Set up hazard warnings when the cleaned surfaces are likely to cause risk to people in line with Trust guidance.Adhere to the Trust policy in regards to precautions and health and safety measures include hand washing/cleansing before during and after the activity to minimise or prevent infection and cross infection.In the course of your work bring to the attention of supervisor any situation which reasonably could be considered to represent a serious or immediate danger to any person or represent a shortcoming to health and safety (this should be preferably followed up in writing). Utilise the facilities job recording system. Obligation to attend training sessions to maintain and learn new techniques not necessarily held at work place and at times not rostered to work Participate in staff performance reviews as and when required Understand the inter-relationships between the various facilities functions. Commitment to work with versatility and flexibility regarding cleaning, maintenance and portering activities. Carry out other duties as directed. This job description is not a complete list of duties, but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities within the NHS change. Significant changes in the range of work undertaken will be made only after discussion with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 functional skills in English, Math
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the deep clean assistant role within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Previous Domestic Experience
• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience in cleaning protocols

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Use of cleaning equipment and basic hand tools.
• Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption.
• Capable of working using ladders and work platforms, working confined spaces, hostile environments etc.

Desirable

• Healthcare cleaning background.
• Lifting and manual handling training.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands the importance of hygiene in a health care setting
• The importance of wearing adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Desirable

• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of National Cleaning Standards
• Knowledge of Waste disposal in a health care setting

Values

Essential

• A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day.

Desirable

• dence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Other

Essential

• Working unsociable hours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 functional skills in English, Math Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy Desirable NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent Experience Essential Demonstrate an understanding of the deep clean assistant role within a healthcare setting. Desirable Previous Domestic Experience Experience working in a health care setting. Experience in cleaning protocols Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills. Use of cleaning equipment and basic hand tools. Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption. Capable of working using ladders and work platforms, working confined spaces, hostile environments etc. Desirable Healthcare cleaning background. Lifting and manual handling training. Knowledge Essential Understands the importance of hygiene in a health care setting The importance of wearing adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Desirable Knowledge of infection control Knowledge of COSHH Knowledge of National Cleaning Standards Knowledge of Waste disposal in a health care setting Values Essential A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day. Desirable dence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Other Essential Working unsociable hours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Deep Clean - E00479

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Deep Clean - E00479

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A position is available for an Advanced Clinical Technologist / Radiographer - Band 7 to work in the Nuclear Medicine department at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Christie is situated in south Manchester and is an international leader in cancer research and development. It is the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.You would form part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides the clinical Nuclear Medicine service to patients of The Christie. The team provides a specialist imaging service using two SPECT-CT cameras, and a PET-CT scanner. It also provides extensive molecular radiotherapy and in-vitro services. The working pattern will include extended working days and weekends.

Applicants should have a degree in a relevant science subject or equivalent, PgDip or equivalent in Nuclear Medicine and substantial experience of working in clinical nuclear medicine. Candidates will be required to maintain or work towards membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists, or State Registration as a Radiographer. N.B. This is advertised as a Band 7 post, however candidates which don't entirely meet the criteria can be appointed on Band 6 initially and after training will achieve the Band 7 post.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities include:1. To be part of a multidisciplinary team.2. Perform patient investigations and treatments.3. Administer radioactive materials for both diagnostic and therapy investigations4. Carry out imaging procedures in accordance with laid down protocols.5. Supervise more junior staff and assist in the training of students and trainees.The Nuclear Medicine Department at The Christie offers a specialist range of tests which are focussed on diagnosing and assessing cancer, including non-imaging tests, gamma camera imaging and PETCT scanning. We also provide a wide range of radionuclide therapy, including more complex procedures requiring personalised doses and/or hospital stays in dedicated facilities. Our department houses a radiopharmacy, two SPECTCT-capable gamma cameras, a PETCT suite, and facilities for both outpatient and inpatient radionuclide therapy. The Nuclear Medicine service is supported by the complimentary skills and expertise of radiopharmacists, radiopharmacy technicians, radiographers, clinical technologists, medical physicists, physics technicians, nurses, healthcare assistants, and a dedicated administration team.The Nuclear Medicine team at The Christie pride ourselves on a friendly, inclusive and collaborative approach to delivering the very best service to our patients and driving forward improvements that will lead to better diagnosis and treatment in the future.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-110842-CMPE-TM

Job locations

CMPE Clinical Pet - D00037

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs patient investigations and treatmentsReceives written requests for patient studies 1.1. Authorises diagnostic tests under written procedures and in accordance with IRMER. 1.2. Refers requests not covered by the procedures to the ARSAC licence holder.1.3. Contacts and collaborates with the referring doctors or research nurses to obtain correctly written request cards for the study.1.4. Schedules tests in accordance with an appropriate timetable, ensuring that all preparations necessary for their conduct are made and all necessary supplies are ordered. 2. Administration to patients for diagnosis and therapy.Administers radioactive materials to patients, either orally or by intravenous injection. This may be for diagnosis or therapy. It may also be given as part of a research or clinical trial protocol. This involves: -2.1 Calculating the volume of material to be used for an individual patient dose, using information on the vial label, and taking radioactive decay into account.2.2 Withdrawing the required volume of material into the receptacle to be used for administration (e.g. syringe or cup).2.3 Confirming the correct amount of radioactivity in the patient dose, using a radionuclide calibrator. Adjusting the amount if necessary.2.4 Administering the preparation to the patient according to the agreed protocol (sometimes involving specialist administration equipment). This may involve taking the patient doses to a ward for administration.2.5 Ensuring that all the required documentation is accurately kept.2.6 Ensuring the patient is aware of any radiation protection measures that they are required to follow, issuing written instructions as necessary.

3. Imaging proceduresCarries out imaging studies on patients in accordance with laid-down protocols, and those developed specifically for patients in clinical trials. This will include: -3.1 Setting up and overseeing daily and weekly QC testing of a range of sophisticated scintillation recording and imaging equipment. Checking the results, bringing any problems to the attention of physics staff.3.2 Manoeuvring the patient into the scanning positions, carrying out the imaging procedure, reviewing the results and deciding if further imaging is necessary.3.3 Preparing, analysing, and presenting the results for reporting. Prepare technical reports for a limited range of procedures. Analysis includes judgement of the optimum shape and position of computer-generated regions round anatomical structures and inspection of interim and final results for validity.

4. In vitro proceduresCarries out assays of radioactive materials in samples from patients. This includes: -4.1. Intravenous administration of the patient dose, and the withdrawal of subsequent blood samples from the patient.4.2. Preparation of reference solutions, and blood samples, performing their assay using specialist auto analysis equipment and computer programs.4.3. Preparation and processing of results.4.4. Keeping of all records associated with these tests in accordance with departmental procedures.

5. Department Administration5.1 Participate in the departmental rota in both nuclear medicine and PET/CT as Duty Radiographer/Technologist for the day.5.2 Act as point of contact for users of the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT service dealing with colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives in a helpful, reassuring, and friendly manner.5.3 To deal with any patient enquiries / complaints in the first instance and communicate with the Specialist / Deputy / Lead Clinical Technologist where required to aid in the resolution of any issues.5.4 Support the Specialist / Deputy / Lead Clinical Technologist with monitoring and managing staff time and performance ensuring adequate staffing in all areas during working hours. To adapt and manage departmental working patterns/ staffing to optimise service delivery.

6. Teaching and Supervision6.1 Supervises junior members of the department and assists in the training of new staff, students and staff of other departments when seconded to the Nuclear Medicine department as part of their training scheme.6.2 Undertake formalised assessments of staff training in the specialised area and formally assessing the trainees performance and development.6.3 Actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.6.4 Continually monitor, audit, and evaluate clinical practice of self and others. On results and reflection propose policies or service changes and devise training programmes, whilst ensuring implementation of new policies and procedures do not impact on other departments.6.5 Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

7. Governance and Audit7.1 Undertake formal presentations of clinical and technical cases (complex and sensitive in context), within the specialist field, to staff within the multidisciplinary team. These will be presented at Governance / Audit / Training meetings or another forum appropriate to the subject presented.7.2 Lead the education and training of other healthcare professionals and students in relation to NM investigations.7.3 Actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.7.4 Lead on a special responsibility for one or more areas of the work. This may also include undertaking additional duties in another area of the work. Examples are Infection Control, Manual Handling Co-ordinator, Health and Safety, Training and Education, COSSH, Patient Information, Audit, and QSI.

8. Financial8.1 There is no budgetary knowledge required other than to be aware that any increase in use will increase the cost of consumables within the department.8.2 Responsible for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations.8.3 Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care.NOTEThis job description indicates the duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to meet the present needs of the service across the Christie Network. Since from time to time these needs may change, it is necessary to recognize that the post holder must be willing to undertake other and/or different duties appropriate to the grade of the job that may, after discussion, assigned by the Lead Clinical Technologist or their deputy.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Performs patient investigations and treatmentsReceives written requests for patient studies 1.1. Authorises diagnostic tests under written procedures and in accordance with IRMER. 1.2. Refers requests not covered by the procedures to the ARSAC licence holder.1.3. Contacts and collaborates with the referring doctors or research nurses to obtain correctly written request cards for the study.1.4. Schedules tests in accordance with an appropriate timetable, ensuring that all preparations necessary for their conduct are made and all necessary supplies are ordered. 2. Administration to patients for diagnosis and therapy.Administers radioactive materials to patients, either orally or by intravenous injection. This may be for diagnosis or therapy. It may also be given as part of a research or clinical trial protocol. This involves: -2.1 Calculating the volume of material to be used for an individual patient dose, using information on the vial label, and taking radioactive decay into account.2.2 Withdrawing the required volume of material into the receptacle to be used for administration (e.g. syringe or cup).2.3 Confirming the correct amount of radioactivity in the patient dose, using a radionuclide calibrator. Adjusting the amount if necessary.2.4 Administering the preparation to the patient according to the agreed protocol (sometimes involving specialist administration equipment). This may involve taking the patient doses to a ward for administration.2.5 Ensuring that all the required documentation is accurately kept.2.6 Ensuring the patient is aware of any radiation protection measures that they are required to follow, issuing written instructions as necessary. 3. Imaging proceduresCarries out imaging studies on patients in accordance with laid-down protocols, and those developed specifically for patients in clinical trials. This will include: -3.1 Setting up and overseeing daily and weekly QC testing of a range of sophisticated scintillation recording and imaging equipment. Checking the results, bringing any problems to the attention of physics staff.3.2 Manoeuvring the patient into the scanning positions, carrying out the imaging procedure, reviewing the results and deciding if further imaging is necessary.3.3 Preparing, analysing, and presenting the results for reporting. Prepare technical reports for a limited range of procedures. Analysis includes judgement of the optimum shape and position of computer-generated regions round anatomical structures and inspection of interim and final results for validity. 4. In vitro proceduresCarries out assays of radioactive materials in samples from patients. This includes: -4.1. Intravenous administration of the patient dose, and the withdrawal of subsequent blood samples from the patient.4.2. Preparation of reference solutions, and blood samples, performing their assay using specialist auto analysis equipment and computer programs.4.3. Preparation and processing of results.4.4. Keeping of all records associated with these tests in accordance with departmental procedures. 5. Department Administration5.1 Participate in the departmental rota in both nuclear medicine and PET/CT as Duty Radiographer/Technologist for the day.5.2 Act as point of contact for users of the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT service dealing with colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives in a helpful, reassuring, and friendly manner.5.3 To deal with any patient enquiries / complaints in the first instance and communicate with the Specialist / Deputy / Lead Clinical Technologist where required to aid in the resolution of any issues.5.4 Support the Specialist / Deputy / Lead Clinical Technologist with monitoring and managing staff time and performance ensuring adequate staffing in all areas during working hours. To adapt and manage departmental working patterns/ staffing to optimise service delivery. 6. Teaching and Supervision6.1 Supervises junior members of the department and assists in the training of new staff, students and staff of other departments when seconded to the Nuclear Medicine department as part of their training scheme.6.2 Undertake formalised assessments of staff training in the specialised area and formally assessing the trainees performance and development.6.3 Actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.6.4 Continually monitor, audit, and evaluate clinical practice of self and others. On results and reflection propose policies or service changes and devise training programmes, whilst ensuring implementation of new policies and procedures do not impact on other departments.6.5 Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour 7. Governance and Audit7.1 Undertake formal presentations of clinical and technical cases (complex and sensitive in context), within the specialist field, to staff within the multidisciplinary team. These will be presented at Governance / Audit / Training meetings or another forum appropriate to the subject presented.7.2 Lead the education and training of other healthcare professionals and students in relation to NM investigations.7.3 Actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.7.4 Lead on a special responsibility for one or more areas of the work. This may also include undertaking additional duties in another area of the work. Examples are Infection Control, Manual Handling Co-ordinator, Health and Safety, Training and Education, COSSH, Patient Information, Audit, and QSI. 8. Financial8.1 There is no budgetary knowledge required other than to be aware that any increase in use will increase the cost of consumables within the department.8.2 Responsible for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations.8.3 Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care.NOTEThis job description indicates the duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to meet the present needs of the service across the Christie Network. Since from time to time these needs may change, it is necessary to recognize that the post holder must be willing to undertake other and/or different duties appropriate to the grade of the job that may, after discussion, assigned by the Lead Clinical Technologist or their deputy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Scientific Degree (e.g., BSc) or equivalent in a relevant subject Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Appropriate state registration e.g., HCPC, RCT or in the process of obtaining

Desirable

• Further education

Experience

Essential

• Several years' experience of clinical Nuclear Medicine.
• For appointment at Band 7, the equivalent of 5 years' experience WTE of clinical Nuclear Medicine, including 1 year experience of specialist areas e.g. complex PETCT, Therapy

Desirable

• Participation in CPD

Skills

Essential

• Sympathetic approach to patients
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work both within a team, and independently.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible written records.
• Ability to work safely, quickly, and meticulously with good manipulative skills.

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Evidence of problem solving

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth understanding of the basics of radiation protection including regulatory issues and aseptic technique.
• Advanced understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine. Manual handling/lifting techniques

Desirable

• Advanced understanding of the principles of radionuclide therapy

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Desirable

• Sufficient knowledge, experience, and maturity to be included in the list of names of members of staff who can be called out in an emergency, occurring out of office hours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Scientific Degree (e.g., BSc) or equivalent in a relevant subject Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject Appropriate state registration e.g., HCPC, RCT or in the process of obtaining Desirable Further education Experience Essential Several years' experience of clinical Nuclear Medicine. For appointment at Band 7, the equivalent of 5 years' experience WTE of clinical Nuclear Medicine, including 1 year experience of specialist areas e.g. complex PETCT, Therapy Desirable Participation in CPD Skills Essential Sympathetic approach to patients Excellent communication skills. Ability to work both within a team, and independently. Ability to keep accurate and legible written records. Ability to work safely, quickly, and meticulously with good manipulative skills. Desirable Venepuncture skills Evidence of problem solving Knowledge Essential In-depth understanding of the basics of radiation protection including regulatory issues and aseptic technique. Advanced understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine. Manual handling/lifting techniques Desirable Advanced understanding of the principles of radionuclide therapy Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Self-motivated Able to work without direct supervision. Able to work effectively under pressure. Flexible approach to working hours. Desirable Sufficient knowledge, experience, and maturity to be included in the list of names of members of staff who can be called out in an emergency, occurring out of office hours.

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.

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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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CMPE Clinical Pet - D00037

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CMPE Clinical Pet - D00037

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for trainee Therapeutic Radiographers to undertake a degree apprenticeship programme at The Christie.The post will require successful candidates to complete a three-year undergraduate degree with Sheffield Hallam University, while undertaking clinical placement across all Christie radiotherapy sites (Withington, Oldham, Salford, Macclesfield and Proton Beam Therapy departments).This is a full-time permanent post (37.5 hours) and all trainees will be allocated 1 day per week off the job training to be used for study.For the duration of the apprenticeship you will be paid on an annex 21 salary of the band 5 range.Your first year will be 65% of the top of a band 5 salary.Your second year will be 70% of the top of a band 5 salary.Your third year will be 75% of the top of a band 5 salary.Upon completion of the apprenticeship and confirmation of a permanent position, along with your registration, you will move to the bottom of a band 5 salary range.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:o Work within the departmental protocols; under supervision.o To develop skills in analysing complex treatments during the training programmeo Contribute to clinical discussion under the supervision of the teamo Provide, receive, and use sensitive information maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in line with information governance legislation.o Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2000o Manage their own time efficiently, ensuring all clinical and academic needs/ requirements are met.o Using empathic, motivational, and compassionate communication skills to represent the views of team members and peers at meetings and workgroups and when reporting information back to the team.o Working under supervision, ensure trust policies and work protocols are followed to give high quality patient care. Highlighting any areas of concern to a supervising member of the team.o Working under supervision, recognise and appropriately act upon the emotional and psychological needs of patients, colleagues, team and one's self.o To participate and attend all teaching activities and meetings as required of the degree course at the Higher Education Institute (HEI) or local departmental training.o Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team in conjunction with the HEI, within a specified time period

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,377 to £29,282 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-108848-CNS-RS

Job locations

RT Cross Site Education - E00080

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical / Clinical Work within the departmental protocols; under supervision. Under supervision be able to use their own judgement following assessment of patient and identifying and escalating when needed to a registered professional in the team. To develop their skills in analysing complex treatments during their training Contribute to clinical discussion under the supervision of the team To undertake additional training and development to maintain and develop personal skills, up-to-date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development. Undertake all mandatory training relevant to role Complete an annual appraisal with clear objectives aligned with year of training Act as peer support in years 2 and 3 to new apprentices commencing their programmes Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and Safety legislation in the workplace. Provide, receive and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in line with information governance legislation. Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter, in accordance with the infection control policy. Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR(ME)R 2000. Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice under supervision and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.Management/leadership Manage their own time efficiently, ensuring all clinical and academic needs/ requirements are met. Understand the departmental processes and assist with the daily workflow for the area they are working in, under supervision. Using empathic, motivational, and compassionate communication skills to represent the views of team members and peers at meetings and workgroups and when reporting information back to the team.

Patient care Working under supervision, ensure they follow the Trust policies and work protocols to give high quality patient care. Highlighting any areas of concern to a supervising member of the team. Highlighting and following Trust procedures with any concerns in regard to safeguarding of patients and their families Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and cleaning environments; including equipment pre/post procedure, under supervision. Working under supervision, recognise and appropriately act upon the emotional and psychological needs of patients, colleagues, team and ones self due to the frequent exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances, e.g. continually working with patients with cancer. Working under supervision, dealing empathetically with cancer patients, families and carers with challenging behaviour, caused by either the physical and/or emotional effects of diagnosis or the disease, impacts on the emotional effort required for this post. Dealing with the large age range of patients and carers / dependents of varying physical states including anaesthetised and unconscious.

General Actively participate in and support activities in promoting and recruiting to the profession. To work flexibly as required by the service need. Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on call.

Training / Academic Studies To participate and attend all teaching activities and meetings as required of the degree course at the Higher Education Institute (HEI) or local departmental training. Ensure all assignments and academic workload is completed to the required level and in a timely manner. Attend academic sessions, some of which will be at the HEI, and use protected time appropriately to ensure completion of the programme. Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team in conjunction with the HEI, within a specified time period Complete the competency-based training set by the HEI, providing evidence in the required portfolio/degree modules. Provide mentorship, guidance, and be a consistent role model for other learners in the department. Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, that may impinge on the apprenticeship completion. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Technical / Clinical Work within the departmental protocols; under supervision. Under supervision be able to use their own judgement following assessment of patient and identifying and escalating when needed to a registered professional in the team. To develop their skills in analysing complex treatments during their training Contribute to clinical discussion under the supervision of the team To undertake additional training and development to maintain and develop personal skills, up-to-date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development. Undertake all mandatory training relevant to role Complete an annual appraisal with clear objectives aligned with year of training Act as peer support in years 2 and 3 to new apprentices commencing their programmes Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and Safety legislation in the workplace. Provide, receive and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in line with information governance legislation. Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter, in accordance with the infection control policy. Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR(ME)R 2000. Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice under supervision and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.Management/leadership Manage their own time efficiently, ensuring all clinical and academic needs/ requirements are met. Understand the departmental processes and assist with the daily workflow for the area they are working in, under supervision. Using empathic, motivational, and compassionate communication skills to represent the views of team members and peers at meetings and workgroups and when reporting information back to the team. Patient care Working under supervision, ensure they follow the Trust policies and work protocols to give high quality patient care. Highlighting any areas of concern to a supervising member of the team. Highlighting and following Trust procedures with any concerns in regard to safeguarding of patients and their families Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and cleaning environments; including equipment pre/post procedure, under supervision. Working under supervision, recognise and appropriately act upon the emotional and psychological needs of patients, colleagues, team and ones self due to the frequent exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances, e.g. continually working with patients with cancer. Working under supervision, dealing empathetically with cancer patients, families and carers with challenging behaviour, caused by either the physical and/or emotional effects of diagnosis or the disease, impacts on the emotional effort required for this post. Dealing with the large age range of patients and carers / dependents of varying physical states including anaesthetised and unconscious. General Actively participate in and support activities in promoting and recruiting to the profession. To work flexibly as required by the service need. Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on call. Training / Academic Studies To participate and attend all teaching activities and meetings as required of the degree course at the Higher Education Institute (HEI) or local departmental training. Ensure all assignments and academic workload is completed to the required level and in a timely manner. Attend academic sessions, some of which will be at the HEI, and use protected time appropriately to ensure completion of the programme. Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team in conjunction with the HEI, within a specified time period Complete the competency-based training set by the HEI, providing evidence in the required portfolio/degree modules. Provide mentorship, guidance, and be a consistent role model for other learners in the department. Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, that may impinge on the apprenticeship completion. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a health and social care capacity, including any placements or work-based learning undertaken as part of a Level 3 qualification
• 96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels.
• Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course
• Level 3 Apprenticeship
• Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ's) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE
• Previous degree

Desirable

• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at level 2 or above (Grade 4 or previously C)
• Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use Word Processing / PC / have basic computer skills
• Good organisation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Open to learning and willing to undertake training as required
• Flexible approach, self-motivated and able to work independently

Desirable

• Experience of working with people/in a team
• Experience of working in large organisations
• Experience of working with people in healthcare setting
• Enthusiastic and upbeat in the face of challenges

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfill Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. Previous experience in a health and social care capacity, including any placements or work-based learning undertaken as part of a Level 3 qualification 96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course Level 3 Apprenticeship Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ's) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE Previous degree Desirable GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at level 2 or above (Grade 4 or previously C) Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively Ability to use Word Processing / PC / have basic computer skills Good organisation Excellent interpersonal skills Open to learning and willing to undertake training as required Flexible approach, self-motivated and able to work independently Desirable Experience of working with people/in a team Experience of working in large organisations Experience of working with people in healthcare setting Enthusiastic and upbeat in the face of challenges Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Requirements Essential Able to fulfill Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

RT Cross Site Education - E00080

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

RT Cross Site Education - E00080

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with a passion for critical care? Kettering General Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Band 8a Critical Care Pharmacist to join our specialist pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients, work alongside a highly skilled ICU multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the development of innovative, high-quality critical care services. If you are looking for a role where you can influence patient outcomes, drive service improvement, and continue to develop your advanced clinical practice, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC).

To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions.

To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission. Ensuring communication with the MDT and accurate documentation where discrepancies are noted.

To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients transferred from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care.

To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patient's drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines.

To work with the Critical care practice development team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters.

To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice. To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard.

To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-8302964-CSS

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC).

To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions.

To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission.

Ensuring communication with the MDT and accuratedocumentation where discrepancies are noted.

To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients discharged from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care.

To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patients drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines.

To work with the Critical care practice development (PD) team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters.

To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice.To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard.

To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients.

To communicate with Critical Care team, and EPMA pharmacist to ensure prescribingsystem is up-to-date relating to formulary, clinical guidelines and policies.

Planning and OrganisingTo monitor and report on drug spend within Critical Care, and theatres, noting reasons for variance (including changes in prescribing practice) and to identify priority areas for action to reduce expenditure or justify appropriate budgetary changes and methods of fundingtreatment.

To highlight potential implications of the introduction of new medicines and national guidance (e.g. NICE publications) on the directorate, Trust expenditure and continued prescribing issues in primary care

Personal and People developmentTo supervise and facilitate ongoing training of foundation trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and early career pharmacists. This may include accompanied ward visits and ward rounds including joint review of prescriptions.

To contribute to competencyassessments and testimonials required of training records.

To act as mentor or tutor for junior pharmacists working within Critical Care.

To line manage one or more junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.

To undertake regular 1:1s, annual appraisals and provide ongoing support.

To provide educational training on medicines management topics related to own area of expertise to medical, nursing and other clinical staff within the Trust.

This will include working with Critical Care teaching staff in developing training content and delivery for the provision of training sessions for Critical Care nursing staff and healthcare assistants. In addition, to help in the supporting of staff for any additional educationalrequirements in response to learning from medication errors.

To contribute to the training and competency assessment of junior rotational medical staff for safe prescribing at discharge of the for electronic prescribing in Critical Care patients.

To monitor and work with staff on analysis of any medication errors (prescribing and administration) in order that staff can pro-actively learn from any errors and practice changes are made as a result.

To provide induction training sessions for all resident doctors on rotation to the Critical Care Unit.

To undertake personal development and continuing education and training as necessary, ensuring a high level of competency and clinical knowledge in order to provide a highly specialist pharmacist role.To maintain own CPD records as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

To achieve accreditation with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as an Advanced Specialist Practitioner.

Health, safety and securityTo promote the safe, cost-effective and evidence based use of medicines throughout the business unit (including Theatres, and Recovery) and offer specialist knowledge and expertise on drug therapy. To participate in the review of the Trust formulary for medicines used in specialist area of practice. To assist consultant medical staff in any formulary submissions to the New Medicine Group (NMG), ensuring that prior approval by the divisional management has been gained prior to NMG approval.To identify any risk management or clinical governance issues with the use of medicines within the division and liaise with those staff who may need to be aware of the risks and initiate remedial action, ensuring safe practice at all times.To work collaboratively with ward managers to ensure the safe and secure storage and handling of medicines, including controlled drugs in Critical Care and in line with CQC requirements.To provide advice and where necessary conduct risk assessments with Critical Care staff when issues of policy compliance may occur.To review the ward inventory (stock list) on a 3 monthly basis to ensure the continuing needs of the unit are met and that stock issues are in line with knowledge of prescribing practice and medicines administration records on the unit.

Service ImprovementTo be responsible for the development of pharmaceutical policies and procedures within Critical Care. To initiate and implement clinical guidelines and other multi-disciplinary protocols relating to the safe and cost-effective use of medicines for patients within Critical Care thereby ensuring that patients receive optimal medical therapies whilst also ensuring their use has been sanctioned through due process within the Trust medicines management strategy. To work with lead Intensivist/s to ensure that any Critical Care specific medicine related clinical guidelines are available and regularly updated on the Trust internal website.To foster, participate in or undertake practice research and clinical audit in specialist area of pharmaceutical practice. To undertake drug utilisation reviews ensuring that prescribing represents best value for money in terms of cost effectiveness as well as efficacy. Ensure that any changes meet the Trust and directorate SIP targets and are measurable and accurate.To assist the lead pharmacist for Clinical Trials with any prospective clinical trials that are proposed and running in Critical Care and Theatres.Thematically review existing medication practices, incident reporting and other intelligence to support safer medication practices.To contribute to and where necessary prepare business cases for additional pharmaceutical resources (staffing, equipment or service development) in conjunction with Critical Care management and the Chief Pharmacist.

QualityTo work as an Independent prescriber alongside other MDT members of the Critical Care team.To work with all other clinical pharmacists in the provision of an out of hours on call service for advice and emergency supplies of medicines. To support the provision of a limited pharmacy service over weekends (for Saturday and Sunday sessions) and bank holidays on a rotational basis.This role includes weekend working and on-call commitments.

Job description Job responsibilities Communication To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC). To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions. To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission. Ensuring communication with the MDT and accuratedocumentation where discrepancies are noted. To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients discharged from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care. To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patients drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines. To work with the Critical care practice development (PD) team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters. To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice.To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard. To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients. To communicate with Critical Care team, and EPMA pharmacist to ensure prescribingsystem is up-to-date relating to formulary, clinical guidelines and policies. Planning and OrganisingTo monitor and report on drug spend within Critical Care, and theatres, noting reasons for variance (including changes in prescribing practice) and to identify priority areas for action to reduce expenditure or justify appropriate budgetary changes and methods of fundingtreatment. To highlight potential implications of the introduction of new medicines and national guidance (e.g. NICE publications) on the directorate, Trust expenditure and continued prescribing issues in primary care Personal and People developmentTo supervise and facilitate ongoing training of foundation trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and early career pharmacists. This may include accompanied ward visits and ward rounds including joint review of prescriptions. To contribute to competencyassessments and testimonials required of training records. To act as mentor or tutor for junior pharmacists working within Critical Care. To line manage one or more junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians. To undertake regular 1:1s, annual appraisals and provide ongoing support. To provide educational training on medicines management topics related to own area of expertise to medical, nursing and other clinical staff within the Trust. This will include working with Critical Care teaching staff in developing training content and delivery for the provision of training sessions for Critical Care nursing staff and healthcare assistants. In addition, to help in the supporting of staff for any additional educationalrequirements in response to learning from medication errors. To contribute to the training and competency assessment of junior rotational medical staff for safe prescribing at discharge of the for electronic prescribing in Critical Care patients. To monitor and work with staff on analysis of any medication errors (prescribing and administration) in order that staff can pro-actively learn from any errors and practice changes are made as a result. To provide induction training sessions for all resident doctors on rotation to the Critical Care Unit. To undertake personal development and continuing education and training as necessary, ensuring a high level of competency and clinical knowledge in order to provide a highly specialist pharmacist role.To maintain own CPD records as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council. To achieve accreditation with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as an Advanced Specialist Practitioner. Health, safety and securityTo promote the safe, cost-effective and evidence based use of medicines throughout the business unit (including Theatres, and Recovery) and offer specialist knowledge and expertise on drug therapy. To participate in the review of the Trust formulary for medicines used in specialist area of practice. To assist consultant medical staff in any formulary submissions to the New Medicine Group (NMG), ensuring that prior approval by the divisional management has been gained prior to NMG approval.To identify any risk management or clinical governance issues with the use of medicines within the division and liaise with those staff who may need to be aware of the risks and initiate remedial action, ensuring safe practice at all times.To work collaboratively with ward managers to ensure the safe and secure storage and handling of medicines, including controlled drugs in Critical Care and in line with CQC requirements.To provide advice and where necessary conduct risk assessments with Critical Care staff when issues of policy compliance may occur.To review the ward inventory (stock list) on a 3 monthly basis to ensure the continuing needs of the unit are met and that stock issues are in line with knowledge of prescribing practice and medicines administration records on the unit. Service ImprovementTo be responsible for the development of pharmaceutical policies and procedures within Critical Care. To initiate and implement clinical guidelines and other multi-disciplinary protocols relating to the safe and cost-effective use of medicines for patients within Critical Care thereby ensuring that patients receive optimal medical therapies whilst also ensuring their use has been sanctioned through due process within the Trust medicines management strategy. To work with lead Intensivist/s to ensure that any Critical Care specific medicine related clinical guidelines are available and regularly updated on the Trust internal website.To foster, participate in or undertake practice research and clinical audit in specialist area of pharmaceutical practice. To undertake drug utilisation reviews ensuring that prescribing represents best value for money in terms of cost effectiveness as well as efficacy. Ensure that any changes meet the Trust and directorate SIP targets and are measurable and accurate.To assist the lead pharmacist for Clinical Trials with any prospective clinical trials that are proposed and running in Critical Care and Theatres.Thematically review existing medication practices, incident reporting and other intelligence to support safer medication practices.To contribute to and where necessary prepare business cases for additional pharmaceutical resources (staffing, equipment or service development) in conjunction with Critical Care management and the Chief Pharmacist. QualityTo work as an Independent prescriber alongside other MDT members of the Critical Care team.To work with all other clinical pharmacists in the provision of an out of hours on call service for advice and emergency supplies of medicines. To support the provision of a limited pharmacy service over weekends (for Saturday and Sunday sessions) and bank holidays on a rotational basis.This role includes weekend working and on-call commitments.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's degree in pharmacy level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Registration with the GPHC
• Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent (3 years +)
• Registered Independent prescriber
• Member of Intensive Care Society

Desirable

• Working towards RPS Faculty recognition
• Member of UKCPA

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas
• Specialist knowledge of Critical Care and Nutrition
• Teaching/training/coaching/Tutor experience
• Experience of leading or implementing change
• Knowledge of current NHS and national priorities - CCG, NHSE, NICE, CQC
• Experience of working in Critical Care setting at Foundation level or equivalent critical care pharmacy experience
• Experience of attending MDT Ward rounds in Critical Care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation
• Demonstrable leadership skills - role model for junior clinical pharmacists and members of MDT
• Clinical Audit/Research Evaluation experience

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users

Person Specification Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Educated to master's degree in pharmacy level or equivalent level of education, training or experience Registration with the GPHC Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent (3 years +) Registered Independent prescriber Member of Intensive Care Society Desirable Working towards RPS Faculty recognition Member of UKCPA Knowledge and Experience Essential Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas Specialist knowledge of Critical Care and Nutrition Teaching/training/coaching/Tutor experience Experience of leading or implementing change Knowledge of current NHS and national priorities - CCG, NHSE, NICE, CQC Experience of working in Critical Care setting at Foundation level or equivalent critical care pharmacy experience Experience of attending MDT Ward rounds in Critical Care Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation Demonstrable leadership skills - role model for junior clinical pharmacists and members of MDT Clinical Audit/Research Evaluation experience Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users

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

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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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Band 6 Complex Discharge Therapist will provide specialist Occupational Therapy orPhysiotherapy assessment,treatmentand discharge planning for patients with complex clinical,functionaland social needs across inpatient services. This is the second year of receiving winter funding for the complex discharge therapy team, this year we will be approaching this as a UHN Therapies model, adding resilience andexpertiseacross both NGH and KGH. Whilst KGH will be your primary site there may be occasions where youare required towork at NGH.

The post holder will work as part of a roaming therapy team providingexpertiseand assessment to the daily Discharge Hub, escalationareasand medically fit wards where therapy needs areimpactingdischarge. They will supporttimely,safeand effective discharge planning byidentifyingbarriers to discharge, undertaking comprehensiveassessmentsand working collaboratively with patients, carers, wardteamsand external agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Working autonomously within their professional scope of practice, the post holder will manage a complex caseload, undertaking detailed assessments, applying advanced clinicalreasoningand developing individualised treatment and discharge plans. They will contribute to positive risk management discussions andprovideexpert advice to support decision making within multidisciplinary teams.

The post holder will work closely with ward-based therapists to provide joint assessments, support complexcasesand promote effective use of therapy resources across the organisation. They will provide clinical support, supervision and teaching to Band 5 therapists, therapy supportworkersand students, contributing to workforce development and the delivery of high-quality therapy services.

The role includes participation in seven-day services and, whereappropriate, professional on-call rotas. The post holder will contribute to service development, audit, qualityimprovementand evidence-based practice initiatives, acting as a role model for professional standards, patient-centredcareand collaborative working across UHN.

The post holder will deputise for the lead therapist forday to dayoperational management tasks asrequired

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient focused Health Care Assistant to join our friendly multidisciplinary team 3 day's a week. Exact days to be agreed.

The role offers a varied and rewarding workload, physical health monitoring, health promotion, vaccinations and evidence based nursing care, with opportunities to contribute to service development and support colleagues. If you are passionate about delivering high quality care and making a real difference to patients lives, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

a.Undertake new patient health checks

b.Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

c.Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately

d.Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

e.Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

f.Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

g.Carry out BMI checks as directed

h.Act as a chaperone as required

i.When trained, undertake venepuncture

j.When trained, administer vaccinations under PSD

l.Carry out ECGs as requested

m.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

n.Provide support during minor operations as required

o.Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

p.Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

q.Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

r.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

About us

St Thomas Medical Group is the 2nd largest practice in Devon, forward thinking, innovative who are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and proactive Health Care Assistant to help us diversify the workforce of our organisation. We have 3 sites across Exeter. St Thomas, Exwick and Exeter University

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Health Care Assistant to join our friendly group. We have 11 Partners, 17 Salaried GPs, 22 Nurses, 4 ANPs, 3 Paramedics, 2 social prescribers and First Contact Physios working across the group.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive rates

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2331-26-0003

Job locations

St Thomas Health Centre

Cowick St

Exeter

Devon

EX4 1HJ

United Kingdom

Exwick Health Centre

New Valley Road

Exeter

EX42AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

a.To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

b.To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients

c.To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

d.To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

e.To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients

f.To provide travel medicine services

g.To request pathology services as necessary

h.To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

i.To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

j.To ensure read codes are used effectively

k.To maintain chronic disease registers

l.To chaperone patients where necessary

m.To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

n.To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

o.To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

p.To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

q.To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

r.To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

s.To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

t.To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

u.To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies

v.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

w.Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary

x.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

y.Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

z.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

Job description Job responsibilities a.To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmesb.To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patientsc.To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthd.To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFe.To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patientsf.To provide travel medicine servicesg.To request pathology services as necessaryh.To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredi.To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationj.To ensure read codes are used effectivelyk.To maintain chronic disease registersl.To chaperone patients where necessarym.To assist GPs with minor surgery when requiredn.To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelyo.To support the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesp.To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needsq.To implement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenr.To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)s.To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)t.To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)u.To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policiesv.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriatew.Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessaryx.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient carey.Support and participate in shared learning within the practicez.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience working with patients
• Experience as a HCA in a health care setting
• Experience carrying out venepuncture, ECG's, simple dressings and physical health monitoring

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care or general practice, with HCA training or competence. Previous experience using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS/SystmOne), knowledge of QOF, and evidence of ongoing continuing professional development would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification/experience (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Phlebotomy certification
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
• Chaperone procedure

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a nursing team Experience working with patients Experience as a HCA in a health care setting Experience carrying out venepuncture, ECG's, simple dressings and physical health monitoring Desirable Experience working in primary care or general practice, with HCA training or competence. Previous experience using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS/SystmOne), knowledge of QOF, and evidence of ongoing continuing professional development would be advantageous. Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification/experience (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy certification Experience of working in a healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone procedure

Employer details

Employer name

St Thomas Medical Group

Address

St Thomas Health Centre

Cowick St

Exeter

Devon

EX4 1HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Thomas Medical Group

Address

St Thomas Health Centre

Cowick St

Exeter

Devon

EX4 1HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced HCA who enjoys working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment? We are looking for a motivated Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our busy Outpatients Departments.

Working under the supervision of registered staff and alongside consultants and the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients attending outpatient clinics for neurological assessment, treatment, follow-up and specialist procedures. You will play a key role in ensuring clinics run efficiently while delivering a high-quality, compassionate patient experience.

Key responsibilities include preparing patients for consultations and procedures; performing and recording clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse and ECGs; supporting pre-operative investigations; carrying out visual field and visual acuity testing in line with training and competency; assisting with specialist clinics and minor procedures; acting as a chaperone; reassuring patients; maintaining safe, well-stocked clinical environments; and supporting smooth patient flow across clinics.

We are looking for an experienced HCA with demonstrable hospital experience, confidence in undertaking clinical observations and supporting pre-operative assessments, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive outpatient setting. A compassionate, professional approach and commitment to excellent patient care are essential.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Health Care Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality care within our busy Outpatients Departments.

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the post holder will undertake a range of delegated clinical and non-clinical duties, including completing pre-operative and outpatient investigations such as recording vital signs, height and weight, performing ECGs and bladder scans, and accurately documenting results. The role also includes carrying out visual acuity and visual field assessments in line with training and competency.

The post holder will support the preparation of patients for clinics and procedures, assist with patient flow, act as a chaperone when required, and help maintain a clean, safe and well-organised clinical environment. A strong focus on patient dignity, confidentiality and positive patient experience is essential.

You will be expected to communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team, work within the limits of your competence, and seek support when required. The role requires reliability, good interpersonal skills, basic IT skills and a commitment to ongoing learning.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Job summary

Pharmacist (Bank)Leeds Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part timeUp to £25 per hour depending on experience

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacist, you will: Join our talented multidisciplinary team Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres

About us

About Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital is proud to have received an "Outstanding" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following an inspection in February 2017. The CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of the service and this is testimony to the commitment, skill, and pride of the team at the hospital. Our successful, purpose-built hospital deals with complex surgery and a vast range of specialities involving some 300 consultants. There are 80 bedrooms, an 8 bed Level 3 critical care unit and 6 theatres (2 Stryker laparoscopic and 2 laminar flow). We are close to the city centre and central railway station.

Job summary

Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member with a dispensing qualification to join our Hospital Pharmacy Team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern pharmacy service by undertaking activities within the pharmacy or at ward level, which provide an efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. dispensing medicines to patients, ward services and store based activities. Please note that whilst the posts will be predominantly based between University Hospital of North tees and University Hospital Hartlepool the post holder may be required to work on any site within the University Hospital of Tees Group.

Please do not apply if you do not hold the required dispensing qualification.

Main duties of the job

Day to day working in the dispensary and at ward level following appropriate training.

To provide a safe and effective dispensing service in areas worked, utilising technology such as EMIS Ascribe dispensing system, BD Rowa robots and Omnicell cabinets.

Supporting pharmacy stores service providing checks to assembled ward orders, support for pharmacy homecare service, Omnicell cycle counts, and ensuring sound stock control is carried out in areas covered.

Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation at the Trust are well developed and we aim to provide high quality care with an emphasis on services to patients, through a modernised lean process.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

Job summary

NHS Talking Therapies (Hi Intensity) Counsellor for Depression - Band 7

Full-time 30 hours (HYBRID only role)Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust works alongside Coventry and Warwickshire MIND to deliver the Talking Therapies Service across Coventry and Warwickshire.An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and self-motivated Person Centred- Experiential Counsellor for Depression (Accredited) Therapist is now available within the Talking Therapies Counselling Team. The team provides a Primary Care Talking Therapies Service for clients experiencing symptoms of Depression.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a practitioner who is skilled in providing effective, evidence-based therapy to individuals experiencing symptoms of depression. We would particularly welcome interest from therapists who can demonstrate previous experience of working within diverse populations in a primary care setting.

*We would also really welcome applications for applicants with a DIT (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy) qualification.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry and Warwickshire.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

444-8373827-MH

Job locations

Wayside House

Wilsons Lane, Longford

Coventry

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will be suitable for qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CFD Practitioners. Accreditation with BACP or other recognised counselling body is essential.Enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly and without close direction are essential. In return, you will have the opportunity of being in the forefront of primary care mental health service delivery. In addition to the satisfaction of working in a progressive, dynamic service there will be excellent development opportunities.

Please be aware that we do not support condensed hours for our Therapists and the post will operate over 4 days between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

Please note these are essential car user posts.

Job description Job responsibilities The post will be suitable for qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CFD Practitioners. Accreditation with BACP or other recognised counselling body is essential.Enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly and without close direction are essential. In return, you will have the opportunity of being in the forefront of primary care mental health service delivery. In addition to the satisfaction of working in a progressive, dynamic service there will be excellent development opportunities. Please be aware that we do not support condensed hours for our Therapists and the post will operate over 4 days between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Please note these are essential car user posts.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Diploma in Person Centred Counselling
• Successfully completed the Counselling for Depression (CfD) course and be
• BACP/UKCP accredited

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Full range of skills as laid out in the competency framework for Humanistic Psychological Therapies (Roth AD, Hill A, Pilling S 2009)
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant post qualification counselling practice supervised to BACP/UKCP requirements
• Experience of working in a medical setting, IAPT, primary care, mental health services, social services or equivalent setting
• Highly experienced in working therapeutically with a diverse and complex patient population, including patients from diverse ethnic backgrounds, using interpreters if needed. Sensitive to and respectful of patients' differing cultural, religious and social issues.

Other

Essential

• Driver with access to independent means of transport

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Diploma in Person Centred Counselling Successfully completed the Counselling for Depression (CfD) course and be BACP/UKCP accredited KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential Full range of skills as laid out in the competency framework for Humanistic Psychological Therapies (Roth AD, Hill A, Pilling S 2009) Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS EXPERIENCE Essential Significant post qualification counselling practice supervised to BACP/UKCP requirements Experience of working in a medical setting, IAPT, primary care, mental health services, social services or equivalent setting Highly experienced in working therapeutically with a diverse and complex patient population, including patients from diverse ethnic backgrounds, using interpreters if needed. Sensitive to and respectful of patients' differing cultural, religious and social issues. Other Essential Driver with access to independent means of transport

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilsons Lane, Longford

Coventry

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilsons Lane, Longford

Coventry

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The UCLH Dept Child & Adolescent Psychological Medicine / Services has an exciting opportunity for CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee ASD/LD to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programme. The post-holder will work within our Psychological Medicine service delivering, under supervision, high-quality evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties with Autism or Learning Difficulties. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.

This is a 12 month fixed-term training role within the Child and Young Persons Improving Access To Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP-IAPT). The post-holder will work within the Dept of Children & Young People's Psychological Medicine / Services within the Paediatric & Adolescent Division, providing interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

Applicants should also apply directly to the course via the UCL application portal via the following link:https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TPPPSYSCYP24&code2=0006

Main duties of the job

- With the assistance of their clinical supervisor accept appropriate referrals; Access clients for suitability for the treatment for which modality specific training is provided- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.- Formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic intervention for clients in line with their training modality and experience.- Involve the system around the child in treatment as appropriate, e.g. parent/carer, school, conveying therapy formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.- Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.- Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at UCL/Anna Freud including practical, academic, and practice-based assessments, alongside private study.- Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors or carers, and other clinicians involved in the care of the patient, e.g. General Practitioners.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job summary

The role

We seek a passionate Healthcare Assistant for our Theatre. You will prioritize patient care, treating each as an individual.

Our Theatre is busy, and your support is essential. Together, we aim for the highest clinical outcomes in a supportive environment. Your skills will be valued, and you will have opportunities for development, as our people are our greatest asset.

Main duties of the job

The role

We seek a passionate Healthcare Assistant for our Theatre. You will prioritize patient care, treating each as an individual.

Our Theatre is busy, and your support is essential. Together, we aim for the highest clinical outcomes in a supportive environment. Your skills will be valued, and you will have opportunities for development, as our people are our greatest asset.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.