Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Audiology Associate to join our friendly and forward-thinking countywide Audiology team. Based primarily at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, the successful candidate will become part of a well-established NHS service providing care across Worcestershire, including Kidderminster, Redditch, Evesham and other locations as required.

Worcestershire County Audiology provides a comprehensive range of adult and paediatric hearing and balance services and works closely with ENT,and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The service is committed to innovation, continuous improvement and ensuring patients receive timely access to assessment, treatment and support.

We are proud of our supportive team culture and place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, learning and development. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a large and diverse Audiology service, working alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment.

Applicants should hold a relevant qualification in Audiology, Healthcare Science or a related healthcare field, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience gained within an audiology service. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a positive and professional approach, and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care while contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

Main duties of the job

The Audiology Associate will play a key role in supporting ENT services across Worcestershire, undertaking routine diagnostic assessments and providing accurate, timely audiological information to support patient assessment, diagnosis and management. Working within establishedguidelinesand competency frameworks, the postholder will contribute to efficient clinic delivery and help ensure patients receive a high-quality service.

In addition to supporting ENT clinics, the postholder will undertake a range of routine audiology activities under direct or indirect supervision from a registered Audiologist. This may include elements of the Direct Access Hearing Aid Pathway (DAHAP), hearing aid follow-up appointments, routine diagnostic testing and other delegated clinical duties appropriate to experience and competence.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate clinical records, work closely with audiology, ENT and administrative colleagues, and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Sponsorship for Migrant Workers

Due to Immigration Rules, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

NHS Band 5 Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum (actual Salary: £12,829 - £15,617 per annum)

Hours Per Week: Part time 15 hrs

Contract Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting into our fantastic Trust. Here at Portsmouth University Hospital NHS Trust Audiology department, we are proud to introduce ourselves and share with you that we are looking to recruit a Band 5 Audiologist to a new role that has arisen the department. We are expanding our complex adult services and are looking to welcome a new member to this established team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an Audiologist with general adult Audiology experience. The successful candidate will have AHCS/RCCP or HCPC registration (pre-registered graduates and those working towards state registration will be considered). Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills are essential.

Ideally you will be looking for a Trust that will enable you to grow, and as a busy training department, we are used to supporting staff to accomplish new skills. The department provides a wide variety of Audiology services, including paediatric assessment and rehabilitation, specialist Tinnitus services, Vestibular assessment and rehabilitation as well as implantable devices. There are opportunities to be involved with service review and development, and have supported current staff with the completion if further training and qualification, including STP and HTS modules.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the main Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job summary

Spire Alexandra Hospital is seeking an experienced Specialist Radiographer (CT) to join our Imaging team.

Main duties of the job

* Perform CT examinations in line with departmental protocols * Deliver safe, effective patient care throughout the imaging process * Assess patient needs and exercise sound clinical judgement * Explain procedures clearly and address any patient concerns * Maintain accurate records and adhere to departmental policies * Support the ongoing development of the Imaging service * Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team

About us

About Us Spire Alexandra Hospital provides expert private healthcare services to patients across Medway, Kent and the South East. Our modern hospital features two fully equipped operating theatres, an extended recovery unit and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Job summary

NHS Band 3 Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

Location Base: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Experience of Care Team for a Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) Co-Ordinator.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated team player, who is eager to take on new challenges, to join our small team. The postholder will act as a point of contact for service users by listening to patients' concerns, worries, fears, suggestions and experiences and raise these with people who design and manage services. You will work with staff and service managers by escalating complaints to the appropriate department or manager for investigation.

About us

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy assistant to join our cancer services team.

You will be an extremely valuable member of the pharmacy cancer services team, assisting with dispensing and provision of chemotherapy medicines and associated treatments to day case and ward patients in the Trust ensuring a high standard of medicines supply service provision from Pharmacy. You will work alongside and under the supervision of Cancer Services Technicians and other Assistants.

You will be a strong and confident team player, demonstrate professionalism at all times, and take responsibility for ensuring you prepare medicines according to our policies and procedures.

You will also be directly involved in the dispensing and issue of medicines from both prescriptions and requisitions in the dispensary as allocated.

Full training and associated support will be provided in chemotherapy preparation by a friendly team and significant opportunities are available for career progression.

This is a full time role worked Monday to Friday and with a Saturday morning commitment on a rota basis.

For further information, an informal chat or to arrange a visit to come and see what we can offer, please contact:

Jon Stewart Lead Technician on 01527 512126 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of routine technical duties in support of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

These duties may include:

Assisting within the pharmacy aseptic services suite.

Accurately, safely and promptly dispense professionally checked prescriptions including participating in the reconstitution and preparation of medicinal products within the pharmacy aseptic services suite.

Using the trust based electronic ordering system to support stock supplies of consumable items for the aseptic unit and department.

Supplying medicines to wards and departments.

Providing a top-up service as allocated.

Receiving stock from suppliers.

Assisting in the delivery and collection of pharmacy items to and from wards and departments

Undertaking reception duties in the dispensary.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacy professional to join our Cancer and Aseptic Services team as Chief Technician - Quality Assurance. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the development and delivery of a modern, high-quality aseptic pharmacy service across Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of aseptic quality assurance, ensuring compliance with national regulatory standards and best practice guidance while supporting the ongoing development of our pharmaceutical quality system. You will work closely with pharmacy, governance, estates and operational teams to ensure the safe preparation and release of aseptically prepared medicines for our patients.

This role offers the opportunity to influence service development, lead quality improvement initiatives, support workforce development and contribute to regional and national aseptic pharmacy networks.

Main duties of the job

As Chief Technician - Quality Assurance, you will lead on quality assurance activities within the Trust's aseptic services, ensuring that all medicines are prepared and released in accordance with regulatory requirements and recognised national standards. You will manage and maintain the pharmaceutical quality system, lead external audit programmes, oversee environmental monitoring, validation and risk management processes, and support investigations relating to incidents, complaints and governance matters.

The post holder will act as an approved product approver and will play a key role in the development of aseptic services, supporting service improvement projects, business continuity planning, workforce development and implementation of new regulatory requirements. You will also contribute to staff training, development of standard operating procedures, supplier assessments, equipment validation programmes and the strategic development of technical services across the Trust.

Working closely with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Cancer and Aseptic Services and the Principal Pharmacist - Technical Services, you will provide expert advice on quality assurance, represent the service at internal and external meetings, and help shape the future direction of aseptic pharmacy services.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy assistant to join our pharmacy cancer services team in the Trust. You will be assisting with dispensing and provision of chemotherapy medicines and associated treatments, from Pharmacy to wards and clinics in the Trust.

You will be an extremely valuable member in the cancer services pharmacy team , you will have good organizational skills with a sound knowledge of aseptic unit processes and the quality requirements needed for efficient running of a high quality service.

You will be a role model for other members of the team, and take responsibility for ensuring medicines are prepared according to our policies and procedures.

You will work alongside other members of the pharmacy technical team and will train and motivate others in the team. You will be working under the supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Technicians Cancer and Aseptic Services.

You will also be involved in the dispensing of medicines from prescriptions and requisitions in the dispensary setting as part of the wider team.

This is a full time role worked Monday to Friday and with a Saturday morning commitment on a rota basis

For further information, an informal chat or to arrange a visit to come and see what we can offer, please contact:

Jane Maffei Lead Technician SACT Screening and Cancer Services on 01905 733429 ex 39220 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• To support and supervise the day to day running of the pre-filled activity & Aseptic clean rooms ensuring safe, efficient and timely preparation of aseptically dispensed products.

• Supervise, organise and participate in the set-up of Aseptic Facilities including organising and carry out departmental technical cleans as per schedules.

• Participate as an Aseptic Operative in all aspects of the service including dispensing of pre-filled medications and oral medication in accordance of the prescription.
• To support the Lead Pharmacy Technician in providing line management to the Pharmacy Assistants- Aseptics.
• Provide training and mentoring to other members of the team.
• Be able to undertake ACT of pre-filled medication as non-registered member of staff, following completion of the appropriate competency based training programme.
• Undertake pre-process checking of worksheets following SOPs, following completion of the appropriate competency based training programme.
• To work cross site as required by the service.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

The Ridgeway Surgery in Harrow is looking for a Care Navigator to help patients access the right care and make their experience of contacting the practice as straightforward as possible.

Working closely with our clinical teams, you will review patient requests, coordinate appointments and follow-up, and guide patients towards appropriate services. You will use agreed practice pathways, with support from the duty clinician whenever advice is needed. You will also support core reception services when required, including the front desk, telephone calls and patient registrations.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills in general practice and make a difference to patients every day. We offer structured training, shadowing and supervised practice, with your responsibilities developing as your confidence and experience grow.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, listens carefully and remains calm under pressure. If you enjoy helping people, work well in a team and are keen to learn, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

Your main focus will be helping patients reach the most appropriate care through our online consultation system, telephone and face-to-face contact. You will clarify requests, check relevant information and use practice pathways to arrange appointments or direct patients to other services.

You will work closely with the duty clinician, promptly escalating urgent concerns, safeguarding issues and any requests that need clinical judgement. You will help maintain continuity of care and support patients who need additional assistance to access services.

Day-to-day work will also include coordinating routine reviews and follow-up, handling administrative queries and keeping accurate records. When required, you will support reception by welcoming patients at the front desk, answering calls, processing registrations and assisting with general enquiries.

About us

The Ridgeway Surgery is a GP practice in Harrow, providing care from our main surgery and our branch at Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre.

Our team includes GPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, healthcare assistants, care navigators and administrative staff. We work together to help patients access appropriate care and support people with a wide range of health needs.

We value clear communication, teamwork and a willingness to learn. Care navigators work closely with clinicians, with regular opportunities to ask questions and build their knowledge through training and day-to-day experience.

We are committed to improving how we work, including using digital tools to make services easier to access and coordinate. Joining us offers the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop your skills and play an important part in the care we provide to our local community.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.21 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5079-26-0006

Job locations

The Ridgeway Surgery

71 Imperial Drive

Harrow

Middlesex

HA2 7DU

United Kingdom

Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

275 Alexandra Avenue

HARROW

Middlesex

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title: Care Navigator

Employer: The Ridgeway Surgery, HarrowLocation: Main surgery and Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care CentreAccountable to:Reception ManagerClinical support: Duty clinician and wider clinical team

Job purpose

To help patients access the most appropriate care, professional or service by reviewing requests, gathering relevant information and following agreed practice pathways.

The Care Navigator will work closely with the clinical team to coordinate appointments and follow-up, support continuity of care and assist patients who need additional help accessing services. The postholder will also support core reception services when required.

This is a non-clinical role. The postholder will work within their training and agreed procedures, seeking clinical advice whenever a request is unclear, raises concerns or requires clinical judgement.

Main responsibilitiesCare navigation and patient access

• Review patient requests received through the practices online consultation system, by telephone and in person.
• Read the full request and check relevant information in the patient record, including previous consultations, existing plans and outstanding appointments.
• Contact patients to clarify requests or obtain further information, using agreed questions and procedures.
• Follow practice pathways to direct requests to the appropriate clinician, appointment type or service.
• Arrange appointments according to agreed priorities and clinical instructions.
• Support continuity of care by arranging follow-up with the same clinician where appropriate.
• Signpost patients to suitable services, including community pharmacies, community healthcare, social prescribing and voluntary sector support.
• Explain the next steps clearly and check that patients understand the arrangements.
• Recognise when a patient needs additional support to access care and help them use alternative routes where appropriate.

Safe working and clinical escalation

• Recognise urgent concerns and warning signs identified within practice training and pathways, and promptly alert the duty clinician.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns and requests involving vulnerable patients in accordance with practice procedures.
• Seek advice whenever information is incomplete, a pathway does not clearly apply or there is uncertainty about the appropriate action.
• Refer requests requiring diagnosis, treatment decisions or clinical interpretation to an appropriate clinician.
• Follow clinical instructions accurately and record the action taken.
• Work within the limits of the role and the postholders assessed competence.
• Follow practice procedures for emergencies and situations requiring immediate assistance.

Coordination of routine care

• Help arrange long-term condition reviews, blood tests, vaccinations, screening and other planned care in accordance with practice pathways and documented clinical plans.
• Check whether relevant appointments, investigations or follow-up arrangements are already in place before making further bookings.
• Coordinate linked appointments where required, such as a blood test followed by a clinical review.
• Identify outstanding routine care recorded in the patients notes and bring this to the attention of the appropriate team.
• Support reminders, recalls and follow-up arrangements as directed.
• Liaise with clinicians and administrative colleagues to help resolve outstanding requests and avoid unnecessary duplication.

Administrative requests

• Handle requests concerning prescriptions, fit notes, referrals, forms and other administrative matters using agreed procedures.
• Route medication requests and queries to the appropriate prescribing or clinical team, recognising when urgent escalation is needed.
• Check available referral information and provide patients with appropriate updates or contact details.
• Liaise with the administrative team where a referral or other enquiry requires further investigation.
• Keep patients informed about the progress of their requests within the information available and the limits of the role.
• Record communications and actions clearly so that colleagues can understand what has been done and what remains outstanding.

Reception support

• Support core reception services when required, including front desk cover, telephone calls and patient registrations.
• Welcome patients and visitors, respond to enquiries and direct them to the appropriate colleague or service.
• Book, amend and cancel appointments in accordance with practice procedures.
• Process patient registrations and update demographic and contact details accurately.
• Take and pass on messages promptly, ensuring that urgent matters reach the appropriate person.
• Assist with routine reception administration and help maintain an organised reception area.
• Handle difficult conversations calmly and respectfully, seeking support when needed.

Communication and patient experience

• Treat patients, carers and colleagues with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively, adapting communication to individual needs.
• Support patients who have difficulty using digital systems or who face language, communication or accessibility barriers.
• Arrange interpreting or other communication support in accordance with practice procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect privacy during conversations.
• Respond constructively to concerns and pass complaints to the appropriate colleague.
• Help ensure patients receive consistent information about accessing practice services.

Records, confidentiality and information governance

• Maintain accurate, timely records of patient requests, communications and actions.
• Use clinical and administrative systems in accordance with training and practice policies.
• Access patient information only where needed to carry out the role.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle personal information securely.
• Follow identity verification procedures before disclosing information or changing patient details.
• Report information security incidents, errors or concerns promptly through the appropriate practice process.

Teamwork, training and service improvement

• Work collaboratively with the clinical, care navigation, reception and administrative teams.
• Participate in induction, structured training, shadowing and supervised practice.
• Complete competency assessments and take on additional care navigation responsibilities as agreed following training.
• Attend relevant team meetings and keep up to date with changes to practice pathways and services.
• Share feedback about recurring problems and suggest improvements to patient access and administrative processes.
• Provide reasonable cover for colleagues within the postholders training and competence.
• Complete mandatory training and participate in appraisal and development discussions.

General responsibilities

The postholder must follow practice policies relating to safeguarding, equality and diversity, infection prevention, health and safety, confidentiality and professional conduct.

The postholder will be expected to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, following suitable training and support.

This job description may be reviewed as practice needs and services develop, in discussion with the postholder.

Job description Job responsibilities Job title: Care NavigatorEmployer: The Ridgeway Surgery, HarrowLocation: Main surgery and Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care CentreAccountable to:Reception ManagerClinical support: Duty clinician and wider clinical teamJob purposeTo help patients access the most appropriate care, professional or service by reviewing requests, gathering relevant information and following agreed practice pathways.The Care Navigator will work closely with the clinical team to coordinate appointments and follow-up, support continuity of care and assist patients who need additional help accessing services. The postholder will also support core reception services when required.This is a non-clinical role. The postholder will work within their training and agreed procedures, seeking clinical advice whenever a request is unclear, raises concerns or requires clinical judgement.Main responsibilitiesCare navigation and patient accessReview patient requests received through the practices online consultation system, by telephone and in person.Read the full request and check relevant information in the patient record, including previous consultations, existing plans and outstanding appointments.Contact patients to clarify requests or obtain further information, using agreed questions and procedures.Follow practice pathways to direct requests to the appropriate clinician, appointment type or service.Arrange appointments according to agreed priorities and clinical instructions.Support continuity of care by arranging follow-up with the same clinician where appropriate.Signpost patients to suitable services, including community pharmacies, community healthcare, social prescribing and voluntary sector support.Explain the next steps clearly and check that patients understand the arrangements.Recognise when a patient needs additional support to access care and help them use alternative routes where appropriate.Safe working and clinical escalationRecognise urgent concerns and warning signs identified within practice training and pathways, and promptly alert the duty clinician.Escalate safeguarding concerns and requests involving vulnerable patients in accordance with practice procedures.Seek advice whenever information is incomplete, a pathway does not clearly apply or there is uncertainty about the appropriate action.Refer requests requiring diagnosis, treatment decisions or clinical interpretation to an appropriate clinician.Follow clinical instructions accurately and record the action taken.Work within the limits of the role and the postholders assessed competence.Follow practice procedures for emergencies and situations requiring immediate assistance.Coordination of routine careHelp arrange long-term condition reviews, blood tests, vaccinations, screening and other planned care in accordance with practice pathways and documented clinical plans.Check whether relevant appointments, investigations or follow-up arrangements are already in place before making further bookings.Coordinate linked appointments where required, such as a blood test followed by a clinical review.Identify outstanding routine care recorded in the patients notes and bring this to the attention of the appropriate team.Support reminders, recalls and follow-up arrangements as directed.Liaise with clinicians and administrative colleagues to help resolve outstanding requests and avoid unnecessary duplication.Administrative requestsHandle requests concerning prescriptions, fit notes, referrals, forms and other administrative matters using agreed procedures.Route medication requests and queries to the appropriate prescribing or clinical team, recognising when urgent escalation is needed.Check available referral information and provide patients with appropriate updates or contact details.Liaise with the administrative team where a referral or other enquiry requires further investigation.Keep patients informed about the progress of their requests within the information available and the limits of the role.Record communications and actions clearly so that colleagues can understand what has been done and what remains outstanding.Reception supportSupport core reception services when required, including front desk cover, telephone calls and patient registrations.Welcome patients and visitors, respond to enquiries and direct them to the appropriate colleague or service.Book, amend and cancel appointments in accordance with practice procedures.Process patient registrations and update demographic and contact details accurately.Take and pass on messages promptly, ensuring that urgent matters reach the appropriate person.Assist with routine reception administration and help maintain an organised reception area.Handle difficult conversations calmly and respectfully, seeking support when needed.Communication and patient experienceTreat patients, carers and colleagues with courtesy, dignity and respect.Communicate clearly and sensitively, adapting communication to individual needs.Support patients who have difficulty using digital systems or who face language, communication or accessibility barriers.Arrange interpreting or other communication support in accordance with practice procedures.Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect privacy during conversations.Respond constructively to concerns and pass complaints to the appropriate colleague.Help ensure patients receive consistent information about accessing practice services.Records, confidentiality and information governanceMaintain accurate, timely records of patient requests, communications and actions.Use clinical and administrative systems in accordance with training and practice policies.Access patient information only where needed to carry out the role.Maintain confidentiality and handle personal information securely.Follow identity verification procedures before disclosing information or changing patient details.Report information security incidents, errors or concerns promptly through the appropriate practice process.Teamwork, training and service improvementWork collaboratively with the clinical, care navigation, reception and administrative teams.Participate in induction, structured training, shadowing and supervised practice.Complete competency assessments and take on additional care navigation responsibilities as agreed following training.Attend relevant team meetings and keep up to date with changes to practice pathways and services.Share feedback about recurring problems and suggest improvements to patient access and administrative processes.Provide reasonable cover for colleagues within the postholders training and competence.Complete mandatory training and participate in appraisal and development discussions.General responsibilitiesThe postholder must follow practice policies relating to safeguarding, equality and diversity, infection prevention, health and safety, confidentiality and professional conduct.The postholder will be expected to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, following suitable training and support.This job description may be reviewed as practice needs and services develop, in discussion with the postholder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the public in a customer service, administrative or support role.
• Experience using computer systems to record, retrieve and update information accurately.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice or another health or social care setting.
• Experience handling telephone enquiries and sensitive or challenging conversations.
• Experience coordinating appointments, handling patient requests or signposting people to appropriate services.
• Experience using EMIS Web, PATCHS, Accurx or similar healthcare systems.
• Experience providing reception support, including front desk duties and patient registrations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of written English and numeracy, demonstrated through qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to complete care navigation training, competency assessments and mandatory practice training.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification or completed training in customer service, administration, health or social care.
• Completed care navigation or medical reception training.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working with the public in a customer service, administrative or support role. Experience using computer systems to record, retrieve and update information accurately. Experience working collaboratively as part of a team. Desirable Experience working in general practice or another health or social care setting. Experience handling telephone enquiries and sensitive or challenging conversations. Experience coordinating appointments, handling patient requests or signposting people to appropriate services. Experience using EMIS Web, PATCHS, Accurx or similar healthcare systems. Experience providing reception support, including front desk duties and patient registrations. Qualifications Essential Good standard of written English and numeracy, demonstrated through qualifications or equivalent experience. Willingness to complete care navigation training, competency assessments and mandatory practice training. Desirable Relevant qualification or completed training in customer service, administration, health or social care. Completed care navigation or medical reception training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Ridgeway Surgery

Address

The Ridgeway Surgery

71 Imperial Drive

Harrow

Middlesex

HA2 7DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://ridgeway-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Ridgeway Surgery

Address

The Ridgeway Surgery

71 Imperial Drive

Harrow

Middlesex

HA2 7DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://ridgeway-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative therapist to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary community clinic setting with infants and children (aged 0-5 years) with a range of eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) and communication needs.

The Harrow Speech and Language Therapy Service is an innovative team who strive to provide family-centred services to the diverse population of the London Borough of Harrow.

This post will require proficient skills in the assessment and management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for infants and children as well as communication difficulties in the community with NHS experience

Main duties of the job

The post will involve

• Working in a community clinic setting
• Detailed assessment and management of infant feeding and children with eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
• Risk management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for 0-5-year-olds.
• Provide second opinions for feeding assessments within the service.
• Working in collaboration with parents/carers, health and education professionals involved with the infant/child and other partner organisations.
• Offer training and workshops to parents/carers/education settings where appropriate.
• Work in joint clinics with the Enteral Feeding Dietitian.
• Demonstrate a broad range of practical skills to work with these client groups and have up-to-date knowledge of professional/national guidelines and related research.
• Take an active role in service development alongside the Clinical Service Lead.
• Head of Service/Clinical Service Leads to develop the service as a whole.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues to support best health outcomes

About us

You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity.

We can provide:

• Highly structured induction.
• Excellent levels of support and supervision which includes regular clinical and management supervision every 8 weeks and an annual appraisal.
• Termly peer supervision meetings where you can discuss cases, read articles together and share your experiences.
• Clearly defined caseloads.
• A wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Easy access to clinical specialists in all clinical areas.
• Easy access to an established Multidisciplinary Team including Paediatricians.
• Designated admin and planning time.
• Involvement in innovative project
• Memberships at relevant CENs are supported and encouraged.

Job summary

The post holder will provide efficient, effective and flexible administrative and administrative support across the Women's Health Service. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the role will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by undertaking a wide range of administrative duties and providing cross-cover across Women's Health services as required. The post holder will work across a variety of outpatient and inpatient areas, including Antenatal Clinic, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Rapid Access Gynaecology Clinics, Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), Antenatal/postnatal Wards and other Women's Health services. The role will involve providing reception cover, managing patient appointments, maintaining accurate records, processing referrals, handling telephone enquiries and supporting the day-to-day operational running of the service. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to provide administrative support where service demand requires, ensuring continuity of service during periods of annual leave, sickness absence, vacancies and peak activity. They will act as a first point of contact for patients, relatives and healthcare professionals, providing a professional, courteous and sensitive service at all times.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include: Providing reception and administrative support across all Women's Health services. Booking, cancelling and rescheduling patient appointments using Trust systems. Managing patient records and ensuring information is accurately entered onto electronic systems (Alex Health/Somerset/Infoflex etc). Processing referrals, clinic outcomes, correspondence and scanning documentation. Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients, relatives and healthcare professionals. Supporting Antenatal, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Rapid Access Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Unit and antenatal/postnatal Ward services. Assisting with clinic preparation, appointment management and patient pathway administration. Maintaining confidentiality and complying with Trust policies, procedures and information governance requirements. Providing cross-cover and administrative support throughout Women's Health Services as required to maintain safe and effective service delivery. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues to ensure that Women's Health services operate efficiently and provide a positive patient experience. Any other clerical duties within the Womens Health Unit as required by the Assistant Service Delivery Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Family and Womens Health Services to ensure the smooth running of the Department.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job summary

We are looking for an additional paramedic to complement our existing dedicated multi-disciplinary team delivering excellent care to our community.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is a Paramedic who acts within their professional boundaries.

The paramedic will work within their scope of practice using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills to assess and manage patients presenting with acute presentations which include minor illness or injury, abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.

Supervision and mentorship will be provided to support the Paramedic.

About us

Estuary Group Practice is a large primary care surgery with approximately 20,500 patients within Gowerton, Gorseinon and Penclawdd and surrounding localities. We operate from our 3 sites at Gowerton, Penclawdd and Penybryn Gorseinon. We have 13 GP partners, two salaried GPs, a practice pharmacist, paramedic, 2 practice nurses and two HCAs. We are supported by an excellent administrative team. We are also a training practice, hosting GP registrars and medical students. Our large and experienced team are able to provide high quality, safe and accessible patient care. We promote a supportive environment and teamwork to create a positive and welcoming working environment.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Entry Level Band 6, unless additional qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4836-26-0002

Job locations

Mill Street

Gowerton

Swansea

SA4 3ED

United Kingdom

Penybryn Surgery

Alexandra Road

Gorseinon

SWANSEA

SA4 4NU

United Kingdom

Penclawdd Health Centre

Beach Road

Penclawdd

Swansea

SA4 3YN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Paramedic delivering health services

a.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the practice

b.Assess and triage patients, including same day triage.

c.Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to the social prescribing service and, where appropriate, other community or voluntary services

d.Perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in line with local and national guidance.

e. Perform investigatory procedures as required and undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples within their scope of practice and within line of local and national guidance

f.Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (e.g., monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients)

g.Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit for the practice.

h.Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation,

i.Communicate effectively with patients and, when appropriate, family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their physical health needs, results, findings and treatment choices

j.Receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians

k.Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

l. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

m.Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation

n.Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

o.Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

p.Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care

Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Paramedic delivering health servicesa.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the practiceb.Assess and triage patients, including same day triage.c.Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to the social prescribing service and, where appropriate, other community or voluntary servicesd.Perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in line with local and national guidance.e. Perform investigatory procedures as required and undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples within their scope of practice and within line of local and national guidancef.Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (e.g., monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients)g.Provide an alternative model to urgent and same day GP home visit for the practice.h.Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation,i.Communicate effectively with patients and, when appropriate, family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their physical health needs, results, findings and treatment choicesj.Receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other cliniciansk.Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professionall. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding childrenm.Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisationn.Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmeso.Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governancep.Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to another healthcare professional
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Clean driving licence
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience
• Registered with the HCPC as a Paramedic
• Completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic.

Person Specification Experience Essential Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face Understanding of safeguarding adults and children Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to another healthcare professional Ability to record accurate clinical notes Clean driving licence Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues Commitment to ongoing professional development Good interpersonal and organisational skills Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in paramedicine or equivalent experience Registered with the HCPC as a Paramedic Completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Estuary Group Practice

Address

Mill Street

Gowerton

Swansea

SA4 3ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Estuary Group Practice

Address

Mill Street

Gowerton

Swansea

SA4 3ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team at Brooklands Medical Practice . You will join an established Pharmacy team, supporting with all aspects of medicines optimisation across our practices. You will work closely with our large clinical team including GPs, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners, Physicians Associates and Wellbeing Team.

We are on a mission, to think differently, to break down barriers and to improve the lives of our local communities. Our mission is rightly ambitious, and its one shared by our team who share our values, to be caring and curious in all we do. To achieve this, we continue to build our network team bringing together a service that puts the wellbeing of patients at the heart of what we do.

At Better Health MCR our people are our greatest asset. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise reinvesting in our patients and our staff

Please note, the successful candidate will initially be employed by Brooklands Medical Practice pending transition into Better Health MCR.

Main duties of the job

Support with prescription related requests and queries from patients and monitor medicines usage in line with long term condition management.

Review clinical letters and hospital discharges and action appropriate medication changes and where necessary support patients with optimisation of their management.

You will undertake clinical medication reviews with particular focus on those with additional need such as polypharmacy, long-term conditions, multi-morbidity, frailty, or multi-factorial need.

You will work the organisations prescribing lead and the wider ICB medicines management team to ensure evidence based and cost-effective prescribing in line with the latest guidance and safety alerts.

You will be an experienced Pharmacist with a knowledge and commitment to working in primary care. You will understand the needs of patients from deprived and diverse backgrounds.

Better Health MCR offers a welcoming and supportive environment with a comprehensive induction process. There are excellent professional development opportunities to support revalidation. Our weekly Development Meetings provide sheltered time to meet with colleagues and attend educational sessions. Where necessary you will also be support through the CPPE primary care pathway and non-medical prescribing training.

All our staff work as part of the team and are supported through continued professional development.

About us

We are Better Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving lives. You can read more about us on our website and in our mission document, using the links on the right.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary care medical services in Manchester. We operate three GP practices: The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre (which is also head office) and which has a branch at The University of Manchester, Brooklands Medical Practice in Wythenshawe and The Whitswood Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre. In total we have over 44,000 patients.

Our patients are very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities from all over the world. We have good links with the University and a sizeable student population.

Our staff team of about 140 people has a huge range of fantastic skills and experience. Our shared (ARRS) staff are fully integrated into our services, providing a seamless service for patients.

Job summary

At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS trust our Therapy service is recognised for its high quality patient care.We are excited to announce that we have the opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner (12 MONTH FIXED TERM PART TIME 24.75 hours)to support the Elective Orthopaedic team at Alexandra Hospital,Redditch.

This post supports our vision of a dynamic and flexible workforce that has knowledge and skills in delivering modernised Therapy, focusing on providing treatment to elective surgery patients including hip/knee replacements and day case. The assessments facilitate compliance of post-surgery guidelines to maximise mobility and functional independence on the ward or on home assessment visits.

Full training is provided through our Therapy support worker skills programme.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals that will be able to demonstrate safe and effective patient centred approach to care. You need to be professional, self-motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.

You will be working with and supported by a very skilled work force and expected to work within a multi professional environment.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to Bank holiday and 7 day working to ensure effective clinical delivery.

The post may close early should sufficient applications be received.

Please contact Beverley Phillips Therapy Lead Elective OrthopaedicsTel 01527 512146 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• Maintain positive,appropriate relationships with patients,families and carers demonstrating respect,kindness ,compassion and empathy at all times.
• Works unsupervised to implement treatment plans.
• Liaise with MDT to facilitate discharges home.
• Assess recommend,order and issue Therapy equipment to enable discharge
• Communicate effectively to the patients and MDT
• Assess patients following elective surgery with mobility,functional/cognitive impairments and impairments of Activities of daily living.
• Demonstrates an understanding of role boundaries, the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures, protocols, and plans.
• Gather and interpret relevant information including social history, and through working under protocols facilitates early discharge planning, liaising with family/care agencies as needed.
• Complete assessment visits alone or with another member of staff in the community setting to support safe discharges.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide complex and sensitive information.
• Understands the importance of accessing,maintaining,and storing documentation relating to care,in accordance with local guidance andlegal requirements for maintaining confidentiality and data protection.

• Maintain complete accurate treatment records in line with local and HCPC standards.
• Participate in and contribute to any service improvements/audits
• Provide administrative support to therapy team

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0677

Job locations

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Working as part of the Therapy and wider MDT, Therapy Assistant Practitioners (TAP) use enhanced skills in a specialist area to provide direct high quality and effective therapeutic care and support to a defined group of patients.Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently (unsupervised) plan and deliver individual or group tasks where the understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out delegated tasks and plans is essential.

This role requires understanding of factual and theoretical knowledge of principles, policies, protocols, procedures, processes within a defined group of patients. Although work is guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, the post holder must be able to make judgements to plan activities assess, treat and progress/grade and adapt treatment of patients in line with competencies set and assessed by the Registered Therapist. This knowledge should be utilised to contribute to effective discharge planning as part of the MDT.

The post holder will also co-ordinate and assist with the training and management of other Therapy Support Workers, thus providing a quality and effective support service to the Therapy Team. They will contribute to service development and demonstrate personal development as well as being responsible for supervision of others and delegation of tasks to other non-registered staff.

The post holder will participate in the weekend service. The speciality being dependant on experience. This service may include the treatment of children.Working hours will be dependent upon the service provided within each speciality, this may include 7-day working, working contracted hours within an extended daily pattern or participation in a relevant weekend /bank holiday rota.

Key Duties:

Domain 1: Formal Knowledge and Experience-

• Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work.
• Demonstrates the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development.
• Domain 2: Supporting service users.-
• Develops, manages, and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers, demonstrating respect, kindness, compassion, and empathy at all times.
• Able to work collaboratively with a variety of health staff, social care staff, professional staff, and others. Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working. Recognises the importance of support workers in service delivery, including the diverse roles undertaken by AHP support workers. Is able to define own role, for example by describing their duties and the roles of others. Domain 3: Clinical, Technical and Scientific Roles and Responsibilities, Knowledge and Practice, Support, and Interventions. Developed knowledge of clinical, technical, and/or scientific theory and practice, within their immediate field of practice. Understands the importance of evidence-based practice. Demonstrates an understanding of role boundaries, the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures, protocols, and plans. Following appropriate training and demonstration of competency, works unsupervised with service users within the scope of the role and operational policies, protocols, and procedures, adhering to evidence base practice. Understands and gains valid consent prior to action or providing care, and records this appropriately. Assesses a defined group of patients with mobility, functional/cognitive impairments, and impairments of activities of daily living, including assessment of a patients fitness to treat, recognising at deteriorating patient and escalating accordingly any concerns to a registered therapist/ward staff. Gathers and interprets relevant information including social history, and through working under protocols facilitates early discharge planning, liaising with family/care agencies as needed. Works unsupervised to assess, plan, implement, progress/grade and monitor own treatment and care plan interventions, including adapting to circumstances/patients needs. Actively participates in the planning and development of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities. Monitors the effectiveness of treatments through evaluation of outcome and use of clinical knowledge and evidence base to progress the patient within defined protocols and recognises the reason for any unmet goals. Understands the impact of complex or urgent care needs and other factors encountered when prioritising care activities within their own or the teams defined workload. Identifies the need for ongoing rehabilitation/support and liaises with the MDT to recommend the appropriate level of care on discharge. This could involve referral to other agencies. Completes visits in the community setting to provide necessary assessments or interventions to support safe discharge. This may be completed alone or with another therapist/member of staff. Assesses for, recommends, orders, issues, and fits equipment as per scope of practice, as required by the service user, including demonstration of safe use of equipment to service users, carers, and other staff. Recognises an emergency, summons assistance, and acts as a member of the MDT within parameters of own competence and defined role. In settings where a registered practitioner is not present, initiates immediate first aid whilst awaiting the arrival of appropriately qualified practitioners. Domain 4: Communication and Information Management. Communicates effectively, through a variety of methods with patients, carers, and relatives to maximise rehabilitation potential through interpersonal, verbal, and nonverbal skills. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation, and reassurance. Exchanges information with service user and families using active listening, compassion, empathy, and coproduction techniques with the service user. Demonstrates the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information, including relating to service users. Judges the appropriate method of communication, ensuring information is provided in an accessible way. Actively listens and receives information, gives and acts on feedback. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly. Manages barriers to effective communication and adapts own communication style as appropriate. Liaises and communicates effectively with registered therapists, acute ward and community teams and other members of the MDT, regarding referrals, ongoing care, rehabilitation needs, and discharge requirements of individual patients. Domain 5: Safe and Inclusive Environments. Contributes to the maintenance of healthy and safe working environments through appropriate practice, use of resources, techniques and behaviours and understanding of relevant legislation. Contributes to the application and evaluation of organisational procedures and protocols. Identifies and acts immediately to manage risks/unsafe practice or environments, including assessment of moving and handling, using local policies and procedures. Acts with integrity and honesty, ensuring individuals do not experience harm by reporting situations, behaviours or errors that might lead to adverse outcomes for service users. Is aware of the environment in which they work and how to maintain health and safety for themselves and others. Reports any adverse incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action where necessary, according to Trust policy. Ensures safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or medical devices used in the care of patients. Domain 6: Research and Service Improvement. Participates in, contributes to, and may lead, audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects relevant to own work. Applies research governance, ethics, protocols, and guidelines and may undertake more complex research activities including data collection and analysis. Disseminates research findings. Domain 7: Leadership and Management. Acts in a professional manner, demonstrating NHS Constitution values. Demonstrates role modelling,Takes responsibility for management, prioritisation, and leadership of own workload within the defined area of work, and within scope of practice. At times working without direct supervision. Identifies and develops own leadership skills Is aware of limitations of own knowledge and skills and actively seeks feedback. Completes all required mandatory and compulsory training Works with registered therapists to supervise, mentor and manage Therapy Support Workers /less experienced staff and apprentices, including induction of new staff and students. Contributes to the learning of the organisation, colleagues, and team Provides administrative support to the therapy team Domain 8: Personal and Professional Values and Behaviours. Demonstrates, through interactions with others, the core values of the NHS, Our NHS People Promise and WAHT Values and Behaviours. Understands and acts on own safety, health and wellbeing needs and supports the health and wellbeing of wider team.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose:Working as part of the Therapy and wider MDT, Therapy Assistant Practitioners (TAP) use enhanced skills in a specialist area to provide direct high quality and effective therapeutic care and support to a defined group of patients.Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently (unsupervised) plan and deliver individual or group tasks where the understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out delegated tasks and plans is essential.This role requires understanding of factual and theoretical knowledge of principles, policies, protocols, procedures, processes within a defined group of patients. Although work is guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, the post holder must be able to make judgements to plan activities assess, treat and progress/grade and adapt treatment of patients in line with competencies set and assessed by the Registered Therapist. This knowledge should be utilised to contribute to effective discharge planning as part of the MDT. The post holder will also co-ordinate and assist with the training and management of other Therapy Support Workers, thus providing a quality and effective support service to the Therapy Team. They will contribute to service development and demonstrate personal development as well as being responsible for supervision of others and delegation of tasks to other non-registered staff. The post holder will participate in the weekend service. The speciality being dependant on experience. This service may include the treatment of children.Working hours will be dependent upon the service provided within each speciality, this may include 7-day working, working contracted hours within an extended daily pattern or participation in a relevant weekend /bank holiday rota.Key Duties: Domain 1: Formal Knowledge and Experience- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work. Demonstrates the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development. Domain 2: Supporting service users.- Develops, manages, and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers, demonstrating respect, kindness, compassion, and empathy at all times. Able to work collaboratively with a variety of health staff, social care staff, professional staff, and others. Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working. Recognises the importance of support workers in service delivery, including the diverse roles undertaken by AHP support workers. Is able to define own role, for example by describing their duties and the roles of others. Domain 3: Clinical, Technical and Scientific Roles and Responsibilities, Knowledge and Practice, Support, and Interventions. Developed knowledge of clinical, technical, and/or scientific theory and practice, within their immediate field of practice. Understands the importance of evidence-based practice. Demonstrates an understanding of role boundaries, the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures, protocols, and plans. Following appropriate training and demonstration of competency, works unsupervised with service users within the scope of the role and operational policies, protocols, and procedures, adhering to evidence base practice. Understands and gains valid consent prior to action or providing care, and records this appropriately. Assesses a defined group of patients with mobility, functional/cognitive impairments, and impairments of activities of daily living, including assessment of a patients fitness to treat, recognising at deteriorating patient and escalating accordingly any concerns to a registered therapist/ward staff. Gathers and interprets relevant information including social history, and through working under protocols facilitates early discharge planning, liaising with family/care agencies as needed. Works unsupervised to assess, plan, implement, progress/grade and monitor own treatment and care plan interventions, including adapting to circumstances/patients needs. Actively participates in the planning and development of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities. Monitors the effectiveness of treatments through evaluation of outcome and use of clinical knowledge and evidence base to progress the patient within defined protocols and recognises the reason for any unmet goals. Understands the impact of complex or urgent care needs and other factors encountered when prioritising care activities within their own or the teams defined workload. Identifies the need for ongoing rehabilitation/support and liaises with the MDT to recommend the appropriate level of care on discharge. This could involve referral to other agencies. Completes visits in the community setting to provide necessary assessments or interventions to support safe discharge. This may be completed alone or with another therapist/member of staff. Assesses for, recommends, orders, issues, and fits equipment as per scope of practice, as required by the service user, including demonstration of safe use of equipment to service users, carers, and other staff. Recognises an emergency, summons assistance, and acts as a member of the MDT within parameters of own competence and defined role. In settings where a registered practitioner is not present, initiates immediate first aid whilst awaiting the arrival of appropriately qualified practitioners. Domain 4: Communication and Information Management. Communicates effectively, through a variety of methods with patients, carers, and relatives to maximise rehabilitation potential through interpersonal, verbal, and nonverbal skills. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation, and reassurance. Exchanges information with service user and families using active listening, compassion, empathy, and coproduction techniques with the service user. Demonstrates the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information, including relating to service users. Judges the appropriate method of communication, ensuring information is provided in an accessible way. Actively listens and receives information, gives and acts on feedback. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly. Manages barriers to effective communication and adapts own communication style as appropriate. Liaises and communicates effectively with registered therapists, acute ward and community teams and other members of the MDT, regarding referrals, ongoing care, rehabilitation needs, and discharge requirements of individual patients. Domain 5: Safe and Inclusive Environments. Contributes to the maintenance of healthy and safe working environments through appropriate practice, use of resources, techniques and behaviours and understanding of relevant legislation. Contributes to the application and evaluation of organisational procedures and protocols. Identifies and acts immediately to manage risks/unsafe practice or environments, including assessment of moving and handling, using local policies and procedures. Acts with integrity and honesty, ensuring individuals do not experience harm by reporting situations, behaviours or errors that might lead to adverse outcomes for service users. Is aware of the environment in which they work and how to maintain health and safety for themselves and others. Reports any adverse incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action where necessary, according to Trust policy. Ensures safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or medical devices used in the care of patients. Domain 6: Research and Service Improvement. Participates in, contributes to, and may lead, audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects relevant to own work. Applies research governance, ethics, protocols, and guidelines and may undertake more complex research activities including data collection and analysis. Disseminates research findings. Domain 7: Leadership and Management. Acts in a professional manner, demonstrating NHS Constitution values. Demonstrates role modelling,Takes responsibility for management, prioritisation, and leadership of own workload within the defined area of work, and within scope of practice. At times working without direct supervision. Identifies and develops own leadership skills Is aware of limitations of own knowledge and skills and actively seeks feedback. Completes all required mandatory and compulsory training Works with registered therapists to supervise, mentor and manage Therapy Support Workers /less experienced staff and apprentices, including induction of new staff and students. Contributes to the learning of the organisation, colleagues, and team Provides administrative support to the therapy team Domain 8: Personal and Professional Values and Behaviours. Demonstrates, through interactions with others, the core values of the NHS, Our NHS People Promise and WAHT Values and Behaviours. Understands and acts on own safety, health and wellbeing needs and supports the health and wellbeing of wider team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths
• & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or
• A-C)
• National Care Certificate
• AND
• A foundation degree Health and
• Social care or equivalent level 5
• qualification and A-Levels and
• GCSEs or equivalent(s)
• Or as a level 5 apprenticeship
• (e.g. Assistant practitioner
• apprenticeship)
• Or equivalent clinical
• experience/expertise within an
• AHP profession underpinned by
• Theoretical, and practical experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of
• attendance at
• healthcare related
• course e.g. Dementia
• awareness, stroke
• specialist seating.
• A relevant further
• education qualification
• eg BTEC (Therapy
• Support Worker) or
• NVQ 3 in healthcare or
• Equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior
• Therapy Assistant/or equivalent
• working with different patient
• groups/conditions
• Experience of working in an
• acute/healthcare setting with direct
• patient contact.
• Evidence of work using a wide
• range of Therapy related skills
• including grading, adaptation and
• progression of interventions
• Evidence of supporting other staff

Desirable

• Experience of
• organising and/or
• providing training to
• others
• Experience of group
• Working
• Experience of
• using fitting adaptive
• equipment

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Basic aims and
• principles of Physiotherapy and
• Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of managing/ prioritising
• own caseload/working
• independently
• Ability to work autonomously using
• own Knowledge skills and initiative
• in complex situations,
• acknowledging role boundaries
• Effective and appropriate written
• and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
• Evidence of thorough, relevant
• self-development/ CPD activity
• Completion of broad-based
• competencies in therapy related
• skills
• Evidence of patient handling skills
• Computer Literate e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint Outlook.

Desirable

• Evidence of activities
• involving leadership
• management skills
• Understanding of
• professional, legal and
• clinical governance
• issues
• Previous experience of
• Electronic Patient Records.

Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours: -
• Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for
• help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share
• ideas and concerns.
• Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting
• and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others.
• Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness,
• valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Evidence of enthusiasm and
• commitment to the role in
• Worcestershire
• Proactive in self-development
• Able to maintain confidentiality and
• Professionalism
• Compassionate
• Evidence of appropriate personal
• attributes e.g. responsible, reliable,
• flexible, well-organised, initiative
• Evidence of good team working
• Ability to problem solve

other job requirements

Essential

• Right to work in the UK Valid Visa
• Ability to meet the physical,
• emotional and challenging
• demands of the role
• Able to meet the moving and
• handling requirements of the post
• Able and willing to work contracted
• hours over 7 days, extended daily
• hours pattern as required
• Able to contribute to the Therapy
• Weekend and Bank Holiday rota
• Able to fulfil the travel requirements
• of the post - Full driving licence and
• access to a vehicle (or alternative
• mode of transport)

Desirable

• Able and willing to
• commute between
• sites

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A-C) National Care Certificate AND A foundation degree Health and Social care or equivalent level 5 qualification and A-Levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s) Or as a level 5 apprenticeship (e.g. Assistant practitioner apprenticeship) Or equivalent clinical experience/expertise within an AHP profession underpinned by Theoretical, and practical experience. Desirable Evidence of attendance at healthcare related course e.g. Dementia awareness, stroke specialist seating. A relevant further education qualification eg BTEC (Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in healthcare or Equivalent. Experience Essential Proven experience as a Senior Therapy Assistant/or equivalent working with different patient groups/conditions Experience of working in an acute/healthcare setting with direct patient contact. Evidence of work using a wide range of Therapy related skills including grading, adaptation and progression of interventions Evidence of supporting other staff Desirable Experience of organising and/or providing training to others Experience of group Working Experience of using fitting adaptive equipment Skills/knowledge Essential Knowledge of Basic aims and principles of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Evidence of managing/ prioritising own caseload/working independently Ability to work autonomously using own Knowledge skills and initiative in complex situations, acknowledging role boundaries Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills Evidence of thorough, relevant self-development/ CPD activity Completion of broad-based competencies in therapy related skills Evidence of patient handling skills Computer Literate e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint Outlook. Desirable Evidence of activities involving leadership management skills Understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues Previous experience of Electronic Patient Records. Trust values Essential Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours: - Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns. Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others. Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives. Personal qualities Essential Evidence of enthusiasm and commitment to the role in Worcestershire Proactive in self-development Able to maintain confidentiality and Professionalism Compassionate Evidence of appropriate personal attributes e.g. responsible, reliable, flexible, well-organised, initiative Evidence of good team working Ability to problem solve other job requirements Essential Right to work in the UK Valid Visa Ability to meet the physical, emotional and challenging demands of the role Able to meet the moving and handling requirements of the post Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days, extended daily hours pattern as required Able to contribute to the Therapy Weekend and Bank Holiday rota Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post - Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or alternative mode of transport) Desirable Able and willing to commute between sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

NHS Band 5 Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full-Time 37.5 hrs

Contract Type: 3 X Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is looking to develop their skills within our expanding team. We can offer you a challenge, the opportunity to work in a fast paced, but rewarding environment, and all the support and encouragement you need to learn and progress in your career.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement Occupational Therapy to a designated caseload and adapt intervention to meet client needs e.g. therapeutic handling, participation in treatment activity, dealing with distressing/sensitive issues.
• To ensure patients and carers are an integral part of their treatment planning and goal setting.
• To be responsible for assessment, prescription and fitting of equipment, whilst demonstrating an awareness of local cost implications.
• To ensure that up to date written and electronic records, reports and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
• To provide intervention in a variety of environments, e.g. clients home, hospital/healthcare settings, schools, work environment to meet client needs.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex. Fixed term end date - 31/03/2027

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Pharmacy team to provide an effective and professional pharmacy service in the: Pharmacy Dispensary Clinical Pharmacy at Ward Level Medicines Information Pharmacy Technical Services To undergo peer review and competency-based assessment to ensure required standards of service are met. To be involved in specified project or group work

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishops Stortford, and St Margarets Hospital in Epping. Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the St Margarets site in Epping which offers further CT, X-ray, MRI and Ultrasound services. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishops Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Radiographer to join our progressive and supportive Imaging Department. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of highquality diagnostic radiography services across a range of clinical areas, supporting a 24/7 imaging model (including weekends, nigh shifts and evenings). You will work across multiple modalities and locations, including: General Xray A&E / Trauma Imaging Mobile Radiography Theatres CT (with full training provided) Sites include: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Herts and Essex Hospital, and St Margarets Hospital. Comprehensive training will be provided in CT, including the preparation of patients for CT Colonography. Staff with a particular interest will have the opportunity to develop further in advanced CT imaging, including Cardiac CT. The Trust is committed to supporting continuous professional development and offers clear pathways for clinical and career progression within a friendly and forwardthinking team.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job summary

To support patients during ultrasound examinations, and to assist the other imaging assistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patients needs come first. To book patients for ultrasound examinations into the relevant ultrasound room diaries as required and to provide training into how to do this for junior RDAs. This is a rotational role through obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound. Post will close early if max numbers reached.

Main duties of the job

To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times To work as part of a team To work with minimal supervision To support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs To plan and prioritise own workload To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within contracted hours To be pro-active in own self-development To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination To attend all mandatory training To report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policy To care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements To develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements prior and during examinations Ensure all rooms are cleaned and stocked 7-days a week.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job summary

Spire Alexandra is looking to recruit an experience Pharmacy Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. As Pharmacy Manager, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the safe, effective and compliant management of medicines across the hospital. Working closely with consultants, multidisciplinary teams and senior hospital leaders, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting the continued development of the pharmacy service.

Main duties of the job

As Pharmacy Manager, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the safe, effective and compliant management of medicines across the hospital. Working closely with consultants, multidisciplinary teams and senior hospital leaders, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting the continued development of the pharmacy service.

About us

About Us Spire Alexandra Hospital provides expert private healthcare services to patients across Medway, Kent and the South East. Our modern hospital features two fully equipped operating theatres, an extended recovery unit and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£52,200 to £53,200 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28830

Job locations

Impton Lane

Chatham

ME5 9PG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Manager | Spire Alexandra Hospital | Chatham | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours

Spire Alexandra is looking to recruit an experience Pharmacy Manager on a full-time, permanent basis.

As Pharmacy Manager, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the safe, effective and compliant management of medicines across the hospital. Working closely with consultants,multidisciplinary teams and senior hospital leaders, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting the continued development of the pharmacy service.

About Us

Spire Alexandra Hospital provides expert private healthcare services to patients across Medway, Kent and the South East. Our modern hospital features two fully equipped operating theatres, an extended recovery unit and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. About the role:

As Pharmacy Manager you will:

Lead, motivate and develop the pharmacy team, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.Provide expert advice and support to consultants, clinicians and patients on the safe and effective use of medicines.Ensure the safe management of medicines across the hospital, maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation, professional standards and governance requirements.Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.Drive service development initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance clinical quality, efficiency and patient outcomes.Provide visible clinical leadership and contribute to the wider success of the hospital.

About you:

We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.

You will be able to demonstrate:

Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent).Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment.Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways.Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience.The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making.A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence.

Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people, improving services and delivering the highest standards of patient care.

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Job description Job responsibilities Pharmacy Manager | Spire Alexandra Hospital | Chatham | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 HoursSpire Alexandra is looking to recruit an experience Pharmacy Manager on a full-time, permanent basis.As Pharmacy Manager, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the safe, effective and compliant management of medicines across the hospital. Working closely with consultants,multidisciplinary teams and senior hospital leaders, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting the continued development of the pharmacy service.About UsSpire Alexandra Hospital provides expert private healthcare services to patients across Medway, Kent and the South East. Our modern hospital features two fully equipped operating theatres, an extended recovery unit and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. About the role:As Pharmacy Manager you will:Lead, motivate and develop the pharmacy team, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.Provide expert advice and support to consultants, clinicians and patients on the safe and effective use of medicines.Ensure the safe management of medicines across the hospital, maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation, professional standards and governance requirements.Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.Drive service development initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance clinical quality, efficiency and patient outcomes.Provide visible clinical leadership and contribute to the wider success of the hospital.About you:We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.You will be able to demonstrate: Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent).Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment.Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways.Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience.The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making.A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence. Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people, improving services and delivering the highest standards of patient care.Benefits:We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceOur Values:We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• About you:
• We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You will be able to demonstrate:
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent).
• Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways.
• Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience.
• The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making.
• A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence.

Experience

Essential

• About you:
• We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You will be able to demonstrate:
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent).
• Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways.
• Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience.
• The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making.
• A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential About you: We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You will be able to demonstrate: Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent). Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment. Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways. Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams. Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience. The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making. A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence. Experience Essential About you: We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You will be able to demonstrate: Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent). Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment. Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways. Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams. Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience. The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making. A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence.

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Impton Lane

Chatham

ME5 9PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Impton Lane

Chatham

ME5 9PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Main duties of the job

Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117

Full time hours: 37.5 per week

Permanent contract

The CT/MRI department at Queen Alexandra Hospital is a fun, dynamic, vibrant and progressive department with state-of-the-art technology, located on the South coast of England in a lively city with deep historical roots.

We currently have vacancy for an enthusiastic, driven, and motivated Band 6 Radiographers, with a keen interest to specialise in CT and MRI scanning to join our team.

The department has the benefit of cutting-edge CT and MRI technology and provides staff with the exciting opportunity to work with the latest technology in a clinical setting. The department is equipped with 6 CT scanners and 3 MRI scanners with all staff encouraged to rotate through both modalities. This post is to support the addition of a new MRI unit.

We are an innovative team, with a very friendly and caring atmosphere, currently operating a 12hr shift system over 7 days. There is also a requirement to contribute to the night shift and on-call rotas.

About us

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job summary

NHS Band 2 Salary: £25,272 per annum (pay agreement for apprentice Therapeutic Radiographers may change to Annex 21/30).

Hours Per Week: Full time, 37.5 hrs.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Main duties of the job

• To complete a 2- or 3-year University led BSc/MSc Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship and to obtain HCPC registration in order to be able to progress to a Band 5 radiographer post.
• To develop the knowledge and skills required of a Therapeutic Radiographer as listed in the job description.
• To attend the mandatory block academic attendance at the selected Higher Education Institute (HEI).
• To participate in the departmental shift pattern between the hours of 07:00-20:00, 7 days a week.
• To engage in the mandatory minimum 20% off the job directed and self-directed study, either locally at the apprenticeship placement or at a Trust hub.
• To engage with the learning, clinical training and portfolio activities, and discussions with named mentors and visiting HEI Assessor.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job summary

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Main duties of the job

NHS Band 7 Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full Time, 37.5 hrs

Contract Type: Permanent

Location Base: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Quality Leadership in a Modern Radiotherapy Department

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Radiographer to join our leadership team as Quality & Governance Lead Radiographer. This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape the quality agenda within a progressive Radiotherapy Service, leading on clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, and organisational learning.

Working closely with clinical, scientific, and managerial colleagues, you will ensure robust governance arrangements are in place to support safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will oversee audit, risk management, incident reporting and investigation, policy management, accreditation activity, and the implementation of service improvements arising from governance processes. You will also support the ongoing development of our ISO 9001-accredited Quality Management System and governance platform (QPulse), ensuring they effectively underpin quality assurance and continuous improvement across the service. The role provides the opportunity to maintain clinical practice within a specialist area of the department.

About us

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistant who would like greater flexibility and the opportunity to support a variety of Primary Care services?

We are looking to recruit experienced and competent Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support our Primary Care and Urgent Care services across our Hill Crest and Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites.

This is a fixed-term opportunity for six months, with the possibility of extension. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours. Applicants do not need to be available for every shift; however, they must be able to commit to agreed shifts on a regular weekly basis.

The available shifts are as follows:

• Monday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Tuesday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Wednesday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Thursday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Friday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Saturday, 09:30 to 16:00
• Saturday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Sunday, 09:30 to 16:00
• Sunday, 15:30 to 22:00

This is an opportunity to use your core HCA skills while developing experience across different services and locations. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and competencies you do not need to be trained in every specialist task.

Main duties of the job

What you will be doing

Subject to your training and competency record, your duties may include:

• welcoming patients and supporting their privacy, dignity and comfort;
• confirming patient identity and explaining procedures;
• measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation;
• recording height, weight and body-mass index;
• recognising and promptly escalating abnormal observations or deterioration;
• supporting safe and efficient patient flow;
• acting as a formal chaperone;
• preparing patients and clinical rooms for assessment;
• assisting clinicians during approved procedures;
• cleaning equipment and clinical areas between patients;
• following infection-prevention and control procedures;
• checking equipment, clinical supplies and expiry dates;
• supporting opening, closing and room-readiness checks;
• recording information accurately on EMIS or another approved clinical system;
• following safeguarding, emergency and incident-reporting procedures; and
• supporting patients who require reasonable adjustments.

• phlebotomy;
• 12-lead ECG recording;
• urinalysis;
• specimen collection;
• blood-glucose or other approved point-of-care testing;
• NHS Health Checks;
• long-term-condition observations;
• wound-care support;
• suture or clip removal;
• vaccination-clinic support; or
• other approved Primary Care activities.

About us

Vertis Health is a federation of general practices delivering high-quality NHS services across Worcestershire. We were founded by local primary care clinicians and are owned by the practices we serve. As a purpose-led limited company, the money we generate is reinvested into the local healthcare economy, helping to strengthen services, support innovation and improve patient care.

Job summary

NHS Band 6 Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full Time, 37.5 hrs (part-time applications considered)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Location Base: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 SLT to work across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, providing specialist assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient-centred care across a range of acute inpatient and outpatient settings.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing diagnosing, and providing timely intervention and management of communication and/or swallowing problems as a member of the Acute SLT team
• To be flexible in providing cover to clinical areas across PHUT depending on skill and service need.
• To collaborate and liaise with MDT colleagues to provide co-ordinated care to patients.
• To provide clinical support, where appropriate to other colleagues, including students.
• To complete competencies in line with RCSLT guidance.
• To contribute to patient information, manage priorities, organise equipment/resources and liaise with community SLTs about continuing care following discharge.
• To contribute to the prioritisation and triage of referrals to ensure that priority , high risk, patients are seen urgently, following locally devised systems / timescales
• To be flexible in providing cover across in patient settings where most needed, as directed by clinical leads.
• To contribute, wherever possible, to the administrative processes that ensure the most efficient service delivery for patients

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to develop their clinical and leadership skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. Working as an autonomous practitioner within our MDT, you will provide high-quality, person-centred OT assessment and intervention to patients with a range of complex needs. We are committed to supporting the professional development and well being of our staff. You will receive clinical supervision and support, weekly IST and CPD funding/opportunities. Rotations are 9 months in length and include Care of the Elderly, Critical Care & Surgery, Acute Medicine, Orthopaedics (elective and trauma), ED and Frailty, Palliative Care as well as community rotations with our partners in EPUT.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job To have a major role in the advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have acute, complex and/or chronic presentations, provide functional assessment and deliver individualised treatment plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health. To undertake a leading role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service provided to inpatients on many wards, by the medical/surgical team on a daily basis. To deputise where necessary for team lead Occupational Therapist. Responsible for the clinical development of the service within the speciality, and provide day to day management of more junior staff, including Band 5 Occupational Therapists and assistants. To work with community teams, for onward referral for patients being discharged home, to facilitate a safe and timely discharge.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.