Job summary

The Rehabilitation and Neurological Physiotherapy Services at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 physiotherapist to join our rotational team.

This post offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills across a range of rehabilitation and neurological settings, including :

• CERU (Level 1 Brain Injury Unit)
• Feldon Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
• Community Stroke
• Community Hospital Rehabilitation Wards
• Neurological Outpatients

The rotations span the full rehabilitation pathway, from early and inpatient neurological rehabilitation through to community-based and outpatient services. You will work within supportive, forward-thinking multidisciplinary teams, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care and contributing to service development.

We are looking for a physiotherapist with a strong interest in neurological and rehabilitation physiotherapy, motivated to develop advanced clinical reasoning skills and experienced in working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.

This post will be based in South Warwickshire, with rotations across multiple hospital sites and community locations. Weekend working and participation in relevant on-call or rota systems are required.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-standard physiotherapy service to patients in a specialist area.

To work as an accountable and autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for own caseload.

To work in conjunction with the Pathway and Team leads in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy service within the speciality on a day to day basis.

To take a role in the provision of support and clinical supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff and undergraduate students.

To deputise for the Team leaders as required.

To keep accurate records of patient contact using written records and electronic data capture.

To contribute to out of hours working as required.

To maintain own competency to practise.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-CS1301

Job locations

Leamington Spa Rehab Hospital

Heathcote Lane

Leamington Spa

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent from each patient prior to assessment and treatment. The Physiotherapist should be familiar with and adhere to South Warwickshire Foundation Trust policies on consent.

To undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of the individual patient including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies; gaining relevant information by clinical examination; observation, questioning, discussion and manual physiotherapy assessment techniques.

Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate a clinical diagnosis of their condition and set therapeutic/rehabilitation objectives.

To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise programmes or classes, electrotherapy, and other alternative options. Ensuring competency to practice is maintained as appropriate.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.

To formulate a prognosis and recommend best course of interventions developing comprehensive treatments and discharge plans.

To make informed clinical decisions on timely discharge planning and / or referral to other services.

Communication

To communicate the clinical diagnosis and facilitate understanding of a mutually agreed treatment programme to patients and carers.

To communicate effectively with other patients, relatives or carers on a group or individual basis in order to maximise rehabilitative potential through verbal and non- verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or use of behavioural modification techniques.

To communicate with colleagues and other relevant professionals professionally and appropriately and in a timely manner (e.g. medical notes, letters and reports).

To assess individual patients understanding of proposed treatment modalities and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to intervention, in line with Trust policy in gaining consent.

To maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation, in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Core Standards, Trust policies and legal requirements.

Educational

Participate in staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal and professional development programmes to meet knowledge, skills and competency requirements.

To be responsible for maintaining and developing specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice ensuring own competency to practice through CPD activities.

To undertake clinical and professional updating through means identified during the appraisal process.

To develop an individual learning plan, maintain CPD records/portfolio which reflect personal development and provide evidence of how learning is applied to practice.

Be an active member through planning, implementation, attendance at and leading, of the in-service training programmes.

To participate in the clinical supervision of less experienced staff and students through teaching, peer reviews and mentoring.

To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out Physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

Undertake regular measurement, data collection and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures either individually or with more senior physiotherapists.

Management/ Professional

To be responsible for: organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Re-adjusting plans as situations change/arise, this may include adapting a new working environment.

To monitor and mentor the caseload of less experience staff providing support and guidance as required.

To be responsible for supervising, teaching and assessing Physiotherapy students to graduate level demonstrating advanced clinical ability and clinical reasoning skills.

To supervise the other staff within the MDT as required e.g. less experienced physiotherapists, TIs, Assistants, Physiotherapy, medical or work experience students ensuring they meet Trust and professional expectations and standards.

To identify opportunities to improve the physiotherapy service and implement changes with senior support in order to provide the best patient care within resources available.

To maintain own competency and to be responsible for the safe and competent use of manual handling, gym and electrotherapy equipment by patients and students/assistants/TIs through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.

To assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. Monitor own and others quality of practice, as appropriate.

To work within CSP, Trust Guidelines, National Clinical Guidelines and National Service Frameworks. To monitor own and others standards of practice, as appropriate.

To set a high personal standard of work and professional attitude and encourage others to do likewise.

To maintain high morale and sound staff relations within the department.

To maintain assessment, treatment and discharge records/reports and follow guidelines, protocols and procedures in accordance with professional (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy), legal and departmental standards.

To contribute to meeting the requirements of the Trusts Corporate Governance agenda.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To be the first point of contact in dealing with minor complaints from staff, patients and carers/visitors in line with Trust Policy.

To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents to senior staff, using the Trust incident reporting system.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To gain informed consent from each patient prior to assessment and treatment. The Physiotherapist should be familiar with and adhere to South Warwickshire Foundation Trust policies on consent. To undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of the individual patient including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies; gaining relevant information by clinical examination; observation, questioning, discussion and manual physiotherapy assessment techniques. Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate a clinical diagnosis of their condition and set therapeutic/rehabilitation objectives. To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise programmes or classes, electrotherapy, and other alternative options. Ensuring competency to practice is maintained as appropriate. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required. To formulate a prognosis and recommend best course of interventions developing comprehensive treatments and discharge plans. To make informed clinical decisions on timely discharge planning and / or referral to other services. Communication To communicate the clinical diagnosis and facilitate understanding of a mutually agreed treatment programme to patients and carers. To communicate effectively with other patients, relatives or carers on a group or individual basis in order to maximise rehabilitative potential through verbal and non- verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or use of behavioural modification techniques. To communicate with colleagues and other relevant professionals professionally and appropriately and in a timely manner (e.g. medical notes, letters and reports). To assess individual patients understanding of proposed treatment modalities and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to intervention, in line with Trust policy in gaining consent. To maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation, in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Core Standards, Trust policies and legal requirements. Educational Participate in staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal and professional development programmes to meet knowledge, skills and competency requirements. To be responsible for maintaining and developing specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice ensuring own competency to practice through CPD activities. To undertake clinical and professional updating through means identified during the appraisal process. To develop an individual learning plan, maintain CPD records/portfolio which reflect personal development and provide evidence of how learning is applied to practice. Be an active member through planning, implementation, attendance at and leading, of the in-service training programmes. To participate in the clinical supervision of less experienced staff and students through teaching, peer reviews and mentoring. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out Physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice. Undertake regular measurement, data collection and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures either individually or with more senior physiotherapists. Management/ Professional To be responsible for: organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Re-adjusting plans as situations change/arise, this may include adapting a new working environment. To monitor and mentor the caseload of less experience staff providing support and guidance as required. To be responsible for supervising, teaching and assessing Physiotherapy students to graduate level demonstrating advanced clinical ability and clinical reasoning skills. To supervise the other staff within the MDT as required e.g. less experienced physiotherapists, TIs, Assistants, Physiotherapy, medical or work experience students ensuring they meet Trust and professional expectations and standards. To identify opportunities to improve the physiotherapy service and implement changes with senior support in order to provide the best patient care within resources available. To maintain own competency and to be responsible for the safe and competent use of manual handling, gym and electrotherapy equipment by patients and students/assistants/TIs through teaching, training and supervision of practice. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work. To assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice. To work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. Monitor own and others quality of practice, as appropriate. To work within CSP, Trust Guidelines, National Clinical Guidelines and National Service Frameworks. To monitor own and others standards of practice, as appropriate. To set a high personal standard of work and professional attitude and encourage others to do likewise. To maintain high morale and sound staff relations within the department. To maintain assessment, treatment and discharge records/reports and follow guidelines, protocols and procedures in accordance with professional (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy), legal and departmental standards. To contribute to meeting the requirements of the Trusts Corporate Governance agenda. To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision. To be the first point of contact in dealing with minor complaints from staff, patients and carers/visitors in line with Trust Policy. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents to senior staff, using the Trust incident reporting system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• Member of the CSP
• Registration with the HCPC
• Evidence of post graduate training relevant to the clinical fields within the specialisms.
• Evidence of well-rounded clinical experience within the relevant specialisms.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post graduate experience as a rotational band 5 covering core areas within the specialisms
• Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and MDT team

Desirable

• Experience in contributing to the clinical education / supervision of peers, students or less experienced staff
• Involvement in clinical audit / research and understanding quality issues
• Evidence of an ability to deputise for seniors and act as peer mentor to less senior staff

Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge within the post specialism which is both experience & evidence led
• A working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
• Ability to problem solve & clinically reason complex patient presentations
• Have an ability to prioritise, delegate and set realistic treatment objectives
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of clinical governance & the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Ability to produce accurate and legible documentation
• Sufficient computer skills for job requirements email, data input etc

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to present information orally in a clear, non-discriminately and logical manner
• Able to communicate effectively with patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential
• Able to influence and persuade other professionals, patients and others
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Self-motivation and self-organisation skills
• Be aware of own learning needs/ commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Willingness to take on and manage additional roles and responsibilities e.g. student rep, H&S Rep

Other

Essential

• Able to be flexible within the working hours of the department, to suit client and department needs. This includes on call and out of hours/weekends & Bank Holidays
• Applicant must have good standard of written and spoken English
• Car Driver and independent means of transport
• Able to pass Occupational Health requirements
• Willing to undertake a Criminal Records Disclosure to enhanced level
• Legally entitled to work in this country

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy Member of the CSP Registration with the HCPC Evidence of post graduate training relevant to the clinical fields within the specialisms. Evidence of well-rounded clinical experience within the relevant specialisms. Experience Essential Evidence of post graduate experience as a rotational band 5 covering core areas within the specialisms Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and MDT team Desirable Experience in contributing to the clinical education / supervision of peers, students or less experienced staff Involvement in clinical audit / research and understanding quality issues Evidence of an ability to deputise for seniors and act as peer mentor to less senior staff Skills Essential Specialist knowledge within the post specialism which is both experience & evidence led A working knowledge of a broad range of conditions Ability to problem solve & clinically reason complex patient presentations Have an ability to prioritise, delegate and set realistic treatment objectives Able to demonstrate a knowledge of clinical governance & the legal responsibilities of the profession Ability to produce accurate and legible documentation Sufficient computer skills for job requirements email, data input etc Personal Qualities Essential Able to present information orally in a clear, non-discriminately and logical manner Able to communicate effectively with patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential Able to influence and persuade other professionals, patients and others Able to work effectively as part of a team Self-motivation and self-organisation skills Be aware of own learning needs/ commitment to CPD Desirable Willingness to take on and manage additional roles and responsibilities e.g. student rep, H&S Rep Other Essential Able to be flexible within the working hours of the department, to suit client and department needs. This includes on call and out of hours/weekends & Bank Holidays Applicant must have good standard of written and spoken English Car Driver and independent means of transport Able to pass Occupational Health requirements Willing to undertake a Criminal Records Disclosure to enhanced level Legally entitled to work in this country

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leamington Spa Rehab Hospital

Heathcote Lane

Leamington Spa

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leamington Spa Rehab Hospital

Heathcote Lane

Leamington Spa

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Calling all newly qualified &community-basedPharmacy Technicians!

We are delightedto be offering an exciting opportunity to join our supportive, innovative and friendlypharmacy team in the provision of excellenthospital pharmacy services.

This post will be of interest to Preregistration Pharmacy Technicians nearing qualification & registration or Pharmacy Technicians looking to take their first step into hospital pharmacy from other sectors.

We offer rotation through a range of pharmacy service areas, including the clinical & technical ward service, dispensary services & aseptic services, and have a great track record of developing our team through our commitment to ongoing training and our comprehensive STEP programme (see Career Pathways attachment below).

Successful candidates will hold current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, or will be due to register in the near future. You will have a commitment to your continued professional development and the provision of an excellent standard of pharmacy service.

Main duties of the job

To carry out dispensing of drugs (including controlled drugs), medicateddressings, enteral feeds, in-patients and A&E prescriptions and clinical trialprescriptions.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-SS1239

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform a final accuracy check of dispensed items.

To give routine clinical and pharmaceutical advice to healthcare staff if confident to do so and within the knowledge limitations of the grade.

To counsel patients as appropriate in order to ensure the safe and effective use and storage of their medicines.

To liaise with ward pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and ward staff in determining appropriate pharmaceuticals stock levels, for the production and updating of ward-stock lists and to assist in the provision of advice to ward staff on the storage and handling of pharmaceuticals.

To check, maintain and replenish the out of hours drug cupboard and resuscitation cupboard.

To participate in the topping-up service for wards/departments in the hospital and outside units as required.

To participate in stock replenishment procedures in all areas of the pharmacy.

To monitor the continued suitability of pharmaceutical stock on wards and in departments and to arrange the appropriate removal/destruction in accordance with environmental regulations.

To monitor and record drug storage temperatures within the Pharmacy and on wards/departments during the top-up and to alert section managers of any discrepancies.

Ensure the security of the pharmacy department and stores areas at all times during working hours and at the end of the working day by maintaining responsibility for keys and swipe access cards and by the setting of alarms as necessary.

To carry out accurate entry of data into the Pharmacy computer system.

To assist in the maintenance of the Controlled Drugs Register and to carry out regular stock level checks of Controlled Drugs in line with legal responsibilities.

To carry out aseptic preparation following completion of the in-house aseptic training programme.

To participate in the ward-based Medicines Management service when appropriate and under the supervision of a Medicines Management Technician.

To undertake disposal of cytotoxic drug waste in accordance with COSHH regulations.

To assist in the individual and group training of pharmacy assistants (ATOs), senior ATOs, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pre-Registration Pharmacist students.

To assist section managers in the orientation, induction and training of pharmacy staff new to those sections, and to contribute to the training of the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.

To contribute ideas for improving cost-effectiveness and to assist in their implementation where agreed.

To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota including handling of boxes of intravenous fluids and other bulk products.

To process cash and cheque transactions for over the counter sales of medicines and for private prescriptions, as required.

To undertake other duties at the base hospital and outside units as required by the Pharmacy Operations Lead, in accordance with this grade of post.

Relationships:

Managed by the section manager to which allocated.

Supervises pharmacy assistants (ATOs) and senior ATOs in the section of work to which allocated.

Works and co-operates with all pharmacy and healthcare staff in the provision of services

Job description Job responsibilities To perform a final accuracy check of dispensed items. To give routine clinical and pharmaceutical advice to healthcare staff if confident to do so and within the knowledge limitations of the grade. To counsel patients as appropriate in order to ensure the safe and effective use and storage of their medicines. To liaise with ward pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and ward staff in determining appropriate pharmaceuticals stock levels, for the production and updating of ward-stock lists and to assist in the provision of advice to ward staff on the storage and handling of pharmaceuticals. To check, maintain and replenish the out of hours drug cupboard and resuscitation cupboard. To participate in the topping-up service for wards/departments in the hospital and outside units as required. To participate in stock replenishment procedures in all areas of the pharmacy. To monitor the continued suitability of pharmaceutical stock on wards and in departments and to arrange the appropriate removal/destruction in accordance with environmental regulations. To monitor and record drug storage temperatures within the Pharmacy and on wards/departments during the top-up and to alert section managers of any discrepancies. Ensure the security of the pharmacy department and stores areas at all times during working hours and at the end of the working day by maintaining responsibility for keys and swipe access cards and by the setting of alarms as necessary. To carry out accurate entry of data into the Pharmacy computer system. To assist in the maintenance of the Controlled Drugs Register and to carry out regular stock level checks of Controlled Drugs in line with legal responsibilities. To carry out aseptic preparation following completion of the in-house aseptic training programme. To participate in the ward-based Medicines Management service when appropriate and under the supervision of a Medicines Management Technician. To undertake disposal of cytotoxic drug waste in accordance with COSHH regulations. To assist in the individual and group training of pharmacy assistants (ATOs), senior ATOs, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pre-Registration Pharmacist students. To assist section managers in the orientation, induction and training of pharmacy staff new to those sections, and to contribute to the training of the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians. To contribute ideas for improving cost-effectiveness and to assist in their implementation where agreed. To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota including handling of boxes of intravenous fluids and other bulk products. To process cash and cheque transactions for over the counter sales of medicines and for private prescriptions, as required. To undertake other duties at the base hospital and outside units as required by the Pharmacy Operations Lead, in accordance with this grade of post. Relationships: Managed by the section manager to which allocated. Supervises pharmacy assistants (ATOs) and senior ATOs in the section of work to which allocated. Works and co-operates with all pharmacy and healthcare staff in the provision of services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC National certificate/NVQ level 3/City and Guilds or equivalent
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)

Experience

Desirable

• Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic services

Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Accurate dispensing skills
• Accurate numeracy skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of all rotational technician roles including dispensary and ward-based duties
• Supervisory skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Reliable
• Team worker
• Good personal presentation
• Flexible
• Able to use initiative
• Able to deal with angry/upset/ill patients
• Able to create a rapport

Other

Essential

• Able to participate in weekend & Bank holiday working
• Committed to CPD
• Physically fit and able to stand/sit for long periods
• Good work attendance record
• Good health record and fit to undertake the job

Desirable

• Car driver with use of motorised transport Able to use a VDU Capable of occasional moderate lifting (<13kg)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC National certificate/NVQ level 3/City and Guilds or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Experience Desirable Hospital Pharmacy experience Aseptic services Skills Essential Basic computer skills Good communication skills (written and oral) Accurate dispensing skills Accurate numeracy skills Desirable Knowledge of all rotational technician roles including dispensary and ward-based duties Supervisory skills Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiastic Motivated Reliable Team worker Good personal presentation Flexible Able to use initiative Able to deal with angry/upset/ill patients Able to create a rapport Other Essential Able to participate in weekend & Bank holiday working Committed to CPD Physically fit and able to stand/sit for long periods Good work attendance record Good health record and fit to undertake the job Desirable Car driver with use of motorised transport Able to use a VDU Capable of occasional moderate lifting (<13kg)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Paramedic (ARRS)

Kenilworth & Warwick Primary Care Network (PCN)

Location: Kenilworth & Warwick, Warwickshire

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and in line with ARRS funding requirements Closing Date: 3rd November 2026

Main duties of the job

Join Our Clinical Team and Make a Difference in Primary Care

Kenilworth & Warwick Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and patient-focused Paramedic to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician to work at an advanced level within primary care, providing high-quality assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care for patients across our PCN. As part of our commitment to delivering accessible, proactive, and patient-centred healthcare, you will play a key role in supporting both urgent and planned care services within the community.

Working alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators, and other allied health professionals, you will help provide timely interventions, improve patient outcomes, and reduce health inequalities across our population.

About us

SWGP Federation is made up of GP practices from areas including Warwick, Leamington, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Kenilworth. We work together to deliver enhanced services for the 300,000 patients we cover, as well as improving working practices for our staff. We are proud to offer high levels of patient care across South Warwickshire. Our purpose is to grow, support and enable Primary Care in South Warwickshire by offering additional services and enabling individual practices to focus more time on delivering patient care.

o 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

o NHS Pension

o Health & Wellbeing support

o Vivup Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

We are recruiting for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) positions with the BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) NHS Talking Therapies services. Our team were recognised as AWP's "Team of the Year" at the 2024 annual awards ceremony.

You will work within the Talking Therapies service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip you to provide a range of low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

The training will start on Tuesday 9th March 2027, however, the start date in service will be Monday 8th March 2027 at the latest. Please see the attached training dates document. Applicants must be able to commit to all dates.

This role combines two days per week teaching, held either remotely or at the University of Exeter (Bristol campus), to study for a PGCert and degree level 6 in Psychological Therapies Practice (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) with three days of low-intensity clinical practice, based in one of the services in Swindon, Devizes or Salisbury.

Salary: You will initially be paid at Band 4 and, following completion of the training and successful qualification within agreed timescales, you will be able to move into a Band 5 Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) position.

Main duties of the job

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in NHS Talking Therapies services provide support to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems. This role offers a great opportunity to improve the wellbeing of many people, and build a career in NHS mental health services. As an entry-level training opportunity, this role is open to a wide range of candidates, and we particularly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

Study: The PWP training programme is delivered over 45 days of which 30 are delivered at the University of Exeter (or taught online) and 15 are set as university structured and directed learning days that can be undertaken outside of the university.

Other: You will need to be willing and able to travel throughout the locality and to locations outside the organisation.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

342-WTS149-1026

Job locations

Devizes, Salisbury or Swindon

Devizes, Salisbury, Swindon or Bath

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key clinical responsibilities include:

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery. Undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or step-up the persons treatment to high intensity. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post. This will include attending taught university days and engaging with university directed study days, assignments and independent study.

Essential criteria

Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5. Evidence of 1 years' experience working with people who have suffered with mental health problems. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable criteria

Volunteer Work. Experience of working in Talking Therapies or Primary Care Services. Experience of offering group interventions.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Please note, we anticipate a high volume of applicants and as a result, the vacancy may close early.

Job description Job responsibilities The key clinical responsibilities include: Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery. Undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or step-up the persons treatment to high intensity. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post. This will include attending taught university days and engaging with university directed study days, assignments and independent study. Essential criteria Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5. Evidence of 1 years' experience working with people who have suffered with mental health problems. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable criteria Volunteer Work. Experience of working in Talking Therapies or Primary Care Services. Experience of offering group interventions. Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post. Please note, we anticipate a high volume of applicants and as a result, the vacancy may close early.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 & 6

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work. occupational therapy, arts therapy or psychological therapy
• Experience of working in Talking Therapies / Primary Care services

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of 1 years' experience working with adults who have suffered with a mental health problem
• Understanding of common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and how this presents in primary care

Desirable

• Experience working with voluntary agencies or local services in the community
• Experience working with diversity

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own wellbeing whilst working under pressure
• Able to write clear reports and letters in English using own words
• Experience in using computer programs for remote working

Desirable

• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Talking Therapies and stepped care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 & 6 Desirable Training in nursing, social work. occupational therapy, arts therapy or psychological therapy Experience of working in Talking Therapies / Primary Care services Experience Essential Evidence of 1 years' experience working with adults who have suffered with a mental health problem Understanding of common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and how this presents in primary care Desirable Experience working with voluntary agencies or local services in the community Experience working with diversity Skills Essential Ability to manage own wellbeing whilst working under pressure Able to write clear reports and letters in English using own words Experience in using computer programs for remote working Desirable Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Talking Therapies and stepped care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devizes, Salisbury or Swindon

Devizes, Salisbury, Swindon or Bath

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devizes, Salisbury or Swindon

Devizes, Salisbury, Swindon or Bath

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

Salary starts at £13.00 per hour with an increase after you pass probation to £13.50 per hour.

If you have applied previously please do not apply again.

Main duties of the job

This is a challenging but very satisfying role.

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

About us

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About us

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

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

342-CAMHS080-1026

Job locations

Long Fox Unit

Grange Rd, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Participate in the running of therapeutic groups/workshops.

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

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

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Long Fox Unit

Grange Rd, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Long Fox Unit

Grange Rd, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a real difference to patients with cardiac conditions? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cardiographer to join our dedicated Cardiac Investigations Unit.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations, including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing, supporting the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart conditions. There will also be the opportunity to assist Physiologists where appropriate. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of a safe, responsive and patient-focused service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is committed to delivering high standards of care, has strong communication skills, and is keen to develop their skills within a busy and evolving cardiology service.

The role involves cross site working and the opportunity to work at the new purpose built diagnostic hub in Stratford.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiographer is responsible for delivering a range of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services to both inpatient and outpatient populations, including performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory ECG (Holter and event) and blood pressure monitors. The role supports Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiologists in the effective delivery of cardiac investigations and procedures across clinical departments and wards. Key responsibilities include preparing patients for investigations, undertaking patient observations, providing compassionate care tailored to individual needs, maintaining accurate clinical records, and communicating effectively with patients and their families. The post holder also undertakes administrative and reception duties, supports the department with general administration, ensures clinical areas are clean and prepared for use, manages stock and linen supplies, and contributes to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of clinical equipment to support the safe and efficient running of the Cardiology service.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1257

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1258

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1256

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your clinical leadership journey? Could you lead a team of clinical practitioners to deliver specialist expertise directly into mainstream education settings.We are excited to be partnering with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council to bring the Expert at Hand vision to life.You will:Collaborate with stakeholder, ICB, Warwickshire County Council, Warwickshire Parent Voice and education settings. To co-produce, design and implement of the Expert at Hand offer.Define a menu of interventions, recognising how these interlink with other education and health specialist across the local area.Develop the competency framework and training schedule for the qualified and unqualified Expert at Hand OT workforce.Support the fair access to specialist support with EaH co-ordinator.Champion high standards of practice and continuous service improvement through regular clinical supervision and training.We are seeking a passionate, confident, organised, and proactive individual with excellent communication and team-working skills.In return, we offer:Regular clinical supervision and mentorship from a Senior therapist.Structured Personal Development Reviews (PDR)A commitment to Continued Professional Development through in-house and external trainingA supportive team culture that encourages professional growth and innovation

Main duties of the job

To provide effective service delivery through the provision of professional leadership, operational management, supervision and guidance to Occupational Therapy staff within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.

To take a lead role in developing a specific area of service delivery in conjunction with the Childrens Occupational Therapist Lead in line with evidence base, clinical audit and local and national drivers.

To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.

To manage in managing a caseload of clients with complex conditions.

To deputise for the Childrens Occupational Therapist Lead.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-FH1259

Job locations

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

To be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.

Professional/Clinical Responsibilities

To take responsibility of managing the risk and clinical responsibility for all staff and own designated caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Occupational Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.

To deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintain service delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation sound clinical and professional judgement.

To have a detailed working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.

To have an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.

To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Occupational Therapy and other professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.

To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.

To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.

To negotiate with client / carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures.

To ensure junior staff and own verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.

To provide and ensure junior staff deliver specialist Occupational Therapy verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Occupational Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi agency meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary decision making.

To provide Occupational Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.

To have an extensive knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.

To have a detailed working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Occupational Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

To review, reflect and analyse own practice, performance and ethical issues through effective use of operational and clinical supervision and performance development review and provide guidance to junior staff.

To participate in research opportunities, and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.

To demonstrate extensive leadership skills through participation in designated projects

To participate and demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through development opportunities, networking and a Continuous Professional Development portfolio in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist.

To provide highly specialised advice, teaching and training opportunities to clients, carers.

To be an accredited Occupational Therapy fieldwork educator and to provide and support Occupational Therapy fieldwork placements

To coordinate, provide and support opportunities for teaching and training of staff, other students for example medical, nursing, work experience and other professionals.

To develop and maintain effective professional communication networks with clients, carers, multidisciplinary team and other professionals / organisations.

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

To assist the Lead Childrens Occupational Therapist in interpreting and implementing professional and clinical guidelines, Trust policies and procedures, and to have an extensive working knowledge of relevant national and local targets / initiatives to promote and develop quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the service.

Job description Job responsibilities Main duties To be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision. Professional/Clinical Responsibilities To take responsibility of managing the risk and clinical responsibility for all staff and own designated caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Occupational Therapy staff and support staff with supervision. To deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintain service delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation sound clinical and professional judgement. To have a detailed working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services. To have an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent. To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Occupational Therapy and other professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills. To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills. To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans. To negotiate with client / carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures. To ensure junior staff and own verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards. To provide and ensure junior staff deliver specialist Occupational Therapy verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Occupational Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi agency meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary decision making. To provide Occupational Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery. To have an extensive knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use. To have a detailed working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Occupational Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs. To review, reflect and analyse own practice, performance and ethical issues through effective use of operational and clinical supervision and performance development review and provide guidance to junior staff. To participate in research opportunities, and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. To demonstrate extensive leadership skills through participation in designated projects To participate and demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through development opportunities, networking and a Continuous Professional Development portfolio in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist. To provide highly specialised advice, teaching and training opportunities to clients, carers. To be an accredited Occupational Therapy fieldwork educator and to provide and support Occupational Therapy fieldwork placements To coordinate, provide and support opportunities for teaching and training of staff, other students for example medical, nursing, work experience and other professionals. To develop and maintain effective professional communication networks with clients, carers, multidisciplinary team and other professionals / organisations. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To assist the Lead Childrens Occupational Therapist in interpreting and implementing professional and clinical guidelines, Trust policies and procedures, and to have an extensive working knowledge of relevant national and local targets / initiatives to promote and develop quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - NAPOT/ COTSSIH/NANOT

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration experience with at least 6 months experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate training to include a Sensory Integration qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting.
• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations.
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Delivery of assessment and treatment programs for children with Sensory Processing difficulties.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - NAPOT/ COTSSIH/NANOT Experience Essential 2 years post registration experience with at least 6 months experience in physical disability /paediatrics Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Desirable Evidence of Post graduate training to include a Sensory Integration qualification Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting. Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations. Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Delivery of assessment and treatment programs for children with Sensory Processing difficulties. Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Havering Libety PCN Care Coordinator

Havering Liberty Primary Care Network is seeking an organised, compassionate and proactive Care Coordinator to provide person-centred coordination and practical support to patients and carers across our primary care network.

This varied, non-clinical role will help people navigate health, social care and community services while improving access, communication, continuity and follow-up. Working across the PCN, you will coordinate activity between practices and partner organisations, maintain accurate records, support multidisciplinary working and contribute to service improvement and the reduction of health inequalities.

The role will be based across St Georges Health and Wellbeing Hub.

Main duties of the job

The role

As a PCN Care Coordinator, you will:

Act as an accessible point of contact and help patients and carers understand and navigate appropriate services.

Coordinate appointments, referrals, follow-up and agreed actions across practices and partner organisations.

Provide efficient administrative support for PCN services within St Georges Health and Wellbeing Hub, including the social prescribing team.

Maintain complete, accurate and timely records using relevant clinical and administrative systems.

Work collaboratively with GP practices, PCN colleagues, community services, social care and voluntary sector partners.

Support contractual, quality and service-improvement priorities, including data quality, reporting and patient engagement.

Identify barriers to access, promote accessible communication and reasonable adjustments, and escalate risks or safeguarding concerns appropriately.

About us

Havering Liberty Primary Care Network

Havering Liberty Primary Care Network is a collaborative neighbourhood network comprising:

• Hornchurch Healthcare
• Maylands Healthcare
• Avon Road Surgery
• Haiderian Medical Centre
• Cranham Village Surgery

Working together, we provide accessible, patient-centred and high-quality primary care. Our multidisciplinary workforce delivers innovative services designed to improve health outcomes, tackle inequalities and provide joined-up care for our local population.

The PCN is led by our Clinical Director and Leadership Team, working in collaboration with GP leads and colleagues from each member practice. Employment onboarding support for the PCN workforce is provided by our GP Federation Havering Health Limited.

Job summary

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

SARUM CMHT are looking for a band 4 Recovery Co-Ordinator to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are a close knit, high performing Community Mental Health Team who are dedicated to providing person-centred care. While our work can be demanding at times, this is balanced with our warm, approachable culture. We take pride in showing up for our service users and our team.

In our team, you'll find approachable leadership, peer support, a genuine open-door culture, and a group of colleagues who care deeply about your well-being, professional growth, and day-to-day work-life harmony.

Main duties of the job

• Being a key worker for a case load of patient under our services.
• Organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning,delivering and review of care to meet identified physical and mental health socialcare and well being needs.
• Planning and undertaking defined interventions and treatments to enable theindividual to meet and develop their ongoing daily living skills, to increaseconfidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustaineffective, and positive relationships with individuals, and carers, team membersand other agencies.
• Developing PWPs, safety plan with the patients under their case load.
• Completing safety assessments with the patients under their case load.
• Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development ofothers, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identifyappropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility foraccessing identified learning and training opportunities.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

342-WTS147-1026

Job locations

Fountain Way Hospital

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide focused, person-centered support and care interventions to people living in the community with severe and enduring mental health needs. To work alongside a multidisciplinary team, under the indirect supervision of registered clinicians, in an associate recovery worker and/or care coordinator role.Key activities will include: Forming compassionate, recovery-focused, therapeutic relationships with service users and their carers, supporting them to manage their mental health needs in a community setting. Engaging in the full range of ongoing needs assessment processes required by the team, including mental state, dynamic clinical risk, spiritual and cultural needs, and emotional, psychological andphysical wellbeing. Supporting service users to manage their finances and / or housing needs. Empowering service users to self-manage aspects of their ongoing treatment, such as medication, diet and lifestyle, physical health and general wellbeing. Depending on the team, key activities may also include: Undertaking the role of Care Coordinator for service users who have been assessed as presenting relatively low to moderate levels of clinical complexity and risk, under the guidance and supervision of registered clinicians. AWP Trust guidance on the allocation and management ofcommunity support worker caseloads can be found in P032 CPA and Risk Policy.

Promote and champion the rights, values, responsibilities and diversity of people, and act in an open and compassionate way within clear professional boundaries.Promote and maintain effective communication with people in order to build and sustain positive working relationships with individuals, families and carers, team members and other agencies. This may include accessing translation and interpreting services.Contribute to the planning, implementation and review of care packages, including implementing specific parts of an individual care plan. Working autonomously within relevant practice boundaries, under indirect, but not direct, supervision of registered clinicians.Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health needs and clinical risks. Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, contributing to a range of written documents as appropriate, including reports, referrals and letters.Enable people to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan and relapse prevention strategies. This may include enabling people to manage their own domestic and personal resources, housing needs, and enabling people to access learning / training,or work opportunities.Support individuals in developing and maintaining their identity and personal relationships, including potentially difficult relationships.Support people with mental health needs to engage with their own health care, in accordance with their care plan.Act to protect individuals from abuse and harm in line with local and National policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding, Risk Management, Suicide Prevention). Work proactively with carers and families, identifying carers needs and signposting to appropriate services or agencies. Proactively develop your knowledge and practice, making use of both clinical and management supervision and available learning opportunities. Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide focused, person-centered support and care interventions to people living in the community with severe and enduring mental health needs. To work alongside a multidisciplinary team, under the indirect supervision of registered clinicians, in an associate recovery worker and/or care coordinator role.Key activities will include: Forming compassionate, recovery-focused, therapeutic relationships with service users and their carers, supporting them to manage their mental health needs in a community setting. Engaging in the full range of ongoing needs assessment processes required by the team, including mental state, dynamic clinical risk, spiritual and cultural needs, and emotional, psychological andphysical wellbeing. Supporting service users to manage their finances and / or housing needs. Empowering service users to self-manage aspects of their ongoing treatment, such as medication, diet and lifestyle, physical health and general wellbeing. Depending on the team, key activities may also include: Undertaking the role of Care Coordinator for service users who have been assessed as presenting relatively low to moderate levels of clinical complexity and risk, under the guidance and supervision of registered clinicians. AWP Trust guidance on the allocation and management ofcommunity support worker caseloads can be found in P032 CPA and Risk Policy. Promote and champion the rights, values, responsibilities and diversity of people, and act in an open and compassionate way within clear professional boundaries.Promote and maintain effective communication with people in order to build and sustain positive working relationships with individuals, families and carers, team members and other agencies. This may include accessing translation and interpreting services.Contribute to the planning, implementation and review of care packages, including implementing specific parts of an individual care plan. Working autonomously within relevant practice boundaries, under indirect, but not direct, supervision of registered clinicians.Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health needs and clinical risks. Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, contributing to a range of written documents as appropriate, including reports, referrals and letters.Enable people to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan and relapse prevention strategies. This may include enabling people to manage their own domestic and personal resources, housing needs, and enabling people to access learning / training,or work opportunities.Support individuals in developing and maintaining their identity and personal relationships, including potentially difficult relationships.Support people with mental health needs to engage with their own health care, in accordance with their care plan.Act to protect individuals from abuse and harm in line with local and National policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding, Risk Management, Suicide Prevention). Work proactively with carers and families, identifying carers needs and signposting to appropriate services or agencies. Proactively develop your knowledge and practice, making use of both clinical and management supervision and available learning opportunities. Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• experience of working with people with severe mental illness
• to have a full driving license

Desirable

• venepuncture trained
• ability to manage a caseload of patients
• working in the community setting
• experience with lone working

Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential experience of working with people with severe mental illness to have a full driving license Desirable venepuncture trained ability to manage a caseload of patients working in the community setting experience with lone working

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fountain Way Hospital

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fountain Way Hospital

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Clinical/Counselling/Practitioner Psychologist - Band 8a or Band 7-8a Development post - Permanent, 0.6 WTE

We are seeking to recruit ahighly motivated, skilled and compassionateClinical, Counselling or Practitioner Psychologist to join our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) (non-psychosis pathway) based in South Warwickshire (Stratford and Leamington).

You will be joining a friendly and vibrant multidisciplinary team that offers great prospects for developing a good range of skills in both direct and indirect clinical work.

We provide a service to individuals presenting with complex and enduring mental health difficulties such as trauma, mood disorders, and co-morbid physical and other mental health difficulties.

The psychological therapies team in the CMHT has a vibrant skill mix including Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT therapists, Assistant Psychologists and Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners who offer a range of interventions including CBT, CBT-PD, EMDR, CAT, DBT-informed work, and CFT.

The successful applicants will hold their own caseload, will receive regular clinical supervision and will have their own supervisory responsibilities for others in the team.

The successful applicant will be supported to develop their skills in all areas. This would include a move from band 7 to band 8A under a structured development process for those applying for a development post.

Main duties of the job

With the support and supervision of a Practitioner Psychologist you will provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence based psychological interventions (individual and group) to service users accessing the non-psychosis pathway of the Community Mental Health Team presenting with complex and enduring mental health difficulties.

The role also includes joint work with colleagues in the form of team formulation, staff training, support and consultation around psychological issues and reflective practice.

The department has close links with the local D Clin Course and there is ample opportunity to be involved in the supervision of Trainee Clinical and Counselling Psychologists. We also have links with local MSc courses and other NHS England funded courses and welcome placement opportunities regularly.

You will also be encouraged to be involved inaudit, service development, evaluation and research activities.

About us

Candidate Information Pack Dec 24

Psychological Professions Brochure

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

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

These include:

generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

flexible working opportunities

excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

staff networks and support groups

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

Job summary

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Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/158870/20933

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 1RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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Job description Job responsibilities About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 1RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 1RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, the Wellbeing and Activities Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing residents' lives. Their responsibility is to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing diverse activities to stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Key tasks include maintaining a safe living environment, reporting any changes in residents condition, assisting in ordering and preparing activity supplies, and fostering community links to promote intergenerational activities. The role is based at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol and focuses on creating a positive impact on residents' lives through meaningful engagement and activities.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a network of over 100 homes. They are committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. Avery believes the later years should be as fulfilling as any other life stage, promoting a supportive and inspiring environment. Avery is driven by the vision of "creating meaningful lives together," and they ensure exceptional care and a valued, empowered workforce. The organisation is known for its culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care standards.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.72 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1564093282

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Kingswood

BS15 4JW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol.If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol.If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEAs Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome. Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff. Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed. Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten. Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people. Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written. They should understand the impact of interaction on well-being, have a positive attitude towards older people, and be committed to delivering stimulating and quality activities. Experience with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is essential. The candidate should embody the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behaviour.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written. They should understand the impact of interaction on well-being, have a positive attitude towards older people, and be committed to delivering stimulating and quality activities. Experience with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is essential. The candidate should embody the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behaviour.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kingswood

BS15 4JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kingswood

BS15 4JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Senior Clinical Psychologist Band 8a

(We would also welcome applications from candidates who do not yet meet the criteria for the Band 8a role but would meet the criteria for the Band 7 job description (please see "additional documents" on NHS Jobs).

We are able to offer this post on a part-time basis at 0.8WTE" and, in the next paragraph, "We anticipate that interviews for this post will be held in January 2027

In these instances, the successful candidate would be appointed to a Development Post role at Band 7. On commencing the role, they will develop a learning development plan with their supervisor and manager to achieve specific competencies within an appropriate timescale. It is expected that this process will be achievable within a period of up to two years and promotion to an 8a post will occur once the plan has been successfully completed.

This will be further discussed as part of the interview and recruitment process as appropriate. As such, applications from newly qualified/soon to qualify clinicians would be welcomed)

Main duties of the job

To provide a highly specialist clinical psychology service to children and young people and families with complex and severe mental health problems.

Clinically, the post-holder will be responsible for individual case management and will be expected to conduct highly specialist psychological assessments, produce highly complex formulations, and deliver direct therapeutic work.

They will also provide specialist advice and consultation to a range of multiagency professionals and non-professional carers, and utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development.

The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

North Somerset child and adolescent mental health team is a well-established multi-disciplinary team. The team currently offers a range of innovative and informed approaches, supports CPD opportunities with a comprehensive in-house training programme.

We offer flexible working patterns and have the benefit of working across 2 sites in Weston-super-Mare & Clevedon.

The team also provides Eating Disorder & Learning Disability Services and so have the potential to offer development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be part of a stimulating and supportive multidisciplinary, working as part of the leadership team to provide assessment, treatments for children, adolescents & their families with complex mental health needs.

We particularly welcome applications from accredited CBT/EMDR/Family Therapist or those who are coming up to accreditation.

We welcome calls/visits from prospective candidate to discuss in more detail, this opportunity, & what the team can offer.

WSM & Clevedon are thriving seaside towns within commuting distance to Bristol and Taunton. The M5 motorway within easy access.

WSM is a growing multi-cultural area with numerous amenities and has access to the beautiful coastline & also the Mendip Hills.

The area is ideal for those who like an active lifestyle but also who want to be within reach of Bristol and Taunton.

Main duties of the job

To carry out assessments and provide treatment for young people presenting with significant mental health difficulties in the community.

To be highly skilled in clinical risk assessment and management in relation to children and young people including experience of managing self-injurious behaviour. To be able to develop and to implement and review risk management and safety plans collaboratively.

To be able to offer evidence based interventions to children, young people and families according to NICE guidance and local pathways of care.

To hold and to manage a case load and using resources creatively to provide excellent intervention for children, young people and families; uniquely tailoring therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of service users.

To be able to work as an autonomous practitioner as well as with the wider team and partner agencies within the North Somerset Team and the wider systems within a collaborative care model approach.

To work and provide leadership in the assessment and treatment within a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team involved in the assessment and treatment of children and young people with serious and complex mental health difficulties.

To work with the team and the wider care system to deliver care which can positively impact on the welfare of the child.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all-round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

<p><strong>Make a Lasting Difference for People with Learning Disabilities</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate <strong>Clinical Psychologist</strong> to join our Learning Disability Service on a <strong>6-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, </strong>with an anticipated start date of <strong><strong>October 2026.</strong></strong></p><p>In this rewarding role, you will provide highly specialist psychological support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them achieve improved wellbeing, greater independence and better quality of life. You will work closely with individuals, families, carers and professionals, ensuring psychological expertise is at the heart of person-centred care.</p><p>As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will use advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based approaches to assess, formulate and deliver psychological interventions for individuals presenting with highly complex needs. You will also provide consultation, advice and clinical supervision to colleagues and partner agencies, helping to embed psychologically informed practice across the service.</p><p>This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled psychologist to contribute to an established service, make a meaningful impact within a specialist population, and support the continued de

Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/158870/20904

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 1RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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Job description Job responsibilities About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 1RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 1RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

If you're a compassionate and motivated Physiotherapist with a passion for helping people achieve meaningful goals and maintain independence, you'll find this role both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside specialist Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Rehabilitation Practitioners and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll support patients across our hospice services while continuing to develop your clinical expertise. This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist who is passionate about rehabilitation, holistic care and making a meaningful difference to people during some of the most important moments of their lives.

About us

At Dorothy House Hospice Care, we believe rehabilitation plays a vital role in helping people live well with life-limiting illness. As a Physiotherapist within our Allied Health Professional (AHP) Team, you'll work closely with patients, families and carers to maximise independence, manage symptoms and improve quality of life through a personalised rehabilitative palliative care approach.

Job summary

**Fixed-term opportunity for a senior Pharmacist with an interest/background in Oncology & Aseptic Services.**

Following the 'Cancer and Aseptics' element of the Job Description, you will join a committed, professional team in the delivery of excellent clinical pharmacy service. You will experience Oncology, Haematology, Clinical Trials and PN and work with high cost drugs and quality risk management systems.

The Cancer and Aseptics team support two busy treatment suites and external hospitals through our licensed aseptic unit. As a specialist pharmacist you will be directly involved in the clinical verification of chemotherapy prescriptions, the final check and release of products made under license and section 10 exemption. You will be involved in service development tasks such as training and change implementation in our expanding service. You will help provide a clinical ward service on a rota basis.

As an organisation, we recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource and we acknowledge the importance and benefits of a healthy workplace and workforce. With a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Team, we are able to offer a range of wellbeing support initiatives including a dedicated health and wellbeing information pack, which signposts staff to a vast amount of resources across the region.

Applicants must be a registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high level of specialist pharmacy services to one or more of the specialist service areas listed below, working closely with other pharmacists, medical/ nursing staff and senior technicians /ward technicians.

Our aim is that some of these posts will be rotational (year-long rotations) and include the below specialities:

• Acute Medical Admission
• Cancer & Aseptics Team
• Family Health
• Frailty Assessment unit/Frailty
• Medicine (Respiratory, Diabetes, Stroke, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology)
• Surgery (Elective Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Short Stay Surgery and Day Surgery and ITU), Palliative care

All rotation are ward based, clinic based or based in the cancer team as the dispensary only requires minimum pharmacist input.

Posts that are non-rotational will be speciality based as per the advertised role therefore general aspects and appropriate specialty aspects will apply

To provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care to patients on allocated wards, to support the medical, nursing and other healthcare staff providing clinical care in the specialty areas, and to assist in the clinical and cost-effective use of drugs.

To assist the lead or Principal pharmacist in the management and delivery of their specialist pharmacy service and/or to manage the delivery of an element of service in a specialist area of practice.

To contribute to the strategic development and business plan of pharmacy services for the specialist area.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

203-SS1218-A

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

All Roles:

To provide a high level, responsive, and developing clinical pharmacy service to individual patients on allocated wards, and assist junior pharmacists in such roles, and ward based Medicines Management technicians in their duties.

To be actively involved in efficient discharge planning on the allocated wards by reviewing and transcribing patients discharge treatment (as appropriate) facilitating timely dispensing of discharge medication and, where necessary, liaising and communicating with relevant healthcare practitioners in intermediate or primary care to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care.

If agreed, to undertake prescribing as a Pharmacist independent Prescriber, in the clinical area for which Prescriber accreditation was gained, and in a wider sense within the limits of competency.

To lead the efficient organisation and smooth running of a dispensary, including assuring that the environment is ready and safe for the days work

To monitor service delivery

From Main Dispensary provide cover and support to the Outpatients dispensary operated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd. on demand

To train and support staff to maintain formulary control, and adherence to prescribing and dispensing policies, and to collect prescription charges

To assist the Lead and Senior Technician in policies, procedures and the framework for dispensing, and the planning and development of the service, including automation, and stock control

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, and to provide tailored counselling around complex regimes

To advise and support ward and clinic staff, not least regarding controlled stationery, service hours, late prescribing, e-prescribing, and use of the tracker to monitor prescription progress

To undertake clinical checks of the treatment regimens in care pathways, and raise and resolve anomalies with prescribers,

To contribute to dispensing

To ensure that staff log errors and near misses and that the team and the individual learn from these

To pick up issues arising during weekend service hours and address these on the next full working day

To contribute to the Emergency Duty Commitment of pharmacists providing an out-of-hours emergency Pharmacy service. To undertake routine duties within the dispensary as required, supervising the work of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and (senior) ATOs.

To contribute to the late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working rota.

If requested, to be an authorised signatory for drug purchase orders and for drug invoice payments.

To demonstrate and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and encourage other members of the team to do likewise.

In the specialist pharmacy service of Surgical Specialties, Medical Specialties, Medical Admissions, Frailty, Family Health, Neurology and neuro-rehabilitation, and Elective Care:

To provide a specialist level of clinical pharmacy services to the patients on the allocated wards, and assist the medical and nursing teams on the wards with pharmaceutical and therapeutic advice,

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,

To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,

To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist

To advise the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists on development needs and opportunities for this service area

To supervise and mentor more junior staff in the provision of services to these areas

To develop or contribute to a training programme for clinical pharmacists allocated to the specialty areas and to administer any competency assessment process that is in place to ensure the appropriate standards are achieved.

To assist with Foundation student pharmacist training within the Trust for our own Foundation student pharmacists and community Foundation student pharmacists allocated to Warwick Hospital.

To provide clinical pharmacy training for undergraduate pharmacy students, vacation students, Foundation Student pharmacists (hospital and community-based) and hospital clinical pharmacists.

To contribute as required to the induction and in-service training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff as appropriate

To assist and supervise as necessary, wardbased Medicines Management technicians in the clinical aspects of their work,

To maintain an awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice pertinent to the specialist pharmacy area.

To coordinate the out of hours on call service, providing reports, evaluating responses to calls, sharing lessons learned, and ensuring consistency and a good standard of service.

To lead on opportunities to improve the efficiency or cost of drugs use (QIPP).

To act as Pharmacys representative to the Audit and Operational Governance Group AOGG for a Division when required

When required, to advise/ comment on clinical treatment guidelines for use in the specialty area that have been produced locally or by national bodies e.g. NICE, NSFs, National Prescribing Centre guidelines etc.

To contribute to and/ or undertake audit projects in the specialty areas particularly those concerned with the clinical and cost effective use of drugs, compliance with safer prescribing and drug administration policies, procedures and guidelines, and implementation of pharmacy service developments. To provide reports and present the audit findings within the Trust.

To be involved in the work of clinical drug trials including, where necessary, initial clinical discussions with the investigator / sponsor, review of the trial protocol, initiation/ implementation, supply of study material to patients, record keeping, problem solving and liaison with the study investigators and co-ordinators when necessary.

To undertake duties as a clinical pharmacist to other wards in the Trust when necessary, including occasional work at other pharmacies from which a pharmacy service is provided. In the specialist pharmacy service of Clinical Haematology and Oncology, with Aseptics and Clinical Trials:

To assist the Principal Pharmacist in their role of providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to consultant clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, ward and clinic staff,

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,

To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,

To advise dispensary staff (SWFT CS and inpatient dispensary) in the dispensing of chemotherapy and adjuvants,

To contribute with the Cancer Unit lead, to the development of the chemotherapy management system Mosaiq (software)

To contribute to the preparation of cancer treatment regimens

To check the treatment regimens in care pathways and resolve any anomalies,

To be responsible for the clinical and final checks of products prepared in the Aseptics Unit,

To provide clinical and final checks of bought-in specials,

To ensure that staff are trained in risk management processes relating to the therapy area (this will include cancer and non-cancer intrathecal administration for non-rotational posts) ,

To attend clinical meetings, when required, of the relevant clinical Network.

To assist the Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptic Services in ensuring all chemotherapy prescribed has appropriate funding and Patient Access Schemes are followed,

To assist with the training of junior pharmacists, Foundation Student Pharmacists , technicians and student technicians in this area of specialised practice

To act as Pharmacys link to the Nutrition Team, advise and support on Clinical Nutrition, assist dietitians in converting patients nutrition needs into a formulation (where other forms of feeding are inappropriate) for parenteral nutrition when require

To support the Lead pharmacists in the implementation and running of clinical trials as directed

To support the clinical ward service, as outlined above, as per the teams rota commitments Other Duties

Any other duties considered appropriate to the post and grade by the line manager.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. Special Requirements of the Postholder

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at and/or visit other hospitals in the Trusts we serve.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities All Roles: To provide a high level, responsive, and developing clinical pharmacy service to individual patients on allocated wards, and assist junior pharmacists in such roles, and ward based Medicines Management technicians in their duties. To be actively involved in efficient discharge planning on the allocated wards by reviewing and transcribing patients discharge treatment (as appropriate) facilitating timely dispensing of discharge medication and, where necessary, liaising and communicating with relevant healthcare practitioners in intermediate or primary care to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care. If agreed, to undertake prescribing as a Pharmacist independent Prescriber, in the clinical area for which Prescriber accreditation was gained, and in a wider sense within the limits of competency. To lead the efficient organisation and smooth running of a dispensary, including assuring that the environment is ready and safe for the days work To monitor service delivery From Main Dispensary provide cover and support to the Outpatients dispensary operated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd. on demand To train and support staff to maintain formulary control, and adherence to prescribing and dispensing policies, and to collect prescription charges To assist the Lead and Senior Technician in policies, procedures and the framework for dispensing, and the planning and development of the service, including automation, and stock control To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, and to provide tailored counselling around complex regimes To advise and support ward and clinic staff, not least regarding controlled stationery, service hours, late prescribing, e-prescribing, and use of the tracker to monitor prescription progress To undertake clinical checks of the treatment regimens in care pathways, and raise and resolve anomalies with prescribers, To contribute to dispensing To ensure that staff log errors and near misses and that the team and the individual learn from these To pick up issues arising during weekend service hours and address these on the next full working day To contribute to the Emergency Duty Commitment of pharmacists providing an out-of-hours emergency Pharmacy service. To undertake routine duties within the dispensary as required, supervising the work of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and (senior) ATOs. To contribute to the late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working rota. If requested, to be an authorised signatory for drug purchase orders and for drug invoice payments. To demonstrate and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and encourage other members of the team to do likewise. In the specialist pharmacy service of Surgical Specialties, Medical Specialties, Medical Admissions, Frailty, Family Health, Neurology and neuro-rehabilitation, and Elective Care: To provide a specialist level of clinical pharmacy services to the patients on the allocated wards, and assist the medical and nursing teams on the wards with pharmaceutical and therapeutic advice, To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens, To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist To advise the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists on development needs and opportunities for this service area To supervise and mentor more junior staff in the provision of services to these areas To develop or contribute to a training programme for clinical pharmacists allocated to the specialty areas and to administer any competency assessment process that is in place to ensure the appropriate standards are achieved. To assist with Foundation student pharmacist training within the Trust for our own Foundation student pharmacists and community Foundation student pharmacists allocated to Warwick Hospital. To provide clinical pharmacy training for undergraduate pharmacy students, vacation students, Foundation Student pharmacists (hospital and community-based) and hospital clinical pharmacists. To contribute as required to the induction and in-service training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff as appropriate To assist and supervise as necessary, wardbased Medicines Management technicians in the clinical aspects of their work, To maintain an awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice pertinent to the specialist pharmacy area. To coordinate the out of hours on call service, providing reports, evaluating responses to calls, sharing lessons learned, and ensuring consistency and a good standard of service. To lead on opportunities to improve the efficiency or cost of drugs use (QIPP). To act as Pharmacys representative to the Audit and Operational Governance Group AOGG for a Division when required When required, to advise/ comment on clinical treatment guidelines for use in the specialty area that have been produced locally or by national bodies e.g. NICE, NSFs, National Prescribing Centre guidelines etc. To contribute to and/ or undertake audit projects in the specialty areas particularly those concerned with the clinical and cost effective use of drugs, compliance with safer prescribing and drug administration policies, procedures and guidelines, and implementation of pharmacy service developments. To provide reports and present the audit findings within the Trust. To be involved in the work of clinical drug trials including, where necessary, initial clinical discussions with the investigator / sponsor, review of the trial protocol, initiation/ implementation, supply of study material to patients, record keeping, problem solving and liaison with the study investigators and co-ordinators when necessary. To undertake duties as a clinical pharmacist to other wards in the Trust when necessary, including occasional work at other pharmacies from which a pharmacy service is provided. In the specialist pharmacy service of Clinical Haematology and Oncology, with Aseptics and Clinical Trials: To assist the Principal Pharmacist in their role of providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to consultant clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, ward and clinic staff, To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens, To advise dispensary staff (SWFT CS and inpatient dispensary) in the dispensing of chemotherapy and adjuvants, To contribute with the Cancer Unit lead, to the development of the chemotherapy management system Mosaiq (software) To contribute to the preparation of cancer treatment regimens To check the treatment regimens in care pathways and resolve any anomalies, To be responsible for the clinical and final checks of products prepared in the Aseptics Unit, To provide clinical and final checks of bought-in specials, To ensure that staff are trained in risk management processes relating to the therapy area (this will include cancer and non-cancer intrathecal administration for non-rotational posts) , To attend clinical meetings, when required, of the relevant clinical Network. To assist the Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptic Services in ensuring all chemotherapy prescribed has appropriate funding and Patient Access Schemes are followed, To assist with the training of junior pharmacists, Foundation Student Pharmacists , technicians and student technicians in this area of specialised practice To act as Pharmacys link to the Nutrition Team, advise and support on Clinical Nutrition, assist dietitians in converting patients nutrition needs into a formulation (where other forms of feeding are inappropriate) for parenteral nutrition when require To support the Lead pharmacists in the implementation and running of clinical trials as directed To support the clinical ward service, as outlined above, as per the teams rota commitments Other Duties Any other duties considered appropriate to the post and grade by the line manager. To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. Special Requirements of the Postholder The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at and/or visit other hospitals in the Trusts we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Professional registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, through practitioner Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma OR postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate completed and working towards postgraduate Clinical Diploma (to be completed within 12 months of appointment) OR at least 12 months of appointment) OR at least 2 years post qualification experience with at least 6 months of those within specialist area
• (if this is an agreed part of the role) Pharmacist independent Prescribing national accreditation and registration

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (as a registered pharmacist) to have acquired the competencies needed for the job
• Recent clinical practitioner ward experience in a general hospital setting
• Specialist services relevant to the post (e.g. aseptics)

Desirable

• Undertaken audit work.
• Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients)
• Experience of managing a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty on a day to day basis (e.g. whilst covering a senior colleague)

Skills

Essential

• Good understanding of recent NHS and pharmacy and medicines management reports and how they relate to pharmacy practice
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge in the relevant area for the post
• Ability to advise and influence all grades of medical and nursing staff on therapeutic aspects of patient care
• An understanding of the relevance of clinical governance and risk management
• Able to understand clinical research data
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to clearly communicate complex clinical information to all grades of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Able to sensitively question patients on their drug treatment and to communicate clearly with them
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to create a rapport with people
• Ability to prioritise own work and assist others to do so
• Able to use initiative and work without supervision
• Ability to manage pharmacy staff allocated to the specialty
• Able to give credible representation of the Pharmacy at a senior medical and management levels
• Ability to work in teams - pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound judgement on clinical, pharmaceutical and ethical issues
• Able to advise other pharmacists of all grades in the post holder's expert area of knowledge
• Assertiveness skills- able to respond to challenge at senior medical or nursing levels
• Able to deal with concerned/anxious patients or relatives particularly in relation to their drug treatment
• Able to meet deadlines
• High standards of work presentation

Personal Qualitites

Essential

• Professional appearance
• A positive "can do", enthusiastic approach to work
• Self-motivating and able to motivate a pharmacy team
• Wants to "make a difference". Can enthuse about the potential of the post

Other

Essential

• Prepared to contribute to routine, clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties
• Accurate clinical, dispensing and checking abilities
• Able to undertake weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working and Emergency Duty Commitment on a rota
• Ability to use VDUs
• Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of continuing professional development
• Satisfactory computer keyboard skills
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use (or willingness to stay on site at own expense whilst on call).
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) Professional registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, through practitioner Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma OR postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate completed and working towards postgraduate Clinical Diploma (to be completed within 12 months of appointment) OR at least 12 months of appointment) OR at least 2 years post qualification experience with at least 6 months of those within specialist area (if this is an agreed part of the role) Pharmacist independent Prescribing national accreditation and registration Experience Essential Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (as a registered pharmacist) to have acquired the competencies needed for the job Recent clinical practitioner ward experience in a general hospital setting Specialist services relevant to the post (e.g. aseptics) Desirable Undertaken audit work. Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients) Experience of managing a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty on a day to day basis (e.g. whilst covering a senior colleague) Skills Essential Good understanding of recent NHS and pharmacy and medicines management reports and how they relate to pharmacy practice Ability to demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge in the relevant area for the post Ability to advise and influence all grades of medical and nursing staff on therapeutic aspects of patient care An understanding of the relevance of clinical governance and risk management Able to understand clinical research data Good verbal and written communication skills Able to clearly communicate complex clinical information to all grades of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Able to sensitively question patients on their drug treatment and to communicate clearly with them Good interpersonal skills Good presentation skills Able to create a rapport with people Ability to prioritise own work and assist others to do so Able to use initiative and work without supervision Ability to manage pharmacy staff allocated to the specialty Able to give credible representation of the Pharmacy at a senior medical and management levels Ability to work in teams - pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary teams. Sound judgement on clinical, pharmaceutical and ethical issues Able to advise other pharmacists of all grades in the post holder's expert area of knowledge Assertiveness skills- able to respond to challenge at senior medical or nursing levels Able to deal with concerned/anxious patients or relatives particularly in relation to their drug treatment Able to meet deadlines High standards of work presentation Personal Qualitites Essential Professional appearance A positive "can do", enthusiastic approach to work Self-motivating and able to motivate a pharmacy team Wants to "make a difference". Can enthuse about the potential of the post Other Essential Prepared to contribute to routine, clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties Accurate clinical, dispensing and checking abilities Able to undertake weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working and Emergency Duty Commitment on a rota Ability to use VDUs Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of continuing professional development Satisfactory computer keyboard skills Use of motorised transport and insured for business use (or willingness to stay on site at own expense whilst on call). Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook Competent in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

<p>Are you a compassionate and motivated Audiologist with a passion for improving the lives of children and their families? We are looking for an enthusiastic <strong>Band 6 Paediatric Audiologist</strong> to join our friendly and supportive team, providing high-quality, family-centred audiological care.</p><p>The post holder will be responsible for providing an audiological assessment service for children aged 0 to 19 years including children and young people with complex needs. The post holder is required to work autonomously and to make decisions about the management of the children that they see in clinic. They will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team alongside Associate Audiologists, Paediatric Audiologists from the local acute trust, Sensory Support Teachers, and Specialist Paediatricians. The post holder is also required to make a significant contribution to developing the service, working in conjunction with the Head of Childrens Community Audiology. </p><p>The service covers B&NES, West/North Wiltshire, and East Mendip (Somerset) and travel between different clinical sites will be required. </p><p><strong>Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.</strong></p><p><strong>Base</strong>: The main base for this role is St Martins Hospital, Bath. However, the post holder will be required to travel to various community clinic

Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/42452/20897

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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Job description Job responsibilities About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Would you like to be a part of a growing and successful Wiltshire Psychological Therapies Service (PTS), and also feel included and embedded within a MDT community mental health team (CMHT)?

This role is highly supported to form a secure platform for your future career, and to follow your clinical interests. Previous post-holders have moved on to higher banded posts within our service.

Sarum CMHT is located in Fountain Way, Salisbury; only a short stroll away from the centre. Salisbury is a beautiful cathedral city, with direct trains to London. It offers all the advantages of city living, whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside, and iconic archaeological sites including the world-famous Stonehenge.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

We are an enthusiastic and innovative PTS team who value the input and contribution of all our team members and strive to offer the best service possible to our service users. We offer a wide range of psychological therapies including CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, CAT, Integrative, Schema focused, Mindfulness, and Solution focused ways of working, in both group and individual contexts. Wiltshire PTS has been active in launching new therapeutic initiatives such as, compassion focused therapy groups, and acceptance and commitment therapy programmes.

We are looking for a compassionate, thoughtful and enthusiastic practitioner psychologist to join our friendly, close-knit team. We would welcome a psychologist who can demonstrate an interest in working with service users with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and a commitment to improving their wellbeing through direct clinical interventions and contributions to psychologically-informed care plans. We would particularly welcome someone with an interest in building the provision of evidence-based practice in an area of their interest (complex trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, psychosis or personality disorders).

We are looking for someone with the desire to develop their clinical skills to their full potential and would support this with regular supervision and line management from a senior practitioner psychologist, CPD and training.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

The Primary Care Complex Emotional Needs Serviceis an intermediate psychological service that sits between Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

The service provides psychological interventions for clients who experience difficulties that may be associated with a personality disorder, as well as clients with PTSD/CPTSD whose needs fall between Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

We offer a range of interventions across both pathways and work closely with AWP Access Services to help ensure clients are offered the most appropriate pathway for their needs.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our team. The role involves providing brief psychological interventions and co-facilitating therapeutic groups for clients with Complex Emotional Needs and PTSD/CPTSD.

This is an opportunity for a practitioner looking to broaden their experience of working with clients presenting with Complex Emotional Needs and PTSD/CPTSD, while developing skills within a specialist service that bridges the gap between primary and secondary care.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will deliver well-being focused brief interventions to individuals with CPTSD and other complex emotional difficulties.

In addition to providing time limited brief interventions, you will co-facilitate psychoeducational groups working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, trauma-informed care.

You will also be supported to join our training team which has a mandate to provide training to other AWP services on assessing and formulating clients with complex emotional needs.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

342-SWN062-1026

Job locations

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver brief, wellbeing-focused, psychologically informed interventions tailored to the needs of clients experiencing Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Complex Emotional Needs.

Working alongside senior therapists to co-facilitate trauma focused psychoeducational groups and DBT informed skills groups.

Support the wider MDT with assessments and creating personalised treatment plans.

Collaborate with the team to ensure holistic care.

Contribute to service development and maintain accurate clinical records.

Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

Job description Job responsibilities Working closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver brief, wellbeing-focused, psychologically informed interventions tailored to the needs of clients experiencing Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Complex Emotional Needs. Working alongside senior therapists to co-facilitate trauma focused psychoeducational groups and DBT informed skills groups. Support the wider MDT with assessments and creating personalised treatment plans. Collaborate with the team to ensure holistic care. Contribute to service development and maintain accurate clinical records. Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from MHWP Training Course / Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Registration

Desirable

• training in CBT related interventions
• training related to Complex Emotional Needs / cPTSD

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Proven experience of working effectively with adults in a mental health setting
• Understanding of complex emotional needs / cPTSD and the approaches used

Desirable

• running/facilitating groups

Skills

Essential

• Is able to deliver a range of brief psychologically informed interventions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• able to be supportive to people who are distressed/traumatised

Desirable

• IT skills
• working in a community setting

personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self directive
• Ability to be self-reflective
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable

• ability to manage stress effectively

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification from MHWP Training Course / Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Registration Desirable training in CBT related interventions training related to Complex Emotional Needs / cPTSD Experience/Knowledge Essential Proven experience of working effectively with adults in a mental health setting Understanding of complex emotional needs / cPTSD and the approaches used Desirable running/facilitating groups Skills Essential Is able to deliver a range of brief psychologically informed interventions Excellent verbal and written communication skills able to be supportive to people who are distressed/traumatised Desirable IT skills working in a community setting personal qualities Essential Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to be self directive Ability to be self-reflective Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Desirable ability to manage stress effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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