Job summary

We are looking for health care support workers / assistants who are passionate about working with children and young people . The ideal candidate will be a keen team player with experience working with children in a hospital environment .

The position will involve working as part of our multidisciplinary team on our vibrant children's unit at Salisbury Hospital ensuring the delivery of high standards of care to young patients and their families. Our children's unit consists of Sarum Ward and Woodlands Day Assessment unit, all designed to create a bright and welcoming environment for children and young people. The ward has 16 in patient beds for children aged 0 - 16 years of age , providing specialised care for a range of specialities including general paediatrics , orthopaedics , ENT and general surgery.

Working as a health care support worker / assistant you will always work under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse providing compassionate care to children and their families . Responsibilities within this role include basic clinical observations reporting any concerns to a trained nurse , daily ward cleaning tasks and supporting children with nutrition and hygiene needs .

For more information please see the job description or contact Ward Lead Lauren O'shea- Smee on 01722 336262 ext 2560 or 2982

Please Note: This vacancy doesn't offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse , providing compassionate and high quality care to children young people and their families .

You will recognise your abilities and limitations of your competence to carry out only those tasks for which you are trained . As a member of the ward team you will support the other staff , act in the best interests of patients and treat everyone with respect .

As a Trust employee you will honor your work commitments , be reliable, trust worthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the skills for Health code of conduct .

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visitingwww.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Job summary

Outpatient Pharmacy Assistant

Department: Pharmacy

Band 2 to 3 or Band 3 (£25,272 - £27,476 Per annum, pro rata)

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH as we are continually growing in size and influence. We have recently undergone a major departmental refurbishment which included the installation of a new Pharmacy Robot and Controlled Drugs automated cabinet, the opening a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in our Cancer Centre and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy. Our services are being developed to ensure that every patient receives safe, high quality care as our patients are at the heart of everything that we do.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 08 October 2026

Main duties of the job

To support this, we are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacy Assistant to be part of our outpatient pharmacy team. Initially providing dispensing services to our busy outpatient department, the post will provide a mix of clinical and commercial activities as we develop our services to outpatients and the Trust.

Working in the reception area you will be the first point of contact for our patients so having excellent communication and people skills is essential alongside the commitment to provide the best patient-centered care. You will be organised with a can-do approach and have the ability to adapt quickly to new situations.

If you are successful, you will work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment where you will be encouraged with your professional and personal development.

This post is offered on Band 3 or on a Band 2 progressing to a Band 3 on successful completion of NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills and suitable performance.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join LPT. We have 2 posts available, based in the city of Leicester.

We offer 6 monthly rotations in in-patient medical rehabilitation, community therapy, MSK, community neuro, adult mental health, and adult learning disabilities.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to become part of an effective team within the rotation, providing high-quality patient care to services across Community Health Services.

You will work clinically in all services mentioned, developing valuable physiotherapy skills across a wide range of specialist services. You will be supported in your development to become a highly skilled autonomous practitioner. You will work in a variety of teams working closely with other professions in the MDT.

The successful candidate will:

• Have relevant qualifications and HCPC registration.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Show evidence of ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Have the ability to work sensitively and effectively with patients and their carers.
• Work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility and use initiative.
• Be able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day.
• Displays LPT trust values and behaviours.
• Be able to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.

For more information please contact - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for providing a professional Physiotherapy service and carrying an agreed caseload under the supervision of Senior Physiotherapy staff.
• To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients within a multi-disciplinary format.
• To deliver a Physiotherapy service to patients within a variety of settings, requiring flexibility/adaptability in recognising the complexity of these environments.
• To demonstrate the Trusts values in everything you do in the work environment and live up the LPT Pledge.
• To be responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trusts resources that you utilise.
• Delivery of effective healthcare within the organisation. - Establish effective leadership and communication.
• Continuing education, personal, and professional development.
• Clinical governance, risk reduction, audit and research.
• Management and use of resources and information.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated individual who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. If you are committed to delivering high-quality care, value collaborative team working, and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside a motivation to support positive outcomes for young people and their families.

The Community Access Service (CAS) is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced CAMHS Practitioner to join our established and dedicated team. CAS has a strong commitment to improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people within schools and the wider community. This role provides the opportunity to deliver evidence-based interventions across a range of educational settings, helping to increase early access to support and ensure timely mental health care for young people.

Main duties of the job

As part of a comprehensive and dynamic CAMHS service, you will contribute to the delivery of a substantial stepped-care model informed by the needs-led THRIVE framework. The role offers the opportunity to develop and deliver a wide range of interventions, projects, and service developments that support whole-school and whole-community approaches to mental health. Alongside direct clinical work, you will contribute to wider system change initiatives designed to improve emotional wellbeing and create supportive environments for children and young people. The role also includes participation in multi-agency meetings, consultation services, and drop-in sessions, offering advice and guidance to schools, families, and community partners to ensure joined-up, collaborative support for children and young people.

The successful candidate will provide consultation, assessment, risk management, and therapeutic interventions for young people experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties within educational settings. In addition, the post holder will provide supervision and support to junior colleagues, helping to develop their clinical practice and professional skills.

About us

The Community Access Service forms part of East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), which includes five CAMHS services across East London, Bedfordshire, and Luton. The Bedford CAS is a busy multidisciplinary team that works closely with all specialist pathways across the North Bedfordshire service, including Crisis, Emotional and Behavioural, and Neurodevelopmental services. We are proud of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and actively value the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings.

For further information, please contact Janine McNally, Operational Lead, Community Access Service, at [email protected]

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SSLB8133392-A

Job locations

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details of role requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details of role requirements.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

• A qualification in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Family Therapy, Social Work, Arts Psychotherapy or Nursing & Registration Please do not apply for this role if you do not have one of the qualifications listed above
• The candidate to have at least two year's post qualification experience.
• Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to Mental Health and Services and understands the Child Protection Policy

Desirable

• Parenting qualification and parenting supervision qualification.
• Specific therapeutic modality training and qualification e.g. CBT, DBT, IPT And accreditation with BABCP etc.
• IAPT supervisors Page 8 of 9 course

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in CAMHS
• Experience of working with a wide range of mental health problems commonly seen in CAMHS
• Experience of care planning
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way

Desirable

• Delivery of parenting programmes - WebsterStratton, Triple P, NVR etc. Previous experience working with schools in mental health capacity.
• Supervision of clinicians delivering parenting and manualised CBT interventions
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse inner city area
• Experience in crisis work

Knowledge

Essential

• A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
• Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
• Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
• In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
• Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
• Knowledge of specific inner city issues which impact of care delivery
• Knowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
• Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
• An awareness of different research methods
• A working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines

Desirable

• Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
• Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities
• Able to manage own time and caseload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
• Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
• Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
• Keyboard/computer skills

Other

Essential

• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Self motivated, assertive and flexible
• Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialized therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed children, adolescents and their families/carer networks.
• Car driver essential
• Freedom to act: Physical effort: Confined sitting position(therapy); travelling within community; keyboard skills
• Mental effort: writing reports; planning teaching; concentrating for therapy sessions /clinical supervision; managing psychiatric emergencies
• Emotional effort: Dealing with families in breakdown; experiencing trauma and abuse; occasional patient complaints; conveying of unwelcome news
• Working conditions: Occasional abusive behaviour; unpredictable clinical scenarios eg emergency home visits; travel in community in all weathers.

Person Specification Education/Qualification/Training Essential A qualification in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Family Therapy, Social Work, Arts Psychotherapy or Nursing & Registration Please do not apply for this role if you do not have one of the qualifications listed above The candidate to have at least two year's post qualification experience. Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to Mental Health and Services and understands the Child Protection Policy Desirable Parenting qualification and parenting supervision qualification. Specific therapeutic modality training and qualification e.g. CBT, DBT, IPT And accreditation with BABCP etc. IAPT supervisors Page 8 of 9 course Experience Essential Previous experience of working in CAMHS Experience of working with a wide range of mental health problems commonly seen in CAMHS Experience of care planning Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way Desirable Delivery of parenting programmes - WebsterStratton, Triple P, NVR etc. Previous experience working with schools in mental health capacity. Supervision of clinicians delivering parenting and manualised CBT interventions Experience of working in a culturally diverse inner city area Experience in crisis work Knowledge Essential A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation Knowledge of specific inner city issues which impact of care delivery Knowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation An awareness of different research methods A working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines Desirable Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership Skills Essential Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities Able to manage own time and caseload Excellent verbal and written communication skills Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres Keyboard/computer skills Other Essential Commitment to equal opportunities Self motivated, assertive and flexible Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialized therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed children, adolescents and their families/carer networks. Car driver essential Freedom to act: Physical effort: Confined sitting position(therapy); travelling within community; keyboard skills Mental effort: writing reports; planning teaching; concentrating for therapy sessions /clinical supervision; managing psychiatric emergencies Emotional effort: Dealing with families in breakdown; experiencing trauma and abuse; occasional patient complaints; conveying of unwelcome news Working conditions: Occasional abusive behaviour; unpredictable clinical scenarios eg emergency home visits; travel in community in all weathers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Male Occupational Therapy Assistant (Band 3)

This job is exempt from the Equalities Act 2010 which supersedes the provisions within the (Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) 1975 by reasons of decency or privacy as it is likely to involve physical contact with men in the circumstances where they might reasonably object to it being carried out by a member of the opposite sex.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established, resourced and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients with a primary diagnosis of severe mental illness or personality disorder.

The post will be based within the high security, forensic hospital environment and offers a great development opportunity. The post holder will work alongside Occupational Therapists in assessment and treatment sessions throughout the patient's stay in the hospital.

The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital and is the most modern high secure, forensic hospital in the country. The hospital focuses on innovative care for a challenging and interesting patient group. We have a strong commitment to multi-professional working within the clinical team, focussing on reducing risk and offending behaviours.

We are looking to offer a male only position to a resourceful, motivated person who can demonstrate skills in engaging patients and teamwork. There are opportunities to progress in the service via the professional route through the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the qualified Occupational Therapists in the services delivering assessment and treatment sessions. The Occupational Therapy Assistant see patients on and off the ward. The sessions will generally be group sessions but could at times be one to one sessions.

The hospital offers a variety of services which meet the changing needs of patients at every stage of their recovery and the work undertaken by the post holder will support this process.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a small friendly team which provides a logistics delivery service, based at our Distribution Centre Estover Plymouth.

This post will work as part of the logistics team that picks, drives and delivers goods from our Distribution Centre to all 11 hospital floors, covering duties from 07:30 to 17:00. Demonstrable experience working in a goods-inwards / stock control situation would be a distinct advantage, as well as good IT skills, as the team will be using the Trust's electronic stock control system to capture electronic signatures.The ability to work on own initiative (prioritising own workload if necessary) is a key element of this role. Applicants would need to be physically fit as the post involves moving, lifting and delivery of medical consumables.

This post also requires a current driving license, and a forklift license would be an advantage, though training can be provided.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

To work within a small team providing a stock picking , delivery, distribution and collection service within the Distribution Centre and around the Derriford Hospital site.

To pick stock for specific procedures within Main Theatre Storeroom + stow Warehouse & NHSSC stock on the Main Theatre racking.

To make deliveries to offsite locations using departmental transport.

To offload (and load) delivery vehicles using the departmental forklift, and to move goods around the site using the forklift as required.

To provide basic support to other members of the Goods Inwards team in the event of sickness or absence

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job summary

As a member of the Pharmacy technicianteam,you will provide safe and effective pharmacy support to the dispensary and adult wards within UHBW. You will develop your existing professional, technical and clinical skills through your own continuing professional development to provide and service of excellence to both patients and staff alike.

This role includes 4 days aweek commitment to dispensing and checking of medicines within the dispensary and1day a week embedded in one of the ward-based adult clinical teams: medicine, surgery, cardiacservicesand critical care.

The post holder willbe requiredto work shifts including late duties,weekendsand Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

Progression from a band 4 to band 5 will be subject to successful completion of the 4/5 pathway framework.

Previous applicants need not apply. This vacancy may close earlier than advertised.

Main duties of the job

• Provide patient-facing pharmacy services within specialist clinical teams.
• Complete medicines reconciliation and verify medication histories.
• Support safe and effective use of medicines throughout admission and discharge.
• Assist pharmacists in identifying and resolving medication-related issues.
• Support Patient Own Drugs (PODs) and One-Stop Dispensing (OSD) schemes.
• Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines where accredited.
• Liaise with patients, carers, ward staff, prescribers, and community healthcare providers.
• Prioritise workload to ensure timely and safe patient care.
• Maintain accurate records using pharmacy and electronic patient systems.
• Support staff training, induction, and supervision.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Work collaboratively across pharmacy services to ensure effective service delivery.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

387-DT0757-NG-A

Job locations

Main Dispensary, Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough street

Bristol

BS28HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dispensing Services

• Dispense medication accurately for inpatients, outpatients, day cases and patients being discharged.
• Assess prescriptions for completeness and clarify discrepancies with pharmacists, prescribers and nursing staff when appropriate.
• Accurately generate dispensing labels and assemble medicines according to prescriptions and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records using pharmacy computer systems.
• Ensure all medicines are supplied safely and within required timescales

Ward-Based Services

• Participate in ward-based pharmacy services.
• Assist with the management of patients' own drugs and One-Stop Dispensing schemes.
• Liaise with ward staff regarding medication supply issues.
• Support the timely discharge of patients by facilitating prompt medication supply.

Accuracy and Quality

• Maintain high standards of accuracy in all pharmacy activities.
• Undertake final accuracy checking if accredited and authorised to do so.
• Identify and report dispensing incidents, near misses and risks.
• Contribute to service improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Stock Management

• Monitor and maintain stock levels within dispensary and ward areas.
• Ensure medicines are stored correctly and securely.
• Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking.
• Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• Support management of controlled stationery and emergency stock items as required.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Respond professionally to medication and supply enquiries.
• Escalate complex clinical or operational issues to senior staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Information Governance requirements

Training and Supervision

• Support the induction and training of pharmacy assistants, apprentices and new staff.
• Share knowledge and promote good practice within the team.
• Participate in competency assessments where appropriate.
• Act as a positive role model for professional behaviour and patient-centred care.
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Use pharmacy computer systems and electronic prescribing systems effectively.
• Maintain accurate electronic records relating to dispensing and medicines management.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with Trust documentation standards. [technician...template) | Word]

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Adhere to GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.
• Work within own competency and seek support when required.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects and service developments

Please be aware that this vacancy may be closed prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description Job responsibilities Dispensing Services Dispense medication accurately for inpatients, outpatients, day cases and patients being discharged. Assess prescriptions for completeness and clarify discrepancies with pharmacists, prescribers and nursing staff when appropriate. Accurately generate dispensing labels and assemble medicines according to prescriptions and SOPs. Maintain accurate dispensing records using pharmacy computer systems. Ensure all medicines are supplied safely and within required timescales Ward-Based Services Participate in ward-based pharmacy services. Assist with the management of patients' own drugs and One-Stop Dispensing schemes. Liaise with ward staff regarding medication supply issues. Support the timely discharge of patients by facilitating prompt medication supply. Accuracy and Quality Maintain high standards of accuracy in all pharmacy activities. Undertake final accuracy checking if accredited and authorised to do so. Identify and report dispensing incidents, near misses and risks. Contribute to service improvement and patient safety initiatives. Stock Management Monitor and maintain stock levels within dispensary and ward areas. Ensure medicines are stored correctly and securely. Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking. Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Support management of controlled stationery and emergency stock items as required. Communication Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Respond professionally to medication and supply enquiries. Escalate complex clinical or operational issues to senior staff. Maintain confidentiality and comply with Information Governance requirements Training and Supervision Support the induction and training of pharmacy assistants, apprentices and new staff. Share knowledge and promote good practice within the team. Participate in competency assessments where appropriate. Act as a positive role model for professional behaviour and patient-centred care. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Use pharmacy computer systems and electronic prescribing systems effectively. Maintain accurate electronic records relating to dispensing and medicines management. Ensure data quality and compliance with Trust documentation standards. [technician...template) | Word] Professional Responsibilities Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Adhere to GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training. Work within own competency and seek support when required. Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects and service developments Please be aware that this vacancy may be closed prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Or in-process)E (A)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment)
• Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Computer literate
• Ability to work alone and in a team
• Flexible and adaptive approach
• Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service
• Evidence of self-motivation and direction

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment
• Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors

Desirable

• Previous experience of supporting, training and teaching of others
• Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Or in-process)E (A) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment) Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment) Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Good oral and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Good time management Computer literate Ability to work alone and in a team Flexible and adaptive approach Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service Evidence of self-motivation and direction Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors Desirable Previous experience of supporting, training and teaching of others Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Main Dispensary, Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough street

Bristol

BS28HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Main Dispensary, Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough street

Bristol

BS28HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Priory Hospital Stockton Hall is looking to recruit a Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated occupational therapy assistant to join our team of forensic occupational therapists and therapy assistants. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting qualified occupational therapists in the delivery of specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to detained patients within our mental illness service line.

Main duties of the job

Working within a medium secure hospital, you will provide assistance to qualified occupational therapists with the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy and care plans in order to support the mental, emotional, physical and social well-being of assigned clients.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing and recovery. You will play a key part in their recovery by helping individuals build independence and confidence through the acquisition and maintenance of essential life skills, enabling meaningful participation in everyday activities. You will have the opportunity to support our patients through individual or group sessions and will be supported through regular clinical and management supervision with your personal and professional development.

• Able to effectively and accurately update clinical records and computerised information systems as directed by the Occupational Therapist in a timely manner.
• Record and report patients involvement in 1:1 and groups. Ensuring any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and documented in an appropriate manner.
• Having compassion for the patients and their situation.
• Being proactive, enthusiastic and encouraging with staff and patients, encouraging interactions within groups and activities.
• Able to support with the development and creation of activity schedules and service line timetables.
• Supporting OT with clinical / OT assessments.
• Propose new ideas for delivery to further enhance patient experience following feedback gained through community groups and OT sessions/guidance.
• A willingness to support on new group wide programmes implemented to promote a consistent delivery across the priory group.
• Ensures the services and support provided offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site.
• Working with patients to increase their sense of purpose and value through life skills and prescribed OT sessions

You will act as a positive role model promoting the value of occupation, as well as upholding the values of the Priory Group.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

About us

Priory Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, depending on clinical need, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways.

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Newly Qualified Physiotherapist- rotationalContract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Physiotherapists with post qualification experience to join our large Therapy Services department, working in acute care, on a variety of wards as part of our therapy workforce. Our excellent appraisal programme also includes a one-year preceptorship programme for anyone with less than 1 years' experience and you will be allocated a mentor to support you.

You will have the opportunity to work in over 14 different clinical areas, with rotations lasting 6 months, enabling you to expand your knowledge and develop robust skills in acute care.

This post is part of the wider Therapy Services department and therefore you will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.

We run a 7-day therapy service working on weekends and Bank Holidays, on a rota basis, you will be expected to work as part of your usual working hours.

You will be working alongside advanced and specialist clinicians in all areas, and will have access to regular supervision, in-service training, development, and a personal development plan.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-CL210926

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This B5 opportunity for suitable for an experienced B5 wishing to widen their skill set in acute care. Newly qualified staff should apply through our NQ advert.

Our B5 rotations are for 6 months each and initially you will slot into vacancies, being able to request rotations when these are due to change. We currently provide rotations in over 14 different clinical specialities, including respiratory, cystic fibrosis, critical care, cardiac, vascular, cancer, surgery, paediatrics, medicine, frailty, AMU/ED, orthopaedics, outpatients, and neurology.

Experience of working in the acute setting and recent NHS, as a student or therapy support worker, is desirable and we welcome applications from people who have previously undertaken student placements with us. Please make this clear on your application form.

Summary of the role: Provide assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of pathologies. Support patient discharges, with the support of the wider MDT. Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others. Support students and therapy technicians. Develop a network of relationships with partner agencies to deliver the best possible care for patients across organisational boundaries. Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care. All staff are expected to work flexibly to support a 7-day service.

Please make sure you read the attached Job Description and Person Specification AND fulfil the specifics below:

Essential skills and qualifications: Physiotherapist with post qualification experience. HCPC registered. Able to treat patients with care, compassion, and dignity. Happy working alone, making autonomous decisions, as well as part of a wider team. Good communicator (verbal and written) Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and its systems. Specific reasoning for wanting to work in UHS Therapies given on your application form.

Desirable skills: Previous experience working in an acute hospital as a Physiotherapist NHS experience

Please include the following in your application, failure to do so will mean you may not progress through to shortlisting:1) If you have experience working at UHS on a student placement or as a Therapy support worker, or experience in another acute NHS hospital, please include this information in the employment section of your application

2) In the supporting information section, please answer the following questions:a) Using an example from your most recent employment, describe how information shared by another professional changed your assessment, treatment plan, or discharge recommendationsb) Describe a situation when your workload changed unexpectedly: how did you reprioritise tasks, who did you communicate with, and how did you ensure patient safety was maintained.

Please note:1. Please only apply for this vacancy if you are a Physiotherapist with post qualification experience, for newly qualified please use the alternative NQ advert.2. We are looking for people who can start by January 20273. Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person, as we will include practical assessments as part of our interviews.4. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing for the practical asst.5. The interviews will take place in person on 12th and 16th October.6. No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person.7. We do not accept CV applications.8. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for future B5 Physiotherapy posts, including fixed term opportunities.9. Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications.10. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted.11. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities This B5 opportunity for suitable for an experienced B5 wishing to widen their skill set in acute care. Newly qualified staff should apply through our NQ advert. Our B5 rotations are for 6 months each and initially you will slot into vacancies, being able to request rotations when these are due to change. We currently provide rotations in over 14 different clinical specialities, including respiratory, cystic fibrosis, critical care, cardiac, vascular, cancer, surgery, paediatrics, medicine, frailty, AMU/ED, orthopaedics, outpatients, and neurology. Experience of working in the acute setting and recent NHS, as a student or therapy support worker, is desirable and we welcome applications from people who have previously undertaken student placements with us. Please make this clear on your application form. Summary of the role: Provide assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of pathologies. Support patient discharges, with the support of the wider MDT. Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others. Support students and therapy technicians. Develop a network of relationships with partner agencies to deliver the best possible care for patients across organisational boundaries. Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care. All staff are expected to work flexibly to support a 7-day service. Please make sure you read the attached Job Description and Person Specification AND fulfil the specifics below: Essential skills and qualifications: Physiotherapist with post qualification experience. HCPC registered. Able to treat patients with care, compassion, and dignity. Happy working alone, making autonomous decisions, as well as part of a wider team. Good communicator (verbal and written) Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and its systems. Specific reasoning for wanting to work in UHS Therapies given on your application form. Desirable skills: Previous experience working in an acute hospital as a Physiotherapist NHS experience Please include the following in your application, failure to do so will mean you may not progress through to shortlisting:1) If you have experience working at UHS on a student placement or as a Therapy support worker, or experience in another acute NHS hospital, please include this information in the employment section of your application 2) In the supporting information section, please answer the following questions:a) Using an example from your most recent employment, describe how information shared by another professional changed your assessment, treatment plan, or discharge recommendationsb) Describe a situation when your workload changed unexpectedly: how did you reprioritise tasks, who did you communicate with, and how did you ensure patient safety was maintained. Please note:1. Please only apply for this vacancy if you are a Physiotherapist with post qualification experience, for newly qualified please use the alternative NQ advert.2. We are looking for people who can start by January 20273. Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person, as we will include practical assessments as part of our interviews.4. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing for the practical asst.5. The interviews will take place in person on 12th and 16th October.6. No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person.7. We do not accept CV applications.8. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for future B5 Physiotherapy posts, including fixed term opportunities.9. Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications.10. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted.11. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current or pending HCPC registration
• Work with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology during student placements
• Experience of working with support staff
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Previous on-call experience

Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Current or pending HCPC registration Work with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology during student placements Experience of working with support staff Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous on-call experience

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Rotational Pharmacist - Band 6

Are you looking to transition into hospital pharmacy?Or for an opportunity to be part of a team where your development matters?

We at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join the team in a state of the art pharmacy department.

The successful candidate will join our existing pool of rotational Band 6 pharmacists at the Trust. You will be rotating through a wide range of clinical specialities including Medicine, Surgery, Older People and Paediatrics, as well as gaining experience in medicines information, aseptics, haematology, oncology, and quality improvement methodologies, working alongside a wide variety of clinical and technical staff.

The Trust provides acute treatment and care for a catchment population of around 500,000 people in Bath, and the surrounding towns and villages in North East Somerset and West Wiltshire. Our values; Everyone Matters, Working Together, Making a Difference, represent our aspiration for the type of hospitals we want to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Main duties of the job

To work in all sections of the pharmacy department, as well as with partner organisations on a rotational basis under the management of the section manager and be fully trained in these areas by the section manager.

These areas include trust operational teams, mental health services, in-patients, dispensary, homecare services, medicines information, aseptic department and chemotherapy satellite unit.

To clinically assess patients' medication charts on a daily basis on a designated ward, obtain accurate medication histories, assess discharge prescriptions and participate in discharge planning for all patients on designated ward.

To clinically assess and dispense prescriptions in all sections of the department including TPN, Chemotherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals according to standard operating procedures and policies.

To provide a final check on prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy technicians, assistants and pharmacy students.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

427-8271157

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy / Master Degree in Pharmacy.

Desirable

• Foundation training year passed / GPhc registered

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of disease states and their treatments obtained through the completion of degree course and foundation year

Desirable

• UK hospital experience
• Evidence of team working and the importance of this

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Pharmacy / Master Degree in Pharmacy. Desirable Foundation training year passed / GPhc registered Knowledge Essential Good knowledge and understanding of disease states and their treatments obtained through the completion of degree course and foundation year Desirable UK hospital experience Evidence of team working and the importance of this

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.

An exciting opportunity is available for an Assistant Psychologist to join the HPFT Community Child and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) for the East Hertfordshire team, based at Rosanne House, Welwyn Garden City and Hoddesdon Health Centre.

This role is part of an established community team within the HPFT Specialist Division, focusing on the assessment and treatment of children and young people with mental health needs. The CYPMH team provides specialist assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for young people in the community and offers support in collaboration with children, young people, and their families.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining service databases, entering data, generating reports on service targets, and conducting audits and evaluations in accordance with national guidelines for monitoring service delivery and clinical progress, all under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling). They will also play a role in supporting the treatment of children and young people, following psychological therapy guidelines and supervision.

Regular clinical supervision will be provided. Applicants should have a recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology and be eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is a leading organisation with ambitious goals. As one of only five mental health trusts to receive an overall 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission, we strive to be the top provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.

Our team of over 4,500 staff delivers health and social care to more than 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, both in the community and in inpatient settings. We also offer nationally commissioned specialist services, including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, and medium and low secure learning disabilities services.

The care we provide has a positive impact on our service users, their families, and carers. Our work is guided by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values at the heart of everything we do:

Our Trust values are: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

These values shape who we are and how we work.

If you are interested in joining the HPFT family, working with us to help our service users live their best lives, and being supported in your own career development, we invite you to consider a role with us.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated NMC registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Service in Bridgwater on a 12 month secondment or fixed term contract.

This role offers the chance to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will support a number of specialist clinics, including the Depot Clinic, Clozapine Clinic and Wellbeing Clinic, providing medication administration, physical health monitoring and ongoing mental health support.

Alongside clinic responsibilities, the post holder will play an active role in the team's duty system, supporting assessments, responding to urgent referrals and contributing to the delivery of recovery-focused care across the wider Community Mental Health Team.

Due to the community-based nature of the role, applicants must hold current NMC registration and be able to travel independently across the Bridgwater locality

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of the Depot Clinic, Clozapine Clinic and Wellbeing Clinic, ensuring safe administration and monitoring of prescribed medications.
• Monitor service users' mental and physical health, escalating concerns appropriately and supporting positive health outcomes.
• Undertake mental health assessments and contribute to the development, implementation and review of recovery-focused care plans.
• Participate in the team's daily duty function, responding to urgent referrals, risk concerns and service user enquiries.
• Support the wider Community Mental Health Team with assessments, care coordination and clinical interventions.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and partner agencies to promote recovery and independence.
• Assess and manage risk, contributing to effective risk management and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations to ensure coordinated care.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Band 2 health care assistant to join the team on Ward 7 reablement hub Broadgreen Hospital. This is a full time post rotational days and nights, previous experience is desirable.

Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity for a band 2 health care assistant to join the team on Ward 7 in Broadgreen Hospital site. This is a full time post rotational days and nights, previous experience is desirable.

Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement.

To hear about the exciting work we do from our dedicated Trust employees and departments, for a future you could be a part of, please visit our Trust Facebook page by searching Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.Click the Like button on the page to keep up to date with current vacancies and Trust news.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Rotational Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team of 17 Dietitians at Watford General Hospital.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides a busy and varied acute hospital environment, with the majority of our clinical caseload centralised at the Watford General Hospital site.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your dietetic experience across a range of clinical specialties while working as part of an established multidisciplinary team. The candidate needs to have HCPC registration by 31st Oct 2026.

The successful candidate will gain experience across a range of clinical areas, including Care of the Elderly, Diabetes, Surgery, General Medicine, Respiratory, Stroke and Gastroenterology.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 12 October 2026.

Main duties of the job

Each rotation is supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to help guide and support in both your individual learning needs but to also strive to ensure that the best standards of care are provided. A well-established supervision, probationary, and appraisal process is in place to help facilitate this.

We offer In-Service training opportunities, course funding both externally and through departmental links, and are actively involved in training student dietitians from the University of Hertfordshire as well as other healthcare professionals.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job summary

Superintendent Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy - Outpatients

Band 8b, £66,582 - £77,368 Per annum pro rata

Hours: Part time, 22.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

This is an exciting time to join Milton Keynes University Hospital. As one of the UK's fastest-growing cities, Milton Keynes is expanding rapidly, and MKUH is investing in the future of local healthcare through the New Hospital Programme, MK View estate development plans, and major improvements to clinical capacity and patient pathways'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 08 October 2026

Main duties of the job

Our Pharmacy service has already benefited from significant investment, including a fully refurbished Pharmacy department, a state-of-the-art Aseptic Unit, and a new outpatient dispensary positioned at the heart of the hospital's main entrance and outpatient department. We are now looking for a commercially minded and patient-focused Superintendent Pharmacist to lead, develop and grow this important outpatient pharmacy service.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape a developing service in a forward-looking acute hospital. You will ensure the service meets all regulatory and professional requirements while building a high-quality, accessible and sustainable outpatient pharmacy offer for patients, visitors and staff. You will bring strong community pharmacy experience, sound clinical judgement, and the confidence to work closely with prescribers and wider clinical teams to optimise medicines use, deliver value for money and improve patient outcomes.

In return, you will join a supportive, ambitious Pharmacy team at a hospital that is preparing for a once-in-a-generation period of growth. With plans for a new hospital facility, expanded maternity and children's services, additional elective surgical capacity, a new imaging centre and wider site improvements, this is a chance to develop your leadership skills while contributing to the future of healthcare in one of the country's most dynamic cities.

About us

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

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

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

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

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Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CC26-1105A-A

Job locations

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Our Compassionate Culture and Leadership scores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception

Accountable for the delivery of high quality, patient centred, safe and progressive outpatient pharmacy services.

Perform the duties and responsibilities of the superintendent pharmacist as required by the GPhC and all applicable legislation.

Ensure the service and its staff complies with all expectations of the GPhC and in-line with Standards for pharmacy professionals (GPhC 2017)

Ensure that all pharmacy practice, including their own, is within the statutory legislation and boundaries described within the latest version of the Medicines, Ethics and Practice issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Job description Job responsibilities NHS Staff Survey: Our Compassionate Culture and Leadership scores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception Accountable for the delivery of high quality, patient centred, safe and progressive outpatient pharmacy services. Perform the duties and responsibilities of the superintendent pharmacist as required by the GPhC and all applicable legislation. Ensure the service and its staff complies with all expectations of the GPhC and in-line with Standards for pharmacy professionals (GPhC 2017) Ensure that all pharmacy practice, including their own, is within the statutory legislation and boundaries described within the latest version of the Medicines, Ethics and Practice issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• BPharm / BSc / MPharm (or equivalent)
• GPhC Registration
• Higher Degree / Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
• MRPharmS
• Independent prescribing qualification as a pharmacist

Experience

Essential

• Managerial skills with at least 3 years previous pharmacy management experience
• Commercially aware and understands how to grow and maintain a pharmacy business
• Previous experience as a Superintendent Pharmacist or other senior Pharmacist post
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
• Experience of audit work
• An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the service
• Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback
• Proven experience of working at a strategic level with senior clinicians and managers and experience of working in an integrated directorate team
• IT and presentation skills and report writing
• Meets targets and identifies a vision for the delivery of pharmacy services to patients
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to liaise and influence senior managers and consultants
• Meets expected levels of practice as identified by others and identifies new areas of practice
• Understands local and national priorities in care and has the ability to reconcile these with local realities
• Demonstrable ability to manage time, people and resources to deliver outcomes
• Integrates research evidence and audit results into practice; documented experience of own research & audit
• Identifies and manages risk
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance agenda
• Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement; manages difficult and ambiguous problems
• Identifies own training needs, actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practice

Skills

Essential

• Works autonomously and can delegate authority appropriately
• Evaluates the quality of own work and can evaluate service quality
• An ability to prioritise a complex workload and work accurately under pressure

Personal and people development

Essential

• Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential BPharm / BSc / MPharm (or equivalent) GPhC Registration Higher Degree / Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of CPD Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience MRPharmS Independent prescribing qualification as a pharmacist Experience Essential Managerial skills with at least 3 years previous pharmacy management experience Commercially aware and understands how to grow and maintain a pharmacy business Previous experience as a Superintendent Pharmacist or other senior Pharmacist post Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care Experience of audit work An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the service Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback Proven experience of working at a strategic level with senior clinicians and managers and experience of working in an integrated directorate team IT and presentation skills and report writing Meets targets and identifies a vision for the delivery of pharmacy services to patients Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to liaise and influence senior managers and consultants Meets expected levels of practice as identified by others and identifies new areas of practice Understands local and national priorities in care and has the ability to reconcile these with local realities Demonstrable ability to manage time, people and resources to deliver outcomes Integrates research evidence and audit results into practice; documented experience of own research & audit Identifies and manages risk Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance agenda Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement; manages difficult and ambiguous problems Identifies own training needs, actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practice Skills Essential Works autonomously and can delegate authority appropriately Evaluates the quality of own work and can evaluate service quality An ability to prioritise a complex workload and work accurately under pressure Personal and people development Essential Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback Communication Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 6 Mental Health Community Occupational Therapist

Location: East Herts based in Welwyn Garden City, secondary base in Bishops Stortford

Hours: Part time 0.64 FTE: 24 hours per week (does not include shift or weekend work). Hybrid working available.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to work in Community Mental Health Services for Older People.

Our OT posts are varied and no two days are the same - home assessments, MDTs, taking service users out, service development, meetings, training sessions.

See what other OT staff have said at www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ahp/occupational-therapists/

As an Occupational Therapist in HPFT you would:

Be part of a team, not a lone professional

Be part of MDTs that value and respect OT

Be involved in CPD and reflective practice - these happen on a monthly basis.

Our OTs are valued and work as OTs within the teams - minimal generic work, andare supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists

You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services.

Car driver essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)

We also offer:- Paid opportunities for OTs Returning to Practice after a break or for those wanting to expand their experience into a new field of practice

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational therapist you would be required to:

Build a working relationship with clients to ensure treatment provided for every person is unique and targeted to their individual needs. To enable you to assist them in being able to improve their function despite their underlying mental health condition. Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions for a specified service user group, carry a caseload as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to develop the Occupational Therapy service provision within the setting.

About us

What we offer:

Development opportunities - Receive training and support working from a band 5 to 6 Be part of MDTs that value and respect OTs. Our OTs are valued - there will be minimal generic work and you will be supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists.

Be involved in CPD and reflective practice - these happen on a monthly basis.

You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services.

Paid opportunities for OTs Returning to Practice

We welcome flexible and hybrid working - Including additional bank work for qualified and unqualified experienced staff

Our trust is dedicated in creating the best work life balance for our employees and our Mental Health Community team for older people welcome flexible and hybrid working.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

You'll be responsible for delivering a comprehensive building fabric maintenance service across the Trust's estate, carrying out high-quality joinery, carpentry, and general building works to recognised trade standards. Duties include planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, fault finding, inspections, minor works and specialist joinery/fabrication projects.

The role involves surveying, estimating, ordering materials, undertaking repairs and installations, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to clinical services. Responsibilities include the maintenance of doors, fire doors, windows, locks, flooring, roofing, wall protection systems, and other building fabric elements.

The post holder works closely with clinical and non-clinical staff, supervises contractors when required, maintains stock levels, and uses the Trust's CAFM/PDA systems to manage and record maintenance activities. They must comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, including COSHH, PUWER, Working at Height, PASMA, and IPAF requirements.

The role requires flexibility to respond to urgent maintenance issues, participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, and support emergency response activities. The post holder is also expected to undertake ongoing training, assist in developing apprentices and colleagues, and contribute to the effective operation of the Estates service.

***this advert may close early, subject to high application numbers***

Main duties of the job

• To repair and maintain the building fabric, fixtures and fittings to all Trust properties, and all properties covered by any current Service Level Contracts.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance according to requirements and needs of the Department.
• Assist other maintenance staff as and when necessary.
• To undertake other duties within the job description as requested / directed by your supervisor, team manager and estates manager.
• All building fabric work to all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.
• Work to include general joinery and specialist prefabrication.
• Will receive complex information must have good communication skills and be able to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Undertake complete work including measure design manufacture requisitioning of materials and installation.
• Estimate cost and materials for minor works schemes ensuring compliance with all necessary standards.
• Will plan and organise work, liaise with other members of staff and patients on a daily basis to ensure work is specified correctly and undertaken in accordance with the user requirements with the minimum of disruption all staff Wards and departments.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated technical professional to lead the day-to-day technical management, optimisation and development of the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of shared care information across health and care organisations. You will act as the technical subject matter expert for the service, leading system enhancements, integrations, testing, technical assurance, supplier engagement and the resolution of complex incidents.

Working closely with NHS partner organisations, clinical and digital teams, information governance colleagues and suppliers including Oracle Health Cerner, you will ensure that the Shared Patient Record remains secure, reliable, effective and aligned with local, regional and national interoperability priorities.

You will bring significant experience of healthcare interoperability, systems integration or digital service delivery, together with knowledge of technologies and standards such as APIs, FHIR, HL7, GP Connect and health information exchange platforms. Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential.

The post offers the opportunity to contribute to emerging priorities including digital care planning, NHS App integration, neighbourhood health and the national Single Patient Record agenda.

Main duties of the job

If you are collaborative, organised, solution-focused and passionate about improving information sharing to support excellent patient care, we would welcome your application.

The post holder will provide technical leadership for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record, managing its day-to-day operation, optimisation and development. Responsibilities include leading system enhancements, integrations, testing, upgrades and technical assurance; investigating complex incidents, data-quality and patient-matching issues; monitoring system performance, interfaces, access controls and digital certificates; and maintaining technical documentation and operational procedures.

The role will manage relationships with Oracle Health Cerner and other suppliers, coordinate the onboarding of new organisations and data flows, and provide expert technical advice to governance groups and regional and national forums. Key relationships include clinical, operational, digital, information governance and technical teams across partner NHS organisations, the Central East ICB, suppliers and interoperability partners.

Core hours are 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility required to support planned changes and service incidents.Hybrid working will be considered, Will require days to be on site.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,798 to £67,020 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-E-11751

Job locations

Watford Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide technical leadership for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record, ensuring the platform and its associated interoperability services remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose.Key duties will include:

• Leading the design, configuration, testing and implementation of system enhancements, integrations and new data-sharing capabilities.
• Acting as the technical subject matter expert for interoperability architecture, data flows, interfaces, APIs, FHIR, HL7 and GP Connect.
• Investigating and resolving complex technical incidents, system outages, data-quality issues and patient-matching exceptions.
• Managing technical testing, release management, upgrades and change assurance to minimise risk and maintain service continuity.
• Monitoring system performance, interface availability, access controls, audit requests, digital certificates and the Master Patient Index.
• Maintaining technical specifications, architecture diagrams, configuration records, operational procedures and support documentation.
• Managing relationships with Oracle Health Cerner and other suppliers, including incidents, service requests, releases and improvement plans.
• Coordinating the technical onboarding of new organisations, systems and data-sharing partners.
• Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, technical and information governance colleagues across partner organisations.
• Providing expert technical advice to governance groups and representing the system at local, regional and national interoperability forums.
• Supporting the development of future interoperability roadmaps, NHS App integration and emerging Single Patient Record priorities.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide technical leadership for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record, ensuring the platform and its associated interoperability services remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose.Key duties will include: Leading the design, configuration, testing and implementation of system enhancements, integrations and new data-sharing capabilities. Acting as the technical subject matter expert for interoperability architecture, data flows, interfaces, APIs, FHIR, HL7 and GP Connect. Investigating and resolving complex technical incidents, system outages, data-quality issues and patient-matching exceptions. Managing technical testing, release management, upgrades and change assurance to minimise risk and maintain service continuity. Monitoring system performance, interface availability, access controls, audit requests, digital certificates and the Master Patient Index. Maintaining technical specifications, architecture diagrams, configuration records, operational procedures and support documentation. Managing relationships with Oracle Health Cerner and other suppliers, including incidents, service requests, releases and improvement plans. Coordinating the technical onboarding of new organisations, systems and data-sharing partners. Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, technical and information governance colleagues across partner organisations. Providing expert technical advice to governance groups and representing the system at local, regional and national interoperability forums. Supporting the development of future interoperability roadmaps, NHS App integration and emerging Single Patient Record priorities.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Digital Health, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience gained within a relevant technical environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in digital technologies, interoperability, systems integration, healthcare informatics or related technical disciplines.
• Relevant technical qualification(s) or significant practical experience in interoperability, systems integration, healthcare information exchange, infrastructure, applications support or digital service delivery.
• Demonstrable experience working at a specialist technical level within a healthcare, digital, interoperability or information technology environment.
• Knowledge and experience equivalent to postgraduate level acquired through a combination of formal education, professional qualifications and significant practical experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of Shared Care Records, interoperability platforms, health and care data-sharing frameworks, and information exchange across multiple healthcare organisations and technology systems.
• Good understanding of interoperability standards and technologies, including APIs, FHIR, HL7, GP Connect, Health Information Exchange (HIE) platforms and system integration principles.
• Knowledge of NHS digital services, Integrated Care Systems, information-sharing initiatives and the evolving national interoperability and Single Patient Record (SPR) landscape.
• Knowledge of information governance, data protection legislation, patient confidentiality, information-sharing agreements and direct care data-sharing principles.
• Experience of working with technology suppliers and third-party support providers, including service management processes, incident management, change control, testing, upgrades and release management.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience supporting, implementing or managing interoperability, integration or digital healthcare systems within the NHS or a similarly complex healthcare environment.
• Proven experience of delivering technical system developments, upgrades, integrations and change activities, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation and post-deployment support.
• Experience of working collaboratively with clinical, operational, technical, information governance and supplier stakeholders to deliver digital solutions and service improvements.
• Experience of managing and coordinating third-party suppliers and support providers, including incident management, service requests, problem management, root cause analysis, change control, release management and technical issue resolution.
• Demonstrable experience of investigating and resolving complex technical issues, assessing risks and impacts, and maintaining service continuity within a business-critical digital service.

Skills

Essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues, assess impacts and identify effective solutions within interoperability and data-sharing environments.
• Ability to interpret and translate complex clinical, operational and technical requirements into technical specifications, solution designs and implementation plans.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing work demands, manage technical risks and dependencies, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical, operational, technical, information governance and supplier teams.
• Ability to present and explain complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, producing clear documentation, reports, procedures and training materials.

Person Specification Education Essential Degree-level qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Digital Health, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience gained within a relevant technical environment. Evidence of continuing professional development in digital technologies, interoperability, systems integration, healthcare informatics or related technical disciplines. Relevant technical qualification(s) or significant practical experience in interoperability, systems integration, healthcare information exchange, infrastructure, applications support or digital service delivery. Demonstrable experience working at a specialist technical level within a healthcare, digital, interoperability or information technology environment. Knowledge and experience equivalent to postgraduate level acquired through a combination of formal education, professional qualifications and significant practical experience Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of Shared Care Records, interoperability platforms, health and care data-sharing frameworks, and information exchange across multiple healthcare organisations and technology systems. Good understanding of interoperability standards and technologies, including APIs, FHIR, HL7, GP Connect, Health Information Exchange (HIE) platforms and system integration principles. Knowledge of NHS digital services, Integrated Care Systems, information-sharing initiatives and the evolving national interoperability and Single Patient Record (SPR) landscape. Knowledge of information governance, data protection legislation, patient confidentiality, information-sharing agreements and direct care data-sharing principles. Experience of working with technology suppliers and third-party support providers, including service management processes, incident management, change control, testing, upgrades and release management. Experience Essential Significant experience supporting, implementing or managing interoperability, integration or digital healthcare systems within the NHS or a similarly complex healthcare environment. Proven experience of delivering technical system developments, upgrades, integrations and change activities, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation and post-deployment support. Experience of working collaboratively with clinical, operational, technical, information governance and supplier stakeholders to deliver digital solutions and service improvements. Experience of managing and coordinating third-party suppliers and support providers, including incident management, service requests, problem management, root cause analysis, change control, release management and technical issue resolution. Demonstrable experience of investigating and resolving complex technical issues, assessing risks and impacts, and maintaining service continuity within a business-critical digital service. Skills Essential Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues, assess impacts and identify effective solutions within interoperability and data-sharing environments. Ability to interpret and translate complex clinical, operational and technical requirements into technical specifications, solution designs and implementation plans. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing work demands, manage technical risks and dependencies, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical, operational, technical, information governance and supplier teams. Ability to present and explain complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, producing clear documentation, reports, procedures and training materials.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

'Together, WE Can' is an innovative, integrated service model supporting young people who are in residential care or on the edge of care. Our aim is to support young people to live within their own family networks wherever possible, by providing a multi-agency approach and focusing on prevention, reunification and supporting young people, in a planned way to move on into independence.

Based within the residential children's home, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team and invest and promote a relational approach to supporting young people. You will work on an individual basis with young people as well as in groups in delivering a psychosocial model of support.

You will integrate yourself within the support team, sharing the living space and daily routines of young people, providing a natural, relational approach in the delivery of your interventions. You will have a key role in supporting the wider staff team in developing their own resilience and a trauma informed approach using a variety of tools including formulation.

Although this part time (30 hours) post is advertised as an 8a post, we are willing to consider applications from Psychologists who do not yet meet the essential criteria for a Band 8a, but who would be interested in undertaking the post at a Band 7 initially, with a supportive plan for development and progression in due course.

Main duties of the job

The successful postholder will provide highly specialist psychological assessment of young people with highly complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources.

You will be responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.

You will undertake risk assessment and risk management for young people and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

In addition to this, the postholder will formulate plans for highly specialist psychological therapy and/or management of clients' mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. Negotiate the implementation of such plans with young people and the residential team.

You will implement a range of highly specialist psychological therapies for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations as required.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Band 8A Post or Band 7-8A Preceptorship

Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

Community Learning Disabilities Team

Learning Disabilities Division

0.8 WTE

We would welcome applications from Band 8a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologists. The post is also open to trainee psychologists who will qualify in Autumn 2026 or band 7 psychologists who are seeking a new specialty.

We are looking for creative, innovative and enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologists to deliver clinical services within our Community Learning Disabilities Team in the Learning Disabilities Division.

You will deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy, for individuals, groups and families as well as consultation to professionals. We pride ourselves on our compassionate and inclusive ways of working, which seek to reduce the risk of inpatient admission and associated trauma. We aim to improve the quality of life of clients , whilst emphasising the value of relationships and attachments with significant others.

Main duties of the job

Here is some feedback from trainees who have been on placement in the community team:

"the clients, close knit MDT and supportive supervisors make the community LD service a great place to work"

"lots of opportunities for getting involved with other aspects of the service, for example with staff wellbeing or the Service User Group"

"variety of interests within the psychology team which means you get to experience different models and perspectives. For example, there are opportunities to work systemically or from a trauma informed perspective"

We are currently working as a city-wide team and you will be expected to travel throughout Birmingham, with occasional out of area visits. You will be based at Riverside Lodge, our Learning Disabilities MDT base in Small Heath, with the aim ofpredominantly working with clients in the East of Birmingham. There may beopportunities for remote working within your working week, in balance with the needs of the MDT and our clients.

About us

Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

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Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

820-8165906-LD-A

Job locations

Riverside Lodge

160 Hob Moor Road, Small Heath

Birmingham

B24 8BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be joining an established group of friendly, committed, and supportive Psychologists, banded from 8C to 7, as well as Honorary Assistant Psychologists and trainees. We have psychology colleagues in the Intensive Support Team and Community Forensic Team. We utilise an exceptionally broad range of psychological models depending upon client need, including behavioural (primarily PBS), adapted CBT, systemic, narrative, ACT, CAT, attachment, CFT and EMDR. Working within our team would give you exposure to these models and additional training is actively encouraged using our Learning Beyond Registration scheme. We have developed a thriving family therapy/ staff consultation service and have links with local and national LD services.

Our psychologists work closely with colleagues within our leadership team and MDT to strive for care that is trauma informed, compassionate and formulation based. We facilitate rolling group interventions, including Emotion Regulation and Tree of Life groups. We support a small number of clients who are living with complex physical health conditions, pain and co-morbidity, in order to improve their quality of life and reduce health inequalities. As Birmingham is a diverse and multi-cultural community, we are mindful of the additional challenges that clients from marginalised communities may encounter when accessing our services. Our team is actively engaged in research; we are keen to facilitate opportunities for supervising doctoral research as well as smaller scale quality improvement projects.

Our service offers opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills, be involved with clinical projects and pathway development. The Psychology Service offers connection to and support from other psychologists through facilitated reflective practice groups, CPD events, forums and Special Interest Groups. There are strong links with the DClinPsy training course and the MSCi pathway at Birmingham University, as well as Coventry. There are opportunities for service user involvement work through our Service User Group. This challenges us to reflect upon and adapt our working practices and improve our clinical environment.

Key points to note

The relevant Band 8a Job Description and Person Specification is attached to this document .

For a discussion about the above post, you are very welcome to contact one of our senior Community LD psychologists: Dr Lisa Morris Consultant Clinical Psychologist at [email protected] or leave a message for Lisa on 0121 466 3900.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Lisa Morris

Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Email address: [email protected]

Telephone number: 0121 466 3900

Additional contact information

Name: Ivy Winters

Job title: Service Manager

Email address: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities You will be joining an established group of friendly, committed, and supportive Psychologists, banded from 8C to 7, as well as Honorary Assistant Psychologists and trainees. We have psychology colleagues in the Intensive Support Team and Community Forensic Team. We utilise an exceptionally broad range of psychological models depending upon client need, including behavioural (primarily PBS), adapted CBT, systemic, narrative, ACT, CAT, attachment, CFT and EMDR. Working within our team would give you exposure to these models and additional training is actively encouraged using our Learning Beyond Registration scheme. We have developed a thriving family therapy/ staff consultation service and have links with local and national LD services. Our psychologists work closely with colleagues within our leadership team and MDT to strive for care that is trauma informed, compassionate and formulation based. We facilitate rolling group interventions, including Emotion Regulation and Tree of Life groups. We support a small number of clients who are living with complex physical health conditions, pain and co-morbidity, in order to improve their quality of life and reduce health inequalities. As Birmingham is a diverse and multi-cultural community, we are mindful of the additional challenges that clients from marginalised communities may encounter when accessing our services. Our team is actively engaged in research; we are keen to facilitate opportunities for supervising doctoral research as well as smaller scale quality improvement projects. Our service offers opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills, be involved with clinical projects and pathway development. The Psychology Service offers connection to and support from other psychologists through facilitated reflective practice groups, CPD events, forums and Special Interest Groups. There are strong links with the DClinPsy training course and the MSCi pathway at Birmingham University, as well as Coventry. There are opportunities for service user involvement work through our Service User Group. This challenges us to reflect upon and adapt our working practices and improve our clinical environment. Key points to note The relevant Band 8a Job Description and Person Specification is attached to this document . For a discussion about the above post, you are very welcome to contact one of our senior Community LD psychologists: Dr Lisa Morris Consultant Clinical Psychologist at [email protected] or leave a message for Lisa on 0121 466 3900. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Lisa Morris Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0121 466 3900 Additional contact information Name: Ivy Winters Job title: Service Manager Email address: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post graduate Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Post-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Training in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists.
• Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Experience

Essential

• experience of specialist psychological assessments /treatment
• experience of working with a wide variety of client groups

skills/knowledge

Essential

• skills in use of complex psychological assessments
• communication skills
• consultation skills

personal qualities

Essential

• self motivated
• positive ,energetic,enthusiastic
• ability to manage under pressure /tight deadlines /time management

other job requirements

Essential

• ability to teach/train others
• ability to work within a multicultural framework
• travel independently
• ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post graduate Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Desirable Post-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Training in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists. Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Experience Essential experience of specialist psychological assessments /treatment experience of working with a wide variety of client groups skills/knowledge Essential skills in use of complex psychological assessments communication skills consultation skills personal qualities Essential self motivated positive ,energetic,enthusiastic ability to manage under pressure /tight deadlines /time management other job requirements Essential ability to teach/train others ability to work within a multicultural framework travel independently ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Riverside Lodge

160 Hob Moor Road, Small Heath

Birmingham

B24 8BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Riverside Lodge

160 Hob Moor Road, Small Heath

Birmingham

B24 8BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - NeurosciencesContract Type: Fixed Term (secondment)Fixed Term Contract End Date: November 2027Purpose for Fixed Term: 12-month secondment

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced B6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in a 12-month fixed-term secondment opportunity. This post is a full-time (1 WTE) opportunity working in neurosciences.The post holder will be part of the wider neurosciences service, with close links to all the neurosciences and relevant therapy teams. You need to have flexibility in hours, supporting the team to deliver patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays and on-calls.

We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to provide senior clinical and operational leadership, alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS neurosciences team and assist with the strategic development of the therapy service within neurosciences. You will have robust experience in acute care and in proven leadership across the MDT.

You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.

This post is part of the wider Therapy Services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-CL130926

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist, or Physiotherapist, who wishes to develop new leadership skills, whilst specialising in neurosciences, for a 12-month fixed term.

You will be completing specialised neuro-specific assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGHs.

We are looking for someone who is/has:

- Proven clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of neuro patients within acute care- Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional team- Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development- Confident educator of staff and peer professionals

There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working.

Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role; however, you also need to demonstrate the following specific skills and knowledge:

Essential:

Postgraduate experience of working in the acute hospital setting, including working with neurological patients and undertaking neurological assessments Proven senior experience in acute early rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute neurological rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form. Evidence of personal development within acute neurosciences, to support enhanced skills and decision-making Robust knowledge and understanding of NHS systems Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff and students OT specific: Experience of assessing complex functional abilities and assessing and ordering complex equipment for discharge Physio Specific: Postgraduate experience managing inpatient respiratory patients andparticipating in acute respiratory on-call services

Desirable:

Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Demonstrable leadership skills

Please note: Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing. The interviews will take place in person on the 9th of October. No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person. This post is for a qualified OT or Physiotherapist with postgraduate experience and not a new graduate position. Please enquire about our newly qualified B5 posts separately. If you are an internal UHS candidate, please discuss your application with your current manager before applying as this is a fixed term opportunity only. We do not accept CV applications. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for similar B6 OT or Physiotherapy fixed term opportunities Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist, or Physiotherapist, who wishes to develop new leadership skills, whilst specialising in neurosciences, for a 12-month fixed term. You will be completing specialised neuro-specific assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGHs. We are looking for someone who is/has: - Proven clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of neuro patients within acute care- Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional team- Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development- Confident educator of staff and peer professionals There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working. Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role; however, you also need to demonstrate the following specific skills and knowledge: Essential: Postgraduate experience of working in the acute hospital setting, including working with neurological patients and undertaking neurological assessments Proven senior experience in acute early rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute neurological rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form. Evidence of personal development within acute neurosciences, to support enhanced skills and decision-making Robust knowledge and understanding of NHS systems Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff and students OT specific: Experience of assessing complex functional abilities and assessing and ordering complex equipment for discharge Physio Specific: Postgraduate experience managing inpatient respiratory patients andparticipating in acute respiratory on-call services Desirable: Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Demonstrable leadership skills Please note: Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing. The interviews will take place in person on the 9th of October. No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person. This post is for a qualified OT or Physiotherapist with postgraduate experience and not a new graduate position. Please enquire about our newly qualified B5 posts separately. If you are an internal UHS candidate, please discuss your application with your current manager before applying as this is a fixed term opportunity only. We do not accept CV applications. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for similar B6 OT or Physiotherapy fixed term opportunities Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
• Experience of fitting a range of equipment
• Experience of working with support staff
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy or equivalent Current HCPC registration Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology Experience of fitting a range of equipment Experience of working with support staff Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients Previous experience within relevant clinical area Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Pharmacy Manager Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Full time | Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience. 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the pharmacy department Ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines throughout the hospital Lead, manage, and develop the pharmacy team, including performance management and staff development Oversee medicines management, procurement, stock control, and budgeting Ensure compliance with GPhC standards, hospital policies, and relevant legislation Support clinical governance, audits, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives Build strong relationships with consultants, clinicians, and senior management teams.

About us

Nuffield Health Derby Hospital Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built independent hospital with 38 en-suite inpatient beds, three operating theatres, and a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The hospital provides high-quality inpatient surgical care across a range of specialties and is home to a thriving Oncology Day Unit delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and support for oncology patients. Set within attractive grounds approximately three miles from Derby city centre, the hospital benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible via major road networks and local bus routes.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0101960

Job locations

Rykneld Road Derby Derbyshire DE23 4SN

Derby

DE23 4SN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Manager Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Full time | Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience. 37.5 hours per week A rare, new and exciting opportunity has arisen, at our Nuffield Health Derby Hospital where we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pharmacy Manager to lead and develop our pharmacy services within our private hospital. As Pharmacy Manager, you'll provide both operational and clinical leadership for the pharmacy department, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred medicines management across the hospital. As Pharmacy Manager, you will lead a team, manage medicines governance, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital as well as ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You'll have previous hospital Pharmacy Manager experience as a Pharmacist or Technician as well as strong leadership and management capabilities. You will be highly organised, analytical and have the ability to drive service improvement and innovation. Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the pharmacy department Ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines throughout the hospital Lead, manage, and develop the pharmacy team, including performance management and staff development Oversee medicines management, procurement, stock control, and budgeting Ensure compliance with GPhC standards, hospital policies, and relevant legislation Support clinical governance, audits, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives Build strong relationships with consultants, clinicians, and senior management teams. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Derby Hospital Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built independent hospital with 38 en-suite inpatient beds, three operating theatres, and a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The hospital provides high-quality inpatient surgical care across a range of specialties and is home to a thriving Oncology Day Unit delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and support for oncology patients. Set within attractive grounds approximately three miles from Derby city centre, the hospital benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible via major road networks and local bus routes. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Job description Job responsibilities Pharmacy Manager Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Full time | Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience. 37.5 hours per week A rare, new and exciting opportunity has arisen, at our Nuffield Health Derby Hospital where we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pharmacy Manager to lead and develop our pharmacy services within our private hospital. As Pharmacy Manager, you'll provide both operational and clinical leadership for the pharmacy department, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred medicines management across the hospital. As Pharmacy Manager, you will lead a team, manage medicines governance, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital as well as ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You'll have previous hospital Pharmacy Manager experience as a Pharmacist or Technician as well as strong leadership and management capabilities. You will be highly organised, analytical and have the ability to drive service improvement and innovation. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for the pharmacy department Ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines throughout the hospital Lead, manage, and develop the pharmacy team, including performance management and staff development Oversee medicines management, procurement, stock control, and budgeting Ensure compliance with GPhC standards, hospital policies, and relevant legislation Support clinical governance, audits, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives Build strong relationships with consultants, clinicians, and senior management teams. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Derby Hospital Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built independent hospital with 38 en-suite inpatient beds, three operating theatres, and a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The hospital provides high-quality inpatient surgical care across a range of specialties and is home to a thriving Oncology Day Unit delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and support for oncology patients. Set within attractive grounds approximately three miles from Derby city centre, the hospital benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible via major road networks and local bus routes. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• relevant qualifications and registrations

Experience

Essential

• post qualification experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential relevant qualifications and registrations Experience Essential post qualification experience

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Rykneld Road Derby Derbyshire DE23 4SN

Derby

DE23 4SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Rykneld Road Derby Derbyshire DE23 4SN

Derby

DE23 4SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a skilled mental health professional, looking for a new challenge?

The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is an expanding service that provides support and intervention to patients transitioning from secure care to the community, working inline with the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC).

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and experienced Band 6 mental health professional. This is an exciting post in an innovative developing service and we are aiming to develop a highly skilled team.

The team are responsible for overseeing the care of Somerset patients who are currently detained to a secure hospital within the South West region. We also offer specialist advice and guidance to mental health and other relevant services.

You'll care coordinate a small caseload with support from an expert MDT. You will also be able to develop your skills and expertise in providing specialist advice and consultation to other professionals.

The team office will be in Bridgwater, however there will be an expected element of reimbursed travel across the County of Somerset and the South West Provider Collaborative region. This is likely to include travel to Langdon hospital (Devon) and Fromeside hospital (Bristol) as well as Wellesley hospital in Wellington, Somerset.

We welcome informal conversations prior to application and look forward to your call!

Main duties of the job

• Jointly manage a specific, complex forensic caseload (caseload of no more than 15 patients given the intensity and complexity of the work).
• Care pathway management.
• Specialist forensic assessment and case management.
• Use of evidence based psychosocial interventions known to support forensic patients.
• Integration of substance misuse support.
• Working alongside partner organisations both statutory and non-statutory.
• Working effectively and supportively with Carers.
• Supporting education, employment and daily living skills.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job summary

**Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to the high volume of applications received.**

The post holder will join the RTT (Referral to Treatment) Validation team within the Patient Administration Contact Centre and will be responsible for managing a wide range of administrative and patient-facing tasks.

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals with experience in RTT validation, patient pathway tracking, waiting list management and overall pathway elective standards to join our Validation Team. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of NHS RTT rules, consultant-led pathways, clock starts and stops, and validation processes. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of RTT data, identifying, and resolving pathway discrepancies, validating patient journeys, and supporting the Trust's elective access standards. Experience of working with PTLs, PAS systems, data quality processes, and managing complex patient pathways is essential. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced performance-focused environment.

*** THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP. Please ensure you have an unrestricted right to work in the UK and do not require visa sponsorship, now or in the future, before submitting an application. ***

Main duties of the job

• Answering calls using our Call Centre Storm System for Acute and Clinical Assessment services.
• Manage and action worklists efficiently, ensuring patient pathways remain appropriate and up to date.
• Book, amend and manage outpatient appointments in a timely manner, in line with RTT rules and local guidance.
• Apply RTT guidance accurately, escalating concerns where delays or pathway issues are identified.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls, providing support across Acute and CAS (Clinical Assessment Service) call lines.
• Liaise effectively with clinical teams, booking teams and other departments to resolve queries and support patient pathways.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on PAS and other relevant systems.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, ensuring patient queries are handled professionally and sensitively.
• Knowledge and understanding of RTT principles and guidance is expected.
• Experience of working with worklists, appointment booking and patient administration systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with confidence in telephone-based patient contact.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and pathway accuracy.
• These roles require to include working Monday - Friday 08:00 - 20:00 shift pattern. If you are unable to work shift patterns then please do not apply.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year p.a. incl.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-CSEP-0712-A

Job locations

London

6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• oA Level or equivalent
• oNVQ level 2/3

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• oAble to work as part of a team
• oAble to confidently deal with the public and manage a range of patient calls
• oAble to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• oComputer literate with good keyboard skills

Desirable

• Willingness to continue personal development and training

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with the public
• oExperience of data collection and data entry
• oExperience of working in administration/customer service

Desirable

• Experience of using hospital administration electronic patient record systems

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge/understanding of patient confidentiality
• oKnowledge/understanding of the need for accurate data

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential oA Level or equivalent oNVQ level 2/3 Skills/Abilities Essential oAble to work as part of a team oAble to confidently deal with the public and manage a range of patient calls oAble to work under pressure and in stressful situations oComputer literate with good keyboard skills Desirable Willingness to continue personal development and training Experience Essential oExperience of working with the public oExperience of data collection and data entry oExperience of working in administration/customer service Desirable Experience of using hospital administration electronic patient record systems Knowledge Essential oKnowledge/understanding of patient confidentiality oKnowledge/understanding of the need for accurate data Other Requirements Essential Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

London

6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

London

6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Respiratory Physiologist to join our Lung Function service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the effective delivery of the department while providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

In this role, you will work closely with the Consultant Lead and multidisciplinary team to support the smooth and efficient running of the service. You will be responsible for implementing and interpreting local and national policies, maintaining clinical standards, and contributing to service quality and improvement initiatives.

You will support colleagues and junior team members through shared learning, training, and day-to-day collaboration, helping to foster a positive and high-performing team environment.

You will also contribute to service development and improvement projects, supporting the delivery of integrated care pathways across the local community. Your insight and expertise will help strengthen and enhance the service.

This position is ideal for an experienced respiratory physiologist with strong clinical skills, a commitment to innovation, and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Join us and be part of advancing respiratory care.

***this advert may close early, subject to high application numbers***

***previous applicants need not apply***

Main duties of the job

• Perform unsupervised, all routine techniques within the lung function laboratory. To include Spirometry, FeNO, lung volumes, TLco, plethysmography and reversibility testing.
• Perform unsupervised, the following complex procedures: Histamine challenge, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, respiratory muscle assessment, fitness to fly assessment, sleep studies, long term oxygen assessment and Capillary blood gasses.
• Ensure data quality by undertaking equipment calibration and quality control for all tests performed within the laboratory
• Ensure the technical quality of assessment complies with published national guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of legal and ethical obligations.
• Act as an expert Physiologist within the specialist area, working with clients who may have complex social problems and who come from a culturally diverse background and independently manage potentially distressing, stressful or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
• Provision of CPAP (currently caseload is over 3000 patients) and support for those on Bi-level ventilation.
• Provide technical and clinical advice on diagnostic measurements to Multi-disciplinary clinical teams, to enable further development of individual Care-plans and devise and provide expert training, advise and education to Allied Health professionals (AHP's), GP's, Consultants and voluntary agencies as and when required.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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