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Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Kings Lynn working in a fixed term 37.
2 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Kings Lynn working in a fixed term 37.
2 day(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We have a full time band 6 vacancy - this post will be split between Huntingdon and Cambridge localities.
6 day(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We have a full time band 6 vacancy - this post will be split between Huntingdon and Cambridge localities.
6 day(s) ago
Speech and Language Therapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary The Experts at Hand (EaH) model is designed to support children and young people across education and early years settings within Norfolk with a...
8 day(s) ago
Speech and Language Therapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary The Experts at Hand (EaH) model is designed to support children and young people across education and early years settings within Norfolk with a...
8 day(s) ago
Newborn Hearing Screener
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary To support the delivery of Newborn Health Screening in Luton & Bedfordshire.
9 day(s) ago
Newborn Hearing Screener
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary To support the delivery of Newborn Health Screening in Luton & Bedfordshire.
9 day(s) ago
Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) two posts to join the Peterborough Mental Heal...
13 day(s) ago
Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) two posts to join the Peterborough Mental Heal...
13 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Step into a role where your expertise truly shapes lives.
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Step into a role where your expertise truly shapes lives.
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6 We have a full time band 6 vacancy at City Care Centre in Peterborough.
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6 We have a full time band 6 vacancy at City Care Centre in Peterborough.
16 day(s) ago
Bank Psychosexual Counsellor
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Counsellor
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes team as a Bank Psychosexual Counsellor covering 3...
24 day(s) ago
Bank Psychosexual Counsellor
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Counsellor
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes team as a Bank Psychosexual Counsellor covering 3...
24 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Norwich working in a substantive 28.
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Norwich working in a substantive 28.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6 We have a full time fixed term contract band 6 vacancy for 12 months at the Princess of Wales Hospital in E...
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6 We have a full time fixed term contract band 6 vacancy for 12 months at the Princess of Wales Hospital in E...
1 month(s) ago
Community Paediatric Dietitian
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Dietician
Job summary Are you a passionate Dietitian looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families?
1 month(s) ago
Community Paediatric Dietitian
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Dietician
Job summary Are you a passionate Dietitian looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families?
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Lead Children's Occupational Therapy Beds & Luton
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary East of England Community Health and Care Trust is establishing Experts at Hand, a major national SEND reform project recognising the importance...
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Lead Children's Occupational Therapy Beds & Luton
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary East of England Community Health and Care Trust is establishing Experts at Hand, a major national SEND reform project recognising the importance...
1 month(s) ago
Advanced Children's Occupational Therapy - Bedfordshire and Luton
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary East of England Community Health and Care Trust is establishing Experts at Hand , a national SEND reform project that recognises the vital role o...
1 month(s) ago
Advanced Children's Occupational Therapy - Bedfordshire and Luton
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary East of England Community Health and Care Trust is establishing Experts at Hand , a national SEND reform project that recognises the vital role o...
1 month(s) ago
Speech & Language Therapy Advanced Practitioner - Expert at Hand
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Radiographer
Job summary 1 Year NHS Secondment Opportunity Three Posts Available ?
21 day(s) ago
Speech & Language Therapy Advanced Practitioner - Expert at Hand
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Radiographer
Job summary 1 Year NHS Secondment Opportunity Three Posts Available ?
21 day(s) ago
Contracts & Procurement Officer
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you looking for a new and exciting role. The role of "Contracts and Procurement Officer" will be a key role within the Trust. We are a small bu…
21 day(s) ago
Contracts & Procurement Officer
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you looking for a new and exciting role. The role of "Contracts and Procurement Officer" will be a key role within the Trust. We are a small bu…
21 day(s) ago
Contracts & Procurement Officer
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you looking for a new and exciting role. The role of "Contracts and Procurement Officer" will be a key role within the Trust. We are a small bu…
21 day(s) ago
Contracts & Procurement Officer
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you looking for a new and exciting role. The role of "Contracts and Procurement Officer" will be a key role within the Trust. We are a small bu…
21 day(s) ago
Admin Team Lead
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary DynamicHealth - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Specialist Services are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and dedicated individual to j…
22 day(s) ago
Admin Team Lead
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary DynamicHealth - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Specialist Services are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and dedicated individual to j…
22 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Community District Nursing Service in Luton is offering a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Ass…
22 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Community District Nursing Service in Luton is offering a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Ass…
22 day(s) ago
Community Paediatric Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you passionate about working with people? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families? Are you interested…
24 day(s) ago
Community Paediatric Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you passionate about working with people? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families? Are you interested…
24 day(s) ago
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nurse)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Join our school nursing team as we reinvigorate our service , Offering a visible school nursing team , Back into schools to ensure we are offering…
25 day(s) ago
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nurse)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Join our school nursing team as we reinvigorate our service , Offering a visible school nursing team , Back into schools to ensure we are offering…
25 day(s) ago
MHST Senior Clinician
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready for a new challenge and a real opportunity to make a difference?
25 day(s) ago
MHST Senior Clinician
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready for a new challenge and a real opportunity to make a difference?
25 day(s) ago
Dental Receptionist - Cambridge
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Cambridgeshire (county), East of England
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Dental Service provides a wide range of treatments to a diverse group of people; therefore, good interpersonal skills are required to fulfil th…
27 day(s) ago
Dental Receptionist - Cambridge
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Cambridgeshire (county), East of England
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Dental Service provides a wide range of treatments to a diverse group of people; therefore, good interpersonal skills are required to fulfil th…
27 day(s) ago
Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people and communities?
29 day(s) ago
Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people and communities?
29 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Cambridgeshire (county), East of England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary iCaSH Cambridgeshire, Cambridge - Healthcare Assistant 37.
29 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Cambridgeshire (county), East of England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary iCaSH Cambridgeshire, Cambridge - Healthcare Assistant 37.
29 day(s) ago
Administration Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, East of England
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Administration Assistant to provide high quality services to the community who…
29 day(s) ago
Administration Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, East of England
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Administration Assistant to provide high quality services to the community who…
29 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437197
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Kings Lynn working in a fixed term 37.5 hour per week post as a Healthcare Assistant. You will be working within our multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys providing excellent care and ensure patients are always put first. We want someone who wants to learn and develop.
Good time management skills and the ability to thrive in a busy environment are key. Excellent written & verbal communication abilities are a must. You will also maintain privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and ensure the patient is well looked after.
The post holder will support the delivery of healthcare for patients attending the integrated contraception and sexual health (iCaSH) service which is part of East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust (EEC). This may include the supporting of patients who present with sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, contraception requirements and/or any other sexual health related problems.
Please note interviews will take place at iCaSH Kings Lynn, Vancouver House, PE30 5EJ
'If we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 27th October 2026'
Main duties of the job
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.
To support health promotion events when requested.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8375615
Job locations
iCaSH Kings Lynn
Vancouver House, County Court Road, Kings Lynn,
Kings Lynn
PE30 5EJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and occasionally with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policyLiaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area providing assistance, support and information where required.Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.
Budgetary Responsibility
To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to CCS Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required
People Management
Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Research & Development
May be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing.
Safeguarding Clause
The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and where applicable to the role successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Infection Control
The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving)
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitorsTo ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management.
Code of Conduct
The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy
General
All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of the employment with the trust, including matters relating to other members of the staff and members of the public/patients.Maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the trusts policies and procedures, and in line with the agreed service specification.The post holder will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal of their work where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual personal development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role.Ensure that all patients, clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting diversity and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace.The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the trusts Equality and Diversity Policies, Procedures and Schemes and must ensure that equality is promoted at all times.Support the trusts sustainability green plan and take personal responsibility to ensure that we work to reduce carbon emissions.The trust is committed to supporting our voluntary workforce and all apprentices, and all staff are expected to welcome and support volunteers and apprentices in their teams.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties as may be required for the effective performance of the post.
Job description Job responsibilities Communication Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and occasionally with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policyLiaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area providing assistance, support and information where required.Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account. Budgetary Responsibility To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to CCS Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required People Management Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. Research & Development May be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing. Safeguarding Clause The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and where applicable to the role successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Infection Control The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving) Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitorsTo ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management. Code of Conduct The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy General All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of the employment with the trust, including matters relating to other members of the staff and members of the public/patients.Maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the trusts policies and procedures, and in line with the agreed service specification.The post holder will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal of their work where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual personal development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role.Ensure that all patients, clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting diversity and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace.The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the trusts Equality and Diversity Policies, Procedures and Schemes and must ensure that equality is promoted at all times.Support the trusts sustainability green plan and take personal responsibility to ensure that we work to reduce carbon emissions.The trust is committed to supporting our voluntary workforce and all apprentices, and all staff are expected to welcome and support volunteers and apprentices in their teams.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties as may be required for the effective performance of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Care Certificate or willingness to undertake at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
- Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required.
Desirable
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core.
- Adult Basic Life Support (in date).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system.
Skils
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of duties the role requires and dexterity to perform clinical duties.
- Capable of using equipment within a work environment following training.
- Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
Desirable
- Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings if required by the service
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills. Care Certificate or willingness to undertake at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post. Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required. Desirable Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core. Adult Basic Life Support (in date). Experience Essential Experience of working in a health care environment. Experience of working with the public. Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation. Desirable Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system. Skils Essential Able to perform the full range of duties the role requires and dexterity to perform clinical duties. Capable of using equipment within a work environment following training. Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture. Desirable Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings if required by the service
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).
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Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
iCaSH Kings Lynn
Vancouver House, County Court Road, Kings Lynn,
Kings Lynn
PE30 5EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
iCaSH Kings Lynn
Vancouver House, County Court Road, Kings Lynn,
Kings Lynn
PE30 5EJ
United Kingdom
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Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2431488
Job summary
We have a full time band 6 vacancy - this post will be split between Huntingdon and Cambridge localities.
We are looking for a clinician who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, likes working in a team and wants to provide the best they can to their patients. You will receive regular mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure that you maximise your personal potential within our team.
The applicant should have substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal outpatients.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy after 23rd October 2026
Main duties of the job
To assist in the management of the day-to-day clinical and administrative services of the team to ensure that a proficient and effective service is provided to all patients.
To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems that may have complex and or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake clinical duties in a number of ways which may include face to face consultations, virtual consultations and Group settings.
Specialist assessment and treatment of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team, working towards maintaining a high standard of service in designated areas, independently responsible for own caseload and area of responsibility. Responsible for managing, prioritising and delegating this clinical caseload.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8331720
Job locations
Dynamic Health - Huntingdon/Doddington & Cambridge/Ely
Hinchingbrooke Hospital / Brookfield's Hospital
Huntingdon/Cambridge
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within CSP and CCS guidelines.
Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a Band 7 staff member.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharges plans where appropriate.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group.
To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services in GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within CSP and CCS guidelines.
Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a Band 7 staff member.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharges plans where appropriate.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group.
To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services in GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree
- Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD
Desirable
- Relevant clinical courses
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate MSK experience
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Previous NHS experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Expert knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Reflective Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree
- Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD
Desirable
- Relevant clinical courses
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate MSK experience
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Previous NHS experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Expert knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Reflective Practice
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Dynamic Health - Huntingdon/Doddington & Cambridge/Ely
Hinchingbrooke Hospital / Brookfield's Hospital
Huntingdon/Cambridge
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Dynamic Health - Huntingdon/Doddington & Cambridge/Ely
Hinchingbrooke Hospital / Brookfield's Hospital
Huntingdon/Cambridge
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Speech and Language Therapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2425445
Job summary
The Experts at Hand (EaH) model is designed to support children and young people across education and early years settings within Norfolk with a focus on strengthening universal and targeted provision and improving outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
The EaH model builds on local and national learning and aims to improve early identification, reduce escalation to specialist services, build workforce capability and support more inclusive educational environments.
The post holder will be key in implementing the aims of the Experts at Hand model within a defined geographical area. Working collaboratively with the Strategic Lead, Speech and Language Therapy Locality Leads and wider multidisciplinary partners, the post holder will support the development of an integrated universal, targeted and specialist speech, language and communication offer across education and community settings.
The role combines clinical expertise with workforce development, consultation, training, coaching, supervision and service improvement across the system. The post holder will work with the wider Speech and Language Therapy workforce to embed new ways of working that increase capacity, improve inclusion and strengthen early intervention.
The post holder will maintain a clinical caseload, providing assessment and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs where required.
Main duties of the job
To independently manage a caseload of pre-school and school age children who have speech, language and communication difficulties.
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.
To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards including training of setting staff and families.
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short-term goals working towards transfer of care.
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-NCYP-8364090
Job locations
Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently manage a caseload of pre-school and school age children who have speech, language and communication difficulties.
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.
To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards including training of setting staff and families.
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short-term goals working towards transfer of care.
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards.
Provide reports to support statutory processes e.g. Education, Health, and Care Plans, applications for continuing care, tribunal submissions and safeguarding concerns.
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive.
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate.
To make onward referral as appropriate.
To identify any variations to service delivery or demands and inform the Operational Team Lead and Locality Team Lead of the likely impact on the service.
Directs and provides clinical supervision to Assistants and Assistant Practitioners in relation to specific cases.
To be a point of contact for a number of named settings within the locality once competencies have been achieved.
Assess, diagnose and treat eating and drinking difficulties within a holistic framework (based on a specific role) only when additional postgraduate training and support is undertaken.
To undertake work in a range of ways according to individual case and service model, including face to face, virtual, and signposting to universal resources accordingly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently manage a caseload of pre-school and school age children who have speech, language and communication difficulties.
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.
To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards including training of setting staff and families.
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short-term goals working towards transfer of care.
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards.
Provide reports to support statutory processes e.g. Education, Health, and Care Plans, applications for continuing care, tribunal submissions and safeguarding concerns.
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive.
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate.
To make onward referral as appropriate.
To identify any variations to service delivery or demands and inform the Operational Team Lead and Locality Team Lead of the likely impact on the service.
Directs and provides clinical supervision to Assistants and Assistant Practitioners in relation to specific cases.
To be a point of contact for a number of named settings within the locality once competencies have been achieved.
Assess, diagnose and treat eating and drinking difficulties within a holistic framework (based on a specific role) only when additional postgraduate training and support is undertaken.
To undertake work in a range of ways according to individual case and service model, including face to face, virtual, and signposting to universal resources accordingly.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered Member of RCSLT
- Registered Member of HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children with SLCN within a community setting
Desirable
- Working in a mainstream school
- Working in a special school
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge about developmental speech and language disorders
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey sensitive or distressing information to parents/carers
- Good problem solving skills
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered Member of RCSLT
- Registered Member of HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children with SLCN within a community setting
Desirable
- Working in a mainstream school
- Working in a special school
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge about developmental speech and language disorders
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey sensitive or distressing information to parents/carers
- Good problem solving skills
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Newborn Hearing Screener
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 2422915
Job summary
To support the delivery of Newborn Health Screening in Luton & Bedfordshire. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of the Senior Newborn Hearing Screener and the Local NHSP Manager. In Maternity, NNU, Outpatient clinics and Children Centres - possibly home visits. The work base will be in Luton and Dunstable Hospital's maternity Wing on Daisy Ward.
To offer screening to all babies to refer those with no clear response to the appropriate Audiological service, ensuring early intervention to support child development.
Post includes training as required, Mandatory Training, External Clinical Assessment, Annual E - Learning and a NVQ level 3 Diploma to be achieved within 2 years of recruitment.
To provide a full service and screen babies prior to discharge it will be necessary for the post holder to work weekends on a rotational basis approximately 1: 3 weekends. Annual leave is pro rata; service cover is a team priority. The team do not work Bank Holidays.
"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 20/10/2026)"
Main duties of the job
To ensure the daily calibration, safety, and security of equipment, reporting any problems to the Senior Screener and or NHSP Manager.
To identify which babies, require screening by using the Smart 4 Hearing Database and the Maternity database and by liaising with the ward staff. Basic IT Skills are required.
To organise and prioritise workload with colleagues to cover postnatal wards, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Community Clinics and home visits, ensuring as many babies as possible have completed screening prior to discharge from hospital.
Able to report and handover any concerns of mother / baby's wellbeing. Data in put, e - referrals.
To organise and prepare for community clinics in order that babies are screened as early as possible.
To travel to other venues, set up and undertake NHSP screening in outpatient clinics and home visits on occasion.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-LCA-8353307
Job locations
Maternity Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
LUTON
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/newborn-hearing-screening-programme-overview
To ensure the daily calibration, safety, and security of equipment, reporting any problems to the Senior Screener and or NHSP Manager.
To identify which babies, require screening by using the Smart 4 Hearing Database and the Maternity database and by liaising with the ward staff.
To organise and prioritise workload with colleagues to cover postnatal wards, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Community Clinics and home visits, ensuring as many babies as possible have completed screening prior to discharge from hospital.
Able to report and handover any concerns of mother / babys wellbeing.
To organise and prepare for community clinics in order that babies are screened as early as possible.
To travel to other venues, set up and undertake NHSP screening in outpatient clinics and home visits on occasion.
1. Monitor and record babies results in red books, Smart 4 Hearing and paediatric record.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in accordance with service and organisational policies.
Complete appointment ledgers, referral forms, and distribute guidance and information to parents supporting informed choice.
Use of Translation options.
Use of case notes on Smart 4 Hearing to enable a transparent and quality assured data record.
Build positive relationships with families and carers.
Awareness of safeguarding issues and support of vulnerable families.
Encourage family involvement offering a Family Friendly Service
Gentle handling of all babies.
The post holder will be exposed to babies who vomit, regurgitate mucus and have vernix / body secretions.
'Please see JD and PS for detailed responsibilities'
Job description
Job responsibilities
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/newborn-hearing-screening-programme-overview
To ensure the daily calibration, safety, and security of equipment, reporting any problems to the Senior Screener and or NHSP Manager.
To identify which babies, require screening by using the Smart 4 Hearing Database and the Maternity database and by liaising with the ward staff.
To organise and prioritise workload with colleagues to cover postnatal wards, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Community Clinics and home visits, ensuring as many babies as possible have completed screening prior to discharge from hospital.
Able to report and handover any concerns of mother / babys wellbeing.
To organise and prepare for community clinics in order that babies are screened as early as possible.
To travel to other venues, set up and undertake NHSP screening in outpatient clinics and home visits on occasion.
1. Monitor and record babies results in red books, Smart 4 Hearing and paediatric record.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in accordance with service and organisational policies.
Complete appointment ledgers, referral forms, and distribute guidance and information to parents supporting informed choice.
Use of Translation options.
Use of case notes on Smart 4 Hearing to enable a transparent and quality assured data record.
Build positive relationships with families and carers.
Awareness of safeguarding issues and support of vulnerable families.
Encourage family involvement offering a Family Friendly Service
Gentle handling of all babies.
The post holder will be exposed to babies who vomit, regurgitate mucus and have vernix / body secretions.
'Please see JD and PS for detailed responsibilities'
Person Specification
Education & Experience
Essential
- Holds Level 4 GCSE Maths English
- Holds Level 2+ Diploma or equivalent
- Experience Handling Newborns
- Car driver/ owner
- Committed to training at level 3 Diploma and complete external Clinical assessment
Desirable
- NHS. experience
- Experience in Newborn Hearing or other screening discipline.
- Experience supporting mpothers and newborns.
- Safeguarding experience
Record Keeping
Essential
- Can work within Trust Values
- Work with confidentiality/ handle sensitive data
- Experience in recording data, making appointments
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Able to do self directed study using academic software
- Upload results to database to enure timely recording of screens.
- use of Word, excel System 1, organisational database/ similar.
- maintain contemporaneous records
Physical Skills
Essential
- Has dexterity to use equipment and small consumables.
- Can be on feet most of the day and be able to negotiate tight areas to work in
- Has excellent infection control techniques
- Physically able to move trolleys, cots and equipment.
- Able to work 1:3 or 1:4 weekends a month
Desirable
- Experience working in a ward and or Community Health environment.
- Be comfortable working with mothersand babies which could result in contact with bodily fluids.
- Work as a team member and on their own.
- Demonstrate flexibility to ensure service cover if required.
Person Specification
Education & Experience
Essential
- Holds Level 4 GCSE Maths English
- Holds Level 2+ Diploma or equivalent
- Experience Handling Newborns
- Car driver/ owner
- Committed to training at level 3 Diploma and complete external Clinical assessment
Desirable
- NHS. experience
- Experience in Newborn Hearing or other screening discipline.
- Experience supporting mpothers and newborns.
- Safeguarding experience
Record Keeping
Essential
- Can work within Trust Values
- Work with confidentiality/ handle sensitive data
- Experience in recording data, making appointments
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Able to do self directed study using academic software
- Upload results to database to enure timely recording of screens.
- use of Word, excel System 1, organisational database/ similar.
- maintain contemporaneous records
Physical Skills
Essential
- Has dexterity to use equipment and small consumables.
- Can be on feet most of the day and be able to negotiate tight areas to work in
- Has excellent infection control techniques
- Physically able to move trolleys, cots and equipment.
- Able to work 1:3 or 1:4 weekends a month
Desirable
- Experience working in a ward and or Community Health environment.
- Be comfortable working with mothersand babies which could result in contact with bodily fluids.
- Work as a team member and on their own.
- Demonstrate flexibility to ensure service cover if required.
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).
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Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Maternity Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
LUTON
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Maternity Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
LUTON
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
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Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415997
Job summary
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) two posts to join the Peterborough Mental Health Support Team with a team base in Hampton, Peterborough and one post to join the Huntingdon and St. Neots Mental Health Support Team with a base in Huntingdon.
*Please only proceed to application if you are a qualified EMHP*
'It is a condition of your employment that you will be registered with either the BPS or BABCP. We understand there is a backlog and therefore will accept applications where registration is in progress or you intend to register as soon as possible'
The EMHP role is an opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions to parents and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors.
Mental Health Support Teams work in collaboration with education settings to provide early intervention to children, young people and their families/carers for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The role requires the applicant to travel around the area to allocated schools.
Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 15th October 2026
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people (CYP) are actively encouraged. The approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and a passion for working with CYP in education settings.
The post holder will work as an autonomous Practitioner in education and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their job description.
The post holder will carry out assessments, develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents and carers.
The interventions address mild to moderate mental health difficulties (anxiety, worries and fears, behaviour, low mood).
The post holder will receive regular supervision to support them in their work.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-CCYP-8046269-A
Job locations
Phorpres Close
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8FZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mental Health Support Team
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service (EHWS) in EEC NHS Trust and sits within the Getting Advice and Getting Help (quadrants of) the iThrive model. The iThrive model provides an integrated approach to the delivery of person-centred and needs-led services for children, young people, and families.
Since January 2020, East of England Community Health and Care (EEC) NHS Trust has launched twelve MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and we continue to expand, moving towards 100 percent coverage of schools by 2030, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. MHSTs provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people and their families and carers through schools and colleges.
The MHSTs work with education settings to provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties and provide support to staff in schools and colleges on their Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health.
Job Purpose
The postholder, with appropriate supervision, will work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords in educational and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their local job description, to:
Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision, to children, young people, parents and carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties
Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments and risk formulations.
Help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services
The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and well-being
Use the EMHP skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed
Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties
Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes
Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered
Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity
Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols
Undertake and record accurate assessments and formulation of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance
Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures.
Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service
Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help
Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team
Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate
Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making
Complete all requirements relating to data collection
Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process
Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team
Communication
Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including senior management level and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication
Research & Development Activity
To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members
Participate in clinical and other audits as required
To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training
Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service
Contribute data for accessible management information for service improvement and reporting via System One data sets, suitable technology/ systems development and in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with either the BPS or the BABCP and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required
Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team
Participate in Clinical, Line Management & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Work collaboratively with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure regular case reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway
To be accountable to the MHST Clinical & Team lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records
Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer
Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments
Maintain awareness of and execute responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults agenda, confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy
Job description Job responsibilities Mental Health Support Team The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service (EHWS) in EEC NHS Trust and sits within the Getting Advice and Getting Help (quadrants of) the iThrive model. The iThrive model provides an integrated approach to the delivery of person-centred and needs-led services for children, young people, and families. Since January 2020, East of England Community Health and Care (EEC) NHS Trust has launched twelve MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and we continue to expand, moving towards 100 percent coverage of schools by 2030, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. MHSTs provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people and their families and carers through schools and colleges. The MHSTs work with education settings to provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties and provide support to staff in schools and colleges on their Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health. Job Purpose The postholder, with appropriate supervision, will work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords in educational and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their local job description, to: Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision, to children, young people, parents and carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments and risk formulations. Help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and well-being Use the EMHP skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments Main Duties and Responsibilities Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols Undertake and record accurate assessments and formulation of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making Complete all requirements relating to data collection Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team Communication Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including senior management level and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication Research & Development Activity To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members Participate in clinical and other audits as required To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service Contribute data for accessible management information for service improvement and reporting via System One data sets, suitable technology/ systems development and in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with either the BPS or the BABCP and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team Participate in Clinical, Line Management & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. Work collaboratively with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure regular case reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway To be accountable to the MHST Clinical & Team lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments Maintain awareness of and execute responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults agenda, confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' (EMHP) course
Desirable
- A further relevant degree qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others
- Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
- Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
- Experience of working with anxiety disorders and affective (mood) disorders
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, solution focussed therapy)
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting
- Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing
- Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas
- Experience of working with other vulnerable groups
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and families
- Ability to conduct group parenting programmes
- Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
- Well-developed record keeping skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues
Working within professional boundaries
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Understands the principle of confidentiality
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' (EMHP) course Desirable A further relevant degree qualification Teaching qualification Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Experience of working with anxiety disorders and affective (mood) disorders Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, solution focussed therapy) Desirable Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas Experience of working with other vulnerable groups Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and families Ability to conduct group parenting programmes Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately Well-developed record keeping skills Knowledge of safeguarding issues Working within professional boundaries Essential Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Understands the principle of confidentiality
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Phorpres Close
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8FZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Phorpres Close
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8FZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2387331
Job summary
Step into a role where your expertise truly shapes lives.
You've built your foundations, now you're ready for the next challenge. If you're an experienced SLT looking to take on more autonomy, develop specialist skills & play a key role in shaping high-quality care, we'd love you to join our team.
We're a supportive, collaborative & busy community service where your ideas are welcomed and your professional growth really matters.
As a Specialist SLT, you'll manage a more complex caseload, using your clinical judgement to deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention to children, including those with additional needs. You'll work closely with families, schools, carers and MDT partners, offering guidance, training and support to ensure communication and/or swallowing needs are understood and managed effectively. You'll also play a valued role in service development, supervision of colleagues, and contribute to quality improvement. You will take an active role in the assessment and differential diagnosis of ASD.
We'll support your ambitions with specialist CPD, regular supervision, and opportunities to deepen your expertise in areas that excite you.
If you're ready for a role where your voice is valued & your expertise makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your next step starts here.
The successful candidates will be based either in the Huntingdon area or our North Cambridge locality.
Interviews will be held in person only as there will be clinical observations.
Main duties of the job
Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 13th October 2026
The post holder will independently manage a specialist caseload in the locality and the surrounding area. The client group is children who have a range of difficulties in understanding and/or using speech and language. You will work independently with access to more senior colleagues as needed. You will provide supervision and guidance to colleagues.
Essential criteria:
Qualified SLT with HCPC registration Demonstrated experience managing a varied/complex caseload Strong clinical reasoning and autonomous decision-making Ability to provide guidance, supervision or training to others Excellent communication and partnership-working across the MDT Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice Confident, reflective and motivated to develop specialist skills
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-CCYP-8337468
Job locations
The Oak Tree Centre or Chesterton Medical Centre
1 Oak Drive or 35 Union Lane
Huntingdon or Cambridge
PE29 7HN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently manage a specialist caseload of pre-school and school age children who have speech, language and communication difficulties.
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, which combined with specialist theoretical knowledge will lead to differential diagnosis
To plan, deliver and evaluate specialist intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short term goals working towards discharge
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate
To make onward referral as appropriate
To identify any variations to service delivery or demands and inform the Locality Co-ordinator and Area & Clinical Lead of the likely impact on the service
Policy & Service DevelopmentTo participate in development of policy, clinical guidelines, clinical governance and service development through discussion and involvement in projects as appropriate, including innovative practice, in collaboration with senior colleagues
Responsibility for specific, clearly defined projects as delegated by the Locality Co-ordinator.
To be familiar with local and national standards and to work in line with these
To ensure that parents/carers are aware of the standards they should expect from the speech and language therapy service.
CommunicationTo ensure effective communication of complex condition-related information to parents/carers regarding the assessment process, assessment findings and planned intervention, including engagement of parents/carers in intervention
To ensure children are involved in goal setting and decision making around their own care as appropriate to their age, developmental level and language skills
To ensure parents/carers are involved in decision making around their childs care including discharge from the service
To liaise effectively and work in partnership with other professionals (particularly teachers and teaching assistants), including the development of shared goals for intervention
To write reports on children, in line with service standards, including contributions to statutory assessment
To offer advice to others concerning support for individual children
To actively contribute to case conferences/ review meetings for children on the caseload
To recognise how and when information may be shared within the bounds of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
To attend SLT team meetings, actively contributing as appropriate
Contribute to EECs internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation
Contribute to EECs external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of EECs services
Patient and Public EngagementTo contribute to ensuring that EEC responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements
TrainingTo participate in training other professionals/ parents as appropriate
To identify training needs in the multi-disciplinary team needed to support the care of children on the caseload
To attend all Trust mandatory training
People ManagementTo access and accept clinical supervision from senior or specialist colleagues in line with service policy
To supervise and clinically support SLT assistants/teaching assistants/volunteers as appropriate
To mentor newly qualified SLTs providing support and contributing to induction with guidance from more senior colleagues
To provide clinical placements for SLT students including contributing to the assessment of exam placements
Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process
Research & Development ActivityTo maintain and update skills and knowledge in relevant areas
To develop and monitor own clinical expertise in specialist area through planned CPD
To participate in service audit and projects as agreed with the Area & Clinical Lead
To actively reflect on practice with peers and more senior colleagues to promote professional development and evidence based decision making
To be advised on developments in current practice by more senior colleagues
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required
Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team
Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently manage a specialist caseload of pre-school and school age children who have speech, language and communication difficulties.
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, which combined with specialist theoretical knowledge will lead to differential diagnosis
To plan, deliver and evaluate specialist intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short term goals working towards discharge
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate
To make onward referral as appropriate
To identify any variations to service delivery or demands and inform the Locality Co-ordinator and Area & Clinical Lead of the likely impact on the service
Policy & Service DevelopmentTo participate in development of policy, clinical guidelines, clinical governance and service development through discussion and involvement in projects as appropriate, including innovative practice, in collaboration with senior colleagues
Responsibility for specific, clearly defined projects as delegated by the Locality Co-ordinator.
To be familiar with local and national standards and to work in line with these
To ensure that parents/carers are aware of the standards they should expect from the speech and language therapy service.
CommunicationTo ensure effective communication of complex condition-related information to parents/carers regarding the assessment process, assessment findings and planned intervention, including engagement of parents/carers in intervention
To ensure children are involved in goal setting and decision making around their own care as appropriate to their age, developmental level and language skills
To ensure parents/carers are involved in decision making around their childs care including discharge from the service
To liaise effectively and work in partnership with other professionals (particularly teachers and teaching assistants), including the development of shared goals for intervention
To write reports on children, in line with service standards, including contributions to statutory assessment
To offer advice to others concerning support for individual children
To actively contribute to case conferences/ review meetings for children on the caseload
To recognise how and when information may be shared within the bounds of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
To attend SLT team meetings, actively contributing as appropriate
Contribute to EECs internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation
Contribute to EECs external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of EECs services
Patient and Public EngagementTo contribute to ensuring that EEC responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements
TrainingTo participate in training other professionals/ parents as appropriate
To identify training needs in the multi-disciplinary team needed to support the care of children on the caseload
To attend all Trust mandatory training
People ManagementTo access and accept clinical supervision from senior or specialist colleagues in line with service policy
To supervise and clinically support SLT assistants/teaching assistants/volunteers as appropriate
To mentor newly qualified SLTs providing support and contributing to induction with guidance from more senior colleagues
To provide clinical placements for SLT students including contributing to the assessment of exam placements
Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process
Research & Development ActivityTo maintain and update skills and knowledge in relevant areas
To develop and monitor own clinical expertise in specialist area through planned CPD
To participate in service audit and projects as agreed with the Area & Clinical Lead
To actively reflect on practice with peers and more senior colleagues to promote professional development and evidence based decision making
To be advised on developments in current practice by more senior colleagues
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required
Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team
Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered Member of RCSLT
- Registered Member of HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of short specialist courses
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
- ADOS-trained
Experience
Essential
- Recent and comprehensive experience working in community clinics, schools and pre-schools
- Experience of working in a range of multi-agency settings and with interagency teams
Desirable
- Previous experience supervising less experienced colleagues
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Well established specialist knowledge about speech, language and communication disorders associated with complex conditions
- In-depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment procedures relevant to the client group
- In-depth knowledge of a broad range of therapeutic interventions appropriate to the client group and the ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Knowledge of best practice and developing trends in clinical specialism
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey sensitive or distressing information to parents/carers
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Excellent time management and prioritisation Skills
Desirable
- Worked in a mainstream school with children who have complex communication needs
- Worked in a special school
- Knowledge of Makaton or BSL signing
Safeguarding
Essential
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered Member of RCSLT
- Registered Member of HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of short specialist courses
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
- ADOS-trained
Experience
Essential
- Recent and comprehensive experience working in community clinics, schools and pre-schools
- Experience of working in a range of multi-agency settings and with interagency teams
Desirable
- Previous experience supervising less experienced colleagues
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Well established specialist knowledge about speech, language and communication disorders associated with complex conditions
- In-depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment procedures relevant to the client group
- In-depth knowledge of a broad range of therapeutic interventions appropriate to the client group and the ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Knowledge of best practice and developing trends in clinical specialism
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey sensitive or distressing information to parents/carers
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Excellent time management and prioritisation Skills
Desirable
- Worked in a mainstream school with children who have complex communication needs
- Worked in a special school
- Knowledge of Makaton or BSL signing
Safeguarding
Essential
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Oak Tree Centre or Chesterton Medical Centre
1 Oak Drive or 35 Union Lane
Huntingdon or Cambridge
PE29 7HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Oak Tree Centre or Chesterton Medical Centre
1 Oak Drive or 35 Union Lane
Huntingdon or Cambridge
PE29 7HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386773
Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6
We have a full time band 6 vacancy at City Care Centre in Peterborough.
We are looking for a clinician who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, likes working in a team and wants to provide the best they can to their patients. You will receive regular mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure that you maximise your personal potential within our team.
The applicant should have substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal outpatients.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy after 13th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the management of the day-to-day clinical and administrative services of the team to ensure that a proficient and effective service is provided to all patients.
To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems that may have complex and or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake clinical duties in a number of ways which may include face to face consultations, virtual consultations and Group settings.
Specialist assessment and treatment of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team, working towards maintaining a high standard of service in designated areas, independently responsible for own caseload and area of responsibility. Responsible for managing, prioritising and delegating this clinical caseload.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8341869
Job locations
Dynamic Health - Peterborough and Wisbech
City Care Centre
Peterborough
PE3 6DB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within CSP and EEC guidelines.
Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a Band 7 staff member.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharges plans where appropriate.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group.
To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services in GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within CSP and EEC guidelines.
Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a Band 7 staff member.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharges plans where appropriate.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group.
To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services in GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree
- Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD
Desirable
- CSP membership
- MSK specific CPD courses
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate MSK experience
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Previous NHS experience
- Delivering of remote services (ie telephone/video)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Managing groups of patients
Desirable
- Expert knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Reflective Practice
- Experience in Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree
- Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD
Desirable
- CSP membership
- MSK specific CPD courses
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate MSK experience
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Previous NHS experience
- Delivering of remote services (ie telephone/video)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Managing groups of patients
Desirable
- Expert knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Reflective Practice
- Experience in Audit
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Dynamic Health - Peterborough and Wisbech
City Care Centre
Peterborough
PE3 6DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Dynamic Health - Peterborough and Wisbech
City Care Centre
Peterborough
PE3 6DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Bank Psychosexual Counsellor
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2368779
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes team as a Bank Psychosexual Counsellor covering 3 months of hours, either in a block or one month at a time.
Working across all sites at Bedford Kingsbrook, Grove View in Dunstable and Milton Keynes and remote working is also an option. You will be working within our multi-disciplinary team including clinical and outreach teams.
The post holder will work with theiCaSH Service Manager, iCaSH Psychosexual Counsellor colleagues and any other team members, to offer high-quality psychosexual support managing sexual dysfunction issues related to sexual health for Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes residents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with theiCaSH Service Manager, iCaSH Psychosexual Counsellor colleagues and any other team members, to offer high-quality psychosexual support managing sexual dysfunction issues related to sexual health for Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes residents.
The post holder will work with the iCaSH Service Manager to clarify referral routes for psychosexual therapy not offered by the integrated service.
The post holder will accept referrals from GPs, Consultants, Registrars, Specialist Nurses and from other health professionals as appropriate.
The post-holder will use skills of assessment and analysis in joint care planning with the client.
The therapeutic contract will be short-term and focused on the presenting sexual difficulty in the context of physical, emotional and mental health history.
Work as an effective team member, taking a shared approach to teamwork, recognising and valuing the roles of different people in the team and respond constructively to feedback from team members.
Undertake the process of assessment, diagnosis and analysis of each referral received.
Make use of and draw on the full range of assessment methods appropriate to the service, deciding the appropriate assessment methods for each case.
Use evidence base, clinical experience and multiple data sources to inform clinical formulations and differential diagnoses.
Undertake regular peer supervision related to case load.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
448-TWS-8307240
Job locations
iCaSH Bedfordshire
5 St Johns Street
Bedford
MK42 0AH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and InclusionPolicy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offender.
Job description Job responsibilities This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and InclusionPolicy. To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offender.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Accredited Membership with a professional Counselling/Psychotherapy body
- Experience in 1:1 therapy in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Sexual Health or related fields
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of experience in assessment, care planning and delivery of psychotherapeutic interventions
- Proven record of experience and achievement in psychosexual care
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Analytical skills for case work assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Working within Professional Boundaries
Essential
- oAccepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Accredited Membership with a professional Counselling/Psychotherapy body Experience in 1:1 therapy in a healthcare setting Desirable Clinical experience in Sexual Health or related fields Experience Essential Proven record of experience in assessment, care planning and delivery of psychotherapeutic interventions Proven record of experience and achievement in psychosexual care Skills and Knowledge Essential Analytical skills for case work assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Working within Professional Boundaries Essential oAccepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
iCaSH Bedfordshire
5 St Johns Street
Bedford
MK42 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
iCaSH Bedfordshire
5 St Johns Street
Bedford
MK42 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2357263
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Norwich working in a substantive 28.75 hour per week post as a Healthcare Assistant. You will be working within our multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys providing excellent care and ensure patients are always put first. We want someone who wants to learn and develop.
Good time management skills and the ability to thrive in a busy environment are key. Excellent written & verbal communication abilities are a must. You will also maintain privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and ensure the patient is well looked after.
The post holder will support the delivery of healthcare for patients attending the integrated contraception and sexual health (iCaSH) service which is part of East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust (EEC). This may include the supporting of patients who present with sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, contraception requirements and/or any other sexual health related problems.
Working Pattern: 28.5 hours to be worked over 08.30-18.15 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 08.30-19.30 Tuesday and Thursday and 08.45-12.30 Saturdays on rotation. Hours to be discussed at interview
Please note interviews will take place at iCaSH Norwich, 1a Oak Street, Norwich NR3 3AE
'If we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 29th September 2026'
Main duties of the job
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.
To support health promotion events when requested.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8312162
Job locations
iCaSH Norwich
Rowan House, Colman Hospital, Unthank Rd
Norwich
NR2 2PJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must at all times, carry out his/her duties with regard to EEC NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.
To support health promotion events when requested.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder must at all times, carry out his/her duties with regard to EEC NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy. To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential. Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures on patients. To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration. Provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services. To support health promotion events when requested. To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion. To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration. Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Care Certificate or willingness to undertake at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
- Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required.
Desirable
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core.
- Adult Basic Life Support (in date).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system.
Skils
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of duties the role requires and dexterity to perform clinical duties.
- Capable of using equipment within a work environment following training.
- Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
Desirable
- Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings if required by the service
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills. Care Certificate or willingness to undertake at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post. Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required. Desirable Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core. Adult Basic Life Support (in date). Experience Essential Experience of working in a health care environment. Experience of working with the public. Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation. Desirable Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system. Skils Essential Able to perform the full range of duties the role requires and dexterity to perform clinical duties. Capable of using equipment within a work environment following training. Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture. Desirable Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings if required by the service
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
iCaSH Norwich
Rowan House, Colman Hospital, Unthank Rd
Norwich
NR2 2PJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
iCaSH Norwich
Rowan House, Colman Hospital, Unthank Rd
Norwich
NR2 2PJ
United Kingdom
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Specialist Physiotherapist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2347794
Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6
We have a full time fixed term contract band 6 vacancy for 12 months at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely, however there may also be requirement to work at Brookfield Hospital in Cambridge.
We are looking for a clinician who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, likes working in a team and wants to provide the best they can to their patients. You will receive regular mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure that you maximise your personal potential within our team.
The applicant should have substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal outpatients.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 24th September 2026
Main duties of the job
To assist in the management of the day-to-day clinical and administrative services of the team to ensure that a proficient and effective service is provided to all patients.
To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems that may have complex and or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake clinical duties in a number of ways which may include face to face consultations, virtual consultations and Group settings.
Specialist assessment and treatment of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team, working towards maintaining a high standard of service in designated areas, independently responsible for own caseload and area of responsibility. Responsible for managing, prioritising and delegating this clinical caseload.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8298540
Job locations
Dynamic Health - Cambridge and Ely
Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynne Road, Ely
Ely
CB6 1DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within HCPC, CSP and PCT guidelines.
Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a highly specialist Physiotherapy staff member.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans where appropriate.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group and to be able to conduct similar groups.
To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager.
To be competent and safe in the use of gym equipment and walking aids.To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.
Professional
To maintain own clinical professional development by keeping abreast of new developments through self-motivated reading and research and incorporate them as necessary into your own work. The post-holder should show evidence of being a reflective practitioner.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of current practices through the use and application of evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and outcome measures.
To demonstrate leadership when contributing to the co-ordination of an in-service training programme as required.To attend and actively contribute to any meetings as required.
Organisational
To demonstrate leadership and be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the Departmental Lead / Supervisor and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. This includes deciding on priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands (plans will often need to be adjusted at short notice due to staff availability or patient demand).
To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording (E.g.- DATIX) and reporting of incidents / accidents to senior staff and ensuring that equipment use is safe.To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics as required.
To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
To undertake other duties that may be required or are requested by the Departmental Lead or the Business Manager.
Communication
To communicate clinical information empathetically in an understandable way to patients and to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain co-operation and valid informed consent for treatment. Effective communication requires use of verbal and non-verbal tools to maximise rehabilitation potential, often with unmotivated patients. This can include patients where there are barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, pain, fear etc.
To communicate effectively with consultants, doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists from other trusts and other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who have referred patients or are involved with the patients care. This can be direct communication or in the form of discharge / progress reports.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation.
Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of East Of England Community Health and Care Trust services. Patient and Public Engagement
To contribute to ensuring that East Of England Community Health and Care Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.
People Management
To train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff and assistants. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. To demonstrate compassionate leadership when supporting.
To act as Clinical Supervisor for undergraduate physiotherapists. This involves teaching, organisation, supervision, role modelling, learning contracts, evaluation and assessment of their abilities by grading according to the learning institutes specifications.
To partake in clinical supervision according to service guidelines.Provide yearly formal appraisals for junior staff (as designated) with intermediate reviews to assess progress towards their objectives.
To assist in the selection and interviewing process for new junior staff as required.
To maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Clinical and Practice Governance
To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation.
To be an active member of the Clinical Governance programme by the attendance and delivering of presentations / teaching sessions if required and by attending external courses if deemed necessary.
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken / shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East Of England Community Health and Care Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within HCPC, CSP and PCT guidelines. Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a highly specialist Physiotherapy staff member. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans where appropriate. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group and to be able to conduct similar groups. To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager. To be competent and safe in the use of gym equipment and walking aids.To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements. Professional To maintain own clinical professional development by keeping abreast of new developments through self-motivated reading and research and incorporate them as necessary into your own work. The post-holder should show evidence of being a reflective practitioner. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of current practices through the use and application of evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and outcome measures. To demonstrate leadership when contributing to the co-ordination of an in-service training programme as required.To attend and actively contribute to any meetings as required. Organisational To demonstrate leadership and be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the Departmental Lead / Supervisor and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. This includes deciding on priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands (plans will often need to be adjusted at short notice due to staff availability or patient demand). To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording (E.g.- DATIX) and reporting of incidents / accidents to senior staff and ensuring that equipment use is safe.To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics as required. To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate. To undertake other duties that may be required or are requested by the Departmental Lead or the Business Manager. Communication To communicate clinical information empathetically in an understandable way to patients and to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain co-operation and valid informed consent for treatment. Effective communication requires use of verbal and non-verbal tools to maximise rehabilitation potential, often with unmotivated patients. This can include patients where there are barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, pain, fear etc. To communicate effectively with consultants, doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists from other trusts and other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who have referred patients or are involved with the patients care. This can be direct communication or in the form of discharge / progress reports. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation. Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of East Of England Community Health and Care Trust services. Patient and Public Engagement To contribute to ensuring that East Of England Community Health and Care Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements. People Management To train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff and assistants. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. To demonstrate compassionate leadership when supporting. To act as Clinical Supervisor for undergraduate physiotherapists. This involves teaching, organisation, supervision, role modelling, learning contracts, evaluation and assessment of their abilities by grading according to the learning institutes specifications. To partake in clinical supervision according to service guidelines.Provide yearly formal appraisals for junior staff (as designated) with intermediate reviews to assess progress towards their objectives. To assist in the selection and interviewing process for new junior staff as required. To maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process. Clinical and Practice Governance To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation. To be an active member of the Clinical Governance programme by the attendance and delivering of presentations / teaching sessions if required and by attending external courses if deemed necessary. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken / shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust risk assessment and risk management processes. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East Of England Community Health and Care Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree
- Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD
Desirable
- Relevant clinical courses
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate MSK experience
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Previous NHS experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Expert knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Reflective Practice
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential HCPC Registration Physiotherapy degree Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD Desirable Relevant clinical courses Experience Essential Substantial post graduate MSK experience Desirable Supervisory skills Previous NHS experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Desirable Expert knowledge Presentation skills Reflective Practice
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Dynamic Health - Cambridge and Ely
Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynne Road, Ely
Ely
CB6 1DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Dynamic Health - Cambridge and Ely
Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynne Road, Ely
Ely
CB6 1DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Paediatric Dietitian
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2345111
Job summary
Are you a passionate Dietitian looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families? We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC Registered Dietitian to join our friendly Community Paediatric Dietetic Team, delivering specialist nutritional care across Luton and South Bedfordshire.
Read on as this role might be of interest to you.
You will work within our friendly Paediatric team delivering both virtual and face to face clinics to a varied caseload and deliver group sessions to families.
The role includes training to other health care professionals, covering subjects such as cow's milk allergy and feeding difficulties. In addition, you will also be involved in supporting the Food First team on the appropriate prescribing of Paediatric nutritional products.
Previous Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential, we may consider a candidate who can demonstrate a willingness to build on existing dietetic skills.
The successful candidate would be joining an experienced Paediatric team who would provide regular clinical supervision.
Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Should we receive a high number of applications; we reserve the right to close the vacancy after 22nd September 2026
Main duties of the job
About the Role
You will:
Deliver face-to-face and virtual community clinics for children and young people.
Support families with evidence-based nutritional advice and personalised care plans.
Contribute to group education programmes and resource development.
Work closely with GPs, community teams and other healthcare professionals to optimise nutritional care and prescribing.
Participate in audit, service improvement and student supervision activities.
We will offer:
A supportive and experienced paediatric team.
Regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.
Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement.
Flexible community-based working and a rewarding role supporting children and families.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
16 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, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-BCHS-8287700
Job locations
The Poynt
Unit 2-3, Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional / Clinical responsibilities
Deliver weekly virtual and face to face community clinics covering a range of clinical conditions including allergy, faltering growth, obesity, behavioural feeding difficulties and restricted diets for children with SEND.
Support the development and delivery of group sessions for children and their families with specific nutritional needs such as cows milk protein allergy and feeding difficulties.
Prioritise and plan your own workload, effectively meeting the aims and objectives of both the clinical and prescribing support elements of the role. A high level of time management skills will be required to ensure all needs are met.
Undertake duties to support appropriate paediatric product prescribing as identified by the Food First Team Lead, such as supporting the development of paediatric prescribing guidelines.
Support and collaborate with local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and primary care networks (PCNs) on the appropriate management and prescribing of specialist infant formulas.
Advise medical teams on the appropriate prescription, follow up and monitoring of infant formulas, based on available evidence including assessment of individual clinical needs.
To be involved in undertaking development work within the Team, this could include care pathways, clinical audits, service improvement, resource development, newsletters, and updates to social media/websites.
Co-ordinate the identification, development and production of high-quality evidence-based diet sheets and educational resources.
Identify and carry out audits within the department and your specialist areas
Management and Leadership
To provide support, guidance and training to dietitians and dietetic assistants, linking with senior colleagues to evaluate competencies
To appropriately delegate work/tasks to dietetic assistants, with support from the wider adult dietetic team.
To be involved in the supervision of dietetic students in their clinical practice.
To support in the recruitment of dietetic health care professionals.
To contribute to the setting of targets and annual team objectives, and to the monitoring of these objectives.
Information management
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.
To plan your own diary and prioritise your caseload, with support from senior colleagues, as required in line with the service offer.
Education & Professional Development
To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further develop individual, team and service clinical practice.
To contribute to team and wider service level development meetings and projects through sharing knowledge, skills and expertise in your clinical area.
To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review, ensuring delivery of feedback following attendance at external courses.
To be competent in carrying out literature searches and to actively maintain/update specialist knowledge.
To ensure your own nutrition and dietetic knowledge is up-to-date and evidence-based including the current developments for nutrition in community dietetics.
To be professionally and legally accountable, and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
To evaluate and review your own work, seeking the views of others and adopting the principles of evidence-based practice to ensure maintenance and development of clinical and professional standards.
To contribute to the development and provision of education and training on a range of dietetic issues to health and social care professionals.
To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national dietetic standards.
Operational Delivery
To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff. Positive relationships are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
To liaise with a range of professionals such as; 0-19 teams, community nursing, GPs and other health and social care professionals concerning the assessment and advice provided to paediatric patients in the community setting.
To communicate effectively with the people who access the dietetic service, using a personalised what matters to you focus to ensure understanding of condition and treatment plans that facilitates shared decision making and personalised care plans
To use a range of different communication skills; including motivational interviewing, counselling skills and negotiating skills to help those who access the dietetic service and professionals to achieve their nutritional goals/standards, considering any barriers to change that may exist. This may also involve managing compliments and complaints
To attend and actively participate in department meetings and team meetings.
To advise and liaise with social care staff concerning the dietary needs of service users and work closely with dietetic and health care colleagues on issues such as development of training packages or care pathways to improve first line advice provided to families.
To contribute as required to the multidisciplinary team via uni-professional and multi-professional education sessions and meetings, clear written communication and joint assessments.
To be involved in the on-going development and delivery of group education sessions for health care professionals at different grades.
To advise medical teams on the appropriate prescription, follow up and monitoring of ACBS approved nutritional supplements, based on available evidence including assessment of individual clinical needs.
Supporting the development of reports/proposals to Senior Management Teams, Commissioners, other health and social care staff and involvement in presentations and meetings.
To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.
To represent the team and department at exhibitions, events, and local meetings.
Risk & Governance Management
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required
Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
Service Development
To participate, alongside senior colleague(s) in the planning, development and evaluation of Nutrition & Dietetic department service provision.
Code of Conduct
The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy
Infection Control
The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.
All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.
All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.
All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving)
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.
To ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.
To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.
To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional / Clinical responsibilities
Deliver weekly virtual and face to face community clinics covering a range of clinical conditions including allergy, faltering growth, obesity, behavioural feeding difficulties and restricted diets for children with SEND.
Support the development and delivery of group sessions for children and their families with specific nutritional needs such as cows milk protein allergy and feeding difficulties.
Prioritise and plan your own workload, effectively meeting the aims and objectives of both the clinical and prescribing support elements of the role. A high level of time management skills will be required to ensure all needs are met.
Undertake duties to support appropriate paediatric product prescribing as identified by the Food First Team Lead, such as supporting the development of paediatric prescribing guidelines.
Support and collaborate with local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and primary care networks (PCNs) on the appropriate management and prescribing of specialist infant formulas.
Advise medical teams on the appropriate prescription, follow up and monitoring of infant formulas, based on available evidence including assessment of individual clinical needs.
To be involved in undertaking development work within the Team, this could include care pathways, clinical audits, service improvement, resource development, newsletters, and updates to social media/websites.
Co-ordinate the identification, development and production of high-quality evidence-based diet sheets and educational resources.
Identify and carry out audits within the department and your specialist areas
Management and Leadership
To provide support, guidance and training to dietitians and dietetic assistants, linking with senior colleagues to evaluate competencies
To appropriately delegate work/tasks to dietetic assistants, with support from the wider adult dietetic team.
To be involved in the supervision of dietetic students in their clinical practice.
To support in the recruitment of dietetic health care professionals.
To contribute to the setting of targets and annual team objectives, and to the monitoring of these objectives.
Information management
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.
To plan your own diary and prioritise your caseload, with support from senior colleagues, as required in line with the service offer.
Education & Professional Development
To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further develop individual, team and service clinical practice.
To contribute to team and wider service level development meetings and projects through sharing knowledge, skills and expertise in your clinical area.
To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review, ensuring delivery of feedback following attendance at external courses.
To be competent in carrying out literature searches and to actively maintain/update specialist knowledge.
To ensure your own nutrition and dietetic knowledge is up-to-date and evidence-based including the current developments for nutrition in community dietetics.
To be professionally and legally accountable, and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
To evaluate and review your own work, seeking the views of others and adopting the principles of evidence-based practice to ensure maintenance and development of clinical and professional standards.
To contribute to the development and provision of education and training on a range of dietetic issues to health and social care professionals.
To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national dietetic standards.
Operational Delivery
To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff. Positive relationships are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
To liaise with a range of professionals such as; 0-19 teams, community nursing, GPs and other health and social care professionals concerning the assessment and advice provided to paediatric patients in the community setting.
To communicate effectively with the people who access the dietetic service, using a personalised what matters to you focus to ensure understanding of condition and treatment plans that facilitates shared decision making and personalised care plans
To use a range of different communication skills; including motivational interviewing, counselling skills and negotiating skills to help those who access the dietetic service and professionals to achieve their nutritional goals/standards, considering any barriers to change that may exist. This may also involve managing compliments and complaints
To attend and actively participate in department meetings and team meetings.
To advise and liaise with social care staff concerning the dietary needs of service users and work closely with dietetic and health care colleagues on issues such as development of training packages or care pathways to improve first line advice provided to families.
To contribute as required to the multidisciplinary team via uni-professional and multi-professional education sessions and meetings, clear written communication and joint assessments.
To be involved in the on-going development and delivery of group education sessions for health care professionals at different grades.
To advise medical teams on the appropriate prescription, follow up and monitoring of ACBS approved nutritional supplements, based on available evidence including assessment of individual clinical needs.
Supporting the development of reports/proposals to Senior Management Teams, Commissioners, other health and social care staff and involvement in presentations and meetings.
To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.
To represent the team and department at exhibitions, events, and local meetings.
Risk & Governance Management
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required
Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
Service Development
To participate, alongside senior colleague(s) in the planning, development and evaluation of Nutrition & Dietetic department service provision.
Code of Conduct
The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy
Infection Control
The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.
All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.
All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.
All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving)
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.
To ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.
To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.
To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Degree qualification in dietetics
- Registered Dietitian with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going professional development relating to their training and qualification as a Dietitian
Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge of dietetic treatment of adult and/or paediatric patients
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the role of the prescribing support dietitian
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients in one-to-one situations
- Good interpersonal, counselling and motivational skills
Safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Degree qualification in dietetics
- Registered Dietitian with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going professional development relating to their training and qualification as a Dietitian
Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge of dietetic treatment of adult and/or paediatric patients
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the role of the prescribing support dietitian
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients in one-to-one situations
- Good interpersonal, counselling and motivational skills
Safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Poynt
Unit 2-3, Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Poynt
Unit 2-3, Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Lead Children's Occupational Therapy Beds & Luton
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2330226
Job summary
East of England Community Health and Care Trust is establishing Experts at Hand, a major national SEND reform project recognising the importance of Occupational Therapy within early years, mainstream schools and further education. The programme aims to improve early identification and strengthen workforce capability across education settings.
The postholder will provide senior clinical and operational leadership for the development and delivery of the Occupational Therapy element of Experts at Hand across Luton and Bedfordshire. As a credible specialist OT, they will work with partners in educational psychology, speech and language therapy, CAMHS, local authorities and education to co-produce an integrated offer.
Working closely with the Head of Service, the Clinical Lead will establish effective team structures, support safe and high-quality delivery, and monitor and report objectives and key performance indicators. They will ensure that clinical expertise, the voices of children, young people and families, and best available evidence inform programme planning and delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop senior strategic and operational leadership skills while helping to shape a new multidisciplinary service supporting children and young people with functional and sensory needs across neighbourhood partnerships.
Interviews will take place in 2 parts. Virtual stakeholder panel on 9th October and formal interview 16th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a senior leadership role, taking operational responsibility for the delivery of the Expert at Hand SEND reform processes and Occupational Therapy Services in Luton and Bedfordshire.
Working as a key member of the system partnership the post holder will be a credible, specialist Occupational Therapy expert.
whole service highly-specialist advisor, as well as a significant resource to the wider health, education, social care and other related agencies.
To carry a specialist caseload providing an excellent standard of occupational therapy service to children, young people and their families.
The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective programme focusing on improving functional outcomes for children.
Ensuring structures are in place to support the team, measuring and reporting on objectives and key performance indicators with the wider system. They will work with leads within health and education to ensureintegration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the planning and execution of the programme.
Trialling and testing the impact of early identification and support innovations for children with functional and sensory needs across neighbourhood partnerships.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
448-BCHS-8279950
Job locations
Woburn Court,
2 Railton Road, Woburn Road Ind. Estate
Kempston Bedfordshire
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Leadership and Operational responsibility for the development, delivery and management of the Expert at Hand programme and Community Occupational Therapy team. This includes development of programmes and policies.
2. Work in collaboration with the Heads of service in health and education to develop the programme plan and evaluation with the focus on identification of functional needs within neighbourhood clusters in Luton and Bedfordshire.
3. The post holder will act as an expert within the wider system, making judgements involving complex facts or situations that require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options.
4. Leading on recruitment of the workforce that will make up the Expert at Hand team.
5. Developing the support practitioner and apprenticeship roles including a training programme to deliver training and interventions, ensuring governance.
6. Provide Line management for the Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapists.
7. Developing structured universal, targeted and targeted plus care pathways within the Expert At Hand programme with the Heads of Service in Health and Education to ensure most effective use of resources.
8. Develop and implement new ways of working, building on existing services and initiatives in Occupational Therapy.
9. Ensure coproduction is integral to the development of pathways and evaluations, engaging with parent carer forums and other stakeholders as appropriate.
1. Responsibility for delivering and arranging meetings with relevant stakeholders, providing programme status reports on a regular basis.
1. Responsibility for programme evaluation: ensuring outcome measures are developed and implemented to measure the impact of the Expert at Hand programme.
1. Use well developed change management, communication and resilience skills to effect change within the parameters of the programme, understanding the complexities of change whilst also being able to deliver change.
1. Supporting CYP with sensory and functional needs through delivering universal, targeted and targeted plus support offers.
1. Responsible for developing and maintaining momentum within the department with clear action plans relating to the development and delivery of the Expert at Hand programme.
1. Leading on the independent evaluation and reporting on KPIs throughout the of the project. Working closely with the Trust QI and data services team.
1. Developing and overseeing processes between the Expert at Hand and Specialist Occupational Therapy Service delivery models. Identifying opportunities for shared learning and resources.
1. As a system expert, leading workshops / shared learning events with other Expert at Hand Leads where needed, including the collation of consensus around an approach to delivery and resources.
1. The post holder will also have highly developed specialist clinical skills in sensory and functional Occupational Therapy. They may be responsible for the independent management of a small, highly complex clinical caseload of children, within their specialism and provide second opinions to other members of the team.
1. Develop clear clinical governance structures within the department including competency review, clinical supervision, clinical audit, SOPs and research.
2. To develop and maintain oversight of the departments Service Plan, in line with Trust processes.
2. To attend Trust meetings and feed into the Trusts clinical governance structure as a highly specialist clinical expert.
2. To be responsible for the development and implementation of service policies and procedures for the Experts at Hand Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Leadership and Operational responsibility for the development, delivery and management of the Expert at Hand programme and Community Occupational Therapy team. This includes development of programmes and policies.
2. Work in collaboration with the Heads of service in health and education to develop the programme plan and evaluation with the focus on identification of functional needs within neighbourhood clusters in Luton and Bedfordshire.
3. The post holder will act as an expert within the wider system, making judgements involving complex facts or situations that require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options.
4. Leading on recruitment of the workforce that will make up the Expert at Hand team.
5. Developing the support practitioner and apprenticeship roles including a training programme to deliver training and interventions, ensuring governance.
6. Provide Line management for the Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapists.
7. Developing structured universal, targeted and targeted plus care pathways within the Expert At Hand programme with the Heads of Service in Health and Education to ensure most effective use of resources.
8. Develop and implement new ways of working, building on existing services and initiatives in Occupational Therapy.
9. Ensure coproduction is integral to the development of pathways and evaluations, engaging with parent carer forums and other stakeholders as appropriate.
1. Responsibility for delivering and arranging meetings with relevant stakeholders, providing programme status reports on a regular basis.
1. Responsibility for programme evaluation: ensuring outcome measures are developed and implemented to measure the impact of the Expert at Hand programme.
1. Use well developed change management, communication and resilience skills to effect change within the parameters of the programme, understanding the complexities of change whilst also being able to deliver change.
1. Supporting CYP with sensory and functional needs through delivering universal, targeted and targeted plus support offers.
1. Responsible for developing and maintaining momentum within the department with clear action plans relating to the development and delivery of the Expert at Hand programme.
1. Leading on the independent evaluation and reporting on KPIs throughout the of the project. Working closely with the Trust QI and data services team.
1. Developing and overseeing processes between the Expert at Hand and Specialist Occupational Therapy Service delivery models. Identifying opportunities for shared learning and resources.
1. As a system expert, leading workshops / shared learning events with other Expert at Hand Leads where needed, including the collation of consensus around an approach to delivery and resources.
1. The post holder will also have highly developed specialist clinical skills in sensory and functional Occupational Therapy. They may be responsible for the independent management of a small, highly complex clinical caseload of children, within their specialism and provide second opinions to other members of the team.
1. Develop clear clinical governance structures within the department including competency review, clinical supervision, clinical audit, SOPs and research.
2. To develop and maintain oversight of the departments Service Plan, in line with Trust processes.
2. To attend Trust meetings and feed into the Trusts clinical governance structure as a highly specialist clinical expert.
2. To be responsible for the development and implementation of service policies and procedures for the Experts at Hand Programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in OT
- Post Graduate masters level training
- RCOT registration
Desirable
- Sensory OT training
- More than 5 years post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of children's OT
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Staff management
- managing complex projects
Skills
Essential
- Computer skills including Excel and statistical packages
- Working with children with SEND and complex needs.
Desirable
- excellent writing skills
- Ability to develop SMART action plans
safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote welfare
- Has a good understanding of the safeguarding agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in OT
- Post Graduate masters level training
- RCOT registration
Desirable
- Sensory OT training
- More than 5 years post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of children's OT
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Staff management
- managing complex projects
Skills
Essential
- Computer skills including Excel and statistical packages
- Working with children with SEND and complex needs.
Desirable
- excellent writing skills
- Ability to develop SMART action plans
safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote welfare
- Has a good understanding of the safeguarding agenda
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Woburn Court,
2 Railton Road, Woburn Road Ind. Estate
Kempston Bedfordshire
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Woburn Court,
2 Railton Road, Woburn Road Ind. Estate
Kempston Bedfordshire
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Advanced Children's Occupational Therapy - Bedfordshire and Luton
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2327260
Job summary
East of England Community Health and Care Trust is establishing Experts at Hand, a national SEND reform project that recognises the vital role of Occupational Therapy in early years, mainstream schools and further education.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist with a passion for innovation, workforce development and system-wide working. The post holder will act as a named Occupational Therapy Expert at Hand for a cluster of settings, providing consultation, training, coaching and targeted interventions.
The role includes clinical leadership responsibilities, supervision of Newly Qualified OTs, support practitioners and apprentices, alongside contributing to service development and evaluation. The post holder will play a key role in developing and delivering the Experts at Hand model across Luton and Bedfordshire as part of the SEND reform programme.
In addition, the post holder will manage a small caseload of children requiring short-term targeted-plus intervention, working closely with specialist services within a tiered model of support.
As part of a multidisciplinary system partnership, the post holder will work alongside Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS and Local Authority colleagues to deliver a robust offer.
Interviews will take place in 2 parts. Virtual Stakeholder panel 6th October and formal face to face interview 15th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a named Expert at Hand for a cluster of settings, providing consultation, training, coaching and targeted intervention. The role includes clinical leadership responsibilities, including supervision of support practitioners and contribution to service development and evaluation.
You will act as a whole service specialist advisor and resource to educational personnel, relating to improving a child/young person's ability to function and participate.
You will work with educational staff to support the formulation and delivery of intervention to children/young people based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment approaches using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treating modalities.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro-rata if candidate is part time or Term Time Only.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours, Term time hours, Annualised hours
Reference number
448-BCHS-8280422
Job locations
Woburn Court
2 Railton Road Industrial Estate
Kempston Bedfordshire
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical / EaH Role
- Act as a named Expert at Hand for a cluster of schools and early years settings.
- Provide highly specialised consultation, advice and support to education staff to enable inclusive practice.
- Support the implementation of the graduated response across universal, targeted and specialist levels.
- Participate in Team Around the School (TAS) and multi-agency meetings.
- Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for a small caseload of targeted plus children for short term interventions without direct supervision.
- Using specialist knowledge to make clear judgements and analysis on the information provided.
- To assess and prescribe specialist equipment to support function and participation.
- To appropriately delegate work/tasks to therapy assistants, maintaining oversight of their input with children and young people.
- The nature of childrens practice will require the post holder to bend, stretch, lift childrens limbs, crawl, kneel, work in confined spaces and at times work from the floor employing light physical effort on a day to day basis.
Universal and Targeted Offer
- Develop and deliver training programmes for school staff and parents/carers.
- Undertake environmental audits for settings as required (access and sensory).
- Provide coaching and modelling of strategies within education settings.
- Deliver and oversee targeted intervention programmes (group and individual).
- Coproduce the targeted offer with clusters of neighbourhood settings.
Workforce Development
- Support the induction, supervision and competency development of registered band 5/6 therapists and Support Practitioners and apprentices.
- Build capacity within education settings through coaching and mentoring.
- Contribute to the development of champions within schools/settings.
- To communicate effectively and work closely with Parent Carer Forum representatives, upskilling this workforce as parent carer navigators/ambassadors.
- Work closely with the Clinical Lead and Head of Service to identify gaps in knowledge and training for education, early years and parent carer settings.
Specialist Clinical Practice
- Provide a highly specialised holistic assessment and intervention for children with complex needs
- To act as a whole service specialist advisor and resource in an area of expertise and how this relates to function and participation
- Support appropriate escalations and referrals into other specialist services.
- Maintain HCPC/RCOT registration and professional standards (where applicable).
- Hold a small caseload of short term targeted plus children
- To provide excellent communication and provide direct advice to parents, carers, education and early years practitioners.
- Utilise appropriate patient outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
Service Development & Governance
- Contribute to audit, outcome measurement and evaluation of the EAH model.
- Support data collection and reporting of service impact.
- Participate in service development, quality improvement and pathway development.
- Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Head of Service to shape and develop Standard Operating Procedures and Policies within the department.
Communication
- Communicate complex clinical information clearly to parents, carers, education staff and professionals.
- Provide a high level of clinical knowledge, mentorship,, supervision, and support to Band 4, Band 5 and Band 6 therapists, while coordinating the day-to-day delivery of the service.
- Build strong relationships across education, health and SEND partnerships.
- Provide professional advice to support decision-making regarding childrens needs.
- Maintain clear and accurate clinical records in line with service standards.
- Communicate professionally as an expert representative within the Multi-Disciplinary Team around the school with SALT, Education Psychologists, Education staff and CAMHS.
- Maintain clear and accurate outcome measures for intervention, training and delivery of the EAH model.
- To investigate and manage concerns, incidents and complaints recognising limitations and referring to clinical lead/service manager where appropriate
- Occasionally children are seen with extremely sensitive rare and complex medical conditions this requires communication at a high level with specialist doctors and national centres of excellence
Budgetary Responsibility
1. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.
2. Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non- pay expenditure.
People Management
- Provide line management, supervision, and support to Band 6, band 5 Therapists and Band 4 Support Practitioners/Apprentices, including responsibility for recruitment, attendance management, wellbeing, performance management, capability, and disciplinary processes.
- (duplication of above)Provide supervision, support, and coaching to students within the Occupational Therapy Service, facilitating their learning and professional development.
- Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to junior colleagues to support their development and clinical practice.
- Promote and maintain mandatory training compliance across the team in line with Trust requirements.
- Identify learning and development needs within the service and develop and deliver training plans to address knowledge and skills gaps.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical / EaH Role
- Act as a named Expert at Hand for a cluster of schools and early years settings.
- Provide highly specialised consultation, advice and support to education staff to enable inclusive practice.
- Support the implementation of the graduated response across universal, targeted and specialist levels.
- Participate in Team Around the School (TAS) and multi-agency meetings.
- Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for a small caseload of targeted plus children for short term interventions without direct supervision.
- Using specialist knowledge to make clear judgements and analysis on the information provided.
- To assess and prescribe specialist equipment to support function and participation.
- To appropriately delegate work/tasks to therapy assistants, maintaining oversight of their input with children and young people.
- The nature of childrens practice will require the post holder to bend, stretch, lift childrens limbs, crawl, kneel, work in confined spaces and at times work from the floor employing light physical effort on a day to day basis.
Universal and Targeted Offer
- Develop and deliver training programmes for school staff and parents/carers.
- Undertake environmental audits for settings as required (access and sensory).
- Provide coaching and modelling of strategies within education settings.
- Deliver and oversee targeted intervention programmes (group and individual).
- Coproduce the targeted offer with clusters of neighbourhood settings.
Workforce Development
- Support the induction, supervision and competency development of registered band 5/6 therapists and Support Practitioners and apprentices.
- Build capacity within education settings through coaching and mentoring.
- Contribute to the development of champions within schools/settings.
- To communicate effectively and work closely with Parent Carer Forum representatives, upskilling this workforce as parent carer navigators/ambassadors.
- Work closely with the Clinical Lead and Head of Service to identify gaps in knowledge and training for education, early years and parent carer settings.
Specialist Clinical Practice
- Provide a highly specialised holistic assessment and intervention for children with complex needs
- To act as a whole service specialist advisor and resource in an area of expertise and how this relates to function and participation
- Support appropriate escalations and referrals into other specialist services.
- Maintain HCPC/RCOT registration and professional standards (where applicable).
- Hold a small caseload of short term targeted plus children
- To provide excellent communication and provide direct advice to parents, carers, education and early years practitioners.
- Utilise appropriate patient outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
Service Development & Governance
- Contribute to audit, outcome measurement and evaluation of the EAH model.
- Support data collection and reporting of service impact.
- Participate in service development, quality improvement and pathway development.
- Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Head of Service to shape and develop Standard Operating Procedures and Policies within the department.
Communication
- Communicate complex clinical information clearly to parents, carers, education staff and professionals.
- Provide a high level of clinical knowledge, mentorship,, supervision, and support to Band 4, Band 5 and Band 6 therapists, while coordinating the day-to-day delivery of the service.
- Build strong relationships across education, health and SEND partnerships.
- Provide professional advice to support decision-making regarding childrens needs.
- Maintain clear and accurate clinical records in line with service standards.
- Communicate professionally as an expert representative within the Multi-Disciplinary Team around the school with SALT, Education Psychologists, Education staff and CAMHS.
- Maintain clear and accurate outcome measures for intervention, training and delivery of the EAH model.
- To investigate and manage concerns, incidents and complaints recognising limitations and referring to clinical lead/service manager where appropriate
- Occasionally children are seen with extremely sensitive rare and complex medical conditions this requires communication at a high level with specialist doctors and national centres of excellence
Budgetary Responsibility
1. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.
2. Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non- pay expenditure.
People Management
- Provide line management, supervision, and support to Band 6, band 5 Therapists and Band 4 Support Practitioners/Apprentices, including responsibility for recruitment, attendance management, wellbeing, performance management, capability, and disciplinary processes.
- (duplication of above)Provide supervision, support, and coaching to students within the Occupational Therapy Service, facilitating their learning and professional development.
- Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to junior colleagues to support their development and clinical practice.
- Promote and maintain mandatory training compliance across the team in line with Trust requirements.
- Identify learning and development needs within the service and develop and deliver training plans to address knowledge and skills gaps.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in OT
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Leadership training
- sensory training
Experience
Essential
- Working with CYP in education or community settings
- Experience of delivering training
- minimum 3 years post graduate experience
Desirable
- working in a range of Multi-agency settings
- managing people
skills
Essential
- specialist knowledge in functional and sensory OT
- ability to use various microsoft programmes
Desirable
- Able to work with stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in OT
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Leadership training
- sensory training
Experience
Essential
- Working with CYP in education or community settings
- Experience of delivering training
- minimum 3 years post graduate experience
Desirable
- working in a range of Multi-agency settings
- managing people
skills
Essential
- specialist knowledge in functional and sensory OT
- ability to use various microsoft programmes
Desirable
- Able to work with stakeholders
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Woburn Court
2 Railton Road Industrial Estate
Kempston Bedfordshire
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Woburn Court
2 Railton Road Industrial Estate
Kempston Bedfordshire
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Speech & Language Therapy Advanced Practitioner - Expert at Hand
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-BCHS-8283838
Job summary
1 Year NHS Secondment OpportunityThree Posts Available
? Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK)? Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (C&P)? Hertfordshire
Are you a visionary Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS ready to influence change at scale?
This is a unique opportunity to become one of the first Advanced Practitioners leading the delivery of the national SEND Reforms across the Central East region. As anEarly Adopter, giving successful candidates the chance to shape, test and influence this exciting new role from the very beginning. There will be 3 roles across Central East ICB footprint, which will give the advantage of working in collaboration with peers to develop the role.
Working across health, education and local authority systems, you will provide strategic clinical leadership to strengthen the Speech and Language Therapy workforce, improve outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, and support SEND reform across your local area.
Stakeholder panel will take place on 9th November. Successful candidates will be invited to formal interviews on 12th November 2026.
Please note that successful candidates may be employed by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (BLMK/Cambs and Peterborough) or Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (Herts).
Main duties of the job
You will:
? Shape a brand-new regional role as part of a nationally significant programme
? Influence workforce strategy across health, education and local authority partners
? Create sustainable solutions for workforce shortages and service pressures
? Work directly with Integrated Care Boards, universities, commissioners and education leaders
? Lead innovation in placements, apprenticeships and workforce development
? Develop system-wide approaches that improve access to Speech and Language Therapy expertise for children and young people aged 0-25
? Become part of a pioneering network of Advanced Practitioners driving change across the country.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
448-BCHS-8283838
Job locations
The Poynt
Poynters road,
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:
Provide consultant-level strategic clinical leadership for Speech and Language Therapy across education, SEND and workforce development, improving outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25. Act as the senior accountable professional lead for the SaLT education and workforce agenda, delivering sustainable workforce models, clinical standards and system change across health, education and local authority partners.. Influence commissioning, investment and service transformation through expert clinical advice, workforce intelligence and population-level evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Work with a high degree of professional autonomy.
Generate, lead and translate evidence to influence strategic decision making.
Design and champion approaches that optimise the contribution of SaLT support workers and the wider workforce.
Provide expert clinical advice to commissioners, senior leaders and partner organisations.
Build partnerships with NHS providers, ICBs, local authorities, education settings, HEIs, professional bodies, parent carer forums and young people.
Lead workforce supply, placements, apprenticeships, supervision frameworks, career pathways and succession planning.
Provide leadership for supervision, educator capability, workforce quality and advanced practice development.
Use population health intelligence, workforce data and evaluation methodologies to identify inequalities and inform strategic priorities
Produce complex reports, business cases and recommendations for senior boards and stakeholder groups.
Facilitate co-production with children, young people, families and carers.
Maintain consultant-level clinical credibility through limited direct clinical practice and professional supervision activity.
Design and oversee system-wide workforce models that increase access toSaLTexpertisein mainstream education and support long-term workforce sustainability.
Lead strategic partnerships with Higher Education Institutions, early years and education providers.
Act as an educator, supervisor, coach and mentor.
Develop system understanding of SaLT workforce supply and demand.
Act as the senior clinical authority for theprogrammeof work and be accountable for the quality, safety and strategic direction of recommendations provided to system leaders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:
Provide consultant-level strategic clinical leadership for Speech and Language Therapy across education, SEND and workforce development, improving outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25. Act as the senior accountable professional lead for the SaLT education and workforce agenda, delivering sustainable workforce models, clinical standards and system change across health, education and local authority partners.. Influence commissioning, investment and service transformation through expert clinical advice, workforce intelligence and population-level evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Work with a high degree of professional autonomy.
Generate, lead and translate evidence to influence strategic decision making.
Design and champion approaches that optimise the contribution of SaLT support workers and the wider workforce.
Provide expert clinical advice to commissioners, senior leaders and partner organisations.
Build partnerships with NHS providers, ICBs, local authorities, education settings, HEIs, professional bodies, parent carer forums and young people.
Lead workforce supply, placements, apprenticeships, supervision frameworks, career pathways and succession planning.
Provide leadership for supervision, educator capability, workforce quality and advanced practice development.
Use population health intelligence, workforce data and evaluation methodologies to identify inequalities and inform strategic priorities
Produce complex reports, business cases and recommendations for senior boards and stakeholder groups.
Facilitate co-production with children, young people, families and carers.
Maintain consultant-level clinical credibility through limited direct clinical practice and professional supervision activity.
Design and oversee system-wide workforce models that increase access toSaLTexpertisein mainstream education and support long-term workforce sustainability.
Lead strategic partnerships with Higher Education Institutions, early years and education providers.
Act as an educator, supervisor, coach and mentor.
Develop system understanding of SaLT workforce supply and demand.
Act as the senior clinical authority for theprogrammeof work and be accountable for the quality, safety and strategic direction of recommendations provided to system leaders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent consultant level knowledge
- Evidence of Advanced CPD
Desirable
- leadership, workforce, education or research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant expertise in SLCN and SEND
- working autonomously with highly complex judgement
- Workforce development, Placements, supervision and aprenticeships
Desirable
- SEND partnership working
Skills
Essential
- Strategic Leadership, Workforce transformation and system wide improvement
- using data, evidence and evaluation
Desirable
- full UK driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent consultant level knowledge
- Evidence of Advanced CPD
Desirable
- leadership, workforce, education or research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant expertise in SLCN and SEND
- working autonomously with highly complex judgement
- Workforce development, Placements, supervision and aprenticeships
Desirable
- SEND partnership working
Skills
Essential
- Strategic Leadership, Workforce transformation and system wide improvement
- using data, evidence and evaluation
Desirable
- full UK driving licence
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Poynt
Poynters road,
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Poynt
Poynters road,
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Contracts & Procurement Officer
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-SUPPS-8332096
Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting role. The role of "Contracts and Procurement Officer" will be a key role within the Trust. We are a small but dynamic team supporting all areas of the Trust with strategic procurement.This is an exciting time to join the team, you will be able to utilise skills and knowledge to help support new processes within the team.We are looking for a self-starter, someone who is able to operate independently with the ability to manage their own workload ambitiously and with an entrepreneurial approach. Strong relationship management and business development skills will be required along with strong commercial and financial acumen.Remote working considered, ability to travel to the Head Office in St Ives or other sites within the Trust footprint when required.
"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 09/10/2026)"
Main duties of the job
Proactively and consistently ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided that is compliant with the Trust's SFI and procurement legislation.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting a small portfolio of bronze level contracts with multiple providers.
The post holder will actively assist in the contract management and administration of a wide range of healthcare providers including Acute, Community, Primary Care (GPs) and Primary Care Networks, the Independent Sector and the Voluntary Sector.
Utilise public procurement frameworks and personally call off contracts where required.
Support in the production of formal and informal reports, receiving complex information, be able to communicate recommendations and reviews for guidance and information purposes.
Identify and develop opportunities for joint working with other partners.
To develop and manage relationships with providers which ensures they are held to account for delivery.
Will ensure that business processes are effective and efficient and enable the highest possible levels of service quality to be provided.
Supporting contract negotiations and ongoing contract management, including contracts held with third party providers
To identify savings at every opportunity and highlighting instances where cooperation is required to achieve them.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
448-SUPPS-8332096
Job locations
EEC Head Office
Unit 7 & 8, Meadow Park,
St Ives
PE27 4LG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Working as an integral part of the Contracts and Procurement team, the post holder will be expected to support in procurement projects whilst managing a small portfolio of contracts. The post holder will support the Procurement and Relationship Manager on procurement issues and lead on specified procurement tasks.
The post holder will support a variety of projects, to provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change, deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.
The role of Contracts and Procurement Officer requires the individual to work with others but also autonomously at times to make decisions that will improve the way the function works and convey this to colleagues.
The post holder is also expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the department and wider Trust so that contracting and procurement activity is engaged in an effective and consistent way.
The post holder should be a self-starter, able to operate independently with the ability to manage their own workload.
This role will report to the Procurement and Relationship Manager and provide support for the negotiation and management of a portfolio of healthcare contracts.
The post holder will be a core member of the Contracting & Procurement Team, attending appropriate meetings commensurate with the role and managing third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, demonstrating effective stakeholder management across different organisations and at all levels.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage documentation throughout the contracts process, ensuring that contract documentation is kept up to date, including records of routine correspondence and disputes.
Responsible for supporting contract negotiations within the agreed planning cycle, ensuring all key deliverables are incorporated into the negotiation process.
Ensuring that contractual amendments are enacted and documented in response to service change proposals.
Monitoring the implementation of business plans and cost improvement programmes
Negotiation of contract terms and issues arising from implementation and delivery.
Liaises with suppliers to encourage them to meet organisational purchasing needs; explains detailed purchasing/contractual issues, including relevant regulations with both NHS staff and suppliers/ Negotiates contractual issues.
Keep up to date records of procurements and publish awarded contracts on contract finder.
Ensuring that received requisitions are validated as best value, compliant against SFIs and processed in a timely, efficient manner.
Concentration is required to prepare tender and contract documentation, check work, calculate costs and produce recommendations.
Business Development
Horizon scan for new opportunities and advise the Business Development team as necessary.
Act as initial point of contact for service developments.
Ensure effective bid support where relevant.
CommunicationThe post holder will foster and develop excellent relationships with Trust colleagues based on openness, trust, and professionalism, building and maintaining a network of colleagues and external contacts to achieve progress on objectives.
Be visible to staff and stakeholders and regularly undertaking activities to engage and build trust with people involved in area of work.
Act as a single point of contact for the procurement team, facilitating queries and support requests for procurement information from internal and external stakeholders within a reasonable timescale.
Seek constructive outcomes in discussions, challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress.
Actively involving partners to deliver a business outcome through collaboration that achieves better results for patient care.
Nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks internally and externally, including national networks.
Budgetary ResponsibilityThere is no budgetary responsibility. Support a culture in which value for money is obtained from all Trust expenditure.
People ManagementMaintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Working as an integral part of the Contracts and Procurement team, the post holder will be expected to support in procurement projects whilst managing a small portfolio of contracts. The post holder will support the Procurement and Relationship Manager on procurement issues and lead on specified procurement tasks.
The post holder will support a variety of projects, to provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change, deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.
The role of Contracts and Procurement Officer requires the individual to work with others but also autonomously at times to make decisions that will improve the way the function works and convey this to colleagues.
The post holder is also expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the department and wider Trust so that contracting and procurement activity is engaged in an effective and consistent way.
The post holder should be a self-starter, able to operate independently with the ability to manage their own workload.
This role will report to the Procurement and Relationship Manager and provide support for the negotiation and management of a portfolio of healthcare contracts.
The post holder will be a core member of the Contracting & Procurement Team, attending appropriate meetings commensurate with the role and managing third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, demonstrating effective stakeholder management across different organisations and at all levels.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage documentation throughout the contracts process, ensuring that contract documentation is kept up to date, including records of routine correspondence and disputes.
Responsible for supporting contract negotiations within the agreed planning cycle, ensuring all key deliverables are incorporated into the negotiation process.
Ensuring that contractual amendments are enacted and documented in response to service change proposals.
Monitoring the implementation of business plans and cost improvement programmes
Negotiation of contract terms and issues arising from implementation and delivery.
Liaises with suppliers to encourage them to meet organisational purchasing needs; explains detailed purchasing/contractual issues, including relevant regulations with both NHS staff and suppliers/ Negotiates contractual issues.
Keep up to date records of procurements and publish awarded contracts on contract finder.
Ensuring that received requisitions are validated as best value, compliant against SFIs and processed in a timely, efficient manner.
Concentration is required to prepare tender and contract documentation, check work, calculate costs and produce recommendations.
Business Development
Horizon scan for new opportunities and advise the Business Development team as necessary.
Act as initial point of contact for service developments.
Ensure effective bid support where relevant.
CommunicationThe post holder will foster and develop excellent relationships with Trust colleagues based on openness, trust, and professionalism, building and maintaining a network of colleagues and external contacts to achieve progress on objectives.
Be visible to staff and stakeholders and regularly undertaking activities to engage and build trust with people involved in area of work.
Act as a single point of contact for the procurement team, facilitating queries and support requests for procurement information from internal and external stakeholders within a reasonable timescale.
Seek constructive outcomes in discussions, challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress.
Actively involving partners to deliver a business outcome through collaboration that achieves better results for patient care.
Nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks internally and externally, including national networks.
Budgetary ResponsibilityThere is no budgetary responsibility. Support a culture in which value for money is obtained from all Trust expenditure.
People ManagementMaintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level OR relevant experience
- Ongoing professional development and training in contract management and public procurement
Desirable
- GCC Transforming Public Procurement training
- GCC Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) Foundation training
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contracts and relationship management within the NHS
- Experience of procurement processes within NHS
- Knowledge of contract management processes
- Experience of leading contract management tasks
- A basic understanding of Procurement and Contract Law
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current pressures.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing a project or work package.
- Complex administrative experience including data input and analysis of data, producing reports, and working with documentation systems.
- Experience of creating office-based processes
- Data entry and production of management information and ad-hoc reports.
- Customer Service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations.
Desirable
- Experience of completing projects in an NHS environment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level OR relevant experience
- Ongoing professional development and training in contract management and public procurement
Desirable
- GCC Transforming Public Procurement training
- GCC Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) Foundation training
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contracts and relationship management within the NHS
- Experience of procurement processes within NHS
- Knowledge of contract management processes
- Experience of leading contract management tasks
- A basic understanding of Procurement and Contract Law
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current pressures.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing a project or work package.
- Complex administrative experience including data input and analysis of data, producing reports, and working with documentation systems.
- Experience of creating office-based processes
- Data entry and production of management information and ad-hoc reports.
- Customer Service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations.
Desirable
- Experience of completing projects in an NHS environment
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
EEC Head Office
Unit 7 & 8, Meadow Park,
St Ives
PE27 4LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
EEC Head Office
Unit 7 & 8, Meadow Park,
St Ives
PE27 4LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Contracts & Procurement Officer
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-SUPPS-8332113
Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting role. The role of "Contracts and Procurement Officer" will be a key role within the Trust. We are a small but dynamic team supporting all areas of the Trust with strategic procurement.This is an exciting time to join the team, you will be able to utilise skills and knowledge to help support new processes within the team.We are looking for a self-starter, someone who is able to operate independently with the ability to manage their own workload ambitiously and with an entrepreneurial approach. Strong relationship management and business development skills will be required along with strong commercial and financial acumen.Remote working considered, ability to travel to the Head Office in St Ives or other sites within the Trust footprint when required.
"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 09/10/2026)"
Main duties of the job
Proactively and consistently ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided that is compliant with the Trust's SFI and procurement legislation.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting a small portfolio of bronze level contracts with multiple providers.
The post holder will actively assist in the contract management and administration of a wide range of healthcare providers including Acute, Community, Primary Care (GPs) and Primary Care Networks, the Independent Sector and the Voluntary Sector.
Utilise public procurement frameworks and personally call off contracts where required.
Support in the production of formal and informal reports, receiving complex information, be able to communicate recommendations and reviews for guidance and information purposes.
Identify and develop opportunities for joint working with other partners.
To develop and manage relationships with providers which ensures they are held to account for delivery.
Will ensure that business processes are effective and efficient and enable the highest possible levels of service quality to be provided.
Supporting contract negotiations and ongoing contract management, including contracts held with third party providers
To identify savings at every opportunity and highlighting instances where cooperation is required to achieve them.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
448-SUPPS-8332113
Job locations
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, HQ
Unit 7 & 8, Meadow Park,
St Ives
PE27 4LG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Working as an integral part of the Contracts and Procurement team, the post holder will be expected to support in procurement projects whilst managing a small portfolio of contracts. The post holder will support the Procurement and Relationship Manager on procurement issues and lead on specified procurement tasks.
The post holder will support a variety of projects, to provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change, deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.
The role of Contracts and Procurement Officer requires the individual to work with others but also autonomously at times to make decisions that will improve the way the function works and convey this to colleagues.
The post holder is also expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the department and wider Trust so that contracting and procurement activity is engaged in an effective and consistent way.
The post holder should be a self-starter, able to operate independently with the ability to manage their own workload.
This role will report to the Procurement and Relationship Manager and provide support for the negotiation and management of a portfolio of healthcare contracts.
The post holder will be a core member of the Contracting & Procurement Team, attending appropriate meetings commensurate with the role and managing third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, demonstrating effective stakeholder management across different organisations and at all levels.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage documentation throughout the contracts process, ensuring that contract documentation is kept up to date, including records of routine correspondence and disputes.
Responsible for supporting contract negotiations within the agreed planning cycle, ensuring all key deliverables are incorporated into the negotiation process.
Ensuring that contractual amendments are enacted and documented in response to service change proposals.
Monitoring the implementation of business plans and cost improvement programmes
Negotiation of contract terms and issues arising from implementation and delivery.
Liaises with suppliers to encourage them to meet organisational purchasing needs; explains detailed purchasing/contractual issues, including relevant regulations with both NHS staff and suppliers/ Negotiates contractual issues.
Keep up to date records of procurements and publish awarded contracts on contract finder.
Ensuring that received requisitions are validated as best value, compliant against SFIs and processed in a timely, efficient manner.
Concentration is required to prepare tender and contract documentation, check work, calculate costs and produce recommendations.
Business Development
- Horizon scan for new opportunities and advise the Business Development team as necessary.
- Act as initial point of contact for service developments.
- Ensure effective bid support where relevant.
The post holder will foster and develop excellent relationships with Trust colleagues based on openness, trust, and professionalism, building and maintaining a network of colleagues and external contacts to achieve progress on objectives.
Be visible to staff and stakeholders and regularly undertaking activities to engage and build trust with people involved in area of work.
Act as a single point of contact for the procurement team, facilitating queries and support requests for procurement information from internal and external stakeholders within a reasonable timescale.
Seek constructive outcomes in discussions, challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress.
Actively involving partners to deliver a business outcome through collaboration that achieves better results for patient care.
Nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks internally and externally, including national networks.
Budgetary ResponsibilityThere is no budgetary responsibility. Support a culture in which value for money is obtained from all Trust expenditure.
People ManagementMaintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Working as an integral part of the Contracts and Procurement team, the post holder will be expected to support in procurement projects whilst managing a small portfolio of contracts. The post holder will support the Procurement and Relationship Manager on procurement issues and lead on specified procurement tasks.
The post holder will support a variety of projects, to provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change, deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.
The role of Contracts and Procurement Officer requires the individual to work with others but also autonomously at times to make decisions that will improve the way the function works and convey this to colleagues.
The post holder is also expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the department and wider Trust so that contracting and procurement activity is engaged in an effective and consistent way.
The post holder should be a self-starter, able to operate independently with the ability to manage their own workload.
This role will report to the Procurement and Relationship Manager and provide support for the negotiation and management of a portfolio of healthcare contracts.
The post holder will be a core member of the Contracting & Procurement Team, attending appropriate meetings commensurate with the role and managing third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, demonstrating effective stakeholder management across different organisations and at all levels.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage documentation throughout the contracts process, ensuring that contract documentation is kept up to date, including records of routine correspondence and disputes.
Responsible for supporting contract negotiations within the agreed planning cycle, ensuring all key deliverables are incorporated into the negotiation process.
Ensuring that contractual amendments are enacted and documented in response to service change proposals.
Monitoring the implementation of business plans and cost improvement programmes
Negotiation of contract terms and issues arising from implementation and delivery.
Liaises with suppliers to encourage them to meet organisational purchasing needs; explains detailed purchasing/contractual issues, including relevant regulations with both NHS staff and suppliers/ Negotiates contractual issues.
Keep up to date records of procurements and publish awarded contracts on contract finder.
Ensuring that received requisitions are validated as best value, compliant against SFIs and processed in a timely, efficient manner.
Concentration is required to prepare tender and contract documentation, check work, calculate costs and produce recommendations.
Business Development
- Horizon scan for new opportunities and advise the Business Development team as necessary.
- Act as initial point of contact for service developments.
- Ensure effective bid support where relevant.
The post holder will foster and develop excellent relationships with Trust colleagues based on openness, trust, and professionalism, building and maintaining a network of colleagues and external contacts to achieve progress on objectives.
Be visible to staff and stakeholders and regularly undertaking activities to engage and build trust with people involved in area of work.
Act as a single point of contact for the procurement team, facilitating queries and support requests for procurement information from internal and external stakeholders within a reasonable timescale.
Seek constructive outcomes in discussions, challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress.
Actively involving partners to deliver a business outcome through collaboration that achieves better results for patient care.
Nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks internally and externally, including national networks.
Budgetary ResponsibilityThere is no budgetary responsibility. Support a culture in which value for money is obtained from all Trust expenditure.
People ManagementMaintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level OR relevant experience
- Ongoing professional development and training in contract management and public procurement
Desirable
- GCC Transforming Public Procurement training
- GCC Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) Foundation training
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contracts and relationship management within the NHS
- Experience of procurement processes within NHS
- Knowledge of contract management processes
- Experience of leading contract management tasks
- A basic understanding of Procurement and Contract Law
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current pressures.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing a project or work package.
- Complex administrative experience including data input and analysis of data, producing reports, and working with documentation systems.
- Experience of creating office-based processes
- Data entry and production of management information and ad-hoc reports.
- Customer Service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations.
Desirable
- Experience of completing projects in an NHS environment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level OR relevant experience
- Ongoing professional development and training in contract management and public procurement
Desirable
- GCC Transforming Public Procurement training
- GCC Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) Foundation training
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contracts and relationship management within the NHS
- Experience of procurement processes within NHS
- Knowledge of contract management processes
- Experience of leading contract management tasks
- A basic understanding of Procurement and Contract Law
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current pressures.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing a project or work package.
- Complex administrative experience including data input and analysis of data, producing reports, and working with documentation systems.
- Experience of creating office-based processes
- Data entry and production of management information and ad-hoc reports.
- Customer Service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations.
Desirable
- Experience of completing projects in an NHS environment
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, HQ
Unit 7 & 8, Meadow Park,
St Ives
PE27 4LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, HQ
Unit 7 & 8, Meadow Park,
St Ives
PE27 4LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Admin Team Lead
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-AMB-8333958
Job summary
DynamicHealth - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Specialist Services are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join our service.
We have a full-time vacancy working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday for an Admin Lead position within our administrative team.
The postholder will be required to attend our locality hubs to support the management of administrative staff at both Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon & Doddington Hospital.
DynamicHealth forms part of East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
DynamicHealth provides specialised community service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, for people aged 16 years and over living with or experiencing problems from muscles, nerves and joints. The team are passionate about delivering a highly effective, evidence based and sustainable service for our NHS users. DynamicHealth operates 3 Administrative locality hubs over our 6 sites.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 08/10/2026
Main duties of the job
This post requires the postholder to help provide a flexible, innovative and forward thinking administration service that underpins the effective delivery of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Specialist Services provided by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The postholder will need to be able to work effectively to support the team to achieve deadlines. The postholder will require a good knowledge of administration and possess strong organisational skills.
The post holder will support their team with line management and work collaboratively with other locality cohorts across the unit, to problem solve and overcome issues as they arise; reporting to the Assistant Service & Performance Manager, to accomplish and deliver effective services for patients throughout Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
To work with and assist both the Assistant Service & Performance Manager and Clinical/Team Leads to deliver physiotherapy services throughout the designated geographical area.
Work with the Physio and Clinical Leads to develop and streamline processes between clinical and admin processes.
To provide administrative and business support that underpins the effective delivery of community based musculoskeletal physiotherapy services provided by Dynamic Health, part of East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
Responsibility for line management of a team of administrators to include day to day supervision.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8333958
Job locations
Huntingdon
Physiotherapy Department Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon Cambs
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide administrative and professional leadership to the wider administrative team in line with the Trusts values, administrative processes and organisational policies.
- To effectively manage the implementation of admin local policies/processes of the service and provide guidance for queries and support administrative changes of work within the unit, including support to the clinical team to implement ledger changes and rota building.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation and direction of the administrative team within own locality and supporting other localities when required.
- To provide administrative support and leadership across other localities as and when required.
- To represent the administrative team at internal and external meetings as required
- To assist the Assistant Service and Performance Manager with the development, implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures, policies and work practises aligned to the administrative functions of the wider team.
- Assist and support the unit with the projects and programmes in line with role.
- Responsible for the recruitment of the administrative staff and apprentices within own locality.
- Make required arrangements to block Systmone rotas for clinical staff as and when required.
- Support the locality with estates issues, and liaise with external contractors as required, escalating any issues not resolved with the Assistant Service and Performance Manager.
- Work with and support the update of the locality Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) liaising with the Site Lead and Assistant Service and Performance Manager and ensure that staff are aware of where it is kept.
- To support the administration team with the process of archiving patient files and staff records in accordance with the Records Management Policy.
- Collaboratively working across the unit to ensure workload tasks are shared effectively and address any staffing issues that may arise.
- Complete Datix and support administration staff to complete Datix as required and as Handler to investigate Datix as they arise.
- Referral to Treatment (RTT) - To manage, monitor and escalate as appropriate ensuring accurate completion of reports and data quality. This includes weekly checking of patient clocks and validation of these clocks ready for reporting.
- Slot utilisation reporting Recording the units unused slots and directing the team accordingly to maximise capacity.
- Raising with administrative staff and supporting them to manage identified errors from reports.
- To contribute to unit and locality meetings raising any issues/concerns and addressing any actions.
- Responsibility for the management of patient pathways in line with the 18-week Referral To Treatment (RTT) Access Policy.
- Liaise and communicate with work colleagues, patients, management teams and other allied health professionals to include internal and external agencies.
- To explain administrative working practices to team members both clinical and non-clinical.
- To manage and resolve stressful situations e.g. complains, staffing issues, etc. as they arise and seek support and guidance from the Assistant Service and Performance Manager or Leads as and when required.
- To maintain strong working relationships with internal and external organisations, promoting and sharing the units standards.
- Contribute to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust internal and external communication strategies ensuring effective communication and engagement within the team and organisation.
- To contribute to ensuring the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.
- Authorised signatory and support for procurement and sourcing for clinical and office equipment within the unit.
- Contribute to the finance establishment meeting ensuring the staffing establishment up to date.
- Complete relevant payroll forms for staff. Authorised signatory for admin team e-expenses relating to
- travel and other expenses.
- To line manage/supervise administration staff and be responsible for the process for recruitment and selection, appraisals and 1:1 supervision, competency and performance management.
- Responsible for providing induction, training and competencies for new admin starters playing a key role in the dissemination of continued learning across the administrative workforce.
- Maintaining employee personnel files and associated documentation/systems for apprentices and administration staff including personal development, grievance and disciplinary issues, and leavers all in accordance with Human Resource policies and procedures seeking support when required.
- Responsible for staff management in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures and keeping relevant staff systems updated. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to
- take part in own appraisal, objective and maintain your personal development plan.
- Contribute to your regular supervision sessions in accordance with the Trust Policy.
- To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
- The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
- The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
- Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
- The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Safeguarding people responsibility
Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.
There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.
Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
Those most in need of protection include:o Children and young peopleo Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide administrative and professional leadership to the wider administrative team in line with the Trusts values, administrative processes and organisational policies.
- To effectively manage the implementation of admin local policies/processes of the service and provide guidance for queries and support administrative changes of work within the unit, including support to the clinical team to implement ledger changes and rota building.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation and direction of the administrative team within own locality and supporting other localities when required.
- To provide administrative support and leadership across other localities as and when required.
- To represent the administrative team at internal and external meetings as required
- To assist the Assistant Service and Performance Manager with the development, implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures, policies and work practises aligned to the administrative functions of the wider team.
- Assist and support the unit with the projects and programmes in line with role.
- Responsible for the recruitment of the administrative staff and apprentices within own locality.
- Make required arrangements to block Systmone rotas for clinical staff as and when required.
- Support the locality with estates issues, and liaise with external contractors as required, escalating any issues not resolved with the Assistant Service and Performance Manager.
- Work with and support the update of the locality Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) liaising with the Site Lead and Assistant Service and Performance Manager and ensure that staff are aware of where it is kept.
- To support the administration team with the process of archiving patient files and staff records in accordance with the Records Management Policy.
- Collaboratively working across the unit to ensure workload tasks are shared effectively and address any staffing issues that may arise.
- Complete Datix and support administration staff to complete Datix as required and as Handler to investigate Datix as they arise.
- Referral to Treatment (RTT) - To manage, monitor and escalate as appropriate ensuring accurate completion of reports and data quality. This includes weekly checking of patient clocks and validation of these clocks ready for reporting.
- Slot utilisation reporting Recording the units unused slots and directing the team accordingly to maximise capacity.
- Raising with administrative staff and supporting them to manage identified errors from reports.
- To contribute to unit and locality meetings raising any issues/concerns and addressing any actions.
- Responsibility for the management of patient pathways in line with the 18-week Referral To Treatment (RTT) Access Policy.
- Liaise and communicate with work colleagues, patients, management teams and other allied health professionals to include internal and external agencies.
- To explain administrative working practices to team members both clinical and non-clinical.
- To manage and resolve stressful situations e.g. complains, staffing issues, etc. as they arise and seek support and guidance from the Assistant Service and Performance Manager or Leads as and when required.
- To maintain strong working relationships with internal and external organisations, promoting and sharing the units standards.
- Contribute to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust internal and external communication strategies ensuring effective communication and engagement within the team and organisation.
- To contribute to ensuring the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.
- Authorised signatory and support for procurement and sourcing for clinical and office equipment within the unit.
- Contribute to the finance establishment meeting ensuring the staffing establishment up to date.
- Complete relevant payroll forms for staff. Authorised signatory for admin team e-expenses relating to
- travel and other expenses.
- To line manage/supervise administration staff and be responsible for the process for recruitment and selection, appraisals and 1:1 supervision, competency and performance management.
- Responsible for providing induction, training and competencies for new admin starters playing a key role in the dissemination of continued learning across the administrative workforce.
- Maintaining employee personnel files and associated documentation/systems for apprentices and administration staff including personal development, grievance and disciplinary issues, and leavers all in accordance with Human Resource policies and procedures seeking support when required.
- Responsible for staff management in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures and keeping relevant staff systems updated. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to
- take part in own appraisal, objective and maintain your personal development plan.
- Contribute to your regular supervision sessions in accordance with the Trust Policy.
- To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
- The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
- The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
- Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
- The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Safeguarding people responsibility
Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.
There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.
Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
Those most in need of protection include:o Children and young peopleo Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above or equivalent qualification
- NVQ / Diploma level in Business & Administration Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Computer Skills Qualification or equivalent experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work and the work of others
- Wide knowledge of office procedures
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to use initiative without close supervision
- Use of Microsoft applications, Word, Outlook Excel, Powerpoint and Teams.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS structures and healthcare terminology.
- Knowledge of ESR and/or NHS electronic systems.
Experience
Essential
- Post holder must have experience of working in the field of administration.
- Proven experience of managing a team of staff.
Desirable
- Previous experience of SystmOne
- Experience of managing a budget
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above or equivalent qualification
- NVQ / Diploma level in Business & Administration Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Computer Skills Qualification or equivalent experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work and the work of others
- Wide knowledge of office procedures
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to use initiative without close supervision
- Use of Microsoft applications, Word, Outlook Excel, Powerpoint and Teams.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS structures and healthcare terminology.
- Knowledge of ESR and/or NHS electronic systems.
Experience
Essential
- Post holder must have experience of working in the field of administration.
- Proven experience of managing a team of staff.
Desirable
- Previous experience of SystmOne
- Experience of managing a budget
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Huntingdon
Physiotherapy Department Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon Cambs
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Huntingdon
Physiotherapy Department Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon Cambs
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-LCA-8327288
Job summary
The Community District Nursing Service in Luton is offering a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Assistants to join our service. The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for supporting adults with a wide range of health care needs.
We believe in working together across specialities, trusts and sectors to achieve the best patient outcomes.
Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant is essential.
Holding a UK driving licence and having access to a car is essential to this role.
Our Community Nursing teams provide care to patients in the privacy of their own home. Our aim is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate early discharge from the acute hospitals.
If you believe in the 6 C's and want to join an integrated community nursing team that is ready to look at the future for Luton then please come along and join us, you are welcome to visit us for an informal meeting before applying.
Our service works from 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week.
"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 07/10/2026)"
Main duties of the job
Our Community Nursing teams provide care to patients in the privacy of their own home. Our aim is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate early discharge from the acute hospitals.
We believe in practitioner-led care that treats the whole person, not just the condition, enabling them to stay at home longer and leave hospital faster.
Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.
Manage and prioritise workload.To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GP's, hospital staff and otheragencies involved in the care of each patient as required.
To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.
Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, bloodpressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior toprocedure, using aseptic technique.
Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.
To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-LCA-8327288
Job locations
Units 2-3 The Poynt
Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please follow JD and PS for detailed job description and responsibilities)
Provide advice and instruction to patients to explain any procedures being undertaken.
Understand the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality and the policies and procedures surrounding them.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.
Basic understanding of IT and ability to use e-mail and willingness to undertake training for any systems used to collect and manage patient data.
Communicate with practice staff and GPs regarding results and collection of specimens.
Refer patient queries to the nursing staff in a timely fashion.
Provide understanding and support to patients having difficulty coping with their condition.
To be supportive and communicative with patients & colleagues.
To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.
Report any change or deviation from planned care package to nursing staff.
Recognise change in patients need and with instruction adapt care package accordingly.
Recognise abnormal results following monitoring and inform nursing staff.
Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.
Manage and prioritise workload.
To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies involved in the care of each patient as required.
To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.
Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior to procedure, using aseptic technique.
Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.
To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.
To provide general office duties i.e.: filing, photocopying as required.
Be able to implement packages of care, therapy or treatment prescribed by qualified members of the team. This will initially be done with supervision from a qualified member of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please follow JD and PS for detailed job description and responsibilities)
Provide advice and instruction to patients to explain any procedures being undertaken.
Understand the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality and the policies and procedures surrounding them.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.
Basic understanding of IT and ability to use e-mail and willingness to undertake training for any systems used to collect and manage patient data.
Communicate with practice staff and GPs regarding results and collection of specimens.
Refer patient queries to the nursing staff in a timely fashion.
Provide understanding and support to patients having difficulty coping with their condition.
To be supportive and communicative with patients & colleagues.
To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.
Report any change or deviation from planned care package to nursing staff.
Recognise change in patients need and with instruction adapt care package accordingly.
Recognise abnormal results following monitoring and inform nursing staff.
Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.
Manage and prioritise workload.
To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies involved in the care of each patient as required.
To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.
Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior to procedure, using aseptic technique.
Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.
To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.
To provide general office duties i.e.: filing, photocopying as required.
Be able to implement packages of care, therapy or treatment prescribed by qualified members of the team. This will initially be done with supervision from a qualified member of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of spoken & written English
- NVQ in Health studied to Level 3 or willingness to work towards
- Care certificate
Desirable
- Admin/clerical training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Accurate and methodical approach to work
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Using System 1
- Undertaking risk assessments
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical nursing assistant role within the NHS
- Experience of supporting Nursing Care Provision
- Previous experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Phlebotomy experience
- Insulin administration
- Experience of using System 1
- Previous experience of providing personal care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of spoken & written English
- NVQ in Health studied to Level 3 or willingness to work towards
- Care certificate
Desirable
- Admin/clerical training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Accurate and methodical approach to work
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Using System 1
- Undertaking risk assessments
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical nursing assistant role within the NHS
- Experience of supporting Nursing Care Provision
- Previous experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Phlebotomy experience
- Insulin administration
- Experience of using System 1
- Previous experience of providing personal care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Units 2-3 The Poynt
Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Units 2-3 The Poynt
Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Paediatric Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-BCHS-8288319
Job summary
Are you passionate about working with people?
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families?
Are you interested in developing your knowledge of paediatric nutrition within a friendly, supportive team?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dedicated team of paediatric dietitians and nutritionists. This is an exciting opportunity to support children, young people and their families, while developing your skills and experience within paediatric nutrition.
About the Role
As a Paediatric Dietetic Assistant, you will work alongside our experienced dietitians and nutritionists to support the delivery of high-quality community paediatric nutrition services. You will contribute to the care of children with a range of nutritional needs, helping families access advice and support to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 5th October 2026
Main duties of the job
We Are Looking for Someone Who Has:
A keen interest in children's health, wellbeing and nutrition.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
The ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and in a variety of settings.
Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
A positive, flexible and team-focused approach to work.
What We Offer:
Expert guidance and support as you develop within the Paediatric Dietetic Assistant role.
A friendly, experienced and supportive Community Nutrition and Dietetics Department delivering a range of adult and paediatric services across Luton and South Bedfordshire.
Opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through leadership development programmes and project-based learning.
Ongoing learning and professional development through appraisals, team-based working, departmental CPD sessions, and internal and external training opportunities.
Hybrid working opportunities, combining home-based and face-to-face working.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, with applications for part-time and flexible working welcomed.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-BCHS-8288319
Job locations
The Poynt
Units 2-3, Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the planning and delivery of the Family Food First programme in, nurseries, preschools and Family Hub teams. To compare setting practice against evidence-based standards for the provision of nutrition, physical activity and oral health. To be able to provide recommendations to education professionals to improve setting practice and meet best-practice standards.
To support the Paediatric Dietetic team in the provision of public health interventions to the wider community, this may include providing training packages to health & education professionals, conducting parent-focused workshops and developing resources to support nutrition education. This will be supported and supervised by the wider dietetic team.
The post holder will need to be able to translate technical nutrition information into an easy-to-understand format for a variety of professionals, parents and children under the age of 5 years.
The post holder will be required to create or manage databases to input and analyse quantitative and qualitative data obtained from settings to evaluate progress on the programme.
To provide administrative assistance to the running of the Family Food First programme and the wider paediatric team. The post holder will be required to use their own initiative to problem solve and prioritise their own workload.
To possess computer keyboard skills and be computer literate with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher.
To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national Dietetic standards. Will be required to attend departmental meetings and contribute to department service development and promotion of dietetics across the trust.
To contribute to the training of student Dietitians.
To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.
Professional / Clinical responsibilities
To contribute to the planning and delivery of the work of the paediatric team by providing administrative support and liaising with service users, staff members and other community health and social care professionals.
To carry out basic patient reviews, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.
To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, implement and adapt treatment plans following locally agreed pathways and set appropriate review timescales. This will be under the supervision of a Dietitian.
The role may involve managing a non-complex patient caseload, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.
To follow the treatment pathways and feedback to the supervising Dietitian on the patients progress and highlight need for specialist dietetic assessment when needed.
The role may include planning and delivering nutrition education sessions, face to face or virtually. They will need to be able to carry equipment used for training purposes to and from venues which requires light to moderate physical effort.
The post holder will be required to conduct growth monitoring clinics; they will need to be competent in manipulating height measures and reading weighing scales. They may be required to attend patient homes or community clinic venues where they may encounter unpleasant conditions.
Contribution to policy development may be required, according to the needs of the service.
To lead on the development and maintenance of patient information resources that will be used by families and other health care professionals.
Management and Leadership
To contribute and provide support or training to students or less experienced dietetic support workers.
To support in the recruitment of dietetic health care professionals.
To contribute to the setting of targets and annual team objectives, and to the monitoring of these objectives.
Information management
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.
To plan your own diary and prioritise your caseload, with support from senior colleagues, as required in line with the service offer.
Education & Professional Development
To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further develop individual, team and service clinical practice.
To contribute to team and wider service level development meetings and projects through sharing knowledge, skills and expertise in your clinical area.
To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review, ensuring delivery of feedback following attendance at external courses.
To ensure your own nutrition knowledge is up-to-date and evidence-based including the current developments for nutrition in community dietetics.
To be professionally and legally accountable, and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
To evaluate and review your own work, seeking the views of others and adopting the principles of evidence-based practice to ensure maintenance and development of clinical and professional standards.
To contribute to the development and provision of education and training on a range of dietetic issues to health and social care professionals.
To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national dietetic standards.
Operational Delivery
To be able to communicate key messages to patients, the public and community-based professionals using a variety of communication styles.
The post holder will be required to input accurate and detailed data into electronic patient records and manage the paediatric caseload on the digital system.
Work cooperatively with health and social care staff, carers and the general public to ensure that the services provided by the department run smoothly and efficiently.
To be able to communicate with individuals from a range of backgrounds over the telephone, via video consultation and face to face including where there may be communication difficulties, e.g. when English is not a first language or where there are learning disabilities.
To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff. Positive relationships are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
To recognise own limitations within their agreed level of competence and to seek advice and guidance from supervising dietitian in a timely manner.
To contribute as required to the multidisciplinary team via uni-professional and multi-professional education sessions and meetings, clear written communication, and joint assessments (if appropriate).
To deliver effective nutrition education at a level appropriate to the audience.
To attend and actively participate in department and team meetings.
To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.
To represent the team and department at exhibitions, events, and local meetings.
Risk & Governance Management
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Service Development
To participate, alongside senior colleague(s) in the planning, development and evaluation of Nutrition & Dietetic department service provision.
Code of Conduct
The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy.
Infection Control
The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.
All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.
All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.
All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the planning and delivery of the Family Food First programme in, nurseries, preschools and Family Hub teams. To compare setting practice against evidence-based standards for the provision of nutrition, physical activity and oral health. To be able to provide recommendations to education professionals to improve setting practice and meet best-practice standards.
To support the Paediatric Dietetic team in the provision of public health interventions to the wider community, this may include providing training packages to health & education professionals, conducting parent-focused workshops and developing resources to support nutrition education. This will be supported and supervised by the wider dietetic team.
The post holder will need to be able to translate technical nutrition information into an easy-to-understand format for a variety of professionals, parents and children under the age of 5 years.
The post holder will be required to create or manage databases to input and analyse quantitative and qualitative data obtained from settings to evaluate progress on the programme.
To provide administrative assistance to the running of the Family Food First programme and the wider paediatric team. The post holder will be required to use their own initiative to problem solve and prioritise their own workload.
To possess computer keyboard skills and be computer literate with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher.
To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national Dietetic standards. Will be required to attend departmental meetings and contribute to department service development and promotion of dietetics across the trust.
To contribute to the training of student Dietitians.
To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.
Professional / Clinical responsibilities
To contribute to the planning and delivery of the work of the paediatric team by providing administrative support and liaising with service users, staff members and other community health and social care professionals.
To carry out basic patient reviews, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.
To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, implement and adapt treatment plans following locally agreed pathways and set appropriate review timescales. This will be under the supervision of a Dietitian.
The role may involve managing a non-complex patient caseload, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.
To follow the treatment pathways and feedback to the supervising Dietitian on the patients progress and highlight need for specialist dietetic assessment when needed.
The role may include planning and delivering nutrition education sessions, face to face or virtually. They will need to be able to carry equipment used for training purposes to and from venues which requires light to moderate physical effort.
The post holder will be required to conduct growth monitoring clinics; they will need to be competent in manipulating height measures and reading weighing scales. They may be required to attend patient homes or community clinic venues where they may encounter unpleasant conditions.
Contribution to policy development may be required, according to the needs of the service.
To lead on the development and maintenance of patient information resources that will be used by families and other health care professionals.
Management and Leadership
To contribute and provide support or training to students or less experienced dietetic support workers.
To support in the recruitment of dietetic health care professionals.
To contribute to the setting of targets and annual team objectives, and to the monitoring of these objectives.
Information management
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.
To plan your own diary and prioritise your caseload, with support from senior colleagues, as required in line with the service offer.
Education & Professional Development
To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further develop individual, team and service clinical practice.
To contribute to team and wider service level development meetings and projects through sharing knowledge, skills and expertise in your clinical area.
To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review, ensuring delivery of feedback following attendance at external courses.
To ensure your own nutrition knowledge is up-to-date and evidence-based including the current developments for nutrition in community dietetics.
To be professionally and legally accountable, and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
To evaluate and review your own work, seeking the views of others and adopting the principles of evidence-based practice to ensure maintenance and development of clinical and professional standards.
To contribute to the development and provision of education and training on a range of dietetic issues to health and social care professionals.
To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national dietetic standards.
Operational Delivery
To be able to communicate key messages to patients, the public and community-based professionals using a variety of communication styles.
The post holder will be required to input accurate and detailed data into electronic patient records and manage the paediatric caseload on the digital system.
Work cooperatively with health and social care staff, carers and the general public to ensure that the services provided by the department run smoothly and efficiently.
To be able to communicate with individuals from a range of backgrounds over the telephone, via video consultation and face to face including where there may be communication difficulties, e.g. when English is not a first language or where there are learning disabilities.
To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff. Positive relationships are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
To recognise own limitations within their agreed level of competence and to seek advice and guidance from supervising dietitian in a timely manner.
To contribute as required to the multidisciplinary team via uni-professional and multi-professional education sessions and meetings, clear written communication, and joint assessments (if appropriate).
To deliver effective nutrition education at a level appropriate to the audience.
To attend and actively participate in department and team meetings.
To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.
To represent the team and department at exhibitions, events, and local meetings.
Risk & Governance Management
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Service Development
To participate, alongside senior colleague(s) in the planning, development and evaluation of Nutrition & Dietetic department service provision.
Code of Conduct
The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy.
Infection Control
The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.
All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.
All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.
All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving).
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Higher national diploma (HND) or SVQ/NVQ level 5 or foundation degree in nutrition and/or healthcare, or level 5 healthcare apprentice
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, including health promotion
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children and young people
- Previous experience of group training, e.g. leading a group or teaching others a new skill
- Previous experience in quality initiatives and audit maintenance
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT Skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and (Powerpoint - this would be dependent on role)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
- Good understanding of community needs and an appreciation of how the dietetic service might work within a diverse community
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Higher national diploma (HND) or SVQ/NVQ level 5 or foundation degree in nutrition and/or healthcare, or level 5 healthcare apprentice
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, including health promotion
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children and young people
- Previous experience of group training, e.g. leading a group or teaching others a new skill
- Previous experience in quality initiatives and audit maintenance
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT Skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and (Powerpoint - this would be dependent on role)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
- Good understanding of community needs and an appreciation of how the dietetic service might work within a diverse community
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Poynt
Units 2-3, Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Poynt
Units 2-3, Poynters Road
Luton
LU4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nurse)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-BCHS-8321161
Job summary
Join our school nursing team as we reinvigorate our service ,
Offering a visible school nursing team ,
Back into schools to ensure we are offering early intervention ,
Health promotion and needs lead interventions.
Do you want to make a real difference to the children and families in Luton ?
Yes? Then this is the role for you .
If we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 01-10-2026.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within a clinical governance framework which is embedded in day to day practice. CCS, Bedfordshire / Luton Community Health Services is accountable for continuously improving the quality of its services, and safeguarding standards of care.
Take every opportunity to promote and participate in health promotion initiatives.
Act as a signpost for families to other relevant services thereby empowering them as users.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, carers and staff where possible, ensure in the implementation of evidence based practice.
Nurse Prescriber holding V100 qualification
Actively develop a more specialised service or activity which is based on clear evidence of need, in partnership with commissioners.
Provide the core school nursing programme to the family and community.
Work in partnership with clients and families to agreed contracts in order to promote and maximize physical, emotional, psychological and social well-being.
Undertake and provide a holistic assessment of client's health needs and to produce, implement and review the care plan.
Review and evaluate outcomes for children and families.
Refer clients to other agencies as appropriate e.g. onward referral of identified vulnerable children and adults.
Develop with other professionals an overall specialist protection plan where indicated e.g. Child Protection Plan.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
28 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
448-BCHS-8321161
Job locations
Woburn court
Railton
Beds
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work within a clinical governance framework which is embedded in day to day practice. CCS, Bedfordshire / Luton Community Health Services is accountable for continuously improving the quality of its services, and safeguarding standards of care.
Take every opportunity to promote and participate in health promotion initiatives.
Act as a signpost for families to other relevant services thereby empowering them as users.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, carers and staff where possible, ensure in the implementation of evidence based practice.
Nurse Prescriber holding V100 qualification
Actively develop a more specialised service or activity which is based on clear evidence of need, in partnership with commissioners.
Provide the core school nursing programme to the family and community.
Work in partnership with clients and families to agreed contracts in order to promote and maximize physical, emotional, psychological and social well-being.
Undertake and provide a holistic assessment of clients health needs and to produce, implement and review the care plan.
Review and evaluate outcomes for children and families.
Refer clients to other agencies as appropriate e.g. onward referral of identified vulnerable children and adults.
Develop with other professionals an overall specialist protection plan where indicated e.g. Child Protection Plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work within a clinical governance framework which is embedded in day to day practice. CCS, Bedfordshire / Luton Community Health Services is accountable for continuously improving the quality of its services, and safeguarding standards of care.
Take every opportunity to promote and participate in health promotion initiatives.
Act as a signpost for families to other relevant services thereby empowering them as users.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, carers and staff where possible, ensure in the implementation of evidence based practice.
Nurse Prescriber holding V100 qualification
Actively develop a more specialised service or activity which is based on clear evidence of need, in partnership with commissioners.
Provide the core school nursing programme to the family and community.
Work in partnership with clients and families to agreed contracts in order to promote and maximize physical, emotional, psychological and social well-being.
Undertake and provide a holistic assessment of clients health needs and to produce, implement and review the care plan.
Review and evaluate outcomes for children and families.
Refer clients to other agencies as appropriate e.g. onward referral of identified vulnerable children and adults.
Develop with other professionals an overall specialist protection plan where indicated e.g. Child Protection Plan.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant expert knowledge
- Experience of working in partnership with other relevant services e.g. CAMHS, specialist perinatal mental health, IAPT and 3rd sector organisations.
- Health needs assessment and identification experience in relation to older children
- Experience of working with children and families in Safeguarding arena
- Knowledge of Public health agenda both locally and Nationally
- Ability to Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Desirable
- evidence of undertaking audit
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing
- Nursing / midwifery qualification
- NHS school nurse experience in past 2 years
Desirable
- Evidence of continued development post qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Nursing experience
- Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of health promotion, child health and family support
- Experience of ensuring that the values including Care, Compassion, Competence, communication, Courage and Commitment are adhered to daily, and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust
- Experience of supporting students and other learners
Desirable
- Knowledge of Community Nursing
- Experience of working with children/young people
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant expert knowledge
- Experience of working in partnership with other relevant services e.g. CAMHS, specialist perinatal mental health, IAPT and 3rd sector organisations.
- Health needs assessment and identification experience in relation to older children
- Experience of working with children and families in Safeguarding arena
- Knowledge of Public health agenda both locally and Nationally
- Ability to Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Desirable
- evidence of undertaking audit
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing
- Nursing / midwifery qualification
- NHS school nurse experience in past 2 years
Desirable
- Evidence of continued development post qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Nursing experience
- Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of health promotion, child health and family support
- Experience of ensuring that the values including Care, Compassion, Competence, communication, Courage and Commitment are adhered to daily, and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust
- Experience of supporting students and other learners
Desirable
- Knowledge of Community Nursing
- Experience of working with children/young people
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Woburn court
Railton
Beds
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Woburn court
Railton
Beds
MK42 7PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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MHST Senior Clinician
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-CCYP-8215610-A
Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge and a real opportunity to make a difference?
Are you interested in working in early intervention services with children and young people.
The successful candidate will work closely with their Team and Clinical Lead, to ensure that the MHST is a success. They will join a dynamic service in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a managerial and supervisory role, whilst also engaging in important clinical work within schools and colleges.
The post would be ideally suited to a clinician looking to broaden their professional skillset, whilst being part of a new national initiative to increase the numbers of children, young people and their families supported within an early intervention mental health service.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 05th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Clinician, the successful candidate will work closely with the MHST Clinical and Team Lead and Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, to ensure success of the MHST. Main duties include:
They will support and provide a high-quality service to students (and their families) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Work closely with the team to ensure children and young people receive faster access to earlier mental health support.
This will be done through the supervision and line management of Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Senior Wellbeing Practitioners and through direct delivery of evidence-based interventions to support the recovery of young people referred to the service, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice, and knowledge of whole school approaches to mental health.
This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-CCYP-8215610-A
Job locations
Oak Tree Centre
1 Oak Drive
Huntingdon
PE29 7HN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview:
- Support Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWPs) to deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
- To deliver evidence-based support for children and young people in education settings, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice, and knowledge of Whole School and College Approach to mental health
- Working with and within education environments to provide better access to specialist mental health services
- Supervise and line manage AEMHPs, EMHPs, CWPs and SWPs
- Practice in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.
- To provide assessment of health, development, and biopsychosocial needs, and provide a risk assessment and formulation of children and young people presenting with a wide variety of mild to moderate mental health and social needs.
- Complete psychosocial formulations to inform care planning.
- To provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and family workers) around mental health difficulties in children and young people.
- To provide consultation as required to young people around their mental health difficulties.
- To provide consultation as required to parents around the mental health difficulties of their child.
- To offer interventions such as CBT, solution focussed work, guided self-help and group support to children and young people.
- To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons.
- To deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and education staff.
- To supervise and manage other members of the team, including Senior Wellbeing Practitioners and EMHPs, through the delivery CBT-informed supervision.
- To oversee the formulation of treatment and management plans for schools, parents/carers, children and young people being supported by the EMHPs and the Senior Wellbeing Practitioners, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service in individual and group contexts.
- To work with the team and stakeholders to determine how delivery of care will need to be altered in the different settings dependent on need (for example, to consider the provision required for special schools).
- To produce accurate records, reports and observations as required
- To refer on, or signpost, to appropriate specialist agencies when required.
- To liaise closely with other professionals including colleagues in the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service, GPs, Paediatricians, Specialist CAMHS, school counsellors, Childrens Services, and other voluntary agencies.
- To measure outcomes for all interventions.
- To contribute to team multi-disciplinary working.
- To support the roll out of further MHSTs within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
- Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and young people.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also have an understanding of the Safeguarding Children and Child Protection procedures.
- The post-holder will be required to work with young people whose behaviour may be personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.
- As the post holder will be working within the community, they will establish and maintain positive relationships with professionals, agencies, charities and teams who also provide services to children and young people in the community. These relationships are a key part of the role in which you will be representing East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC).
- Be able to clearly and effectively communicate both clinical and non-clinical information with those receiving care, their families/carers and with other
- The post-holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications.
- Represent the team at meetings as delegated by the Clinical and Team Lead and contribute effectively to the meeting agenda.
- Key communication:
a. EHWS colleagues, including other MHSTs and the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Teamb. School partners, including Head Teachers, Mental Health Champion/Lead, Teachers, SENCOs and Teaching Assistantsc. CAMHS colleagues, including YOUnitedd. Social Care and Early Help Colleaguese. SEND colleagues, including Specialist Teachers and Educational Psychologistsf. Other Managers and Clinical Staffg. Staff during supervision
Budgetary ResponsibilityAuthorised signatory.
People Management- Line manage and clinically supervise junior members of the team.
- Assist the Clinical and Team Lead with recruitment and selection, as required.
- To participate in regular managerial and clinical supervision.
- To attend and participate in training, supervision and the appraisal process, to ensure professional development and competence.
- Ensure that all policies applicable to Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services are implemented as far as it is within their ability, contributing to developing new processes and procedures within the MHSTs.
- Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and Knowledge and Skills Framework process.
- To participate in regular audits, quarterly reporting, and research projects for the improvement of the teams clinical practice.
- To collaborate with other team members in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- Participate fully in providing quality care in line with local and national guidelines e.g. NICE Guidance & Quality Standards relating to children and young people with mental health difficulties and social care difficulties.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any client/family/staff records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transferred electronically must be undertaken in accordance with the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
- The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
- The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
- It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the relevant professional body and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
- Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
- Provide clients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
- Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
- The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes for their team.
- The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview:
- Support Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWPs) to deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
- To deliver evidence-based support for children and young people in education settings, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice, and knowledge of Whole School and College Approach to mental health
- Working with and within education environments to provide better access to specialist mental health services
- Supervise and line manage AEMHPs, EMHPs, CWPs and SWPs
- Practice in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.
- To provide assessment of health, development, and biopsychosocial needs, and provide a risk assessment and formulation of children and young people presenting with a wide variety of mild to moderate mental health and social needs.
- Complete psychosocial formulations to inform care planning.
- To provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and family workers) around mental health difficulties in children and young people.
- To provide consultation as required to young people around their mental health difficulties.
- To provide consultation as required to parents around the mental health difficulties of their child.
- To offer interventions such as CBT, solution focussed work, guided self-help and group support to children and young people.
- To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons.
- To deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and education staff.
- To supervise and manage other members of the team, including Senior Wellbeing Practitioners and EMHPs, through the delivery CBT-informed supervision.
- To oversee the formulation of treatment and management plans for schools, parents/carers, children and young people being supported by the EMHPs and the Senior Wellbeing Practitioners, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service in individual and group contexts.
- To work with the team and stakeholders to determine how delivery of care will need to be altered in the different settings dependent on need (for example, to consider the provision required for special schools).
- To produce accurate records, reports and observations as required
- To refer on, or signpost, to appropriate specialist agencies when required.
- To liaise closely with other professionals including colleagues in the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service, GPs, Paediatricians, Specialist CAMHS, school counsellors, Childrens Services, and other voluntary agencies.
- To measure outcomes for all interventions.
- To contribute to team multi-disciplinary working.
- To support the roll out of further MHSTs within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
- Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and young people.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also have an understanding of the Safeguarding Children and Child Protection procedures.
- The post-holder will be required to work with young people whose behaviour may be personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.
- As the post holder will be working within the community, they will establish and maintain positive relationships with professionals, agencies, charities and teams who also provide services to children and young people in the community. These relationships are a key part of the role in which you will be representing East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC).
- Be able to clearly and effectively communicate both clinical and non-clinical information with those receiving care, their families/carers and with other
- The post-holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications.
- Represent the team at meetings as delegated by the Clinical and Team Lead and contribute effectively to the meeting agenda.
- Key communication:
a. EHWS colleagues, including other MHSTs and the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Teamb. School partners, including Head Teachers, Mental Health Champion/Lead, Teachers, SENCOs and Teaching Assistantsc. CAMHS colleagues, including YOUnitedd. Social Care and Early Help Colleaguese. SEND colleagues, including Specialist Teachers and Educational Psychologistsf. Other Managers and Clinical Staffg. Staff during supervision
Budgetary ResponsibilityAuthorised signatory.
People Management- Line manage and clinically supervise junior members of the team.
- Assist the Clinical and Team Lead with recruitment and selection, as required.
- To participate in regular managerial and clinical supervision.
- To attend and participate in training, supervision and the appraisal process, to ensure professional development and competence.
- Ensure that all policies applicable to Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services are implemented as far as it is within their ability, contributing to developing new processes and procedures within the MHSTs.
- Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and Knowledge and Skills Framework process.
- To participate in regular audits, quarterly reporting, and research projects for the improvement of the teams clinical practice.
- To collaborate with other team members in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- Participate fully in providing quality care in line with local and national guidelines e.g. NICE Guidance & Quality Standards relating to children and young people with mental health difficulties and social care difficulties.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any client/family/staff records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transferred electronically must be undertaken in accordance with the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
- The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
- The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
- It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the relevant professional body and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
- Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
- Provide clients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
- Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
- The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes for their team.
- The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Relevant therapeutic professional qualification or equivalent e.g. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, accredited CBT Therapist, qualification in systemic family therapy, qualification in child and adolescent psychotherapy
- Appropriate and valid UK professional registration e.g in psychology, systemic family therapy, psychotherapy, teaching, social work, nursing, occupational health or an undergraduate degree in a relevant field
Desirable
- Post Graduate clinical supervision training/qualification (e.g. CYP IAPT) or a willingness to attend identified training
- Further therapeutic qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work with children and/or adolescents with mild to moderate mental health problems.
- Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Experience of clinically supervising team members with their own clinical work, delivering evidence-based interventions to children and young people in groups and/or one to one.
- Experience of working with and managing risk.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering psychoeducation workshops to professionals, young people and/or parents/carers.
- Experience of working with positive behaviour approaches and young people with ADHD, ASC and/or other learning difficulties
- Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting and/or experience of working with schools, promoting a whole school and college approach to mental health
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children.
- Ability to work autonomously in a community setting, making appropriate decisions
- Ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines
- Good knowledge of different outcome measures used in Children and Young Peoples settings (e.g. SDQs/RCADS.)
- Ability to communicate information on formulation, risk and intervention to staff from other disciplines.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the Green Paper; Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Relevant therapeutic professional qualification or equivalent e.g. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, accredited CBT Therapist, qualification in systemic family therapy, qualification in child and adolescent psychotherapy
- Appropriate and valid UK professional registration e.g in psychology, systemic family therapy, psychotherapy, teaching, social work, nursing, occupational health or an undergraduate degree in a relevant field
Desirable
- Post Graduate clinical supervision training/qualification (e.g. CYP IAPT) or a willingness to attend identified training
- Further therapeutic qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work with children and/or adolescents with mild to moderate mental health problems.
- Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Experience of clinically supervising team members with their own clinical work, delivering evidence-based interventions to children and young people in groups and/or one to one.
- Experience of working with and managing risk.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering psychoeducation workshops to professionals, young people and/or parents/carers.
- Experience of working with positive behaviour approaches and young people with ADHD, ASC and/or other learning difficulties
- Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting and/or experience of working with schools, promoting a whole school and college approach to mental health
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children.
- Ability to work autonomously in a community setting, making appropriate decisions
- Ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines
- Good knowledge of different outcome measures used in Children and Young Peoples settings (e.g. SDQs/RCADS.)
- Ability to communicate information on formulation, risk and intervention to staff from other disciplines.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the Green Paper; Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Oak Tree Centre
1 Oak Drive
Huntingdon
PE29 7HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Oak Tree Centre
1 Oak Drive
Huntingdon
PE29 7HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Dental Receptionist - Cambridge
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-AMB-8322362
Job summary
The Dental Service provides a wide range of treatments to a diverse group of people; therefore, good interpersonal skills are required to fulfil this frontline role.
You will be part of a team of Receptionists, spanning five clinics, including Wisbech, Ely, Peterborough and Huntingdon, so good communication and teamwork skills are vital.
You must possess excellent communication and people skills as some patients may present with complex needs or have a language barrier.
This is an extremely busy service offering a wide range of treatments to a diverse group of people. We, fundamentally, offer urgent care triage/treatment to those in need but our clinics include Additional Needs Dentistry and Minor Oral Surgery, thus good time management skills are imperative.
Additional Working Pattern: 08:00-16.15 Mon & Fri
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 2nd October 2026
Main duties of the job
The duties of the Receptionist are to maintain a professional and organised approach when greeting and attending to patients and visitors.
Answering telephone calls including the emergency and special care Dentistry lines booking appointments across five clinics.
Producing and maintaining patient files in a timely manner with attention to detail.
Booking and rescheduling diaries often at short notice.
Undertaking all administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Producing and maintaining patient files in a timely manner with attention to detail.
Cancelling and rescheduling clinics often at short notice.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8322362
Job locations
Cambridge Dental Access Centre, Brookfield's
Seymour Street
Cambridge
CB1 3DQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reception/Appointment Book/Treatment.
Booking urgent care telephone triage appointments and treatment appointments, where appropriate.
Managing the waiting room, including greeting patients and advising them of any excessive delays.
Re-booking additional needs appointments or minor oral surgery appointments.
Maintain the appointment system to ensure that surgery time is utilised appropriately.
Distribute post accordingly.
Record referral/communication correspondence in the patients notes and action accordingly.
File all letters/correspondence in the appropriate place.
Accurately prepare and maintain patient records.
Prioritise workload. You will be working within a team so it is imperative that you work proactively together to complete reception tasks meeting deadlines to enable the service to perform efficiently.
Maintain administrative systems to ensure good working practice.
Use judgemental and analytical skills to anticipate the needs of the patient.
Maintain the Reception area.
Making of appointments and taking telephone calls, interpreting as necessary the needs of both patients and clinicians enabling situations to be dealt with promptly and efficiently.
Most of our patients require a lot of emotional support to persuade them to accept treatment. It must be recognised that anxiety can often be displayed as aggression.
Knowledge of computer use is essential for input of patient data, payment transactions and other services.
Collection of charges as appropriate.
Cashing up/banking, recording all necessary details.
On occasions, work independently managing the department administration and giving appropriate advice when necessary.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Compliance with NHS code of conduct.
Attend appropriate meetings.
Encourage and motivate other team members.
Support others by sharing skills and knowledge of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reception/Appointment Book/Treatment.
Booking urgent care telephone triage appointments and treatment appointments, where appropriate.
Managing the waiting room, including greeting patients and advising them of any excessive delays.
Re-booking additional needs appointments or minor oral surgery appointments.
Maintain the appointment system to ensure that surgery time is utilised appropriately.
Distribute post accordingly.
Record referral/communication correspondence in the patients notes and action accordingly.
File all letters/correspondence in the appropriate place.
Accurately prepare and maintain patient records.
Prioritise workload. You will be working within a team so it is imperative that you work proactively together to complete reception tasks meeting deadlines to enable the service to perform efficiently.
Maintain administrative systems to ensure good working practice.
Use judgemental and analytical skills to anticipate the needs of the patient.
Maintain the Reception area.
Making of appointments and taking telephone calls, interpreting as necessary the needs of both patients and clinicians enabling situations to be dealt with promptly and efficiently.
Most of our patients require a lot of emotional support to persuade them to accept treatment. It must be recognised that anxiety can often be displayed as aggression.
Knowledge of computer use is essential for input of patient data, payment transactions and other services.
Collection of charges as appropriate.
Cashing up/banking, recording all necessary details.
On occasions, work independently managing the department administration and giving appropriate advice when necessary.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.
Compliance with NHS code of conduct.
Attend appropriate meetings.
Encourage and motivate other team members.
Support others by sharing skills and knowledge of the job.
Person Specification
Qualifiations and Training
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above
Experience
Essential
- Reception/Customer Care experience
- Experience of working with the general public
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Experience of answering telephone calls in a busy high volume call environment
- Post Holder must have a degree of experience in the field of Administration
Desirable
- Post holder must have sound knowledge and experience of working within an NHS practice/organisation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- Computer literate with excellent keyboard skills or experience with Microsoft packages
- Work flexibly as part of a team
- Good time management
Self-awareness
Essential
- Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
- Can demonstrate flexibility of approach
Person Specification
Qualifiations and Training
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above
Experience
Essential
- Reception/Customer Care experience
- Experience of working with the general public
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Experience of answering telephone calls in a busy high volume call environment
- Post Holder must have a degree of experience in the field of Administration
Desirable
- Post holder must have sound knowledge and experience of working within an NHS practice/organisation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- Computer literate with excellent keyboard skills or experience with Microsoft packages
- Work flexibly as part of a team
- Good time management
Self-awareness
Essential
- Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
- Can demonstrate flexibility of approach
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Cambridge Dental Access Centre, Brookfield's
Seymour Street
Cambridge
CB1 3DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Cambridge Dental Access Centre, Brookfield's
Seymour Street
Cambridge
CB1 3DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-AMB-8304966
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people and communities? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate clinician to join our dynamic iCaSH team, working primarily within our innovative school-based sexual health service across Peterborough and the surrounding areas.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by providing confidential, person-centred advice, support and care relating to contraception, sexual health, relationships, sexuality and wider health and wellbeing issues. You will work closely with young people, empowering them to make informed choices about their health while promoting positive health outcomes.
As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, delivering high-quality clinical interventions and health promotion activities within schools and community settings.
You will build strong relationships with young people, educational settings and partner agencies, ensuring accessible, inclusive and responsive services for the local population.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a forward-thinking service dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving sexual health outcomes across the community.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 1st October 2026
Main duties of the job
To work with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Service Manager to support service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of high-quality patient care within HYPA clinics and school-based services across Peterborough and the surrounding area.
To provide clinical leadership, support staff development through teaching, supervision and promote effective communication with patients, colleagues and partner agencies.
To independently assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, including providing specialist advice, contraception consultations, management of complex needs, Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) fitting and removal, and other SRH examinations and procedures.
To undertake screening procedures, including cervical cytology, diagnose and treat common sexually transmitted infections in line with guidelines, interpret and communicate test results, and manage partner notification and follow-up processes.
To perform clinical procedures including phlebotomy, vaccinations and injections, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Trust policies, PGDs, NMC standards and professional guidance.
To provide a safe, non-judgemental environment, support informed decision-making, manage safeguarding concerns relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure appropriate care and protection.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
24 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
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8304966
Job locations
Kings Chambers 39-41 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JL
Peterborough
PE1 1JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely as part of the iCaSH Team working largely in our school-based service, offering information and advice on contraception, sexuality and sexual health along with general health issues, within, Peterborough and the local geographical area.
To provide individualised patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate care and advice.
Please see job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely as part of the iCaSH Team working largely in our school-based service, offering information and advice on contraception, sexuality and sexual health along with general health issues, within, Peterborough and the local geographical area.
To provide individualised patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate care and advice.
Please see job description attached.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or NMC registered Midwife
- Nationally recognised qualification in contraception
- Accredited to BASHH STIF Level 2 Competency Training or equivalent
Desirable
- Accreditation to fit contraceptive implants and intra-uterine devices, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant experience of working in a sexual health clinical service (Contraception, GUM)
- Able to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
- Evidence of continuous professional development & clinical competence
Desirable
- Accredited qualification and ability to perform LARC procedures
- Competent at undertaking Microscopy
- Experience of delivering training presentations to internal and external audiences
Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Administration of Medicine
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and flexibly
Desirable
- Competent to undertake symptomatic screening for STIs
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or NMC registered Midwife
- Nationally recognised qualification in contraception
- Accredited to BASHH STIF Level 2 Competency Training or equivalent
Desirable
- Accreditation to fit contraceptive implants and intra-uterine devices, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant experience of working in a sexual health clinical service (Contraception, GUM)
- Able to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
- Evidence of continuous professional development & clinical competence
Desirable
- Accredited qualification and ability to perform LARC procedures
- Competent at undertaking Microscopy
- Experience of delivering training presentations to internal and external audiences
Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Administration of Medicine
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and flexibly
Desirable
- Competent to undertake symptomatic screening for STIs
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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Kings Chambers 39-41 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JL
Peterborough
PE1 1JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Kings Chambers 39-41 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JL
Peterborough
PE1 1JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-AMB-8310510
Job summary
iCaSH Cambridgeshire, Cambridge - Healthcare Assistant 37.5hrs per week. Fixed term contract - 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Healthcare Assistant to provide high quality services to the community who use the Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health (iCaSH) services across Cambridgeshire. You will be based at our site in Cambridge.
You have, 'front of house', experience, with a demonstrable ability to develop a warm and welcoming rapport with people who use our services.
You have a keen eye for detail and have an understanding of the sensitivity and confidentiality involved in the delivery of a contraception, sexual health and HIV service.
You are required to hold a Care Certificate qualification, be trained to provide both phlebotomy, microscopy and chaperone duties, or demonstrate a willingness to undertake training.
Clinic hours are Monday-Friday and may include one late night to 8pm. You must be willing to work across all parts of the service where appropriate and be able to meet the travel requirements of the Trust.
You will be part of a dynamic team who ensure the efficient and effective use of available resources, in meeting the contraception, sexual health and HIV care needs of people in Cambridgeshire.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 1st October 2026
Main duties of the job
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.
Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
Where local services require and following training and sign off, provide a service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen.
Following training and being deemed competent to do so, to administer prescribed vaccines in accordance with service guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, if required by the clinical service.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8310510
Job locations
iCaSH Cambridgeshire, Lime Tree Clinic
Lime Tree Clinic, Brookfield's Hospital, 351 Mill Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 3DF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Where local services require and following training and sign off, provide a service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen.
Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.
To support and direct patients to the relevant individuals/agencies whilst accessing health care.
To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.
To undertake in annual appraisal of work, one to ones, and clinical supervision throughout the year.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To assist in the updating of clinic noticeboards.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Following training, register and issue C-card and condoms.
Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
Following training and being deemed competent to do so, to administer prescribed vaccines in accordance with service guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, if required by the clinical service.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
Communication
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.
Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and occasionally with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.
Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policy.
Liaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.
Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area providing assistance, support and information where required.
Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.
Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.
Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.
Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.
Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.
Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.
Budgetary Responsibility
To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to EEC Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.
Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required.
People Management
Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.
Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.
Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.
Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.
Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act
The post holder must adhere to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Identify and refer to senior colleagues any young and/or vulnerable people complying with East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust (EEC) safeguarding policies.
The post holder must undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.
Participate in clinical and other audits as requested with guidance from senior members of the team.
The post holder must participate in clinical supervision.
The postholder must participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Prepare clinic rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available and restocked. Undertake tidying and general housekeeping duties within the clinics.
Following training and signed off as competent, perform identified tests for patients.
To ensure that all laboratory specimens are correctly labelled, bagged and dispatched to the appropriate laboratory.
Undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
Have a clear understanding of personal accountability and level of responsibility and refer issues outside own competencies/level of knowledge to an appropriate member of the team.
To ensure attendance at all relevant meetings, if on shift and available.
Attend/complete mandatory training in accordance with EEC policy.
Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic and signpost to other services.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policies.
General
The post holder must at all times, carry out his/her duties with regard to EEC NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. EEC NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Safeguarding people responsibility
Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
Those most in need of protection include:
Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.
Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.
To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.
Where local services require and following training and sign off, provide a service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen.
Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.
To support and direct patients to the relevant individuals/agencies whilst accessing health care.
To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.
To undertake in annual appraisal of work, one to ones, and clinical supervision throughout the year.
To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
To assist in the updating of clinic noticeboards.
To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.
Following training, register and issue C-card and condoms.
Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
Following training and being deemed competent to do so, to administer prescribed vaccines in accordance with service guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, if required by the clinical service.
Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
Communication
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.
Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and occasionally with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.
Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policy.
Liaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.
Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area providing assistance, support and information where required.
Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.
Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.
Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.
Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.
Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.
Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.
Budgetary Responsibility
To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to EEC Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.
Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required.
People Management
Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.
Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.
Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.
Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.
Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act
The post holder must adhere to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Identify and refer to senior colleagues any young and/or vulnerable people complying with East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust (EEC) safeguarding policies.
The post holder must undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.
Participate in clinical and other audits as requested with guidance from senior members of the team.
The post holder must participate in clinical supervision.
The postholder must participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Prepare clinic rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available and restocked. Undertake tidying and general housekeeping duties within the clinics.
Following training and signed off as competent, perform identified tests for patients.
To ensure that all laboratory specimens are correctly labelled, bagged and dispatched to the appropriate laboratory.
Undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.
Have a clear understanding of personal accountability and level of responsibility and refer issues outside own competencies/level of knowledge to an appropriate member of the team.
To ensure attendance at all relevant meetings, if on shift and available.
Attend/complete mandatory training in accordance with EEC policy.
Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic and signpost to other services.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policies.
General
The post holder must at all times, carry out his/her duties with regard to EEC NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. EEC NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Safeguarding people responsibility
Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
Those most in need of protection include:
Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Evidence of achievement of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete at the earliest opportunity
Desirable
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core
- Adult Basic Life Support (in date)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience of working with the public
- Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation
Desirable
- Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system
- Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
- Experience in working with confidential information
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture or willingness to train
- Willingness to undertake microscopy training if required by the service
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Evidence of achievement of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete at the earliest opportunity
Desirable
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core
- Adult Basic Life Support (in date)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience of working with the public
- Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation
Desirable
- Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system
- Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
- Experience in working with confidential information
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture or willingness to train
- Willingness to undertake microscopy training if required by the service
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
iCaSH Cambridgeshire, Lime Tree Clinic
Lime Tree Clinic, Brookfield's Hospital, 351 Mill Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 3DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
iCaSH Cambridgeshire, Lime Tree Clinic
Lime Tree Clinic, Brookfield's Hospital, 351 Mill Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 3DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Administration Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 448-AMB-8314924
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Administration Assistant to provide high quality services to the community who use the Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health (iCaSH) services across Bedfordshire. Your main base will be Kings Brook, Bedford but with the expectation to provide cover at Grove View, Dunstable if required.
To provide call taker, reception, front of house, appointment booking for patients and additional administration support function to the iCaSH service clinical and non-clinical teams.
Act as the first point of contact to patients and visitors, ensuring all enquires and contact with iCaSH are dealt with in a welcoming, friendly, efficient, courteous and professional manner, promptly and prioritising as required dependant on urgency of enquiry.
We have 1 position available: 30 hours per week., Monday to Friday (working 4 days with 1 NWD per week) with shifts of 8:45 - 16:45 / 9:00 - 17:00 or 12.00-20.00. Saturday on rotation 09:00-13:00 with half day off in that week. Half day off per week which may vary due to staffing and clinic needs.
"Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 1st October, 2026".
Main duties of the job
Act as the first point of contact to patients and visitors, ensuring all enquires and contact with iCaSH are dealt with in a welcoming, friendly, efficient, courteous, and professional manner, promptly prioritising as required dependant on urgency of enquiry.
Facilitate communication with patients booking of appointments for clinics via relevant contact methods for example, telephone, online booking, direct messaging and chat functions, using the clinical system and other local booking/waiting list processes.
Update and process patient demographics on the clinical system and associated booking/check in/waiting list processes.
Maintain accurate patient records both manual and electronic in accordance with the organisation's Record Keeping Policy.
Respond to routine enquiries and requests for information, passing information onto relevant colleagues as appropriate and in a timely manner.
When required; receive, sort, distribute and dispatch all mail, ensuring all outgoing mail is appropriately processed and ready for collection at the appropriate time.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-AMB-8314924
Job locations
Kings Brook Bedford
5 St Johns Street
Bedford
MK42 0AH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
When required, take bookings for meeting rooms.
Assist with archiving of clinical notes in line with NHS Trust Retention and Disposal Policy.
Provide administration support to the iCaSH Service secretaries if required.
Update and process patient demographics on the clinical system and associated booking/check in/waiting list processes.
Open, sort and prioritise clinic mail. Scanning of relevant client medical records, laboratory reports and other clinic correspondence onto the electronic patient record.
Communication
Facilitate communication with patients and booking of appointments for clinics via relevant contact methods (for example, telephone, online booking, direct messaging and chat functions) using the clinical system and other local booking/waiting list processes.
Respond to routine enquiries and requests for information, passing information onto relevant colleagues as appropriate and in a timely manner.
Key working relationships
The general public including patients and their families if appropriateHead of iCaSH ServicesiCaSH Service ManagerService Support LeadClinical Nurse ManagerAdministration TeamiCaSH Locality TeamiCaSH Clinical TeamiCaSH Medical TeamOther East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust employeesiCaSH/EEC Subcontracted ServicesExternal/Third party organisations
Budgetary Responsibility
Contribute to the financial delivery and sustainability of the department objectives.
Support with stock control and ordering as required.
People Management
Maintain own professional development and participate in The Trusts appraisal and KSF process.
Participate/support in clinical audit, service development and research projects if required.
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder should participate in Clinical & Safeguarding audits, research and service redesign and development projects as required.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
When required, take bookings for meeting rooms.
Assist with archiving of clinical notes in line with NHS Trust Retention and Disposal Policy.
Provide administration support to the iCaSH Service secretaries if required.
Update and process patient demographics on the clinical system and associated booking/check in/waiting list processes.
Open, sort and prioritise clinic mail. Scanning of relevant client medical records, laboratory reports and other clinic correspondence onto the electronic patient record.
Communication
Facilitate communication with patients and booking of appointments for clinics via relevant contact methods (for example, telephone, online booking, direct messaging and chat functions) using the clinical system and other local booking/waiting list processes.
Respond to routine enquiries and requests for information, passing information onto relevant colleagues as appropriate and in a timely manner.
Key working relationships
The general public including patients and their families if appropriateHead of iCaSH ServicesiCaSH Service ManagerService Support LeadClinical Nurse ManagerAdministration TeamiCaSH Locality TeamiCaSH Clinical TeamiCaSH Medical TeamOther East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust employeesiCaSH/EEC Subcontracted ServicesExternal/Third party organisations
Budgetary Responsibility
Contribute to the financial delivery and sustainability of the department objectives.
Support with stock control and ordering as required.
People Management
Maintain own professional development and participate in The Trusts appraisal and KSF process.
Participate/support in clinical audit, service development and research projects if required.
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder should participate in Clinical & Safeguarding audits, research and service redesign and development projects as required.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understand working with vulnerable people
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and plan ahead
- Working with sensitive information and protecting confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the application of administrative systems and programmes in healthcare
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent
- Competent operator of computers and software
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of using Microsoft Office
- Ability to use own initiative/ work to deadlines
- Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS or clinical setting
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understand working with vulnerable people
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and plan ahead
- Working with sensitive information and protecting confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the application of administrative systems and programmes in healthcare
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent
- Competent operator of computers and software
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of using Microsoft Office
- Ability to use own initiative/ work to deadlines
- Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS or clinical setting
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Kings Brook Bedford
5 St Johns Street
Bedford
MK42 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Kings Brook Bedford
5 St Johns Street
Bedford
MK42 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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