Job summary

• Act as Specialist Pharmacist Lead for Oncology Services, providing professional leadership and acting as the key pharmacy contact for service developments, supported by the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.
• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to Oncology and Haematology patients across inpatient wards, day units and outpatient settings.
• Clinically screen and verify SACT prescriptions for adult and paediatric patients, ensuring safe, appropriate and protocol-compliant treatment.
• Lead, develop and evaluate pharmaceutical care for Oncology and Haematology patients across the Trust.
• Provide specialist medicines advice and support to the Cancer Services multidisciplinary team.
• Teach, train and supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students in Oncology and Haematology practice.
• Line manage allocated pharmacists, including appraisals, sickness management, development and ongoing professional support.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and competent, maintaining compliance with legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and local SOPs.
• Undertake clinical and professional checking of dispensed prescriptions, ensuring compliance with the Trust Formulary and High-Cost Drug procedures.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of Oncology and Haematology pharmacy services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to Haematology and Oncology patients, including pharmaceutical risk management within ward-based settings.
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, Trust Medicines Policy and relevant national and local guidance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Cancer Services SOPs and policies, ensuring medicines management systems are safe, robust, evidence-based and quality assured.
• Review and optimise prescribing in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and regional guidance, and clinical governance requirements, including during consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Assess individual pharmaceutical care needs, identify actual and potential medicines-related problems and recommend appropriate treatment interventions.
• Provide evidence-based pharmaceutical advice and recommendations to medical and nursing staff, clearly communicating and supporting any required actions.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0837

Job locations

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services

Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.

Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatient

Undertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.

Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and development

To ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.

Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered t

Lead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.

Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areas

Recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenue

I Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.

Key Duties

The post holder will

Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.

Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.

Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.

Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:

Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs

Identifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staff

Recommending best treatment

Substantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.

Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.

Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.

Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:

Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses

Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.

Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.

Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.

Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.

Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets including

Managing the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.

Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.

Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.

Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.

Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.

Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and Counselling

Ensure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.

Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapy

Ensure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.

Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chart

Pro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies

Assess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.

Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.

Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.

Managerial Responsibilities

Manage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.

Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students

Develop and maintain good internal communications within the department.

Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issues

Ensure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessible

Planning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.

Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.

Financial Responsibilities

Produce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.

Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approval

Identify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.

Service Development and Business Planning

Develop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.

Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.

Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.

Research and Clinical Audit

Ensure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislation

Ensure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.

Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer ServicesProvide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatientUndertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and developmentTo ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered tLead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areasRecommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenueI Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.Key DutiesThe post holder willProvide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needsIdentifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staffRecommending best treatmentSubstantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting dosesInterpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets includingManaging the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and CounsellingEnsure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapyEnsure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chartPro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepanciesAssess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.Managerial ResponsibilitiesManage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and studentsDevelop and maintain good internal communications within the department.Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issuesEnsure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessiblePlanning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.Financial ResponsibilitiesProduce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approvalIdentify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.Service Development and Business PlanningDevelop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.Research and Clinical AuditEnsure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislationEnsure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development

Person Specification

Additional information

Essential

• Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals.
• Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing).
• Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management.
• Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff
• Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made.
• Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use.
• Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit.
• Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients
• Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff
• Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
• Able to work with initiative and innovation.
• Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians.
• Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding.
• Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff.

Experience

Essential

• Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate
• Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT
• Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit.
• Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system
• Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors

Desirable

• Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy
• Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development.
• Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards.

Desirable

• Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
• Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio

Person Specification Additional information Essential Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team. Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals. Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing). Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management. Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made. Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use. Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit. Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options Able to work with initiative and innovation. Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively. A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians. Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding. Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff. Experience Essential Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit. Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors Desirable Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent. Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development. Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards. Desirable Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio

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UK Registration

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a new and exciting role? We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting and innovative Band 6 Specialist Dietitian post working within secondary care across East Sussex.

As a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian within ESHT you will be supported in the Acute settings. Duties include providing specialist advice to Stroke, Frailty, Surgery, Gastroenterology, ITU and Orthopaedics inpatients in the Acute Hospitals.

You will liaise closely with the patients' relatives and carers regarding ongoing nutritional care and discharge planning. You will also provide expert nutritional advice and knowledge to the wider MDT.

Our supportive Dietetic Department includes over 40 clinicians and associated staff working across the specialities of community nutrition support, diabetes, gastroenterology, inpatients, intensive care, oncology, paediatrics, prescribing support and rehabilitation. Our department also includes Primary Care Network (PCN) dietitians, apprentice dietitians and trainee Advanced Practitioner (AP) dietitians. We promote and value a strong focus on health and wellbeing in our team, including through social events and activities.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for dietetic management of a range of patients (using specialist knowledge and skills), including: general medical inpatients, gastroenterology patients and rehab inpatients.

To provide leadership support to the Clinical Leads within the Team and support junior members of staff through clinical supervision and line management duties.

To provide relevant training to Nursing staff, Catering staff, patients and their carers and third sector organisations.

To develop and audit resources to support and identify educational development within East Sussex Healthcare, acting as a resource for specialist information.

To support training and supervision of student dietitians during their clinical placements.

To work as an integral member of the dietetic team supporting other team members as required.

To undertake regular audit of services provided.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job summary

Senior Practitioner Psychologist (8A) - SWIFT CAT

We welcome a Clinical Psychologist to our integrated multi-agency service, a partnership between East Sussex County Council (ESCC) - Children's Services and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) CAMHS. As a valued member of the collaborative SWIFT Children's Assessment and Treatment (SWIFT CAT) team you will contribute to work that can have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

Your role will be a key part of the development of the service for children under 11 years who are on the Edge of Care, subject to Child Protection Plans and at risk of family breakdown. You will support social workers in formulating child and family presentations and where deemed necessary provide clinical assessment. This may include working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues in the Neurodevelopmental Pathway co-ordinated by SWIFT CAT.

There may also be the opportunity to provide some tailored interventions to children and families.

Main duties of the job

Alongside wider Specialist Children Services colleagues, you will:

• Provide crucial support and guidance through consultation with parents, caregivers and professionals.
• Conduct specialist clinical assessments for Under 11's with complex emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and safeguarding needs
• Support our social work colleagues in care planning and risk management, ensuring that these foster children's well-being.
• For a small cohort of children, deliver evidence-based interventions to address identified needs where these can not be met by another service and are within the remit of the SWIFT CAT team.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance outcomes for children subject to Child Protection Plans and Pre-Care Proceedings.
• Liaise with key agencies, including Education, to ensure integrated care.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and improvement initiatives within the service.

An informal discussion is strongly encouraged.

About us

SWIFT Specialist Family Services (SWIFT) is an established, integrated service which provides comprehensive assessments and interventions when parents' challenges (e.g., substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse) impact their parenting.

This role is part of SWIFT CAT, our multidisciplinary child assessment and treatment team. You'll work alongside skilled colleagues to offer specialist mental health services to children living in complex, high-risk family situations. Our core business includes assessing children's mental health, including attention to risk management and care planning, and working with families as well as the wider systems that support them.

We are committed to providing a high-quality, integrated service that complements the work done by ESCC Children's Services. As part of our team, you will have access to opportunities for ongoing professional development, research involvement, and participation in service improvement initiatives.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-CS-21967-A

Job locations

Swift Specialist Family Services

102 Holly Place

Eastbourne

BN22 0UT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of 8A Clinical Psychologist.

Essential requirements for this post are:

Experience of working with children and families.

HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist.

o Applications are welcomed from Clinical Psychologists.

Experience in risk assessment and management.

Desirable requirements include:

Post-qualification Band 8a experience (or equivalent).

Experience of working with child protection concerns and needs.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, social care setting.

Access to own transport for travel across East Sussex.

o SWIFT have office bases in Eastbourne and Hastings.

Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid working (home/office), can be discussed and agreed upon.

Hours:

This post is advertised as a full time post. Part-time hours can be considered but would require commitment of a minimum 30hrs per week.

At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.

Additional Information:

If you havent thought about living and working in East Sussex before then you should consider the following:

Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes

Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!

Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline

Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond

London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations

• See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about the SPFT benefits package.

Apply:

• Please apply using the link in this advert.

Further Information:

An informal discussion is strongly encouraged prior to application.

For further information or discussion please contact Becky Lloyd-Stubbs at [email protected] (Clinical Lead Nurse Specialist) and/or[email protected] (Consultant Clinical Psychologist).

Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of 8A Clinical Psychologist. Essential requirements for this post are: Experience of working with children and families. HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist. o Applications are welcomed from Clinical Psychologists. Experience in risk assessment and management. Desirable requirements include: Post-qualification Band 8a experience (or equivalent). Experience of working with child protection concerns and needs. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, social care setting. Access to own transport for travel across East Sussex. o SWIFT have office bases in Eastbourne and Hastings. Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid working (home/office), can be discussed and agreed upon. Hours: This post is advertised as a full time post. Part-time hours can be considered but would require commitment of a minimum 30hrs per week. At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail. Additional Information: If you havent thought about living and working in East Sussex before then you should consider the following: Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park! Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about the SPFT benefits package. Apply: Please apply using the link in this advert. Further Information: An informal discussion is strongly encouraged prior to application. For further information or discussion please contact Becky Lloyd-Stubbs at [email protected] (Clinical Lead Nurse Specialist) and/or[email protected] (Consultant Clinical Psychologist).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings
• Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology
• Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations
• Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
• Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service.
• Knowledge of relevant national and local guidance, legislation, and mental health frameworks
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• High-level proficiency in at least two specialised psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post-qualification.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care. Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service. Knowledge of relevant national and local guidance, legislation, and mental health frameworks Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). High-level proficiency in at least two specialised psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post-qualification. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Swift Specialist Family Services

102 Holly Place

Eastbourne

BN22 0UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Swift Specialist Family Services

102 Holly Place

Eastbourne

BN22 0UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit 2 committed, patient focused Senior Therapeutic Radiographers (band 6) to come and join our friendly team here at the Worcester Oncology Centre.

As a senior radiographer you will be working with and deputizing for a team leader on set or in the pre-treatment area.

Where are we? We are based in a new bespoke purpose built building on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site, with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. Worcester is a thriving city on the banks of the River Severn, close to areas of outstanding natural beauty. We have close links to the M5; Birmingham, Cheltenham and Bristol are all within easy reach.

Who are we? We are a small friendly team of approximately 35 radiographers. We have 3 Elekta Linacs, 2 of which are capable of 4DXVI as well as a superficial unit and a Cannon wide bore CT scanner as well as Raystation planning system on which youll carry out Vsim planning. We are paper light utilizing Mosaiq which is shared with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

Patients are at the centre of everything we do. As a result, we offer excellent facilities for patients including Radiographer led clinics and hydrotherapy sessions as well as a growing team of site specialist radiographers.

2026/7 will be an exciting year for us with the start of our full equipment replacement program as well as the installation of SGRT.

We provide placements for undergraduate students from Birmingham City University.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner rotating through the Radiotherapy Department providing clinical technical services using a range of highly specialist Radiotherapy Treatment and planning equipment.

You will work with and deputise for the treatment Team Leaders (band 7) in managing the caseload, staff and equipment of their designated unit, maintaining associated records and delivering evidence based, patient centred care.

You will be expected to undertake cannulation training and IV contrast administration whilst in the pre-treatment area.

The department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers, and the post holder will be expected to participate fully in the supervision, training and assessing of students.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Come and join our children's therapy team in East Sussex. This is an opportunity to work as part of an integrated therapy team, supporting theneeds of children and young people aged 0-19.The East Sussex Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (ESCITES) is provided by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. We are based across East Sussex in three main bases; Crowborough/Uckfield, Polegate and Hastings.You will work within an integrated children's therapy team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistants and administrators for children aged 0-19. You will work in close partnership with schools, other education providers and the local authority ISEND services. It is expected that therapists will offer a range of expertise and work across the wider community of the county.We support leadership development at all levels and as a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to less experienced therapists and students, and take part in service improvement groups.

Main duties of the job

Band 6 Health Care professionals (HCP) work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services.oKeeping the people who use our services safe through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessmentsoEnsuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and proceduresoEnsuring the people that use our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with them.oAssessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care or identified projectsDeveloping integrated care programmes in partnership with senior practitioners and/orcommissioners.oSupporting in the supervision and development of staff.oActively working as a member of the integrated team to provide high quality care to service users.oUndertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service.oActing as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.oSupporting and making recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. As part of this work, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams and roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Explore KCHFTcareer pathways

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-8343002-UJ

Job locations

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6, Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) Experience

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change.

Ability to manage

Essential

• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6, Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Experience Essential Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) Experience Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months. Skills Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change. Ability to manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Come and join our children's therapy team inEast Sussex. This is an opportunity to work as part of an integrated therapy team, supporting the needs of children and young people aged 0-19.The East Sussex Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (ESCITES) is provided by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. We arerecruiting a Physiotherapist to work in The Southfield Centre which is part of Summerdown School and to support the community Physiotherapyteam.The Southfield Centre is incorporated into Summerdown School, providing bespoke facilities for pupils with complex medical and nursing needs.You will be joining an established team consisting of an Occupational Therapist, a Speech and Language Therapist and Integrated TherapyAssistants.The Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service works with children from 0-19 years within East Sussex. We have three main bases inCrowborough, Eastbourne and Hastings. You will be based in Summerdown School in Eastbourne and will carry a caseload of children within thisschool.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS BASED IN EAST SUSSEX.

Main duties of the job

The job in the Southfield Centre will involve working with families, the school staff team, the therapy team and the nursing team within theschool to plan therapy and offer advice on the needs of the children and young people in it. You will help to develop the whole school offer as wellas provide specialist support. You will support the school's hydrotherapy offer.Outside of the school you will support the community Physiotherapy team through running clinics and supporting families who need support intheir homes or their child's nursery environment.We support leadership development at all levels and as a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to lessexperienced therapists and students, and take part in service improvement groups. Our support and induction offered to new staff includesregular meetings with your line manager, clinical supervision and appraisal, as well as internal and external training opportunities.As a location, East Sussex boasts the beautiful rural countryside alongside vibrant seaside towns with easy access to the continent and Gatwick aswell regular rail services in and out of London and a coastal railway network.You need to have at least2 years relevant clinical experience. Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995).

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Explore KCHFTcareer pathways

Details

Date posted

20 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

Reference number

846-8379158-UJ

Job locations

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration; Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study; Working towards Master level study

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster/ AT-P/ RIO).

Specialist Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change

Ability to Manage

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional (HCPC registration; Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study; Working towards Master level study Experience Essential Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience. Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster/ AT-P/ RIO). Specialist Knowledge and Expertise Essential Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months. Skills and Abilities Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change Ability to Manage Essential Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Healthy Lifestyle Advisors - 18 months Fixed Term

We have a new, exciting opportunity for two part time enthusiastic, proactive and compassionate, community-based pregnancy Lifestyle Advisors to join our maternity team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. With 2 posts available, each working 22.5 hours per week these are rewarding, community-based roles. It offers the opportunity to support birthing people and their families to achieve healthier pregnancies and improve outcomes for parents, babies, and communities.

Main duties of the job

As part of this innovative initiative, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred lifestyle support across a variety of community settings. Working alongside midwives, healthcare professionals, and partner organisations, you will empower individuals to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing throughout their maternity journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help reduce health inequalities, promote positive behaviour change, and contribute to giving every baby the best possible start in life.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Advanced Practitioner at WAHNHST. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Advanced Practitioner radiographer, who is currently independently performing and reporting fluoroscopy and interventional advanced practice in any of the following areas: PICC line insertion, barium swallows, HSGs or nephrostomy exchanges.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of both clinical and leadership experience with an excellent knowledge of fluoroscopy and interventional procedures. Experience in leading teams and coordinating services is also required for this post as they will be expected to support and work in conjunction with both the Fluoroscopy and IR Lead radiographers. Job plan will based on experience and any training requirements.

Candidates must hold or be willing to work towards a relevant postgraduate certification.

Main duties of the job

The individual will play a key role in the smooth running of both the IR and Fluoroscopy services. They will be required to, as appropriate, support staff through change and contribute to a holistic approach to care ensuring that patients at the heart of all we do. You will be part of a dynamic team who work together to support each other to achieve the very best for our patients. In addition to your advanced practice there will be some requirement to support the clinical rota in IR/fluoroscopy.

You will be joining our team to provide a high quality, responsive IR service countywide with requirement to participate in the IR o/c service.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

Please note that we are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.

Are you looking for a rewarding role that supports outstanding patient care. If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our friendly hospital pharmacy team as Pharmacy Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to delivering high-quality patient care and play an important role in ensuring patients receive the right care, first time, every time.

We currently have both full-time and part-time opportunities available at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch.

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be a key member of the team and often the first point of contact for healthcare professionals and members of the public accessing our services. You will need to be self-motivated, organised, and able to work accurately in a busy environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are passionate about patient care and keen to begin or develop a career within hospital pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary pharmacy team, collaborating closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a range of pharmacy services and functions, providing a broad understanding of hospital pharmacy operations.

Applicants must be able to work accurately and efficiently, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of tasks within a busy working environment. Flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential to the successful delivery of the service.

For main duties of the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking Extended Scope Nurse or Paramedic in Frailty/Palliative Care looking for a new venture with a like-minded clinical team? If so, HRH are looking to employ a full-time Extended Scope Practitioner for the Enhanced Care Teamwho has a passion for high quality, patient-led care and a desire to make a difference.

Benefits:

• Flexible working patterns
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the NHS pension

Main duties of the job

You will be working in a close team providing Enhanced Care which includes Frailty, Palliative, Care Homes, Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Safeguarding. Also as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team which include, GP Partners, GPs, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Nurse, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Physiotherapists.

You will be responsible for home visits, face to face clinics and telephone consultations for patients with a wide range of medical and social concerns, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic disease management, providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.

You will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including physical assessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to triage the needs of patients accordingly making any referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.

The role will include holistic assessment and coordination of care for Palliative and End of Life patients.

The role will be involved the care of frail and elderly patients including the responsibility of patients within care and nursing homes. This may include weekly ward rounds. Part of your responsibilities will include visiting patients in their home to assess their medical condition, frailty review and may include those with low-level mental health concerns

About us

Hastings & Rother Healthcare was formed in 2021 and consists of three GP practices within Hastings and St Leonards. We are an organisation that is rapidly growing and we currently cover the largest patient population in Hastings & St Leonards.

Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of healthcare professionals who share a common vision and values. By putting our patients first and delivering high-quality care, you will contribute to our mission of improving the health and lives of the communities we serve. In return, we can offer excellent remuneration, career development and a supportive clinical working environment.

HRH monitor the use of AI during the recruitment process. If it is apparent that you have used AI to complete the application, you may be asked about this prior to shortlisting in order to determine if your application should progress.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and clinically committed pharmacist to join our team on a 12 month fixed term basis to provide clinical pharmacist services to ward, dispensary and cancer services teams.

You will:

• Gain experience across a range of specialist services through 4-month rotations.
• Work as the medicines expert within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support safe and timely patient discharge, including the Discharge Medicines Service.
• Develop clinical decision-making skills through medicines optimisation, medicines information and on-call services.

Support and Development

We are committed to helping you achieve your career goals through:

• Tailored rotational training and personalised learning objectives.
• Dedicated clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring.
• Regular development reviews.
• Opportunities to lead audits, contribute to guideline development and support incident reviews.
• Monthly education sessions and peer learning forums.
• Protected time for professional development.

Main duties of the job

Provide Medication History Taking, Medicines Reconciliation, provision of Patient Information and Counselling and ward-based discharge to an allocated clinical ward or area according to the rotation utilising the trusts electronic prescribing and notes system

Deliver pharmaceutical care to patients; recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients and implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate.

Undertake clinical audit of medicine use and pharmacy services within WAHT

Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered to.

Provide day to day clinical supervision for pre-registration pharmacy graduates, technical pharmacy staff and students as assigned.

Provide clinical pharmacy teaching to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff

Provide weekend pharmacy services including on call on rotation.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0821

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical pharmacy services on rotation to the medical, surgical, urgent care and paediatric wards on rotation under the clinical supervision of Lead Specialist Pharmacists.

Provide specialised pharmaceutical advice concerning the care of patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for the Units where duties are being carried out.

Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines within the Units where duties are being carried out.

Be accountable for his or her own professional actions guided by appropriate technical and professional SOPs and associated policies, national directives, standards, guidelines, senior pharmacist colleagues, and the post-holders own specialised knowledge.

Plan his or her duties and prioritise workload where duties are being carried out according to the needs of patients, medical and nursing staff in order to complete the following within the time available:

Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs

Identifying and correcting prescribing errors/unclear prescriptions with medical staff.

Advising prescribers on doses, side effects, alternative treatments

Communicate complex pharmaceutical recommendations and advice concerning patients treatment effectively to medical and nursing staff and other health care professionals.

Interview newly admitted patients to construct an accurate medication history, assess compliance/concordance issues, and:

Review information against the admission details and prescription chart.

Identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies.

Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.

Monitor TPN on a daily basis against individual patients need and clinical condition.

Assess patients discharge information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for them based on individual need.

Assist with the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:

Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses

Completion of digital request cards for level assaying

Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.

Use MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint to produce patient information, information for medical and nursing staff, audits and project reports.

Provision of Information and Counselling:

The post holder will:

Advise medical, nursing and technical pharmacy staff on the safe and appropriate management of medicines together with the safe handling and disposal of medicines including those which are noxious or harmful.

Advise all health care professionals on storage, stability, compatibility and expiry issues regarding medicines.

Assist in the provision of medicines information to consultants, General Practitioners, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all aspects of medicines and therapy with medicines for individual patients and patient groups.

Counsel and provide information about their medicines to patients with complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements or language difficulties.

Provision of Professional Dispensary Services:

The post holder will be responsible for:

Providing on a rotational basis the clinical pharmacist check on all prescriptions dispensed by the Dispensary. This will require the scrutiny of prescriptions from medical and other practitioners to ensure they are accurate, appropriate for the patients needs, legal and cost-effective with respect to:

o Appropriate therapeutic selection of medicines

o Appropriate dose, frequency and quantity

o Avoidance of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions or side effects

o Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high cost drug procedures.

Questioning and challenging the prescriptions of prescribers whenever the post holder perceives it to be professionally appropriate and in the best interests of the patient.

Ensuring the accurate dispensing and documentation of clinical trial material as requested.

Use the Pharmacy Computer System to query the availability, location and cost of medicines, and to dispense and supply medicines.

Use the Electronic Discharge System for processing discharge prescriptions

Provision of cancer services:

Provide on a rotational basis the professional checking of chemotherapy prescriptions for patients. This will require the scrutiny of prescriptions from oncologists and haematologists to ensure they are

accurate, appropriate for the patients needs and supplied within appropriate commissioning frameworks with respect to:

Appropriate therapeutic selection of medicines

Appropriate dose, frequency and quantity

Avoidance of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions or side effects

Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high cost drug procedures.

Questioning and challenging the prescriptions of prescribers whenever the post holder perceives it to be professionally appropriate and in the best interests of the patient.

Pre-check and release chemotherapy in the aseptic units of the trust ensuring compliance with GMP.

Use the Electronic prescribing system as required to facilitate management of chemotherapy patients.

Managerial responsibilities:

The post holder will:

Provide day to day clinical supervision for pre-registration pharmacy graduates, pharmacy technicians, assistant pharmacy technicians, and students within the WRH dispensary and other pharmacy services.

Financial Responsibilities:

The post-holder will:

Help to maintain the security of medicines and supplies within the Pharmacy Department.

Undertake regular statutory checks of Controlled Drugs on hospital wards.

Provide advice and support to their allocated wards in relation to the Safe and Secure Handling of medicines

Provision of Education, Training and CPD:

The post holder will be responsible for:

Agreeing service and personal objectives with their line manager and being responsible for self audit to demonstrate both achievement of objectives and evidence of value to the Directorate or Trust.

Identify personal training and development required to ensure the quality of the service.

Agreeing and completing a yearly training plan with the line manager in line with PDR objectives

Other Operational Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

Assist in the delivery of the pharmacy departments dispensing and other operational, and clinical, services as required to meet the needs of the service:

Accurately, with no margin for error, dispense and prepare medicines ensuring doses are correct and accurately weighed, measured and or counted.

Enter patient details on the Pharmacy Computer System from prescriptions of doctors and other practitioners and produce medicine labels.

Check medicines that other pharmacy staff have dispensed and prepared to ensure they have been dispensed correctly.

Participate in the Weekend service and additionally in the Bank Holiday rota.

Undertake emergency duties of a pharmaceutical nature integral to fulfilling an Emergency Duty Commitment, on a rota with other pharmacists at WAHT.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide clinical pharmacy services on rotation to the medical, surgical, urgent care and paediatric wards on rotation under the clinical supervision of Lead Specialist Pharmacists. Provide specialised pharmaceutical advice concerning the care of patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for the Units where duties are being carried out. Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines within the Units where duties are being carried out. Be accountable for his or her own professional actions guided by appropriate technical and professional SOPs and associated policies, national directives, standards, guidelines, senior pharmacist colleagues, and the post-holders own specialised knowledge. Plan his or her duties and prioritise workload where duties are being carried out according to the needs of patients, medical and nursing staff in order to complete the following within the time available: Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs Identifying and correcting prescribing errors/unclear prescriptions with medical staff. Advising prescribers on doses, side effects, alternative treatments Communicate complex pharmaceutical recommendations and advice concerning patients treatment effectively to medical and nursing staff and other health care professionals. Interview newly admitted patients to construct an accurate medication history, assess compliance/concordance issues, and: Review information against the admission details and prescription chart. Identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies. Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects. Monitor TPN on a daily basis against individual patients need and clinical condition. Assess patients discharge information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for them based on individual need. Assist with the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including: Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses Completion of digital request cards for level assaying Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity. Use MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint to produce patient information, information for medical and nursing staff, audits and project reports.Provision of Information and Counselling: The post holder will: Advise medical, nursing and technical pharmacy staff on the safe and appropriate management of medicines together with the safe handling and disposal of medicines including those which are noxious or harmful. Advise all health care professionals on storage, stability, compatibility and expiry issues regarding medicines. Assist in the provision of medicines information to consultants, General Practitioners, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all aspects of medicines and therapy with medicines for individual patients and patient groups. Counsel and provide information about their medicines to patients with complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements or language difficulties.Provision of Professional Dispensary Services:The post holder will be responsible for: Providing on a rotational basis the clinical pharmacist check on all prescriptions dispensed by the Dispensary. This will require the scrutiny of prescriptions from medical and other practitioners to ensure they are accurate, appropriate for the patients needs, legal and cost-effective with respect to:o Appropriate therapeutic selection of medicineso Appropriate dose, frequency and quantityo Avoidance of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions or side effectso Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high cost drug procedures. Questioning and challenging the prescriptions of prescribers whenever the post holder perceives it to be professionally appropriate and in the best interests of the patient. Ensuring the accurate dispensing and documentation of clinical trial material as requested. Use the Pharmacy Computer System to query the availability, location and cost of medicines, and to dispense and supply medicines. Use the Electronic Discharge System for processing discharge prescriptionsProvision of cancer services: Provide on a rotational basis the professional checking of chemotherapy prescriptions for patients. This will require the scrutiny of prescriptions from oncologists and haematologists to ensure they are accurate, appropriate for the patients needs and supplied within appropriate commissioning frameworks with respect to: Appropriate therapeutic selection of medicines Appropriate dose, frequency and quantity Avoidance of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions or side effects Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high cost drug procedures. Questioning and challenging the prescriptions of prescribers whenever the post holder perceives it to be professionally appropriate and in the best interests of the patient. Pre-check and release chemotherapy in the aseptic units of the trust ensuring compliance with GMP. Use the Electronic prescribing system as required to facilitate management of chemotherapy patients.Managerial responsibilities:The post holder will: Provide day to day clinical supervision for pre-registration pharmacy graduates, pharmacy technicians, assistant pharmacy technicians, and students within the WRH dispensary and other pharmacy services.Financial Responsibilities:The post-holder will: Help to maintain the security of medicines and supplies within the Pharmacy Department. Undertake regular statutory checks of Controlled Drugs on hospital wards. Provide advice and support to their allocated wards in relation to the Safe and Secure Handling of medicinesProvision of Education, Training and CPD:The post holder will be responsible for: Agreeing service and personal objectives with their line manager and being responsible for self audit to demonstrate both achievement of objectives and evidence of value to the Directorate or Trust. Identify personal training and development required to ensure the quality of the service. Agreeing and completing a yearly training plan with the line manager in line with PDR objectivesOther Operational Responsibilities:The post holder will: Assist in the delivery of the pharmacy departments dispensing and other operational, and clinical, services as required to meet the needs of the service: Accurately, with no margin for error, dispense and prepare medicines ensuring doses are correct and accurately weighed, measured and or counted. Enter patient details on the Pharmacy Computer System from prescriptions of doctors and other practitioners and produce medicine labels. Check medicines that other pharmacy staff have dispensed and prepared to ensure they have been dispensed correctly. Participate in the Weekend service and additionally in the Bank Holiday rota. Undertake emergency duties of a pharmaceutical nature integral to fulfilling an Emergency Duty Commitment, on a rota with other pharmacists at WAHT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy
• Currently Registered as member of the GPhC
• Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Current experience of successfully delivering NHS pharmacy services to a range of general and specialist areas

Desirable

• Experience of delivering NHS pharmacy services in a secondary care environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate commitment to delivering the best possible services to patients and the trust.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Able to work well on own initiative and effectively within a team to deliver best possible care
• Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy Currently Registered as member of the GPhC Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development. Experience Essential Current experience of successfully delivering NHS pharmacy services to a range of general and specialist areas Desirable Experience of delivering NHS pharmacy services in a secondary care environment Personal Qualities Essential Can demonstrate commitment to delivering the best possible services to patients and the trust. Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively Able to work well on own initiative and effectively within a team to deliver best possible care Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ready for your next step in pharmacy?

Are you an ambitious early-career pharmacist with a passion for clinical practice, service improvement and patient care? If you're looking to develop your specialist expertise while helping shape pharmacy services across Worcestershire, we'd love to hear from you.

Following successful internal recruitment, we have two exciting opportunities to join our Specialist Pharmacist Rotational Team.

This role offers the chance to provide advanced ward-based clinical pharmacy services across a range of specialist areas at both Worcestershire Royal Hospital and The Alexandra Hospital. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will build specialist knowledge, support the development of junior pharmacists, and contribute to innovative service improvements that enhance patient care.

About you

We're looking for a pharmacist who:

• Has experience influencing prescribing practice within secondary care.
• Holds a postgraduate clinical diploma.
• Is an Independent Prescriber, or is eligible to undertake.
• Demonstrates strong clinical, communication and leadership skills.
• Thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.

What we offer

At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, we're committed to balancing outstanding patient care with professional development. You'll join a welcoming, supportive and education-focused pharmacy team, with excellent opportunities to develop your specialist practice and career.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

• Deliver an embedded clinical pharmacist prescribing service across specialist areas, including: Critical Care Paediatrics Surgery and Nutrition Urgent Care Frailty Rotations are undertaken on a six-month basis.
• Provide expert medicines advice as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and support service development initiatives alongside specialist leads and principal pharmacists.
• Act as a mentor and role model for foundation pharmacists, trainees and students.
• Deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care throughout the patient's admission.
• Support discharge planning, prescribing and effective communication across healthcare settings to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Please note: Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. If you do not yet meet all of the requirements for this Band 7 role, we would encourage you to consider applying for our Band 6 Pharmacist Development Role, which provides a structured development pathway with the opportunity to progress to Band 7 upon successful completion of the required competencies.

To apply for the development role, please search for vacancy reference C9365-26-0598 or use the link provided within the Supporting Links section of this advertisement.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0770

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached documents for full Band 7 JD

• Be responsible for delivering the specialist clinical pharmacy service to the assigned clinical specialty during the rotation.
• Deliver specialised knowledge of medicines and nutrition support to provide advice to consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all aspects of medicines use for patients.

Deliver pharmaceutical care to patients; recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients and implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate.

If not already qualified, undertake an independent prescriber qualification within an agreed specialty as agreed with clinicians and funding, complying with all requirements of the GPhC in relation to registration as an independent prescriber and the associated professional responsibilities.

Identify medicine-related causes for admission and develop treatment plans to optimise care, deprescribing where appropriate.

Undertake risk management for the pharmacy service to allocated wards and ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.

Undertake clinical audit of medicine use and pharmacy services within the rotational areas as assigned.

Ensure pharmaceutical aspects of research and clinical trials comply with relevant legislation and conduct own practice-based audit/research on pharmaceutical aspects of medicines use.

Provide pharmaceutical teaching to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff.

Introduce measures to ensure drug expenditure is within agreed limits as requested by the Director and Deputy Director of Pharmacy. This will include monitoring the use and funding of new medicines for the Medicines Prescribing Sub-Committee (MPC)

Job description Job responsibilities See attached documents for full Band 7 JD Be responsible for delivering the specialist clinical pharmacy service to the assigned clinical specialty during the rotation. Deliver specialised knowledge of medicines and nutrition support to provide advice to consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all aspects of medicines use for patients. Deliver pharmaceutical care to patients; recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients and implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate. If not already qualified, undertake an independent prescriber qualification within an agreed specialty as agreed with clinicians and funding, complying with all requirements of the GPhC in relation to registration as an independent prescriber and the associated professional responsibilities. Identify medicine-related causes for admission and develop treatment plans to optimise care, deprescribing where appropriate. Undertake risk management for the pharmacy service to allocated wards and ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines. Undertake clinical audit of medicine use and pharmacy services within the rotational areas as assigned. Ensure pharmaceutical aspects of research and clinical trials comply with relevant legislation and conduct own practice-based audit/research on pharmaceutical aspects of medicines use. Provide pharmaceutical teaching to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. Introduce measures to ensure drug expenditure is within agreed limits as requested by the Director and Deputy Director of Pharmacy. This will include monitoring the use and funding of new medicines for the Medicines Prescribing Sub-Committee (MPC)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Current post graduate relevant experience in delivering clinical services to the given speciality or directorate.
• Experience in influencing and persuading senior clinicians in relation to optimal medicine treatment for patients.
• Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists and pharmacy technical staff.
• Experience of contributing to the preparation and delivery of reports, audits, clinical guidelines for directorate or divisional level.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality improvement.

Desirable

• Practicing prescriber
• Experience in providing an extended service as sole clinical practitioner e.g. residency service or on-call
• Experience of training nurses and doctors
• Experience of leading a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy
• Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Attained or working towards post-graduate level training. E.g. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with at least 1 year completed, RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway linked with RPS Post Registration Foundation Curriculum and able to provide evidence across 4 of the domains.
• Holds, currently taking or eligible to undertake prescribing qualification
• Currently meeting the GPhC standards for continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Accredited IP
• Health Assessment qualification
• Working towards RPS Faculty membership
• Attained or working towards a leadership and management qualification. E.g. The Edward Jenner Program or equivalent.

Person Specification Experience Essential Current post graduate relevant experience in delivering clinical services to the given speciality or directorate. Experience in influencing and persuading senior clinicians in relation to optimal medicine treatment for patients. Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists and pharmacy technical staff. Experience of contributing to the preparation and delivery of reports, audits, clinical guidelines for directorate or divisional level. Experience in developing and implementing quality improvement. Desirable Practicing prescriber Experience in providing an extended service as sole clinical practitioner e.g. residency service or on-call Experience of training nurses and doctors Experience of leading a team Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Attained or working towards post-graduate level training. E.g. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with at least 1 year completed, RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway linked with RPS Post Registration Foundation Curriculum and able to provide evidence across 4 of the domains. Holds, currently taking or eligible to undertake prescribing qualification Currently meeting the GPhC standards for continuing professional development. Desirable Accredited IP Health Assessment qualification Working towards RPS Faculty membership Attained or working towards a leadership and management qualification. E.g. The Edward Jenner Program or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Due to internal recruitment, we are seeking enthusiastic and clinically committed pharmacists to join our team providing clinical pharmacist services to ward, dispensary and cancer services teams. Through our structured Band 6-7 development programme, you will gain the skills and experience needed to progress into a Band 7 Specialist Rotational Pharmacist role via completion of our band 6-7 development pathway.

You will:

• Gain experience across a range of specialist services through 4-month rotations.
• Work as the medicines expert within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support safe and timely patient discharge, including the Discharge Medicines Service.
• Develop clinical decision-making skills through medicines optimisation, medicines information and on-call services.

Support and Development

We are committed to helping you achieve your career goals through:

• A structured Band 6-7 development pathway with gateway assessments.
• Tailored rotational training and personalised learning objectives.
• Dedicated clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring.
• Regular development reviews.
• Opportunities to lead audits, contribute to guideline development and support incident reviews.
• Monthly education sessions and peer learning forums.
• Access to postgraduate qualifications, leadership programmes, independent prescribing and clinical diploma opportunities.
• Study leave and protected time for professional development.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties

Provide Medication History Taking, Medicines Reconciliation, provision of Patient Information and Counselling and ward-based discharge to an allocated clinical ward or area according to the rotation utilising the trusts electronic prescribing and notes system

Deliver pharmaceutical care to patients; recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients and implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate.

Undertake clinical audit of medicine use and pharmacy services within WAHT

Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered to.

Provide day to day clinical supervision for pre-registration pharmacy graduates, technical pharmacy staff and students as assigned.

Provide clinical pharmacy teaching to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff

Provide weekend pharmacy services including on call on rotation.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0598

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a development role and requires completion of activities and gateway assessment activities alongside the general duties to progress from a band 6 position to a band 7 position

Provide clinical pharmacy services on rotation to the acute medical, surgical, emergency, and critical care units WRH, under the clinical supervision of Lead Specialist Pharmacists.

Provide specialised pharmaceutical advice concerning the care of patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for the Units where duties are being carried out.

Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines within the Units where duties are being carried out.

Be accountable for his or her own professional actions guided by appropriate technical and professional SOPs and associated policies, national directives, standards, guidelines, senior pharmacist colleagues, and the post-holders own specialised knowledge.

Plan his or her duties and prioritise workload where duties are being carried out according to the needs of patients, medical and nursing staff in order to complete the following within the time available:

Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs

Identifying and correcting prescribing errors/unclear prescriptions with medical staff.

Advising prescribers on doses, side effects, alternative treatments

Communicate complex pharmaceutical recommendations and advice concerning patients treatment effectively to medical and nursing staff and other health care professionals.

Interview newly admitted patients to construct an accurate medication history, assess compliance/concordance issues, and:

Review information against the admission details and prescription chart.

Identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies.

Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.

Monitor TPN on a daily basis against individual patients need and clinical condition.

Assess patients discharge information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for them based on individual need.

Assist with the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:

Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses

Completion of digital request cards for level assaying

Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.

Use MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint to produce patient information, information for medical and nursing staff, audits and project reports.

Provision of Information and Counselling:

The post holder will:

Advise medical, nursing and technical pharmacy staff on the safe and appropriate management of medicines together with the safe handling and disposal of medicines including those which are noxious or harmful.

Advise all health care professionals on storage, stability, compatibility and expiry issues regarding medicines.

On rotation, assist the Specialist Pharmacist for Medicines Information by providing information to consultants, General Practitioners, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all aspects of medicines and therapy with medicines for individual patients and patient groups.

Counsel and provide information about their medicines to patients with complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements or language difficulties.

Provision of Professional Dispensary Services:

The post holder will be responsible for:

Providing on a rotational basis the clinical pharmacist check on all prescriptions dispensed by the Dispensary. This will require the scrutiny of prescriptions from medical and other practitioners to ensure they are accurate, appropriate for the patients needs, legal and cost-effective with respect to:

o Appropriate therapeutic selection of medicines

o Appropriate dose, frequency and quantity

o Avoidance of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions or side effects

o Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high cost drug procedures.

Questioning and challenging the prescriptions of prescribers whenever the post holder perceives it to be professionally appropriate and in the best interests of the patient.

Ensuring the accurate dispensing and documentation of clinical trial material as requested.

Use the Pharmacy Computer System to query the availability, location and cost of medicines, and to dispense and supply medicines.

Use the Electronic Discharge System for processing discharge prescriptions

Provision of cancer services:

Provide on a rotational basis the professional checking of chemotherapy prescriptions for patients. This will require the scrutiny of prescriptions from oncologists and haematologists to ensure they are

accurate, appropriate for the patients needs and supplied within appropriate commissioning frameworks with respect to:

Appropriate therapeutic selection of medicines

Appropriate dose, frequency and quantity

Avoidance of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions or side effects

Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high cost drug procedures.

Questioning and challenging the prescriptions of prescribers whenever the post holder perceives it to be professionally appropriate and in the best interests of the patient.

Pre-check and release chemotherapy in the aseptic units of the trust ensuring compliance with GMP.

Use the Electronic prescribing system as required to facilitate management of chemotherapy patients.

Managerial responsibilities:

The post holder will:

Provide day to day clinical supervision for pre-registration pharmacy graduates, pharmacy technicians, assistant pharmacy technicians, and students within the WRH dispensary and other pharmacy services.

Financial Responsibilities:

The post-holder will:

Help to maintain the security of medicines and supplies within the Pharmacy Departments.

Undertake regular statutory checks of Controlled Drugs on hospital wards.

Provide advice and support to their allocated wards in relation to the Safe and Secure Handling of medicines

Provision of Education, Training and CPD:

The post holder will be responsible for:

Participating in the Trust personal development review, agreeing service and personal objectives with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader and being responsible for self audit to demonstrate both achievement of objectives and evidence of value to the Directorate and Trust.

Identify personal training and development required to ensure the quality of the service.

Agreeing and completing a yearly training plan with the in line with PDR objectives

Other Operational Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

Assist in the delivery of the pharmacy departments dispensing and other operational, and clinical, services as required to meet the needs of the service:

Accurately, with no margin for error, dispense, prepare medicines ensuring doses are correct and accurately weighed, measured and or counted.

Enter patient details on the Pharmacy Computer System from prescriptions of doctors and other practitioners and produce medicine labels.

Check medicines that other pharmacy staff have dispensed and prepared to ensure they have been dispensed correctly.

Participate in the Weekend service and additionally in the Bank Holiday rota.

Undertake emergency duties of a pharmaceutical nature integral to fulfilling an Emergency Duty Commitment, on a rota with other pharmacists at WRH.

Job description Job responsibilities This is a development role and requires completion of activities and gateway assessment activities alongside the general duties to progress from a band 6 position to a band 7 position Provide clinical pharmacy services on rotation to the acute medical, surgical, emergency, and critical care units WRH, under the clinical supervision of Lead Specialist Pharmacists. Provide specialised pharmaceutical advice concerning the care of patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for the Units where duties are being carried out. Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines within the Units where duties are being carried out. Be accountable for his or her own professional actions guided by appropriate technical and professional SOPs and associated policies, national directives, standards, guidelines, senior pharmacist colleagues, and the post-holders own specialised knowledge. Plan his or her duties and prioritise workload where duties are being carried out according to the needs of patients, medical and nursing staff in order to complete the following within the time available: Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs Identifying and correcting prescribing errors/unclear prescriptions with medical staff. Advising prescribers on doses, side effects, alternative treatments Communicate complex pharmaceutical recommendations and advice concerning patients treatment effectively to medical and nursing staff and other health care professionals. Interview newly admitted patients to construct an accurate medication history, assess compliance/concordance issues, and: Review information against the admission details and prescription chart. Identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies. Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects. Monitor TPN on a daily basis against individual patients need and clinical condition. Assess patients discharge information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for them based on individual need. Assist with the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including: Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses Completion of digital request cards for level assaying Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity. Use MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint to produce patient information, information for medical and nursing staff, audits and project reports.Provision of Information and Counselling: The post holder will: Advise medical, nursing and technical pharmacy staff on the safe and appropriate management of medicines together with the safe handling and disposal of medicines including those which are noxious or harmful. Advise all health care professionals on storage, stability, compatibility and expiry issues regarding medicines. On rotation, assist the Specialist Pharmacist for Medicines Information by providing information to consultants, General Practitioners, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all aspects of medicines and therapy with medicines for individual patients and patient groups. Counsel and provide information about their medicines to patients with complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements or language difficulties.Provision of Professional Dispensary Services:The post holder will be responsible for: Providing on a rotational basis the clinical pharmacist check on all prescriptions dispensed by the Dispensary. This will require the scrutiny of prescriptions from medical and other practitioners to ensure they are accurate, appropriate for the patients needs, legal and cost-effective with respect to:o Appropriate therapeutic selection of medicineso Appropriate dose, frequency and quantityo Avoidance of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions or side effectso Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high cost drug procedures. Questioning and challenging the prescriptions of prescribers whenever the post holder perceives it to be professionally appropriate and in the best interests of the patient. Ensuring the accurate dispensing and documentation of clinical trial material as requested. Use the Pharmacy Computer System to query the availability, location and cost of medicines, and to dispense and supply medicines. Use the Electronic Discharge System for processing discharge prescriptionsProvision of cancer services: Provide on a rotational basis the professional checking of chemotherapy prescriptions for patients. This will require the scrutiny of prescriptions from oncologists and haematologists to ensure they are accurate, appropriate for the patients needs and supplied within appropriate commissioning frameworks with respect to: Appropriate therapeutic selection of medicines Appropriate dose, frequency and quantity Avoidance of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions or side effects Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high cost drug procedures. Questioning and challenging the prescriptions of prescribers whenever the post holder perceives it to be professionally appropriate and in the best interests of the patient. Pre-check and release chemotherapy in the aseptic units of the trust ensuring compliance with GMP. Use the Electronic prescribing system as required to facilitate management of chemotherapy patients.Managerial responsibilities:The post holder will: Provide day to day clinical supervision for pre-registration pharmacy graduates, pharmacy technicians, assistant pharmacy technicians, and students within the WRH dispensary and other pharmacy services.Financial Responsibilities:The post-holder will: Help to maintain the security of medicines and supplies within the Pharmacy Departments. Undertake regular statutory checks of Controlled Drugs on hospital wards. Provide advice and support to their allocated wards in relation to the Safe and Secure Handling of medicinesProvision of Education, Training and CPD:The post holder will be responsible for: Participating in the Trust personal development review, agreeing service and personal objectives with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader and being responsible for self audit to demonstrate both achievement of objectives and evidence of value to the Directorate and Trust. Identify personal training and development required to ensure the quality of the service. Agreeing and completing a yearly training plan with the in line with PDR objectivesOther Operational Responsibilities:The post holder will: Assist in the delivery of the pharmacy departments dispensing and other operational, and clinical, services as required to meet the needs of the service: Accurately, with no margin for error, dispense, prepare medicines ensuring doses are correct and accurately weighed, measured and or counted. Enter patient details on the Pharmacy Computer System from prescriptions of doctors and other practitioners and produce medicine labels. Check medicines that other pharmacy staff have dispensed and prepared to ensure they have been dispensed correctly. Participate in the Weekend service and additionally in the Bank Holiday rota. Undertake emergency duties of a pharmaceutical nature integral to fulfilling an Emergency Duty Commitment, on a rota with other pharmacists at WRH.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy
• Currently Registered as member of the GPhC
• Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Current experience of successfully delivering NHS pharmacy services in a secondary care environment to a range of general and specialist areas.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate commitment to delivering the best possible services to patients and the trust.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Able to work well on own initiative and effectively within a team to deliver best possible care
• Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy Currently Registered as member of the GPhC Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development. Experience Essential Current experience of successfully delivering NHS pharmacy services in a secondary care environment to a range of general and specialist areas. Personal Qualities Essential Can demonstrate commitment to delivering the best possible services to patients and the trust. Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively Able to work well on own initiative and effectively within a team to deliver best possible care Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Senior Frailty Physiotherapist (Full Time)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Frailty and Older Peoples Medicine.

The frailty service is a priority for the trust. The trustwide service is being invested in and is under-going exciting positive changes to enhance the services provided. The right candidate will be a part of this service progression and will be able to positively support and participate in further changes.

This is a permanent full-time post based at the Worcester Acute Hospital, Worcester

Clinical supervision and line management will be provided to you by the Team Lead in Frailty. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills, working closely with senior members of the team as well supporting the team leads in managing staffing levels and caseload.

You will be supported in your continued professional development, and will be committed to improving the quality and development of our service. You will be encouraged to be involved in quality improvement and service development work, and post graduate training is actively promoted.

There is an expectation that you participate in existing respiratory or orthopaedic out of hours and weekend services dependant on experience and service need.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team and be clinically responsible for providing a timely, evidence-based service to older people living with frailty, who are admitted to our inpatient wards at Worcester Royal Hospital

You will be responsible for the clinical supervision and management of band 5 physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers. You will also provide support to the rotational band 6s physiotherapists and will be encouraged to participate in the trust wide Band 6 peer group meetings.

You will work closely with the Frailty Team leads across sites to support and deliver cross site training and education for the team.

You will be encouraged to take on a lead role as clinical educator for physiotherapy students. The team facilitates different student placement models such as a 2:1 model, and you will be supported by the Physiotherapy Placement Lead.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0809

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post TitleSenior Static Frailty Physiotherapist

Pay Band6

Hours37.5 hours per week

ContractPermanent

Location / DepartmentWorcester Physiotherapy Department (working across Trust)

Speciality Physiotherapy

Accountable toTherapy Manager

Key Working Relationships

Physiotherapists in given speciality across the three sites. Medical and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members of the MDT, supports staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students and university staff, palliative care team.

Risk Assessment

This post involves frequent manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting sitting/standing, transferring, giving physical support during walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment. There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including repetitive techniques e.g. manual chest techniques, passive exercises, bed exercises and an occasional requirement for intensive physical effort for several short periods throughout the day. Close contact with patients including the performance of invasive techniques such as Airway suction and Blood Gas sampling frequently exposes the post holder to bodily fluids e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit and faeces. There is frequent need for prolonged concentration when assessing and treating highly complex patients and a need to act rapidly in potentially life-threatening situations.

There is frequent need for prolonged concentration and involvement in emotionally distressing situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death and bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team members will be needed. Work pattern is often unpredictable with frequent interruptions/changes and managerial deadlines.

Job Purpose

Working as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes.

To take the responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type.

To provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff and students.

To participate in departmental audit in support of evidence-based practice.

To communicate with the MDT as appropriate to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admission prevention as appropriate to given speciality.

To undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality.

To contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work. To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality.

Key Duties

Clinical

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management of patients receiving treatment.

To undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting with simple and complex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To be able to apply knowledge and highly developed skills from a wide range of specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal outpatients, care of the elderly dependant on given area of speciality underpinned by evidence.

To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis.

To use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice.

To demonstrate a high level of skill in dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to deliver appropriate treatments selected from a range of physiotherapeutic interventions e.g normal movement, motor relearning, manual therapy techniques, respiratory techniques, use of NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy dependant on area of speciality.

To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly.

To use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan.

To maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention.

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To be an active participant on the evening and weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may also include the treatment of children. Rota will depend on Speciality

To be responsible for leading patient classes, e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee group and rheumatology classes dependant on area of speciality.

Communications

To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.

To demonstrate communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, explanation and negotiation, with patients with barriers to effective communication may be evident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered perception, hearing loss, mental disabilities, pain and fear. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident.

To write clear and concise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients, in accordance with professional standards.

To use written information in assisting the patient to understand their condition and involvement in the treatment process.

To liaise with the designated Team Lead Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area.

To liaise with senior physiotherapy staff regarding highly complex cases.

To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals regarding patient care.

To liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care.

To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate.

To produce written discharge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants or other referring health professional regarding the patients condition within Speciality.

Education and Training

To be appraised by the Team Lead Physiotherapist within area of speciality, agree personal objectives to be achieved within area of speciality and formulate a personal development plan.

To maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means (internal/external courses, journal reviews, self-directed study) in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge.

To keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based practice.

To participate in all annual mandatory training.

To demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance in physiotherapy practice. To regularly evaluate physiotherapy practice through the use of outcome measures and audit.

To undertake, or assist with Research and Development activity.

To participate in training by the regular delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To supervise and appraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as delegated by senior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To adhere to local department and trust policy.

Organisation and Management

To prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff.

In the absence of the Team Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and allocate staff in order to provide an efficient service.

To ensure the Team Lead is fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality by regular reporting.

To be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research.

To maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff.

To ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and carers as needed.

To act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.

To provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes.

Professional

To maintain Health Professions Council (HPC) registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics

To maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HPC Standards.

To work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

To be responsible for maintaining own competence through self-directed learning and reflective practice.

To assist with research, audit and service development projects.

Job description Job responsibilities Post TitleSenior Static Frailty Physiotherapist Pay Band6Hours37.5 hours per weekContractPermanent Location / DepartmentWorcester Physiotherapy Department (working across Trust)Speciality PhysiotherapyAccountable toTherapy Manager Key Working RelationshipsPhysiotherapists in given speciality across the three sites. Medical and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members of the MDT, supports staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students and university staff, palliative care team.Risk AssessmentThis post involves frequent manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting sitting/standing, transferring, giving physical support during walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment. There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including repetitive techniques e.g. manual chest techniques, passive exercises, bed exercises and an occasional requirement for intensive physical effort for several short periods throughout the day. Close contact with patients including the performance of invasive techniques such as Airway suction and Blood Gas sampling frequently exposes the post holder to bodily fluids e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit and faeces. There is frequent need for prolonged concentration when assessing and treating highly complex patients and a need to act rapidly in potentially life-threatening situations.There is frequent need for prolonged concentration and involvement in emotionally distressing situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death and bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team members will be needed. Work pattern is often unpredictable with frequent interruptions/changes and managerial deadlines. Job Purpose Working as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. To take the responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. To provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff and students. To participate in departmental audit in support of evidence-based practice. To communicate with the MDT as appropriate to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admission prevention as appropriate to given speciality. To undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality. To contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work. To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality.Key DutiesClinical To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management of patients receiving treatment. To undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting with simple and complex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality. To be able to apply knowledge and highly developed skills from a wide range of specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal outpatients, care of the elderly dependant on given area of speciality underpinned by evidence. To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis. To use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice. To demonstrate a high level of skill in dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to deliver appropriate treatments selected from a range of physiotherapeutic interventions e.g normal movement, motor relearning, manual therapy techniques, respiratory techniques, use of NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy dependant on area of speciality. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly. To use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan. To maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To be an active participant on the evening and weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may also include the treatment of children. Rota will depend on Speciality To be responsible for leading patient classes, e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee group and rheumatology classes dependant on area of speciality. Communications To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential. To demonstrate communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, explanation and negotiation, with patients with barriers to effective communication may be evident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered perception, hearing loss, mental disabilities, pain and fear. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident. To write clear and concise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients, in accordance with professional standards. To use written information in assisting the patient to understand their condition and involvement in the treatment process. To liaise with the designated Team Lead Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area. To liaise with senior physiotherapy staff regarding highly complex cases. To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals regarding patient care. To liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care. To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate. To produce written discharge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants or other referring health professional regarding the patients condition within Speciality.Education and Training To be appraised by the Team Lead Physiotherapist within area of speciality, agree personal objectives to be achieved within area of speciality and formulate a personal development plan. To maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means (internal/external courses, journal reviews, self-directed study) in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge. To keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based practice. To participate in all annual mandatory training. To demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance in physiotherapy practice. To regularly evaluate physiotherapy practice through the use of outcome measures and audit. To undertake, or assist with Research and Development activity. To participate in training by the regular delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists, other staff and students. To supervise and appraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as delegated by senior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care. To adhere to local department and trust policy.Organisation and Management To prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff. In the absence of the Team Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and allocate staff in order to provide an efficient service. To ensure the Team Lead is fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality by regular reporting. To be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research. To maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff. To ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and carers as needed. To act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy. To provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes. Professional To maintain Health Professions Council (HPC) registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics To maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HPC Standards. To work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. To be responsible for maintaining own competence through self-directed learning and reflective practice. To assist with research, audit and service development projects.

Person Specification

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Commitment to working in Worcestershire

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner Team player Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic Able to show initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Approachable and consistent

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy Health Profession Council Registration Appropriate postgraduate qualifications / training

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Trust values and behaviours

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities or within speciality if a static post Experience of working in an acute NHS environment Evidence of relevant and recent CPD
• Supervision and development of assistants and students

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members Active participation in audit or research Experience of working in speciality at a senior level

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality Effective team working skills Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities Understanding of current NHS issues

Desirable

• Teaching skills Leadership skills Presentation Skills

Person Specification Other Job Requirements Essential Able and willing to commute between sites Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Commitment to working in Worcestershire Personal Qualities Essential Professional manner Team player Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic Able to show initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Approachable and consistent Qualifications Essential Diploma or degree in physiotherapy Health Profession Council Registration Appropriate postgraduate qualifications / training Desirable Member of CSP Trust values and behaviours Essential Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns. Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others. Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives Experience Essential Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities or within speciality if a static post Experience of working in an acute NHS environment Evidence of relevant and recent CPD Supervision and development of assistants and students Desirable Training of other MDT members Active participation in audit or research Experience of working in speciality at a senior level Knowledge and Skills Essential Effective and appropriate written communication skills Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality Effective team working skills Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities Understanding of current NHS issues Desirable Teaching skills Leadership skills Presentation Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Fixed Term Band 6 Physiotherapist, JCR High weald Lewes & Havens.

Welcome to East Sussex, a place that boasts a beautiful coastline, beaches and the South Downs National Park. Close to Brighton and rail links to London. Come and join our friendly, sociable, experienced teams working within an integrated Health and Social Care community rehabilitation service based in Lewes.

The Joint Community Rehabilitation Service is a short-term 7 day service which assesses and treats people within their own homes or in our Community Rehabilitation Hub. Our service aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital or long-term care, enable earlier discharges from hospital and promote independence and quality of life. The ability to travel around the county in a timely fashion is essential. Weekends are covered on a rota basis and at present includes one weekend day approximately every 4 weeks with a day off during the week. We are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and belonging. We actively welcome and encourage applications from individuals belonging to marginalised communities

Main duties of the job

JCR is a friendly, supportive, integrated and multi professional team which includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers using an inter-professional model of working. We key work and provide rehabilitation to adults with a variety of medical, neurological and surgical conditions. You will be fully supported to develop your inter-professional skills and areas of special clinical interest. We offer regular supervision and training opportunities for professional development.

We encourage you to contact us for an informal chat or visit. We look forward to hearing from you.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Job summary

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

Sponsorship for Migrant Workers

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Come and join our children's therapy team in East Sussex. This is an opportunity to work as part of an integrated therapy team, supporting the needs of children and young people aged 0-19.The East Sussex Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (ESCITES) is provided by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. We arerecruiting a Physiotherapist to work in The Southfield Centre which is part of Summerdown School and to support the community Physiotherapyteam.The Southfield Centre is incorporated into Summerdown School, providing bespoke facilities for pupils with complex medical and nursing needs.You will be joining an established team consisting of an Occupational Therapist, a Speech and Language Therapist and Integrated TherapyAssistants.The Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service works with children from 0-19 years within East Sussex. We have three main bases inCrowborough, Eastbourne and Hastings. You will be based in Summerdown School in Eastbourne and will carry a caseload of children within thisschool.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS BASED IN EAST SUSSEX.

Main duties of the job

The job in the Southfield Centre will involve working with families, the school staff team, the therapy team and the nursing team within theschool to plan therapy and offer advice on the needs of the children and young people in it. You will help to develop the whole school offer as wellas provide specialist support. You will support the school's hydrotherapy offer.Outside of the school you will support the community Physiotherapy team through running clinics and supporting families who need support intheir homes or their child's nursery environment.We support leadership development at all levels and as a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to lessexperienced therapists and students, and take part in service improvement groups. Our support and induction offered to new staff includesregular meetings with your line manager, clinical supervision and appraisal, as well as internal and external training opportunities.As a location, East Sussex boasts the beautiful rural countryside alongside vibrant seaside towns with easy access to the continent and Gatwick aswell regular rail services in and out of London and a coastal railway network.You need to have at least2 years relevant clinical experience. Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995).

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

08 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

Reference number

846-8286868-UJ

Job locations

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration; Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study; Working towards Master level study

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster/ AT-P/ RIO).

Specialist Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change

Ability to Manage

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional (HCPC registration; Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study; Working towards Master level study Experience Essential Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience. Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster/ AT-P/ RIO). Specialist Knowledge and Expertise Essential Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months. Skills and Abilities Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change Ability to Manage Essential Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 6, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), to a part time (0.6 whole time equivalent), permanent post within Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapy.

LDSLT are a small team of specialist SLTs, supported by dedicated Health Care Support Workers and Administrative colleagues. LDSLT sits in the Worcestershire Community Learning Disability Team and provides a county wide service. We are a small, friendly, and supportive team - who pride ourselves in being innovative, creative, flexible and person centred. You will hold a mixed caseload responding to both communication and dysphagia referrals. We enjoy good links with our SLT colleagues in neighbouring teams and have access to various networks providing clinical and professional support. We actively encourage our team to work proactively and respond creatively and flexibly to the changing demands of the role, delivering person centred episodes of care and working collaboratively with families, support workers and other health and care professionals.

The Trust offer mobile and flexible working and full equipment provided for home/ office working.

You will have access to a range of benefits including car leasing, health and wellbeing support, carer passports, and staff networks e.g. LGBTQ.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

You will provide assessment, diagnosis and develop bespoke therapy plans for those presenting with communication difficulties and/ or dysphagia arising from a range of conditions related to a learning disability.

Work with families, carers, and provider services in a variety of settings as needed to enable good outcomes. This may be creating communication passports, AAC both low and high tech and promoting Inclusive and Total Communication, Intensive Interaction, or dysphagia mealtime plan.

Maintain your own caseload within safe levels and support the team in prioritising referrals and managing the waiting list.

Contribute to social media and resource development, improvements in evidence-based practice and be proactive in personal and service delivery improvements.

Supervise and allocate work to assistants, students, and less experienced therapists.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are excited to advertise a Static Band 6 Occupational Therapy role within our Stroke, Neurological and Complex Care Services.

The role is part time, with hours ideally worked over 4 or 5 days and the expectation of contribution to the 7 day Acute Stroke Service.

We are looking for someone with experience within Stroke and/or Neurological Occupational Therapy who is passionate about providing high quality intervention to service users whilst developing and supporting the wider service, applying consistent and reliable underlying knowledge and skill.

The applicant should be confident with patient interaction and development of considered, goal oriented interventions in all settings. In addition, the successful candidate is required to support aspects of teaching, supervision and people management. Within the role there is scope for the development of enhanced skills in assessment and management of cognitive impairment, specialist handling, posture management and splinting.

The current role involves rotation between 3 areas:

7 day Stroke Service, assessing and treating patients post stroke in order to facilitate optimal recovery and timely progress through the stroke pathway.

Contribution to the outpatient neurological Occupational Therapy service providing input to patients with neurological conditions.

Complex care services providing assessment and treatment to patients admitted with complex neurological or medical presentations including input with patients on Intensive Care.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to work across all three Trust Sites.

They will provide skilled therapeutic input to patients on their caseload working collaboratively with the Integrated Therapy Team and wider MDT. They will support assessment and provision of routine and more specialist equipment to optimise functional ability and facilitate effective discharge.

Therapy input is provided with a Home First approach, facilitating referrals to appropriate support services to enable discharge home wherever possible or to inpatient rehabilitation settings when this is not achievable.

There is the expectation that the successful applicant will be able to drive to support completion of access and home visits when required including for provision of equipment.

Within the Integrated Therapy Team there will be involvement with line management where appropriate - providing supervision, teaching and wellbeing support.

The role will be involved in facilitation of wider team management and development through supporting the band 7 Team Leads with day to day caseload and staffing issues as well as service and quality improvement projects.

The successful candidate will be supported by a robust team structure and existing high level of skill and expertise across the team. They will be encouraged to continue their development through varied learning and CPD opportunities.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

We are delighted to be advertising for a Specialist Practitioner Psychologist/ Specialist Psychological Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy / Psychotherapeutic Counselling) to join our urgent care team, based in Saint Leonards-on-Sea. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Specialist Practitioner Psychologist / Specialist Psychological Therapist to join our supportive and innovative Urgent care teams. You'll work alongside psychology colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to providing exceptional care to those experiencing a mental health crisis. This post is open to those newly qualified - there is support within the service to develop.

You will work with people with a wide range of mental health problems, their families and carers. Many people come to urgent care with their first experience of mental health difficulties as a result of bereavement, addiction, physical illness, domestic violence, onset of dementia, debt or workplace bullying; so we wouldwelcome applicants with a range of experience, who may not have worked in an acute or urgent care environment before. We also see a range of people with complex mental health difficulties with histories of service use and work closely with community teams, acute wards and other specialist services in Sussex; soexperience in these areas would also be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist crisis interventions for those referred into our service and help contribute to the multi-disciplinary team's thinking and care-planning, working closely with the team. Your primary role is to provide psychological assessment, formulation and short-term evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individualsand groups.Alongside this, youwill also provide consultation, training, and support: such as facilitation of reflective practice and case discussion. We work closely with OT, peer specialist and carer specialists which gives us particular flexibility and opportunity. We also have other psychological therapists,trainees and assistant psychologist(s).

We approach our work as trauma informed and currently offer interventions for individuals and groups, informed byCBT, DBT and compassion focussed therapy. We occasionally contribute toneuro testingand have specialist supervision for these disciplines; and can offer training where you have an interest but have not yet undertaken training. There are also opportunities to get involved with family interventions and open dialogue network meetings within the service

About us

Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people, and adults across Sussex. We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated good overall and outstanding for caring by the Care Quality Commission.

Urgent and acute care psychology:

You will be a part of the wider East Sussex Psychological Professions group providing the opportunity for continuing professional development, sharing of expertise and peer support. You will also be part of the Trust's Adult Acute Psychological network, which provides specialist guidance and support on governance and best practice, including specialty CPD days.

Working in East Sussex:

Working in East Sussex there is the opportunity to travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns- there's always new experiences to be enjoyed.

You will be based in Hastings seeing clients at the team base, in their own homes, as well as virtually via telephone or online appointments.

This part-time role offers the opportunity for flexible working.

If you would like to ask anything or have a chat about this opportunity, please do get in touch.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AE-21380

Job locations

CRHT, Woodlands Centre for Acute Care

729 The Ridge

St. Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

A degree in Psychology and Doctoral level training in Applied Psychology (or its equivalent for those who trained before 1996 or outside the UK)

Or, you will have accredited training in CBT

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post.

Please contact Dr Nadia Ahlenius, Counselling Psychologist, Urgent Care Team Hastings on 0300 304 0253 / email [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities REQUIREMENTS Successful applications will be required to have: A degree in Psychology and Doctoral level training in Applied Psychology (or its equivalent for those who trained before 1996 or outside the UK) Or, you will have accredited training in CBT See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post. Please contact Dr Nadia Ahlenius, Counselling Psychologist, Urgent Care Team Hastings on 0300 304 0253 / email [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK*] as approved by the HPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental Psychology.
• oOr recognised accredited post graduate level training in cognitive behavioural therapy accredited by the BABCP Accreditation with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• oProfessionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) or with the British Association of Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy.
• oOr A minimum two-year post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology, comprising no less than 450 hours programme contact and including no less than 200 hours supervised counselling practice. Accreditation with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) or registration with the Health Professionals Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• oPre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable competence in the delivery of psychological therapy including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• oKnowledge of guidance and legislation in relation to the client group
• oKnowledge of theory, practice and evidence base of specialist psychological therapy
• oExperience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts
• oEvidence of commitment to CPD

Skills

Essential

• oWell developed skills in communication (oral and written) of highly technical and clinical sensitive information to clients, carers, families and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS
• oProven ability to establish, maintain and conclude therapeutic relationships
• oGood inter-professional skills and ability to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary setting
• oCapacity to reflect and make good use of supervision
• oAbility to plan and manage a dynamic caseload of work

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oPost-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK*] as approved by the HPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental Psychology. oOr recognised accredited post graduate level training in cognitive behavioural therapy accredited by the BABCP Accreditation with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) oProfessionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) or with the British Association of Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy. oOr A minimum two-year post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology, comprising no less than 450 hours programme contact and including no less than 200 hours supervised counselling practice. Accreditation with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) or registration with the Health Professionals Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist Desirable oPre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Knowledge/Experience Essential oDemonstrable competence in the delivery of psychological therapy including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse oKnowledge of guidance and legislation in relation to the client group oKnowledge of theory, practice and evidence base of specialist psychological therapy oExperience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts oEvidence of commitment to CPD Skills Essential oWell developed skills in communication (oral and written) of highly technical and clinical sensitive information to clients, carers, families and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS oProven ability to establish, maintain and conclude therapeutic relationships oGood inter-professional skills and ability to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary setting oCapacity to reflect and make good use of supervision oAbility to plan and manage a dynamic caseload of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRHT, Woodlands Centre for Acute Care

729 The Ridge

St. Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRHT, Woodlands Centre for Acute Care

729 The Ridge

St. Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job Summary:

This exciting new role provides the opportunity to work with the General Practice and alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to support the delivery of pharmacy services in general practice.

You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, pharmacy team delivering medicines management across a PCN with the support of a named pharmacist.The team comprises a clinical pharmacist, pharmacy technicians, a Lead Pharmacist and GP clinical colleagues, providing appropriate clinical supervision, support and multidisciplinary working.

You will be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews, responding to medication queries, signing prescriptions, and to proactively manage people with polypharmacy and multi-morbidities.

You will have the opportunity to attend meetings at practice, PCN, and ICB level, deliver training to practice and pharmacy team colleagues, mentor students and junior colleagues, and develop innovative services in response to local gaps in healthcare.

Required:Current GPhC registration, an Independent Prescribing qualification and relevant experience working in general practice.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Provide expertise in clinical medicines review and address public health and social needs of

patients in GP practices

Reduce inappropriate polypharmacy and wasteful prescribing through clinical medication

review

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and work with patients and community

pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions by

supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying and

addressing medicines related issues

Interface with community and hospital pharmacy colleagues and develop referral processes

between primary care professionals including the promotion of the repeat dispensing service

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates

Manage patients and health care professionals medicine queries

About us

About The Station Practice

The Station Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking NHS GP practice based within Station Plaza Health Centre in the heart of Hastings, caring for a diverse population of approximately 18,000 patients.

We are committed to providing high-quality, safe, effective and compassionate care, with a strong focus on holistic healthcare, reducing health inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing of our local community.

We are a busy multidisciplinary team comprising GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, physiotherapists and dedicated administrative and reception teams. We work closely with our local Primary Care Network and wider health and community services to provide joined-up care for our patients.

We embrace innovation and modern ways of working, including digital technology and AI-supported tools, to improve efficiency and support our clinicians and patients.

Our practice values are Excellence, Caring, Integrity and Teamwork. We believe in supporting our staff, encouraging professional development and creating a positive environment where everyone is valued and can make a difference.

If you are looking to join a supportive, progressive and busy primary care team where patient care and teamwork are at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A3040-26-0005

Job locations

Station Plaza Health Centre

Station Approach

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 1BA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice.

The post holder will perform face to face and telephone medication review of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities, those with mental health conditions. The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and work closely with high risk drug monitoring.

This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.

Main duties of the job

Provide expertise in clinical medicines review and address public health and social needs of

patients in GP practices

Reduce inappropriate poly-pharmacy and wasteful prescribing through clinical medication

review

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and work with patients and community

pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions by

supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying and

addressing medicines related issues

Interface with community and hospital pharmacy colleagues and develop referral processes

between primary care professionals including the promotion of the repeat dispensing service

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates

Manage patients and health care professionals medicine queries

Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cycles

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing

Implement drug withdrawals and alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety

Work with primary care professional and patients to implement NICE and other evidence based guidelines

Run clinics where medicines are the main interventions e.g. anticoagulant monitoring clinics, dependence forming medication reviews.

Contribute to multimorbidity reviews and multidisciplinary reviews

Provide medicines information and training to Practice healthcare professionals and admin staff

Review Pathology results for patients on known medicines and as part of medication review and request outstanding bloods where needed.

Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks)

Working within the practice based team to undertake medication reviews particularly in high risk groups such as:

- Frail elderly

Polypharmacy

Renal impairment

Hepatic impairment

Substance misuse

Patients on high risk medicines

STOPP/START identified patients

Revolving door Hospital admissions

Improve prescribing practice through educational support for all prescribers within the practice

Lead on where changes in evidence require changes in prescribing across patient population eg where a drug is withdrawn or indications change

Liaise with colleagues in community pharmacy to align support for referrals, medicines adherence, optimisation and management

Support improvements in clinical care through practice based audit and implementing change

Prescribing advice to prescribers in practice e.g. temporary non availability of drugs

Ensure patient safety when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of prescribed medicine

Working closely with the pharmacy team and ICB team to support CQC Arden searches and completion MOIS ICB Project work

Providing support to pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacists and Lead Pharmacist

Any ad hoc duties as needed

You will be delivering SMRs, LTC, high risk medication reviews, Auditing, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to respond to queries, sign prescriptions and problem solving. Your role will impact on the patients medication journey, focusing on de-prescribing, improving quality of care, and reducing medicines related admissions. You will manage long term conditions, support hospital discharge prescribing arrangements, provide specific advice for those on polypharmacy, and support the practices to develop the clinical pharmacist role. You will support the prescription team and ensure pharmacists in the network, and other local networks, collaborate ideas and support each other.

You will be confident, enthusiastic and adaptable to change, with excellent clinical, communication and ICT skills.

You should exhibit good organisational skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and other stakeholders including patients, families, and carers.

You will be comfortable working independently and as part of multiple teams as described.

Job description Job responsibilities Job descriptionThe post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice.The post holder will perform face to face and telephone medication review of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities, those with mental health conditions. The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and work closely with high risk drug monitoring.This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.Main duties of the job Provide expertise in clinical medicines review and address public health and social needs ofpatients in GP practices Reduce inappropriate poly-pharmacy and wasteful prescribing through clinical medication review Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and work with patients and communitypharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions bysupporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying andaddressing medicines related issues Interface with community and hospital pharmacy colleagues and develop referral processesbetween primary care professionals including the promotion of the repeat dispensing service Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates Manage patients and health care professionals medicine queries Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cycles Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing Implement drug withdrawals and alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety Work with primary care professional and patients to implement NICE and other evidence based guidelines Run clinics where medicines are the main interventions e.g. anticoagulant monitoring clinics, dependence forming medication reviews. Contribute to multimorbidity reviews and multidisciplinary reviews Provide medicines information and training to Practice healthcare professionals and admin staff Review Pathology results for patients on known medicines and as part of medication review and request outstanding bloods where needed. Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks) Working within the practice based team to undertake medication reviews particularly in high risk groups such as:- Frail elderlyPolypharmacyRenal impairmentHepatic impairmentSubstance misusePatients on high risk medicinesSTOPP/START identified patientsRevolving door Hospital admissions Improve prescribing practice through educational support for all prescribers within the practice Lead on where changes in evidence require changes in prescribing across patient population eg where a drug is withdrawn or indications change Liaise with colleagues in community pharmacy to align support for referrals, medicines adherence, optimisation and management Support improvements in clinical care through practice based audit and implementing change Prescribing advice to prescribers in practice e.g. temporary non availability of drugs Ensure patient safety when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of prescribed medicine Working closely with the pharmacy team and ICB team to support CQC Arden searches and completion MOIS ICB Project work Providing support to pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacists and Lead Pharmacist Any ad hoc duties as neededYou will be delivering SMRs, LTC, high risk medication reviews, Auditing, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to respond to queries, sign prescriptions and problem solving. Your role will impact on the patients medication journey, focusing on de-prescribing, improving quality of care, and reducing medicines related admissions. You will manage long term conditions, support hospital discharge prescribing arrangements, provide specific advice for those on polypharmacy, and support the practices to develop the clinical pharmacist role. You will support the prescription team and ensure pharmacists in the network, and other local networks, collaborate ideas and support each other.You will be confident, enthusiastic and adaptable to change, with excellent clinical, communication and ICT skills.You should exhibit good organisational skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and other stakeholders including patients, families, and carers.You will be comfortable working independently and as part of multiple teams as described.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential criteria
• Current GPhC registration
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• At least 6 months experience practising as an Independent Prescriber
• Pharmacy degree (MPharm or equivalent)
• Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience
• Ability to practise safely and competently within their prescribing scope
• Understanding of medicines optimisation, medication review and safe prescribing
• Ability to assess clinical information, pathology results and identify prescribing medicines related risks
• Good clinical reasoning and decision making skills
• Ability to recognise limitations and escalate appropriately to a GP or a senior clinician

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• 1-2 years experience working in general practice
• Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs)
• Experience managing long-term conditions and multimorbidity
• Experience with high-risk medicines monitoring
• Experience with repeat prescribing and prescription authorisation
• Experience with clinical audit, QI or PDSA and medicines optimisation projects
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential criteria Current GPhC registration Independent Prescribing qualification At least 6 months experience practising as an Independent Prescriber Pharmacy degree (MPharm or equivalent) Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience Ability to practise safely and competently within their prescribing scope Understanding of medicines optimisation, medication review and safe prescribing Ability to assess clinical information, pathology results and identify prescribing medicines related risks Good clinical reasoning and decision making skills Ability to recognise limitations and escalate appropriately to a GP or a senior clinician Desirable Desirable criteria 1-2 years experience working in general practice Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) Experience managing long-term conditions and multimorbidity Experience with high-risk medicines monitoring Experience with repeat prescribing and prescription authorisation Experience with clinical audit, QI or PDSA and medicines optimisation projects Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Station Practice

Address

Station Plaza Health Centre

Station Approach

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 1BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Station Practice

Address

Station Plaza Health Centre

Station Approach

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 1BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our band 6 rotation. East Sussex Healthcare Trust is the largest combined acute and community trust in the South East of England. Our Band 6 rotation gives the opportunity to work within the acute sites in Eastbourne and Hastings, our intermediate care Units and within community rotations.

The Rotational post would be suitable for someone seeking to develop their occupational therapy clinical and leadership skills at Band 6 level in a wide range of specialities.

We will offer the successful candidates the opportunity to broaden their clinical practice in a variety of settings, whilst developing leadership skills and supporting occupational therapy students and apprentices on placement. Promoting the role of occupational therapy within the Trust and more widely is an essential part of the role.

The occupational therapy department is part of the Community Health and Integrated Care division, we are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice. This is demonstrated through regular departmental training, the commitment to new initiatives and a constant review and improvement of services.

All applicants must have current HCPC registration.

Main duties of the job

We will offer the successful candidates the opportunity to broaden their clinical practice in a variety of settings, whilst developing leadership skills and supporting occupational therapy students and apprentices on placement. Promoting the role of occupational therapy within the Trust and more widely is an essential part of the role.

The occupational therapy department is part of the Community Health and Integrated Care division, we are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice. This is demonstrated through regular departmental training, the commitment to new initiatives and a constant review and improvement of services. Our excellent appraisal programme demonstrates our commitment to our staff.

All applicants must have current HCPC registration.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

These duties may include:

Assisting within the pharmacy aseptic services suite.

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

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

Supplying medicines to wards and departments.

Providing a top-up service as allocated.

Receiving stock from suppliers.

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

Undertaking reception duties in the dispensary.

About us

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

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

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

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

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

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

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

DBS Checks and Costs

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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