Job summary

Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist (Band 8a)Location: The Royal London HospitalWe are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician to step into the role of Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist.About the role:In this leadership position, you will oversee our pharmacy procurement and invoicing teams, ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of medicines. Working closely with senior pharmacy leaders, finance teams, and national procurement bodies, you will be instrumental in: o Developing and implementing innovative procurement strategies to optimise value and minimise waste o Leading medicines efficiency projects aligned with the Trust's cost improvement targets o Managing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across the NHS, regional consortia, and industry o Ensuring compliance with governance, legal, and regulatory standards, including Good Distribution Practice o Supporting and inspiring your team to deliver high-quality, responsive services

The successful candidate will be based at the Royal London hospital but may be required to work at any of the Barts Health NHS Trust sites.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking individual who: o Has experience in pharmacy procurement and or stock control within an NHS or healthcare setting o Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills o Possesses a good understanding of procurement regulations, medicines governance, and financeo Has excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments Essential:o Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician o Enthusiasm for professional development and making a positive impact within the Trust The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health is one of the largest in the country and covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services from our five hospital sites across the City of London, East and Northeast London.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, clinical staff and other operational leads.

At Barts Health, we recognise and celebrate the value of our staff. Therefore, dedication to creating and maintaining an outstanding working environment for all staff is essential. In return, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8286417GCS

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 2ES

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

To discuss this role further please contact :

Jas Minhas, Service Manager Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution | [email protected]

Tejal Patel, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Shared Services | [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. To discuss this role further please contact : Jas Minhas, Service Manager Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution | [email protected] Tejal Patel, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Shared Services | [email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• .Significant post-qualification experience in hospital pharmacy procurement
• .Significant experience and knowledge of the pharmacy management system (CMM)
• .Significant experience of managing teams

Skills

Essential

• .Specialist knowledge of medicines procurement and supply chain management
• .Demonstrates vision and innovation with the ability to implement change through effective strategy and planning
• .Project management skills
• .Demonstrates ability to lead and manage self effectively and independently
• .Demonstrates ability to Lead and manage teams

Knowledge

Essential

• .Understands the current landscape of supply chain management and how to effectively operate within it
• .Understanding of stock control systems
• .Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• .MPharm or equivalent / NVQ L3 Pharmacy Services and BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• .Registered as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Diploma

Other

Desirable

• .Knowledge of current best practice in Good Distribution Practice

Person Specification Experience Essential .Significant post-qualification experience in hospital pharmacy procurement .Significant experience and knowledge of the pharmacy management system (CMM) .Significant experience of managing teams Skills Essential .Specialist knowledge of medicines procurement and supply chain management .Demonstrates vision and innovation with the ability to implement change through effective strategy and planning .Project management skills .Demonstrates ability to lead and manage self effectively and independently .Demonstrates ability to Lead and manage teams Knowledge Essential .Understands the current landscape of supply chain management and how to effectively operate within it .Understanding of stock control systems .Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Qualifications Essential .MPharm or equivalent / NVQ L3 Pharmacy Services and BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent .Registered as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Diploma Other Desirable .Knowledge of current best practice in Good Distribution Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 2ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 2ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Senior Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Pharmacy Supplies Service.

You will be need to be an experienced Pharmacy Technician, with a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Supply service.

You will:

- Deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service, actively participating in the delivery of services to all areas of the department.

- Co-ordinate and support the training and development of pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacy technicians with respect to ward services.

- Provide leadership and management of staff, processes, procedures and workload/workforce planning and development of the Supply services.

- Ensure patients and staff receive excellent service and medications are supplied in a safe and efficient manner which meets set KPIs.

- Manage risks, errors and near misses in the various ward and pharmacy environments, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.

- Co-ordinate and lead on investigations and outcomes to incidents, errors and complaints received regarding the Supply services.

- Continuously contribute to service improvements

- Ensure adherence to Wholesale Dealers license in regards to the supply of stock medicines to external unit

-Maintain Pharmacy QMS system

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

You will be able to find a full Job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or contact the senior team for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
• Registration as a UK Pharmacy Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician accreditation
• Experience of Wholesale Dealers License

Desirable

• Leadership Experience
• Accredited Medicines Reconciliation accreditation
• Experience of QMS system

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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).

Job summary

Do you enjoy working flexibly and creatively with people who have complex and diverse needs? Do you have a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion? We are delighted to advertise two Psychologist/Psychotherapist posts, working with people in the gaps between NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) and community mental health services. We have a 1.0 wte post based in the West of Leeds and a 0.6 wte post based in the East.

The post holder will be part of the Primary Care Mental Health Team which is a multidisciplinary service that works closely with GP practices using a holistic person-centred model of care. The postholder will work alongside psychological therapists and other colleagues from the NHS trusts and a range of third sector partners. The aims of the service are to:

Provide therapeutic input (individual and group) for people presenting with complex needs. Clients may present with co-occurring physical, social and mental health issues and/or neurodiversity-related issues, requiring a flexible, multi-modal approach.

Work proactively to ensure that our services are acceptable and accessible to people from minoritised backgrounds who may not be well served by standard service models.

Provide psychological consultation and supervision to primary care staff, including GPs and other allied professionals.

Work collaboratively to embed a flexible, psychologically informed model of care.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work closely with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the senior psychological therapists in each cluster to develop a flexible and creative therapeutic offer, tailored to individual need. A particular focus will be on working to address health inequalities and ensuring equitable access to psychological support and interventions.

This is an exciting time to be joining this service as we have received significant investment in psychological therapies, in line with the NHS long-term plan and the national programme of community mental health transformation. The aims of the new transformed services are to foster integration between the NHS, the third sector and social care and to increase access to specialist interventions, including psychological therapies. These roles are 'early implementer' roles that will play a key part in piloting and evaluating this evolving service.

In addition to direct clinical work, the role will involve supporting the work of primary care mental health workers through supervision, consultation, and training. It will also involve collaborating with other stakeholders and third sector providers to develop effective pathways and networks.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent prior to 1996) and HCPC registration; Or Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Cognitive and/or Behavioural Psychotherapy AND Accreditation with BABCP as a CBT therapist. With either a prior core profession or via KSA route. Or Masters or above in a psychotherapy and accredited as a psychotherapist with UKCP or BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council)

Skills

Essential

• Skills in working therapeutically with people with complex needs in a range of contexts.

Experience

Essential

• Skills in working therapeutically with people with complex needs in a range of contexts.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies used to treat the population specified in the job summary.

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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).

Job summary

The Social Worker will play a key role within Jewish Cares Social Work and Community Support service, providing professional social work support to adults across North East London, Central London, Essex and Southend. Working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working, the postholder will manage a complex caseload of approximately 35 FTE cases, carrying out holistic assessments, developing person-centred support plans and delivering effective social work interventions. You will assess risk, respond to referrals, identify safeguarding concerns and provide advice, information and advocacy to individuals and carers. The role also involves partnership working with statutory, voluntary and community organisations, contributing to community initiatives and representing Jewish Care at external meetings and forums. A full UK driving licence and regular access to your own vehicle are essential due to the geographical coverage of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our Social Work and Community Support service. This is a varied community-based role supporting adults, families and carers across North East London, Central London, Essex and Southend. You will manage a complex caseload, complete holistic assessments, develop person-centred support plans and provide professional interventions, advice and advocacy. You will work with people experiencing a range of needs including ageing, disability, mental health needs, dementia, social isolation and end-of-life care, while working closely with colleagues and external organisations. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who enjoys independent practice, partnership working and making a meaningful difference in peoples lives. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

About us

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

36.25 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Hybrid | North East London, Central London, Essex.

Are you a qualified Social Worker looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to adults, families and carers within the community?

Jewish Care is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Social Work and Community Support (SWCS) service. You will provide professional social work support to adults across North East and Central London, Essex and Southend, supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing and remain safely within their communities.

About the role

You will manage a complex caseload of approximately 35 cases (FTE), carrying out holistic assessments, developing person-centred support plans and delivering effective social work interventions. You will work with people experiencing a range of challenges, including ageing, disability, mental health needs, dementia, social isolation, end-of-life care and other complex or co-existing needs.

You will use your professional judgement to assess risk, respond to referrals, identify safeguarding concerns and ensure people receive the right support at the right time. The role also involves providing advice, information and advocacy, helping individuals and carers navigate health and social care systems and access appropriate services.

Partnership working will be an important part of the role. You will work closely with colleagues across Jewish Care and build effective relationships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations. You will also represent Jewish Care at external meetings and forums and contribute to the development of community-based initiatives, support groups and other activities that promote social inclusion and wellbeing.

About you

You will be a qualified and Social Work England registered Social Worker with experience of working with adults in a social care setting. You will have sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding, together with experience of assessment, care planning, risk management and social work interventions.

We are looking for someone who is confident working independently, while also contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team. You will have excellent communication, listening, writing, organisation and IT skills, alongside the ability to exercise professional judgement and critically reflect on your practice.

Experience of community or group work is essential. Experience of working with people affected by mental health, dementia, disability, isolation, end-of-life care or other complex needs is particularly relevant. Experience within the voluntary sector or mental health services would be desirable.

Knowledge of the Jewish community would be advantageous, although a willingness to learn about Jewish life and develop your understanding of the community is essential.

Driving requirement

Although hybrid working is available, due to the geographical coverage of this role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have regular access to your own vehicle for work purposes. The role involves travel across North East London, Central London, Essex and Southend, including visits within the community and attendance at meetings and services across different locations.

Why Jewish Care?

At Jewish Care, we are committed to providing person-centred support that enables people to live with dignity, independence and choice. You will join a professional and supportive team where your expertise can make a meaningful difference to individuals, families and carers across our communities.

If you are an experienced Social Worker who enjoys community-based practice, creative, partnership working and making a positive difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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).

Job summary

Children's Occupational Therapist Experts at Hand Clinical Lead

Band 7 - £55,524 - £62,652 Inclusive of HCAS

Full-time hours 37.5 per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to take a leading role in delivering Bromley's Experts at Hand (EaH) model, supporting system-wide SEND reform and strengthening universal and targeted provision across education and early-years settings. As a locality lead within a tiered service delivery model, you will drive early identification, inclusive practice and workforce capability building. Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, you will shape whole-school approaches, lead consultation and coaching, and embed evidence-based OT strategies across diverse educational environments. Day-to-day practice includes coaching and modelling OT strategies in context, delivering targeted interventions, supporting staff training, and responding flexibly to emerging needs within your locality. Alongside these system-level responsibilities, you will maintain a small targeted-plus and specialist caseload, providing assessment, intervention and collaborative problem-solving for children with more complex occupational performance needs.

Main duties of the job

The Children`s Occupational Therapy Service provides high-quality occupational therapy to children and young people 0-18 years old, with difficulties in play, self-care and/or school occupations due to a variety of conditions. Occupational Therapists within the service work autonomously, seeing children in a variety of community healthcare and educational settings including clients' homes, clinics, schools, nurseries and specialist educational settings. Children and young people referred to the service may have multiple and complex conditions.

As an experienced practitioner, the Highly Specialist Children`s Occupational Therapistwill manage a team of occupational therapists who will work to build capacity in mainstream schools through universal and targeted work, while also holding a complex clinical caseload of specialist cases. The Occupational Therapy lead will be expected to oversee as well as support the team in managing the offer for schools and early year settings while ensuring children who need specialist care get timely assessments. The postholder will also offer specialist support and education to healthcare colleagues and other agencies involved in the child's care.

The Highly Specialist Children`s Occupational Therapist will provide leadership and line management within the service, including recruitment and retention, appraisal and performance/ absence management.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

848-BHC-269-26

Job locations

Phoenix Children's Centre

Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide occupational therapy consultation, advice, and support to schools through the Experts at Hand service delivery model, working collaboratively with education settings, families, and professionals to build capacity, promote early identification, inclusion, participation, and support the implementation of evidence-based strategies that meet the functional needs of children and young people.

2. Manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaningful goals, treatment, and advice.

3. To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret complex assessment findings, from both standardised and non-standardised assessments in order to help contribute and formulate uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary outcomes and goals in collaboration with the children/ and or family whenever possible.

4. Develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the childs ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide occupational therapy consultation, advice, and support to schools through the Experts at Hand service delivery model, working collaboratively with education settings, families, and professionals to build capacity, promote early identification, inclusion, participation, and support the implementation of evidence-based strategies that meet the functional needs of children and young people. 2. Manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaningful goals, treatment, and advice. 3. To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret complex assessment findings, from both standardised and non-standardised assessments in order to help contribute and formulate uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary outcomes and goals in collaboration with the children/ and or family whenever possible. 4. Develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the childs ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma or degree level in Occupational Therapy or equivalent training/study

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including post registration training/qualifications in relevant specialist areas e.g. sensory integration levels 1 and 2, CO-OP approach, neurodevelopment and complex needs
• Post registration training/qualification in leadership and management, or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
• Field Work Educator Course, or equivalent training/experience.

Desirable

• Training specific to EHC process, including report writing and giving evidence at tribunals/hearings

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting.
• Significant, current and relevant clinical skills - either developed in children's OT or transferable - demonstrating evidence informed practice with an occupation-based focus.
• Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to assess the need for, prescribe/recommend and advise on the use of specialist equipment.
• Ability to assess and analyse a child's functional abilities using standardised and non-standardised methods, in line with best practice.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to empower others in practice and a sound understanding of accountability, delegation and escalation in a clinical setting.
• Excellent written communication skills, including: odetailed reports and contemporaneous note taking othe ability to record and convey actions, decisions, recommendations, etc, accurately, succinctly and within timelines

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience within paediatrics
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of complex caseload management.
• interventions - including moving and handling and specialist equipment use - for children with a range of difficulties e.g. physical disabilities, multiple and complex conditions, displaying, challenging behaviour, coordination or sensory processing difficulties
• Significant experience in the assessment and provision of EHC reports.
• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHC plans and related legislation.
• Established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's OT, including safeguarding.
• Experience of leadership and management, including appraisal and performance/absence management.

Desirable

• Experience of attending EHC panels.
• Experience in providing specialist OT school provision
• Experience of leading policy and/or service development

Information Technology and Information Governance

Essential

• Solid IT skills, including use of mobile phone, laptop etc and programmes for service delivery and line management e.g. Microsoft office, internet, email
• Knowledge and experience of using electronic patient/clinical systems, including ordering clinical equipment.
• Experience of electronic diaries and/or rosters

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS
• Experience of using eRoster

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma or degree level in Occupational Therapy or equivalent training/study Professional Registration Essential HCPC registration Training Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including post registration training/qualifications in relevant specialist areas e.g. sensory integration levels 1 and 2, CO-OP approach, neurodevelopment and complex needs Post registration training/qualification in leadership and management, or equivalent experience. Comprehensive training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs Field Work Educator Course, or equivalent training/experience. Desirable Training specific to EHC process, including report writing and giving evidence at tribunals/hearings Specific Skills Essential Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting. Significant, current and relevant clinical skills - either developed in children's OT or transferable - demonstrating evidence informed practice with an occupation-based focus. Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy. Ability to assess the need for, prescribe/recommend and advise on the use of specialist equipment. Ability to assess and analyse a child's functional abilities using standardised and non-standardised methods, in line with best practice. Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to empower others in practice and a sound understanding of accountability, delegation and escalation in a clinical setting. Excellent written communication skills, including: odetailed reports and contemporaneous note taking othe ability to record and convey actions, decisions, recommendations, etc, accurately, succinctly and within timelines Experience Essential Significant post registration experience within paediatrics Experience of working in a community setting. Experience of complex caseload management. interventions - including moving and handling and specialist equipment use - for children with a range of difficulties e.g. physical disabilities, multiple and complex conditions, displaying, challenging behaviour, coordination or sensory processing difficulties Significant experience in the assessment and provision of EHC reports. Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHC plans and related legislation. Established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's OT, including safeguarding. Experience of leadership and management, including appraisal and performance/absence management. Desirable Experience of attending EHC panels. Experience in providing specialist OT school provision Experience of leading policy and/or service development Information Technology and Information Governance Essential Solid IT skills, including use of mobile phone, laptop etc and programmes for service delivery and line management e.g. Microsoft office, internet, email Knowledge and experience of using electronic patient/clinical systems, including ordering clinical equipment. Experience of electronic diaries and/or rosters Desirable Experience of using EMIS Experience of using eRoster

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Phoenix Children's Centre

Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Phoenix Children's Centre

Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a recently qualified OT looking to develop your skills and experience across a wide range of physical and mental health settings?We are looking for OT's to join our established and sought after Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation.

Our rotation offers a unique opportunity to work in a mix of clinical areas across physical health, mental health and various specialist services. The rotation currently includes:

• Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
• Adult Learning Disability (community)
• Forensic Mental Health (inpatient)
• Stroke Rehabilitation (inpatient)
• Older Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
• Older Adult Mental Health (community)
• Community Therapy Service (community)
• Community Hospital rehabilitation (inpatient)

The rotation is focused in and around the city of Oxford, with some rotations based in the community hospitals to the south of the county. Each rotation is for a period of 8 months (subject to change).

This role will require you to travel countywide across the Trusts sites on a regular basis. You must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• To provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process.
• Interventions may be carried out in hospital, community settings or during home visits.
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer Preceptorship Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.
• To participate effectively as a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the education of occupational therapy students and apprentices.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships with colleagues to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision making about client care programmes

You'll be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team from day one. Newly qualified OTs can complete our award-winning Flyer Programme preceptorship, alongside monthly Band 5 CPD and peer support sessions. Our rotational programme offers experience across a wide range of clinical areas, providing an excellent foundation for your career. We're committed to helping you grow through our Career Development Framework, with opportunities to develop in clinical practice, leadership, education, research and quality improvement.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Mentions learning from a range of placements
• Demonstration of MDT working
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions or learning disabilities in designated specialist area.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Good command of written English
• Demonstrates diverse skillset as required for rotation
• Able to prioritise workload and manage own time.
• Demonstrates good clinical reasoning skills.

Desirable

• Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the Occupational Therapy profession.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered or working towards
• Recognised graduate Occupational Therapy qualification.

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

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).

Job summary

Do you have an interest in tackling health inequalities for people with a learning disability? Do you want to maintain a healthy work-life balance?

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our City and South Oxfordshire Community Learning Disability Service based in Abingdon. Our small, friendly directorate thrives on collaborative, multi-disciplinary teamwork to provide holistic care for adults with learning disabilities.

We're looking for candidates with physiotherapy experience in learning disabilities, neuromuscular conditions, or related fields. Join our well-established team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly which can include working from home or from one of our three bases in Banbury, Oxford or Abingdon.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver specialist, evidence based physiotherapeutic management to people with a learning disability and a range of diverse and complex health conditions
• To provide a high quality physiotherapy service to people with a learning disability in their homes and in a variety of community and other health care settings
• To be responsible for your own caseload as an autonomous practitioner adapting your approach to meet the health and communication needs of the service users
• To work jointly and in a holistic manner with the multi-disciplinary Learning Disability Team, the LD Physiotherapy Team and wider health and social care services
• To participate in and contribute to clinical governance, and physiotherapy and service wide developmental projects
• You will have the opportunity to use your clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage your own caseload, work independently and organise your time flexibly.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly which can include working from home or from a base.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree or diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• 1 week/1 year post graduate training in posture management
• Formal post graduate qualification in any of the core areas of physio

Skills and experience

Essential

• Post graduate working experience in learning disabilities or neurological rehab
• Experience of independently managing and prioritising a caseload

Desirable

• Experience of or formal training in, teaching physiotherapy related topics
• Awareness of, and experience of using 24 hour posture management
• Experience of supervising students or band 4 colleagues

Travel

Essential

• Car driver with UK license and access to vehicle

Learning disability awareness

Essential

• Awareness of and interest in learning disability health needs/ inequalities
• Expression of interest in working in the UK in the LD specialist field

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).

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a permanent Band 7 Applied Psychologist or Band 8a Highly Specialist Psychologist to join our LD Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team in Teesside covering all four localities (Stockton, Hartlepool, Redcar and Middlesbrough). The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary team, leading on and delivering psychological assessments, formulations and therapies within the LD Getting More Help CAMHS Team.

Applicants should ideally have experience in working within CAMHSand show strong patient-centred values. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent mental health care and evidence-based interventions.

The post holder will have a key role in providing both psychological assessments and psychological therapy.

This post is open to candidates who are either already meeting the essential criteria for a Band 8a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist, or those who meet the essential criteria for a Band 7 Specialist Applied Psychologist who would be interested in undertaking this as a developmental post with a supportive plan for development and progression in due course.

Main duties of the job

In addition to direct clinical work, and where necessary clinical supervision to other team members regarding patients is an important element of the role.

The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulation and therapies with individuals, families and teams as part of an MDT approach. Alongside direct clinical work, providing consultation, training and where required clinical supervision to other team members as well as trainee and assistant psychologists are all integral part of the role.

As a senior member of the team, the post holder will be expected to demonstrate good leadership skills in supporting MDT colleagues to work psychologically and use person-centred principles across their work. This includes supervision, advice, consultation and training. The post holder will work within a compassionate, collective leadership approach and will be a key member of the leadership within the team. This is a role where innovation and engagement in research and development activity are actively encouraged.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)

Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a larger group of Psychologists across other TEWV Trust services

We encourage opportunities to undertake service development activities.

We have strong links to the local Doctoral Programmes in Clinical Psychology at Teesside and Hull Universities and the Doctoral Programme in Counselling Psychology at York St John University. There are excellent opportunities for peer support/ supervision, CPD, teaching/ training, research, and audit.

We are also very keen to support practitioners obtain further professional training if required, dependent on service need, this might include training such as EMDR; Flash EMDR; CAT; PBS; Systemic Family Therapy, etcetera.

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, operating from over one hundred sites in Durham, Teesside and across York and North Yorkshire. Locally, we have close links with psychological professionals working across Mental Health Services across the Care Group, as well as across other areas and specialties.

Please find the attached job description and person specifications which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role andto ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice - Band 8a
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees for 8a
• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS- Band 7

Desirable

• Registration with BPS
• Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model

Experience

Essential

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings- Band 8a
• Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care as a care coordinator within the context of a multidisciplinary team- Band 8a
• Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area- Band 7
• Multi-disciplinary team working- Band 7
• Teaching, training and clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.- Band 8a
• Research and development- Band 8a
• Quality and service improvement and evaluation- Band 8a

Desirable

• Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
• Experience of research and audit

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Audit and research methodology
• Social Inclusion agenda
• Knowledge of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System

Desirable

• Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies

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).

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Essex ICB's Medicines Innovation and Pathways team and contribute to the safe, effective and cost-efficient management of high-cost medicines across the health and care system. The role supports patient access to specialist treatments while ensuring compliance with commissioning requirements, medicines governance standards and NHS funding arrangements.

You will:

• Provide technical expertise to support the management of high-cost medicines and commissioning processes.
• Process prior approval requests, ensuring applications meet commissioning criteria and local policy requirements.
• Support accurate and timely validation of high-cost medicines invoices, helping to ensure appropriate use of NHS resources.
• Maintain high-quality records, reports and digital systems that support governance, assurance and audit requirements.
• Work closely with pharmacists, clinicians, finance teams and providers to resolve queries and support effective decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of medicines approval processes, digital tools and reporting systems across the organisation.

If you are a registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through effective medicines management, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in medicines optimisation, commissioning support or high-cost medicines processes. You will have strong organisational skills, be confident using data and digital systems, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

You will:

• Process prior approval requests for high-cost medicines, ensuring compliance with commissioning criteria, policies and governance requirements
• Review funding applications, identify missing documentation and escalate complex or clinically sensitive cases as required
• Validate invoices against approved funding requests and investigate discrepancies to support financial assurance
• Maintain accurate records within approval and reporting systems, supporting audit, monitoring and performance activities
• Apply knowledge of formulary compliance, NICE guidance and commissioning policies to support evidence-based decisions
• Analyse and present data to support audits, service reviews, commissioning decisions and expenditure monitoring
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists, clinicians, providers and finance colleagues to support effective high-cost medicines management across Essex
• Contribute to service improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, reporting and digital systems

Applicants must be GPhC registered and committed to continuous professional development. Knowledge of high-cost medicines, medicines governance, commissioning processes and Blueteq is desirable.

About us

NHS Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and funding of NHS services for around 1.9 million people across Essex. Our role as an ICB is to bring health and care services together, improve the health and wellbeing of our population and ensure equitable access to services and outcome for everyone. The organisations headquarters is Seax House, Chelmsford, and we operate a hybrid working model (2 office-based days) that includes working across Essex and from home. Essex ICB currently has offices in Brentwood, Harlow and Colchester, in addition to the Chelmsford HQ.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We know that different experiences, ideas and perspectives help create a stronger and more innovative organisation that delivers better outcomes for patients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people of all ages, disabilities, sex, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or personal circumstances. Our policies ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently throughout the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY

The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.

The postholder will provide technical support within the Medicines Innovation and Pathways workstream of the Integrated Care Board. The role underpins the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of high-cost medicines by managing key processes such as prior approval, invoice validation, and data reporting. This includes ensuring that funding requests are processed accurately and in line with commissioning criteria, maintaining robust approval systems and templates, and supporting governance through accurate documentation and compliance checks. The postholder will apply knowledge of medicines policy and commissioning requirements to assess applications, resolve queries, and escalate cases requiring clinical input. They will also contribute to monitoring and reporting activities that inform audits, performance reviews, and commissioning decisions. By maintaining robust processes and clear communication, this role supports patient safety, ensures compliance with commissioning requirements, and facilitates the efficient management of high-cost medicines across the system.

As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the Director of Pharmacy, Medicines and Clinical Policies in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:

• From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.
• From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.
• From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:

High-cost drug management

• Process prior approval requests for high-cost medicines within agreed timescales, applying professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure compliance with commissioning criteria and local policies
• Develop and maintain prior approval templates and documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency for users
• Review incomplete funding applications, assess against commissioning requirements, and use judgment to escalate cases requiring clinical input to the pharmacist

Technical support for commissioning

• Validate invoices against approved requests and identify discrepancies for escalation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local policies
• Maintain accurate records of approvals and funding decisions in digital systems, supporting audit and assurance processes
• Supervise the Invoice Assistant by providing guidance, training, and quality checks on invoice processing tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Prepare technical summaries and data packs to support commissioning decisions, audits, and performance monitoring

Data and digital processes

• Use professional pharmacy knowledge to manage prior approval workflows in digital systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with commissioning criteria
• Support the implementation and improvement of digital tools for medicines governance and approval processes, ensuring they meet audit and assurance requirements
• Interpret data outputs to identify trends and anomalies, providing clear insights for audits and performance reviews, and escalate complex cases to the pharmacist when clinical input is required

Clinical governance and safety

• Apply professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure governance principles are embedded in all approval processes and funding decisions, including assessing requests against formulary and commissioning criteria
• Use understanding of medicines legislation, NICE guidance, and local policies to verify compliance and identify potential risks, escalating complex or clinically sensitive cases to the pharmacist when required
• Support compliance with formulary and contractual requirements for high-cost medicines by reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and aligned with governance standards

Financial and reporting support

• Apply professional pharmacy knowledge to assist in monitoring expenditure on high-cost medicines, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with commissioning criteria. Use understanding of medicines policy and funding pathways to interpret trends and highlight potential risks for escalation
• Prepare accurate reports for audits and performance reviews, ensuring data is clearly presented and aligned with established templates
• Provide clear, accurate data summaries to support business cases and commissioning plans, ensuring that information is relevant, evidence-based, and suitable for decision-making at system level

Collaboration and support

• Respond to queries from clinicians, finance teams, and providers regarding high-cost drug approvals, using professional pharmacy knowledge to interpret commissioning criteria and provide accurate, evidence-based information
• Apply understanding of formulary compliance, NICE guidance, and funding pathways when resolving queries, ensuring responses are aligned with governance and contractual requirements
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and commissioning teams to troubleshoot complex cases, identify gaps in documentation, and recommend appropriate actions, escalating to the pharmacist when clinical judgment is required
• Contribute to continuous improvement by highlighting recurring issues and supporting the development of clearer processes and templates for prior approvals and funding requests

Team management and capability building

• Supporting directorate oversight of workforce reporting, including reporting on key HR metrics
• Supports wider understanding of projects across the ICB and system
• Able to influence in order to deliver effectively through others
• Support the effective transition of relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB Blueprint
• Work collaboratively with system partners to facilitate transitional arrangements
• Maintain a focus on quality, safety and affordability during transition
• Supporting effective Information Asset Management for the team

Other

• Able to use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role
• Primarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetings
• Able to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel)

Flexibility and evolving responsibilities

As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organisation, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with:

• Senior Pharmacists and wider medicines commissioning team
• Finance and Contracting Teams
• Acute and Community Providers
• Clinicians

Person Specification

Strategy & Analysis

Essential

• Ability to interpret and analyse data, identify discrepancies and support reporting or assurance processes.
• Ability to apply professional pharmacy knowledge to review information, assess compliance with policies and identify issues requiring escalation.
• Experience using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support reporting and monitoring activities.

People & Culture

Essential

• Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment, fostering continuous improvement and shared learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate practice and promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity within pharmacy teams and across commissioning support functions.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, organisational learning and achieving positive outcomes for staff, patients and service users, working in line with the NHS People Promise

Governance & Assurance

Essential

• Ability to apply professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure approval and funding processes comply with formulary requirements, NICE guidance and local commissioning policies.
• Ability to review documentation for accuracy and completeness, identify gaps and escalate complex or clinically sensitive cases appropriately.
• Ability to support governance by maintaining accurate records, validating requests against commissioning criteria and contributing to audit and performance monitoring activities.

Personal Attributes and Values

Essential

• Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan, the Nolan Principles, to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and the wider health system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of sustained commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a registered Pharmacy Technician in a hospital, primary care, community pharmacy, commissioning or medicines optimisation setting.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with digital systems to support medicines management, governance or service delivery.
• Experience handling complex queries and providing accurate information to healthcare professionals, patients or other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of medicines governance, formulary processes, NICE guidance or commissioning requirements.

Partnerships & Communities

Essential

• Able to represent the Medicines Innovation and Pathways team professionally in meetings and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working across teams and organisations to support the delivery of projects and work programmes.
• Able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively and raise concerns or issues appropriately to support delivery of objectives

Additional information

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Band 5 Speech & Language TherapistFixed-Term until November 2027

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive SLT Team at the Royal London Hospital, a leading teaching hospital based in East London. If you want to develop your knowledge, skills and experience in acute hospital care then this post will offer excellent structured opportunities. You will join a supportive and dynamic team with great opportunities for developing specialist skills across the areas of:

o Strokeo Neuroscienceso General Medical & Surgical

The post-holder will be supported to work through the RCSLT NQP and dysphagia competencies frameworks as required. They will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with communication and swallowing impairments across acute inpatient and stroke wards with support. There will be opportunities to attend multi-disciplinary team meetings and ward rounds, and to participate in delivery of teaching/training to other professionals.

The service covers a large part of the culturally and economically diverse population of East London and covers four acute hospital sites and two community areas. You will be joining a large SLT department based across these sites with specialist expertise across the patient journey.

To discuss this post further please contact:

Sam Nerminathan, Highly Specialist [email protected]

Emily Talbot, Clinical Lead [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a Speech & Language Therapist for acute inpatient services at the Royal London Hospital. The post holder will be part of a team providing specialist assessment and treatment to adults in the acute setting with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. The post holder will be required to provide input along the various clinical pathways in the acute settings including neurosciences, health care of the elderly, general medicine, respiratory, trauma and Stroke Medicine. The post holder will work as part of the acute SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Specialist SLT as well as the Clinical Lead SLT.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8308070RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice

Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with acquired communication / swallowing disorders. This can be from placement however, examples of development of core skills in this area must be demonstrated
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and demonstration of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to acquired communication/swallowing disorders in adults including aphasia, cognitive-communication disorder, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia
• Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to adult neurology and acute medicine
• Knowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi-cultural caseload

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative Good organisational skills
• Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
• Ability to prioritise workload demands
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Awareness of the roles of other professionals
• Awareness of standards of record keeping
• Basic computer literacy skills
• A commitment to professional development with awareness of developmental needs
• A willingness to update skills regularly

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Ability to contribute to student placements
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills

Desirable

• Experience working with SLT assistants

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice Desirable Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Experience Essential Experience of working with adults with acquired communication / swallowing disorders. This can be from placement however, examples of development of core skills in this area must be demonstrated Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience working with clients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters Knowledge Essential Knowledge and demonstration of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to acquired communication/swallowing disorders in adults including aphasia, cognitive-communication disorder, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to adult neurology and acute medicine Knowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi-cultural caseload Skills Essential Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Ability to work independently and to take initiative Good organisational skills Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support Ability to prioritise workload demands Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit Awareness of the roles of other professionals Awareness of standards of record keeping Basic computer literacy skills A commitment to professional development with awareness of developmental needs A willingness to update skills regularly Other Essential Demonstrates ability to be a good team member Ability to contribute to student placements Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Good negotiation and problem solving skills Desirable Experience working with SLT assistants

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke and Neurology - (Band 6-7 Development) Annex 21

Newham University Hospital

1 WTE / 37.5hrs per week (Permanent)

Title: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke and Neurology - Band 6-7 Development Role (Annex 21)

Band: 7

Base: Newham University Hospital (NUH)

Are you a skilled and dedicated Physiotherapist with a passion for Stroke and Neurology rehabilitation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, eager to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you at Newham University Hospital within Barts Health NHS Trust.

The Role:

An exciting and innovative opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist (PT) to join the Stroke and Neurosciences Therapy Team has come up under the Annex 21 Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. The role is offered as a 12-month accelerated training and education opportunity to become a Band 7. With successful completion of the competency framework resulting in a permanent position as a Band 7 PT within the Stroke and Neurosciences Team at Newham Hospital.

As per Annex 21, during the 12 months of training, your starting salary represents 75% of the maximum of Band 7. You will remain on 75% pay of the maximum of Band 7 until successful completion of your competencies when you will be moved to 100% of the minimum Band 7 pay.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

o Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical abilities, neurological conditions, and rehabilitation needs.

o Develop tailored treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based techniques and therapeutic interventions.

o Deliver one-on-one and group therapy sessions to enhance patients' mobility, coordination, strength, and overall function.

o Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Nurses, to provide holistic care.

o Monitor and evaluate patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.

o Provide education and support to patients and their families, empowering them to actively participate in the rehabilitation process.

o Contribute to the development of departmental policies, protocols, and research initiatives.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,991 a year per annum inc (Annex 21)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8282601NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Band 7 Annex 21 for 12 months and once competencies met moved to regular Band 7

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Band 7 Annex 21 for 12 months and once competencies met moved to regular Band 7

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Leadership training
• Post graduate formal qualification relevant to clinical speciality

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post graduate experience on stroke, neurology and respiratory rotations
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience supervising and appraising staff and students.
• Experience of audit/research
• Experience of on-call duties

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in neurology
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
• Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and code of ethics

Desirable

• Fieldwork educators training
• Involvement in relevant professional special interest group

Skills

Essential

• Ability to complete a neuro physical assessment
• Ability to make treatment plans for neuro patients
• Ability to participate in complex discharge planning
• Ability to complete accurate and legible notes
• Ability to prioritise, plan and pace own caseload and support other staff to do this
• Ability to deal with challenging situations
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to lead and motivate the team
• Understanding and application of risk management
• Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training.

Other

Essential

• Ability to work as a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Versatile and flexible
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of having completed service improvement initiatives
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to deal empathetically with emotionally distressed patients/carers
• Able to complete rostered on call and weekend duties

Desirable

• Experienced in giving presentations to diverse audiences
• Able to act as an Ambassador for the Service

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Desirable Leadership training Post graduate formal qualification relevant to clinical speciality Experience Essential Extensive post graduate experience on stroke, neurology and respiratory rotations Understanding of clinical governance and its implications Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working within the NHS Experience supervising and appraising staff and students. Experience of audit/research Experience of on-call duties Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in neurology In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and code of ethics Desirable Fieldwork educators training Involvement in relevant professional special interest group Skills Essential Ability to complete a neuro physical assessment Ability to make treatment plans for neuro patients Ability to participate in complex discharge planning Ability to complete accurate and legible notes Ability to prioritise, plan and pace own caseload and support other staff to do this Ability to deal with challenging situations Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment Ability to lead and motivate the team Understanding and application of risk management Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training. Other Essential Ability to work as a team Punctual and reliable Versatile and flexible Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of having completed service improvement initiatives Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in a clear and logical manner Ability to deal empathetically with emotionally distressed patients/carers Able to complete rostered on call and weekend duties Desirable Experienced in giving presentations to diverse audiences Able to act as an Ambassador for the Service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

Key voluntary sector organisations:

• Young Devon
• Vranch House
• Kooth

Academic Partners:

• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of the Speech and Language Therapy Service to children with speech, language and communication needs across Devon Partnership Trust.
• To include, but not limited to, assisting with the setting up and running of parent groups, childrens groups, individual assessment and intervention, advice and target setting within settings/ home and developing resources and packages of care.
• The post-holder will be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. He/she will be involved in projecting a positive image of the service as all times, working independently within the framework of the service through receipt of regular supervision and the trust appraisal system.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information and overcome barriers to understanding, to include negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Able to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to concentrate under pressure when carrying out therapy sessions
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently under pressure with good organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly and good prioritisation skills
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client groups) and evidence of good working relationships
• Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Enthusiasm for this area of work

Qualifications

Essential

• G.C.S.E in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification in relevant area
• Documented evidence of training, knowledge and experience in child development including the fundamentals of communication, communication breakdown and therapy procedures with specific reference to children

Desirable

• Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and modification procedures, verbal and non-verbal methods of communicating; acquired through combination of formal training, short courses and experience
• Qualification/Training in provision of direct intervention with a child
• Relevant experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
• Relevant experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working independently with a child/young person with speech, language and communication needs following a programme set and modelled by a Speech and Language Therapist, to include recording progress and outcomes and experienced in modifying the approach to meet the childs changing needs, in order to achieve the agreed outcome
• Experience of working with children and young people with autism
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
• Evidence of knowledge of professional boundaries - recognition of when to refer on to a qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Desirable

• Knowledge of standards of record keeping including confidentiality
• Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability
• Experience of working within education settings
• Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this
• Experience of training others e.g. setting staff / Parents
• Experience in relevant paid or voluntary work

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

Key voluntary sector organisations:

• Young Devon
• Vranch House
• Kooth

Academic Partners:

• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

• To independently manage, with access to support from more senior colleagues, a caseload of patients with developmental communication and acquired disorders of speech, language and communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
• The provision of a speech and language therapy service of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of developmental communication disorders and acquired disorders of speech, language and communication
• To provide appropriate intervention and evaluate outcomes
• To provide advice to relatives, early years and school staff and other professionals on matters relating to the speech, language and communication needs of individual patients
• To set up and monitor programmes to be carried out by other key workers
• To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community and education settings
• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to working with children
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to treat children
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and Problem-solving Skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Frequent sitting in a constrained position when working with patients
• Demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients / clients
• Demonstrate skills in handling patients with disabilities
• To have due regard for own personal safety and that of patients / carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others
• Occasional distressing situations, imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the communication difficulties and implications of the same
• Proven ability to employ counselling skills for/to families and carers who have highly complex needs and are under stress
• Demonstrable ability to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients and their families particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of their difficulties and the implications for the future
• Managing children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies
• Ability to work in emotionally hostile environments and handle conflict effectively
• Frequent intense concentration required during observation, assessment of clients and during treatment prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs, including cultural and linguistic differences
• To be able to collate and analyse information from a variety of sources
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment, including unpredictable work patterns, varying caseloads, deadlines and frequent interruptions

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).

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

Key voluntary sector organisations:

• Young Devon
• Vranch House
• Kooth

Academic partners:

• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), which may include speech, language, communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, using evidenced based practice, assess, plan, formulate, implement, evaluate interventions in a variety of settings (individually and/or in groups and as part of a multidisciplinary team). Working within a CFHD pathway of care, provide clinical support and supervision to the less experienced SLTs in the team and across the designated pathways of care these can include but are not limited to; Speech, Language and Communication Pathway, Managing Neurodiversity Pathway, Community Childrens Nursing, Physical and Sensory pathway and Vulnerable Childrens Pathway
• Work with Clinical Team Manager to co-ordinate clinic and day to day caseload management andthe provision of student placements.
• Co-ordinate the team audit/monitoring of outcomes for interventions and report to locality lead
• Using a strengths-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and routine outcome measures
• Promote/support participation of service users across the service
• Participate in clinical audits and clinical research
• Attend relevant training/development in order to maintain/develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the field of children, maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Full Registration with Health Professions Council
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Desirable

• Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relating to paediatric communication disorders including Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Specific Skills

Essential

• Competence in use of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, ability to plan workshops and teaching sessions appropriately for a variety of personnel or groups
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills to work with complex difficulties. Ability to work closely with clients, families and carers agreeing decision making relevant to the childs management
• To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with exposure to infectious conditions including MRSA, lice, fleas, halitosis, sputum, body fluids, encountered on a regular basis
• To employ appropriate strategies to manage verbal aggression from patients and carers
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Frequent sitting in a constrained position when working with patients
• Demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients / clients
• Demonstrate skills in handling patients with disabilities
• To have due regard for own personal safety and that of patients / carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others
• Occasional distressing situations, imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the communication difficulties and implications of the same
• Proven ability to employ counselling skills for/to families and carers who have highly complex needs and are under stress
• Demonstrable ability to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients and their families particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of their difficulties and the implications for the future
• Managing children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies
• Ability to work in emotionally hostile environments and handle conflict effectively
• Frequent intense concentration required during observation, assessment of clients and during treatment prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs, including cultural and linguistic differences
• To be able to collate and analyse information from a variety of sources
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment, including unpredictable work patterns, varying caseloads, deadlines and frequent interruptions

Experience

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge (acquired through attending specialist short courses) to enable post holder to work autonomously
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of independent management of complex and highly specialised caseload and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• In depth knowledge of children with special needs and associated conditions underpinned by current evidence-based practice
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and therapeutic tools relevant to working with children and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• Ability to make a differential diagnosis, choose appropriate treatments from a range of options and provide specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes by use of evidence-based practice
• Ability to use specialist experience to inform sound clinical judgements/ decision making for case management
• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Proven relevant experience post qualification in managing a complex varied caseload and in working autonomously in the community

Desirable

• Competence in delivering language development training to both professional and untrained staff in the community
• Experience supervising speech and language therapy programme implementation by early years and mainstream school staff
• Experience in team leading and organising a local service/clinic
• Experience of supervising less experienced Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working in early years, school age and specialist settings.

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).

Job summary

Social Worker - Permanence Support Team (Adopt Thames Valley) Join Adopt Thames Valley's specialist Permanence Support Team and help make a lasting difference to the lives of adopted children and their families. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker with adoption experience to develop their expertise within a dedicated post-adoption support service. The team provides specialist support to adopters, adopted children, birth relatives and adults affected by adoption, helping families thrive and achieve positive long-term outcomes. As a Social Worker, you will work closely with children, families and partner agencies to assess needs, provide targeted support and contribute to the development of high-quality permanence services. You will support Team Managers in maintaining excellent service standards, ensuring services are delivered in line with Adopt Thames Valley policies, procedures and children's rights principles. Working within a highly supportive and experienced team, you will utilise your assessment, analytical and report-writing skills to help families access the support they need. You will also contribute to safeguarding responsibilities, service development and collaborative working across the region. We are seeking a qualified Social Worker with at least three years' post-qualifying experience in adoption and/or family placement services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist knowledge within adoption and permanence while making a meaningful difference to children's lives.

Main duties of the job

As a Social Worker within the Permanence Support Team, you will provide specialist post-adoption support to adopted children, adoptive families and others affected by adoption. You will undertake assessments, coordinate support services, contribute to safeguarding and help ensure children and families receive the guidance and support needed to achieve positive outcomes.

About us

Adopt Thames Valley (ATV) is a regional adoption agency hosted by Oxfordshire County Council and delivered in partnership with six neighbouring local authorities. Established in 2017, the service provides a comprehensive range of adoption and permanence services across the Thames Valley, supporting adopted children, adoptive families, birth relatives and adults affected by adoption. The agency is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred services that promote permanence, stability and positive lifelong outcomes. Through specialist teams and collaborative working, Adopt Thames Valley ensures families receive expert support throughout their adoption journey and beyond.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,482 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPC858CD5F

Job locations

Oxford

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the continued development of Adopt Thames Valley (ATV) Regional Adoption Agency. ATV launched in December 2017 and is the shared Adoption Service for Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Reading Borough Council (Brighter Futures for Children), The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (Achieving for Children), Swindon Borough Council, West Berkshire Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council. The Regional Adoption Agency is hosted by Oxfordshire County Council and so your contract and work conditions will sit within Oxfordshire County Council.

About the RoleThe Permanence Support Team is a specialist team providing post-order support to adopters, and their children, adults affected by adoption, and to birth families. The team is very friendly and supportive, as well as being hard-working and very committed to adoption work. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in adoption and permanence to further their career and specialism. You will be joining a supportive team of aspirational, creative and committed Social Workers who strive to provide the best possible outcomes for adopted children.

Your responsibilities will include:To assist the Team Managers in the operational management of the team, ensuring the highest standards of service are provided. To ensure that services to users are delivered and developed according to Adopt Thames Valley policies procedures and guidance. To ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects Childrens Rights in relation to services being provided and in the way that Children, Young People and Families are worked with. This post holder is responsible for ensuring that Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.

About youAre you a passionate, qualified social worker with experience of adoption? Are you interested in different ways of working in this field? We are ideally seeking an Social Worker with at least three years post qualifying experience in adoption and with relevant work settings, such as within Childrens Services or Family Placement, and who has excellent assessment, analytical and report writing skills.The applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a good understanding of the needs of adoptive families, and that they are keen to develop their knowledge and skills further. The successful applicant also needs to be computer literate.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Rewards and benefits

• Vivup benefits platform
• Vivup highfive recognition platform
• Cycle scheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
• Electric vehicle lease scheme
• Discounts at local retailers
• Salary finance options
• Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rateYour office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Job description Job responsibilities About UsThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of the continued development of Adopt Thames Valley (ATV) Regional Adoption Agency. ATV launched in December 2017 and is the shared Adoption Service for Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Reading Borough Council (Brighter Futures for Children), The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (Achieving for Children), Swindon Borough Council, West Berkshire Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council. The Regional Adoption Agency is hosted by Oxfordshire County Council and so your contract and work conditions will sit within Oxfordshire County Council.About the RoleThe Permanence Support Team is a specialist team providing post-order support to adopters, and their children, adults affected by adoption, and to birth families. The team is very friendly and supportive, as well as being hard-working and very committed to adoption work. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in adoption and permanence to further their career and specialism. You will be joining a supportive team of aspirational, creative and committed Social Workers who strive to provide the best possible outcomes for adopted children.Your responsibilities will include:To assist the Team Managers in the operational management of the team, ensuring the highest standards of service are provided. To ensure that services to users are delivered and developed according to Adopt Thames Valley policies procedures and guidance. To ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects Childrens Rights in relation to services being provided and in the way that Children, Young People and Families are worked with. This post holder is responsible for ensuring that Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.About youAre you a passionate, qualified social worker with experience of adoption? Are you interested in different ways of working in this field? We are ideally seeking an Social Worker with at least three years post qualifying experience in adoption and with relevant work settings, such as within Childrens Services or Family Placement, and who has excellent assessment, analytical and report writing skills.The applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a good understanding of the needs of adoptive families, and that they are keen to develop their knowledge and skills further. The successful applicant also needs to be computer literate.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Rewards and benefits Vivup benefits platform Vivup highfive recognition platform Cycle scheme (for eco-conscious commuters) Electric vehicle lease scheme Discounts at local retailers Salary finance options Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rateYour office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: [email protected]

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join our Acute Adult Inpatient Team. Our service is organised into three clinical streams:

• Gastroenterology, including Hepatology, Luminal Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support Team (NST)
• Critical Care and Surgery
• Neurosciences/Stroke and General Medicine

The successful candidate will join one of these streams based on experience and clinical expertise. You can discuss your preferred stream at interview. Due to internal promotion, we have multiple Band 6 Specialist Dietitian vacancies available and intend to establish a Reserve List from this round of interviews. This will enable us to consider suitable candidates for future vacancies as they arise. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills while working closely with dietetic colleagues and a range of multidisciplinary teams across the hospital. We are committed to supporting your professional development with regular supervision and opportunities for internal and external learning. You'll be joining a diverse and multi-talented department where everyone's background, experience and perspective are valued. Our team brings together a wide range of cultures, ideas and expertise. We are proud of our open, inclusive culture, where your voice matters and you will be encouraged to shape the way we work.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Dietitian in our Acute Adult Inpatient Team you'll independently manage a caseload of complex patients, providing expert nutritional assessment, advice, and support. You'll develop and review complex care plans, using advanced communication and motivational skills to help patients and carers navigate challenging diagnoses and treatments. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to service development, and act as a role model for our PRIDE values.

We're looking for someone with strong clinical knowledge, empathy, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning are essential.

Typical decisions you'll make:

o Adjusting nutritional care plans in response to changing clinical needs and patient feedback.

o Prioritising your workload to balance direct patient care, MDT meetings, supervision, and service improvement projects.

o Choosing the best approach to engage and motivate patients and carers, using counselling and behaviour change techniques.

If you want to make a real impact, develop your expertise, and join a team where your ideas and individuality are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To act as an independent advanced practitioner and be professionally and legally accountable and take responsibility for all aspects of own specialist clinical caseload.
• To work independently to undertake nutritional assessments and calculate nutritional requirements of patients with complex conditions using anthropometry.
• To communicate evidence based nutritional and dietary advice in an understandableform.
• To use highly developed communication and informal counselling skills such as reflective listening, open questioning, empathy, explanation and reassurance to communicatedietary intervention to patients and carers.
• To gain valid consent to treatment and negotiate change with patients by breaking downbarriers, using motivational skills, to enable them to achieve dietary targets set.
• To devise, monitor and review complex nutritional care plans against outcome measures taking into account social, psychological, cognitive, behavioural and cultural needs, as well as taking into account the needs of the carer and adjust care plan to facilitate achievement of goals.
• To work in an often-stressful environment of looking after patients with a terminal illness and helping support the patient and carers through the emotional responsibility this can entail.
• To undertake designated specialist outpatient clinics.
• To actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• To ensure safe and timely transfer of patients by liaising with appropriate internal and external agencies.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration in Dietetics

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience, some of which should be in the specialist area

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Supervisory skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).

Job summary

Communication and Interaction Advisory Support Worker Join Oxfordshire's Experts at Hand programme and help improve outcomes for children and young people with Communication and Interaction needs, including Autism. As a Communication and Interaction Advisory Support Worker, you will work closely with Specialist Advisory Teachers, schools, families and partner organisations to help mainstream settings develop inclusive approaches that enable children and young people to thrive. Through practical support, targeted interventions, coaching and modelling of effective strategies, you will help schools strengthen their understanding and support of pupils with Communication and Interaction differences. Working across primary and secondary schools throughout Oxfordshire, you will support children and young people to develop confidence, participation, independence and positive educational experiences. A key part of the role involves building capacity within schools by sharing specialist knowledge, helping staff develop effective inclusive practices and promoting approaches that improve engagement, wellbeing and achievement. You will collaborate with families and professionals to provide joined-up support while ensuring the voices of children and young people remain central to decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion, enjoys working directly with children and schools and wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with SEND.

Main duties of the job

As a Communication and Interaction Advisory Support Worker, you will support children and young people with Communication and Interaction differences, including Autism, within mainstream schools. Through targeted interventions, staff coaching and partnership working with families and professionals, you will help create inclusive environments where pupils can participate, achieve and thrive.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are working together to transform support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through the innovative Experts at Hand programme. By bringing together education, health and care professionals, the programme provides earlier intervention, strengthens inclusion within mainstream schools and helps ensure children receive the right support at the right time. The Communication and Interaction Support Service is a key part of this vision, supporting schools across Oxfordshire to develop inclusive environments for children and young people with Communication and Interaction differences, including Autism. Through collaboration, specialist expertise and practical support, the service helps schools build confidence, strengthen provision and improve outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,665 to £50,909 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA7D8B35B

Job locations

Oxford

OX2 0PH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

Are you skilled at bringing people together? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Were looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive delivery of our new Education & Inclusion Strategy in partnership with local schools and education settings.

About us

Its a really exciting time to join us. As the Project Manager for our Education & Inclusion Strategy, youll turn vision into measurable change, working with a range of local partners to remove barriers to learning, narrow the gap in education outcomes, and improve provision from early years to post-16.

You may also be involved in the wide range of other projects supported by the children, education & families transformation team, which range from children's social care to SEND reform, digital transformation to early help & prevention.

About the role

Guided by our values always learning, kind and caring, and daring to do it differently youll align stakeholders, data and delivery to achieve fair access and better outcomes for all learners. In this role you will lead and manage a programme of work focused on inclusion and educational improvement; work collaboratively with schools, partners and internal stakeholders to embed strategic priorities; establish robust governance, reporting and benefits realisation across all workstreams; drive evidence-based planning with clear milestones, risks and KPIs; and champion innovation and continuous improvement so delivery stays on time, to budget and to quality standards.

Youll bring proven experience in project or programme management within an education, inclusion or transformation context; strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across multi-agency environments; the ability to manage complex projects to time, cost and quality; excellent skills in planning, risk, benefits and performance reporting; and an understanding of the education and inclusion landscape (desirable).

Rewards and benefits

Rewards and benefits include annual leave starting at 30 days plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution up to 19.9%), an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work and electric car schemes, staff discounts and wellbeing support. Find out more:https://jobs.oxfordshire.gov.uk/our-benefits

Please note due to local government reorganisation this is a fixed-term role until the end of March 2028.

To apply, please complete the online application form, with a focus on explaining how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification. For your application to be considered, please tailor your supporting statement to outline how you meet the criteria for this specific role and what motivates you to apply.

Please use your own words - applications which make overt use of AI will not be considered.

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Our commitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of colleague network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We arecommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Job description Job responsibilities About youAre you skilled at bringing people together? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Were looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive delivery of our new Education & Inclusion Strategy in partnership with local schools and education settings.About usIts a really exciting time to join us. As the Project Manager for our Education & Inclusion Strategy, youll turn vision into measurable change, working with a range of local partners to remove barriers to learning, narrow the gap in education outcomes, and improve provision from early years to post-16.You may also be involved in the wide range of other projects supported by the children, education & families transformation team, which range from children's social care to SEND reform, digital transformation to early help & prevention.About the roleGuided by our values always learning, kind and caring, and daring to do it differently youll align stakeholders, data and delivery to achieve fair access and better outcomes for all learners. In this role you will lead and manage a programme of work focused on inclusion and educational improvement; work collaboratively with schools, partners and internal stakeholders to embed strategic priorities; establish robust governance, reporting and benefits realisation across all workstreams; drive evidence-based planning with clear milestones, risks and KPIs; and champion innovation and continuous improvement so delivery stays on time, to budget and to quality standards.Youll bring proven experience in project or programme management within an education, inclusion or transformation context; strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across multi-agency environments; the ability to manage complex projects to time, cost and quality; excellent skills in planning, risk, benefits and performance reporting; and an understanding of the education and inclusion landscape (desirable).Rewards and benefitsRewards and benefits include annual leave starting at 30 days plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution up to 19.9%), an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work and electric car schemes, staff discounts and wellbeing support. Find out more:https://jobs.oxfordshire.gov.uk/our-benefits Please note due to local government reorganisation this is a fixed-term role until the end of March 2028.To apply, please complete the online application form, with a focus on explaining how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification. For your application to be considered, please tailor your supporting statement to outline how you meet the criteria for this specific role and what motivates you to apply.Please use your own words - applications which make overt use of AI will not be considered.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of colleague network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We arecommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,Twitter andInstagram.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX2 0PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX2 0PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Educational Psychologist Join Oxfordshire County Council's Educational Psychology Service and help shape the future of support for children and young people across Oxfordshire. As an Educational Psychologist, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools and professional partners to apply psychological knowledge and evidence-based practice that improves outcomes and promotes inclusion. You will manage a cluster of schools, developing strong relationships with SENDCOs and education professionals, while providing consultation, assessment and support for children and young people with a wide range of needs. Alongside supporting schools through traded work, you will contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and have opportunities to become involved in service-wide initiatives such as Emotional Literacy Support Assistant programmes, emotionally based school avoidance work, nurture group development, critical incident response, staff supervision and training. The service offers excellent peer support, dedicated administrative assistance, flexible working arrangements and extensive professional development opportunities. Newly qualified Educational Psychologists benefit from a structured induction and reduced caseload, while experienced practitioners are encouraged to develop specialist interests and contribute to service innovation. We welcome applications from qualified Educational Psychologists, HCPC-registered practitioners and Trainee Educational Psychologists seeking a September 2027 or September 2028 start date.

Main duties of the job

As an Educational Psychologist, you will apply psychological knowledge and evidence-based practice to support children and young people, schools and families across Oxfordshire. Through consultation, assessment, training and collaborative problem-solving, you will help improve educational outcomes, promote inclusion and support positive wellbeing for children and young people.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is part of a collaborative partnership between Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, working to improve outcomes for children and young people through the Experts at Hand programme. By bringing together education, health and care professionals, the service provides early intervention, strengthens inclusion and helps ensure children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time. The Educational Psychology Service is made up of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated support staff who work alongside schools, families and partner agencies across Oxfordshire. Through consultation, assessment, training and intervention, the service helps children and young people overcome barriers to learning, wellbeing and participation while supporting schools to develop inclusive and effective practice.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£52,233 to £63,843 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP38DB6D49

Job locations

Oxfordshire

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job details

Soulbury A Salary (£53,233-£63,943 per annum) plus up to 3 SPA points.

• It is anticipated that newly qualified EPs would start at point 5
• Successful candidates may be eligible to claim up to £8000 in relocation expenses

Work location: The Vibe, Didcot; Samuelson House, Banbury; or Union St, Oxford Hours per week: 37 we are open to discussions about flexible working. Part-time hours are also available (minimum 0.6 fte).

Contract type: Permanent Early application is advised as applications will be reviewed when received.

Vetting requirements:This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

About us

Together, were inspiring young minds.

Join us as we transform the lives of children and young families in Oxfordshire.

Join us on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxfordshire County Council are transforming support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are building a team of health and education professionals (Experts at Hand) to provide earlier intervention and stronger inclusion in schools settings, providing practical support where it is needed, and helping children and young people receive the right support, at the right time. By sharing your expertise and working collaboratively with colleagues across organisations, you'll play a key role in improving outcomes for children, families, and schools across Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

There are opportunities to provide training and support in a range of areas, including developing the LA response to EBSA, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training and supervision, Staff Supervision, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Programme, Nurture Group Training, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support and a range of Universal Support multi-agency designed webinars.

We benefit from close links with doctoral training courses and value the contribution of Trainee Educational Psychologists to our service each year. We are now in a position to expand the service to deliver on the SEND reform agenda. There are three area teams based in Banbury, Didcot, and Oxford.

About the role

We work collaboratively with young people themselves, their parent/carers, educational setting staff and other professionals working closely with children and young people. Key duties include managing traded time within a cluster of allocated schools by developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals as well as supporting the LA with EHCNAs.

Were a team of reflective practitioners who value professional development and strong peer support to ensure that we consistently develop and maintain skills and knowledge. As a member of the team, you will be well supported through an initial induction period and then regular line management and supervision thereafter, with opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborative working with colleagues.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• We welcome applications from Trainee Educational Psychologistslooking for a September 2027 or September 2028start date.
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• seeks opportunities for personal development.
• works within a consultative/joint problem-solving framework.
• actively challenges all forms of discrimination and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.
• enthusiastic, creative and determined to make a positive impact on childrens lives through the application of psychology.
• empathic with excellent written communication skills and a competent use of information technology.
• good with diary management and has well developed organisational skills.
• a supportive team member who contributes to the service development.

Rewards and benefits

• Professional registration (HCPC) fees reimbursed
• Oxfordshire will recognise the final two years of your three-year training doctorate as local government continuous service, in addition to any continuous service accrued with a relevant employer prior to the course
• Opportunities to apply psychology creatively in different contexts
• Stimulating Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction process with a reduced caseload for newly qualified EPs
• Excellent peer support
• Flexible agile working. Each EP is provided with a wireless enabled laptop and phone as well as excellent on-demand IT support
• Dedicated administrative support
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (eligibility conditions apply)
• Annual leave starting at 30 (fte) days per year, rising to 33 days per year to recognise Local Government continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Additional opportunities to pick up sessional work for additional pay once first year following qualification is completed

• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9%
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support, 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If thisis applicableto you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Job description Job responsibilities Job detailsSoulbury A Salary (£53,233-£63,943 per annum) plus up to 3 SPA points. It is anticipated that newly qualified EPs would start at point 5 Successful candidates may be eligible to claim up to £8000 in relocation expensesWork location: The Vibe, Didcot; Samuelson House, Banbury; or Union St, Oxford Hours per week: 37 we are open to discussions about flexible working. Part-time hours are also available (minimum 0.6 fte). Contract type: Permanent Early application is advised as applications will be reviewed when received.Vetting requirements:This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.About usTogether, were inspiring young minds.Join us as we transform the lives of children and young families in Oxfordshire. Join us on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxfordshire County Council are transforming support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are building a team of health and education professionals (Experts at Hand) to provide earlier intervention and stronger inclusion in schools settings, providing practical support where it is needed, and helping children and young people receive the right support, at the right time. By sharing your expertise and working collaboratively with colleagues across organisations, you'll play a key role in improving outcomes for children, families, and schools across Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people. There are opportunities to provide training and support in a range of areas, including developing the LA response to EBSA, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training and supervision, Staff Supervision, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Programme, Nurture Group Training, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support and a range of Universal Support multi-agency designed webinars.We benefit from close links with doctoral training courses and value the contribution of Trainee Educational Psychologists to our service each year. We are now in a position to expand the service to deliver on the SEND reform agenda. There are three area teams based in Banbury, Didcot, and Oxford.About the roleWe work collaboratively with young people themselves, their parent/carers, educational setting staff and other professionals working closely with children and young people. Key duties include managing traded time within a cluster of allocated schools by developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals as well as supporting the LA with EHCNAs.Were a team of reflective practitioners who value professional development and strong peer support to ensure that we consistently develop and maintain skills and knowledge. As a member of the team, you will be well supported through an initial induction period and then regular line management and supervision thereafter, with opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborative working with colleagues. About youWe are looking for someone who is: a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration. We welcome applications from Trainee Educational Psychologistslooking for a September 2027 or September 2028start date. committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. seeks opportunities for personal development. works within a consultative/joint problem-solving framework. actively challenges all forms of discrimination and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity. enthusiastic, creative and determined to make a positive impact on childrens lives through the application of psychology. empathic with excellent written communication skills and a competent use of information technology. good with diary management and has well developed organisational skills. a supportive team member who contributes to the service development. Rewards and benefits Professional registration (HCPC) fees reimbursed Oxfordshire will recognise the final two years of your three-year training doctorate as local government continuous service, in addition to any continuous service accrued with a relevant employer prior to the course Opportunities to apply psychology creatively in different contexts Stimulating Continuing Professional Development opportunities Comprehensive induction process with a reduced caseload for newly qualified EPs Excellent peer support Flexible agile working. Each EP is provided with a wireless enabled laptop and phone as well as excellent on-demand IT support Dedicated administrative support Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (eligibility conditions apply) Annual leave starting at 30 (fte) days per year, rising to 33 days per year to recognise Local Government continuous service (plus bank holidays). Additional opportunities to pick up sessional work for additional pay once first year following qualification is completed Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9% Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support, 24 x7. Range of family friendly policies Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities Excellent learning and development opportunitiesIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If thisis applicableto you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: [email protected]

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above

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

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxfordshire

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxfordshire

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Are you an experienced or newly qualified Pharmacy Technician? Have you trained in community pharmacy and want to try something new? Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role? Are you an enthusiastic, motivated individual who wants to work in a friendly and lively department? If this is you why not come and join our Pharmacy team at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust!

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician with strong problem solving skills that is self-motivated and organised to form part of our pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our pharmacy team during a transformative period as we implement Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA).

We take pride in supporting our staff throughout their career development and our strong retention rates reflect the value we place on nurturing individual growth.

Main duties of the job

As one of the team of Rotational Pharmacy Technicians you will have the opportunity to gain experience including the following and much more:

• Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets
• Providing a theatre CD top up and replenishment service
• Gaining experience in IT Systems including Ascribe, Automated dispensing (RSUH) & Prescription Tracking
• Maintaining good stock control of medicines
• Medicines optimisation on wards
• Supporting and training staff

You must be a team player with the ability to work flexibly and react positively to change. Essential skills include an eye for detail, high level of accuracy and knowing the limitations of the role. You must be able to follow written procedures, work under supervision and complete tasks accurately to set deadlines.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact the hiring manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or requirement to undertake the training
• Expert Witness/A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or willing to undertake
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting.
• Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
• Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs.

Desirable

• Supervisory skills to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Student Pharmacy Technicians

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
• Literate and numerate.

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area

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).

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our community-based team in Blackpool, North-West.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of our community-based team, you'll play a vital role in helping patients remain comfortable, safe and supported during the night, enabling them to stay in the place they choose to receive their care. You'll provide high-quality, person-centred care that focuses on dignity, comfort and individual needs at a time when compassionate support matters most.

As a lone worker, you'll be responsible for managing your own workload and responding appropriately to changing patient needs throughout the night. You'll deliver a range of personal and clinical care activities, including support with hygiene, nutrition, hydration, comfort and observation, while recognising when concerns need to be escalated to senior clinicians within the multidisciplinary team.

This role requires a confident, self-motivated Healthcare Assistant who is comfortable working independently in the community. You'll have a good understanding of palliative and end of life care, strong communication skills, and the ability to make sound decisions within your scope of practice while providing reassurance and support to patients and their families.

About us

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: Part-time 27 hours per week (nights)

Base: within 25 miles of your home address. Travelling to the Liverpool Hospice may be required from time-to-time.

Salary: £25,272 per annum (pro rata), plus enhancements, and a whole range of Marie Curie benefits.

What were looking for:

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.
• Minimum of 6 months care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care and the components of open and sensitive communication
• Willingness to undertake work during the night, as advertised
• Proficient IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Flexibility to work across different projects and services across the North-West, if required

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) We honour continued NHS service and reassess total annual leave dates.
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension- NHS pensions can be carried over!
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie stores
• Life assurance for all employees

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Advert closes: 2nd October 2026

For more information or an informal chat please contact Danielle Lloyd, on [email protected].

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.

Job summary

If you're looking for a career in Procurement that keeps you motivated, offers potential for personal development and puts you in a position to make a positive difference to the NHS in Wales, then NWSSP Procurement Services has a career that will interest you. NWSSP Procurement Services is an established employer that supports the delivery of goods and services to NHS Wales. We aim to be a "trusted advisor" and indispensable partner for our customers on all procurement issues. We aim to be an organisation that is thought of positively by people who work both for us and with us, whilst adhering to a clear set of values that underpin everything we do. We are an award winning employer, regularly being recognised both locally and nationally for the work that we do for NHS Wales in the world of procurement.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Lead the customer services and operational management section of the Local Procurement department.

Ensure that Procurement Services achieve our operational and financial objectives and act in compliance with public procurement regulations, UK/Welsh law and Health Board/Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

Provide vision and leadership in the development and implementation of service improvement within the Procurement function, ensuring that systems, processes, policies and procedures are in place to enable the Procurement team to deliver its strategic and operational targets.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPS Qualified (Level 6)
• Post graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable track record of achievement of operational management, and delivery of operational strategic objectives
• Expertise in Public procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience
• Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators
• Experience of people/staff management

Desirable

• Awareness of Provider Selection Regime (Wales)

Skills

Essential

• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example
• Well-developed influencing skills with significant experience / negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships

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).

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UK Registration

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

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service are looking for a band 5 therapist to join our large, diverse, and supportive team on the school-aged pathway. We serve the South-East London Borough of Lewisham, as part of the Community Health Service for Children, Young People and Families (CCYP) rated at 'Outstanding' in our last CQC inspection.

Main duties of the job

We have a whole-service approach, which means that, as a therapist on the school's pathway. You will have strong links and access to the support of therapists working in special schools, Early Years and Complex Needs & Feeding.

We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by regular, high-quality clinical supervision. You will also be allocated a 'schools team buddy' to support your transition into the team. We provide:

• Both individual and group supervision.
• Inner London HCA (High-Cost Living Allowance)
• A shared base with the wider teamatKaleidoscope CentreCatford.
• Great transport links and easy access to central London.
• Weekly protected admin time.
• A range of digital resources including iPads for assessment and an allocated, networked laptop for offsite working.
• Access to regular team training and CPD events.
• Great peer support from a friendly and diverse team.
• Access to a range of therapists with clinical specialisms, able to offer CPD opportunities and second opinions.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across clinical pathways on service delivery, audit, and quality improvement projects, including our team EDI objectives.
• Access to the Trust's Preceptorship programme.
• Involvement in developing and delivering training to education staff.The team is registered as a college with the Open College Network (OCN), allowing our learners to gain high-quality, recognised qualifications.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF8746

Job locations

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Team to provide a comprehensive and inclusive speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the Team. The children may present with a range of speech, language and communication needs of varying severity.

The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of a range of training packages for parents, carers and education and health staff.

The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of services for children, young people, parents/carers, education staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve effective outcomes

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of the School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Team to provide a comprehensive and inclusive speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the Team. The children may present with a range of speech, language and communication needs of varying severity. The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of a range of training packages for parents, carers and education and health staff. The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of services for children, young people, parents/carers, education staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve effective outcomes

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council membership- Licence to practice
• Registration as a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Desirable

• Competence/willingness to undertake relevant advanced training/post qualification training

Experience

Essential

• Some experience of working with pre and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
• Some experience working with parents, teaching and/or education support staff

Desirable

• Delivering training
• Working as part of multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to make a differential diagnosis between commonly presenting speech and language disorders in pre and school aged students
• Ability to use a range of assessment tools relevant to pre-school and school aged children.
• Ability to use a range of therapeutic intervention techniques for pre-school and school aged children with commonly presenting speech and language disorders
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of IT and computer systems e.g Micro soft Office or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
• A working knowledge of relevant national polices including SEND code of Practice.
• Ability to present information clearly to a wide range of audiences

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health Professions Council membership- Licence to practice Registration as a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Desirable Competence/willingness to undertake relevant advanced training/post qualification training Experience Essential Some experience of working with pre and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs Some experience working with parents, teaching and/or education support staff Desirable Delivering training Working as part of multi-disciplinary team Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to make a differential diagnosis between commonly presenting speech and language disorders in pre and school aged students Ability to use a range of assessment tools relevant to pre-school and school aged children. Ability to use a range of therapeutic intervention techniques for pre-school and school aged children with commonly presenting speech and language disorders Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of confidentiality. Knowledge of IT and computer systems e.g Micro soft Office or equivalent Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding A working knowledge of relevant national polices including SEND code of Practice. Ability to present information clearly to a wide range of audiences

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Christchurch/Bournemouth, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection. And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you. What we offer Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5). Flexible contracts to work around you £500 welcome bonus and Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000 Up to £13.40 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay The Role of a Home Carer:

Main duties of the job

Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Christchurch/Bournemouth, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. Helping others live with dignity and joy in their own home is truly special. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection. You get just as much back, from gratitude to the stories and smiles that stay with you. We offer outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications, flexible contracts, a welcome bonus, and a refer a friend scheme. This role involves supporting people with their daily routines, household tasks, personal care, shopping, preparing meals, providing companionship, and helping with medication. We value kindness, compassion, and genuine passion for helping others, offering support even without previous experience or qualifications.

About us

Agincare UK has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. We deliver high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations throughout the UK. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. As proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, we offer guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. While we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, we encourage people to explore our vacancies to find a suitable role within our organisation. Our recruitment process respects diversity and inclusion principles, ensuring a fair and equitable experience for all applicants.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1552259391

Job locations

Agincare UK

Christchurch

BH23 2AR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Christchurch/Bournemouth, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home.Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you.What we offer

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• £500 welcome bonus*andRefer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to £13.40 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

The Role of a Home Carer:

• Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care
• Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea
• Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation
• Helping with medication

About you:

Above all, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others.You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.

Youll bring:

• A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others
• Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
• A supportive, professional, and team-focused mindset
• A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship)
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Flexibility to work alternating weekends

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighterwhile learning new, valuable skills and continuing your developmentwed love you to join our team.

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Christchurch/Bournemouth, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home.Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection.And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you.What we offer Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5). Flexible contracts to work around you £500 welcome bonus*andRefer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* Up to £13.40 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand payThe Role of a Home Carer: Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation Helping with medicationAbout you:Above all, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others.You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.Youll bring: A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships A supportive, professional, and team-focused mindset A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship) A full UK driving licence and access to your own car. Flexibility to work alternating weekendsIf youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighterwhile learning new, valuable skills and continuing your developmentwed love you to join our team.About usFor 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Christchurch

BH23 2AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Christchurch

BH23 2AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Department of Clinical Health Psychology (South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust) has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist to come and join our well established and supportive team based in Stratford upon Avon. This full-time post is split between the Clinical Health Psychology service and our specialist Pain Management Psychology service.

Both services provides a range of psychologically informed, evidence-based interventions to alleviate distress and promote psychological wellbeing for the people of South Warwickshire who may be struggling with their chronic pain and/or physical health condition. In the specialist pain management service this valued role involves working as part of the multidisciplinary team. In the Clinical Health Psychology service, work may also include supporting staff with work-related issues, and through consultation and supervision.

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with an interest in working with people in a physical health setting. Whilst experience of working within physical health is ideal we would love to hear about other relevant experience too.Applications from newly qualified psychologists interested in a band 7 preceptorship are also welcome.

The post will be based at our department at Stratford Healthcare and will involve both face to face and remote working. Some work will also necessitate travel to Warwick Hospital and other locations across the patch.

Main duties of the job

Development and provision of high quality specialised clinical psychology input and advice to patients and staff working in the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide specialist clinical health psychology assessment and therapy to patients. To provide advice and consultation on patient care to colleagues and carers. To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise individual responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the role. To support workforce development by offering training and supervision as required

About us

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

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

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

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

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (preceptorship available)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-SS1228

Job locations

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Clinical:

To provide specialist psychological assessments requiring advance theoretical and practical knowledge to patients with a broad range of potential difficulties e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues. This will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, specialist knowledge within oncology/ palliative care, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, staff and others who may be involved in the patients care.

To formulate and implement highly specialist psychological intervention plans for the formal treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients difficulties employing evidence-based methods of efficacy.

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including members of staff, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To evaluate and decide on treatment options utilising physical and psychological theoretical and therapeutic models (e.g., systemic, cognitivebehavioural therapy, CFT, ACT) and highly complex factors, based on past psychological and mental health history and ongoing psychological developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To decide upon appropriate courses of action (consulting as appropriate with supervisor / peers) and exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically based treatment plans according to a professional code of conduct.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

To facilitate a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the project.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

To act as care co-ordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating the planning and review of case conferences, advising on psychological management and reviewing psychological care for the individual with their family, carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.

To communicate complex information in a highly developed, skilled and sensitive manner (respectful of patient confidentiality as appropriate) concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and their families/carers. This is to include situations that may present with hostility and high emotion or that involve overcoming major barriers to acceptance, and to monitor and review progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

To provide clinical assessment and therapy which will involve sitting still for substantial periods of time requiring intense concentration, exposure to aggression and highly emotive or distressing situations. To work face-to-face without staff nearby, with any associated risk of dealing with people with mental health problems such as aggression and self-neglect.

To provide advice, support, supervision, training and development to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team.

To have an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical health psychology services provided by the NHS and other agencies for patients with a broad range of health difficulties

Teaching, Training, and Supervision:

To design, facilitate and help evaluate teaching of psychologically related workshop sessions to groups of patients on topics such as fatigue, selfesteem/ confidence, anxiety management, depression, managing difficult conversations, impact on relatives/relationships, adjustment to Illness.

Contribute to the analysis and preparation of reports following evaluation of service provided.

Contribute to the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and through reports.

To advise/support/provide professional and clinical supervision members of the team using psychologically based skills to enable development of necessary clinical skills, knowledge and competencies. (21/388) Band 8a Clinical Health Psychologist May 2021

To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision, to other members of the team, for their provision of psychologically based intervention to help improve patients functioning.

To continue with the development (and recording) of acquiring highly specialist experience and skills relevant to areas of interest in clinical psychology and/or the service through protected CPD (as agreed with the professional psychology manager following BPS/DCP guidelines up to two sessions per month).

To undertake and continue developing skills in the teaching of psychologically related workshops to health professional colleagues covering a range of related clinical topics on an individual or group basis (e.g. Communication Skills, Boundaries, Management of psychological distress).

In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines from a more senior clinical psychologist.

Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development:

To participate as a senior clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of a high quality, responsive and accessible service.

To be aware of relevant government policies, reports, National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines in relation to the development of the service.

To participate as a clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

To support the working practices of clinical and non-clinical staff (students and postgraduates) within the framework of the service policies and procedures.

To participate, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing process as a member of the interview panel for assistant clinical psychologists.

Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience Clinical: To provide specialist psychological assessments requiring advance theoretical and practical knowledge to patients with a broad range of potential difficulties e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues. This will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, specialist knowledge within oncology/ palliative care, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, staff and others who may be involved in the patients care. To formulate and implement highly specialist psychological intervention plans for the formal treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients difficulties employing evidence-based methods of efficacy. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including members of staff, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and decide on treatment options utilising physical and psychological theoretical and therapeutic models (e.g., systemic, cognitivebehavioural therapy, CFT, ACT) and highly complex factors, based on past psychological and mental health history and ongoing psychological developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To decide upon appropriate courses of action (consulting as appropriate with supervisor / peers) and exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically based treatment plans according to a professional code of conduct. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To facilitate a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the project. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To act as care co-ordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating the planning and review of case conferences, advising on psychological management and reviewing psychological care for the individual with their family, carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care. To communicate complex information in a highly developed, skilled and sensitive manner (respectful of patient confidentiality as appropriate) concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and their families/carers. This is to include situations that may present with hostility and high emotion or that involve overcoming major barriers to acceptance, and to monitor and review progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. To provide clinical assessment and therapy which will involve sitting still for substantial periods of time requiring intense concentration, exposure to aggression and highly emotive or distressing situations. To work face-to-face without staff nearby, with any associated risk of dealing with people with mental health problems such as aggression and self-neglect. To provide advice, support, supervision, training and development to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team. To have an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical health psychology services provided by the NHS and other agencies for patients with a broad range of health difficulties Teaching, Training, and Supervision: To design, facilitate and help evaluate teaching of psychologically related workshop sessions to groups of patients on topics such as fatigue, selfesteem/ confidence, anxiety management, depression, managing difficult conversations, impact on relatives/relationships, adjustment to Illness. Contribute to the analysis and preparation of reports following evaluation of service provided. Contribute to the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and through reports. To advise/support/provide professional and clinical supervision members of the team using psychologically based skills to enable development of necessary clinical skills, knowledge and competencies. (21/388) Band 8a Clinical Health Psychologist May 2021 To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision, to other members of the team, for their provision of psychologically based intervention to help improve patients functioning. To continue with the development (and recording) of acquiring highly specialist experience and skills relevant to areas of interest in clinical psychology and/or the service through protected CPD (as agreed with the professional psychology manager following BPS/DCP guidelines up to two sessions per month). To undertake and continue developing skills in the teaching of psychologically related workshops to health professional colleagues covering a range of related clinical topics on an individual or group basis (e.g. Communication Skills, Boundaries, Management of psychological distress). In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines from a more senior clinical psychologist. Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development: To participate as a senior clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of a high quality, responsive and accessible service. To be aware of relevant government policies, reports, National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines in relation to the development of the service. To participate as a clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To support the working practices of clinical and non-clinical staff (students and postgraduates) within the framework of the service policies and procedures. To participate, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing process as a member of the interview panel for assistant clinical psychologists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working within a physical health setting.
• Experience and expertise in developing, facilitating and evaluating patient groups, with awareness of group dynamics.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families in a physical healthcare setting.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other Professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.).

Desirable

• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Personal

Essential

• Ability to approach the therapeutic work with compassion and empathy.
• Ability through these qualities to form good therapeutic alliance where appropriate.
• Ability to work well within a team

Other

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Must have own transport

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Experience Essential Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of working within a physical health setting. Experience and expertise in developing, facilitating and evaluating patient groups, with awareness of group dynamics. Desirable Experience of working with children and families in a physical healthcare setting. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other Professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). Desirable High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Personal Essential Ability to approach the therapeutic work with compassion and empathy. Ability through these qualities to form good therapeutic alliance where appropriate. Ability to work well within a team Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Must have own transport Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Barts Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) team is looking to recruit a motivated Genetic Counsellor to join our dynamic team. The post-holder will work closely and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide exemplary care to patients with cardiomyopathies and complex medical needs. Prior experience in cardiac genetics is desirable but not essential.The post-holder will work autonomously to manage their own caseload to deliver gold-standard, person-centred genetic counselling to a diverse cohort patients and their families. Applicants must have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.As one of the country's leading specialist cardiac centres, aiming to be at the forefront of care provision and service design, it is expected that the post-holder will work closely with both regional and national specialist genetic counsellors from other Trusts, as well as participate in local multidisciplinary team meetings and third-sector organisations.The successful candidate will embody the Trust's WeCare values and these will shape their everyday working.

For further information please contact:Rebecca Mercaldi - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The aim of this service is to provide genetic counselling for patients with cardiovascular conditions, primarily focusing on inherited cardiomyopathies. The post holder will provide appropriate testing for patients and their relatives, adhering to national testing criteria. Applicants must be able to deliver patient and family centered care, whilst ensuring adequate follow-up, documentation and risk management.

In addition to direct patient care, applicants are expected to contribute to the development of the field of cardiac genetics. The post-holder will participate in research and it's dissemination, by contributing to both publication and education. Thereby, furthering MDT knowledge and understanding of this fascinating group of conditions and, therefore, improving patient care.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8304541SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or STP in Genetic Counselling
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Certified/registered Genetic Counsellor

Experience

Essential

• Experience of genetic counselling clinics
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous documentation

Desirable

• Cardiology experiencec
• Teaching and mentoring experience
• Experience of taking part in research and audit
• Experience in caring for young adults and patients transitioning from paediatric services

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of provision of genetric counselling in the outpatient setting
• Understanding of current professional issues related to NHS genetics services.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of cardiac genetics

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of genetic counselling for inpatients
• Understanding of the commonly seen cardiac genetic mutations

Skills

Essential

• Perform the core duties of a genetic counsellor and demonstrate therapeutic counselling
• Ability to assess, evaluate and implement current evidence from a variety of high quality sources
• Exemplary organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities to deliver care in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families and staff; both verbal and written.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, working with the MDT to ensure gold-standard care delivery
• Independent problem solving skills
• Competent IT skills, to include MS office, Trust systems and pedigree software

Desirable

• Experience of participation in service and quality
• Improvement projects
• Experience of contribution to maintaining clinical governance procedures

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc or STP in Genetic Counselling Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Certified/registered Genetic Counsellor Experience Essential Experience of genetic counselling clinics Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous documentation Desirable Cardiology experiencec Teaching and mentoring experience Experience of taking part in research and audit Experience in caring for young adults and patients transitioning from paediatric services Knowledge Essential Comprehensive understanding of provision of genetric counselling in the outpatient setting Understanding of current professional issues related to NHS genetics services. Willingness to develop knowledge of cardiac genetics Desirable Understanding of the role of genetic counselling for inpatients Understanding of the commonly seen cardiac genetic mutations Skills Essential Perform the core duties of a genetic counsellor and demonstrate therapeutic counselling Ability to assess, evaluate and implement current evidence from a variety of high quality sources Exemplary organisational skills Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities to deliver care in a timely manner Excellent communication skills with patients, families and staff; both verbal and written. Outstanding interpersonal skills, working with the MDT to ensure gold-standard care delivery Independent problem solving skills Competent IT skills, to include MS office, Trust systems and pedigree software Desirable Experience of participation in service and quality Improvement projects Experience of contribution to maintaining clinical governance procedures

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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