Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is looking for an experienced, confident, Theatre Practitioner ODP with at least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced theatre environment within an acute hospital setting.

Join our dynamic theatre team offering a 24/7 elective and emergency service across a wide range of specialties, including ENT, Maxillofacial, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery, and Breast Surgery. Many of our ODPs are dual-skilled, giving you the chance to work both anaesthetically and surgically.

If you are experienced, confident, and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

In your supporting statement, please explain which of our values resonates most with you and why. Applications that do not address this may not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote and maintain high standards of care for patients requiring all aspects of perioperative care, following appropriate training across a variety of surgical specialities.

The role of the Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) is to provide holistic, high-quality, patient-focused care, ensuring a comprehensive, efficient and safe service for patients at Kettering General Hospital.

The post holder will act with professionalism, responsibility, accountability and integrity at all times, and will report any adverse events, incidents or concerns regarding practice to the appropriate person in charge.

The post holder will be expected to use resources effectively and contribute proactively to service development, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

At all times, the post holder will practice in accordance with the NMC Code/HCPC standards, as well as Trust policies and local standards of care.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-8305247-SUR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC ODP diploma/Degree level
• Mentorship/Teaching Qualification

Desirable

• Management/Leadership Qualification

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Previous recent experience of working within the surgical/theatre environment
• Identification and assessment of patient needs
• Recent knowledge of current NHS issues

Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills e.g. prioritising / delegating
• Effective Communication
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records/confidentiality
• Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Demonstrate resilience
• Can do attitude, demonstrating a drive for results.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC ODP diploma/Degree level Mentorship/Teaching Qualification Desirable Management/Leadership Qualification Knowledge / Experience Essential Previous recent experience of working within the surgical/theatre environment Identification and assessment of patient needs Recent knowledge of current NHS issues Skills Essential Organisational skills e.g. prioritising / delegating Effective Communication Ability to maintain accurate patient records/confidentiality Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands Ability to work flexibly Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time Demonstrate resilience Can do attitude, demonstrating a drive for results.

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer to join our friendly and caring team in the CT and MRI Department.

We are a busy and continually expanding Cross Sectional Imaging department currently comprising two 'Philips Ingenia' 1.5T MRI scanners, a Toshiba (Canon) 'Aquilion Prime' CT scanner, and a Canon 'Aquilion Prime SP' CT scanner, as well as the recent addition of a new Canon 'Aquilion lightening' CT Scanner in a relocatable POD. We have also recently introduced an in house cardiac MRI service using a Siemens Avantofit 1.5T in a relocatable POD.

We offer a wide range of services including Oncology, Neurology, Vascular and MSK imaging, as well a Breast MRI, Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI.

A flexible approach to 12 hour shifts, and out of hours on-call is required.

WHERE WE ARE:

Kettering offers great access to all the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. It has excellent road and rail network links to and from London, the East Midlands and Birmingham and the hospital is just off the A14 giving easy access to the M1 and A1.

Main duties of the job

To work a rotation through the MRI and CT departments conducting examinations using a range of equipment upon various patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards within the department.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8291629-CSS

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Post graduate certificate in CT/MRI

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience in all aspects of general Radiography
• Interpretation of clinical history when working to guidelines
• Dealing with ill/injured/anxious/distressed patients
• Prioritising work on clinical grounds
• Experience in cardiac CT or cardiac MRI

Desirable

• Experience in supervising students or junior members of the team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good eye for detail/accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload/delegate

Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or equivalent Registered with HCPC CPD portfolio Desirable Post graduate certificate in CT/MRI Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience in all aspects of general Radiography Interpretation of clinical history when working to guidelines Dealing with ill/injured/anxious/distressed patients Prioritising work on clinical grounds Experience in cardiac CT or cardiac MRI Desirable Experience in supervising students or junior members of the team Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Good eye for detail/accuracy Ability to prioritise workload/delegate

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Please note that this position is based within a clinical setting. Should your application be successful, you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview.

We are looking for a motivated and qualified Audiologist to join our friendly team to help deliver a comprehensive range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology procedures to adults and non-complex children.

Ideally we are looking for someone who has NHS experience and can work independently for all routine adult appointments including:

• Direct referral
• ENT clinical support
• Fittings
• Review
• Repairs

In addition, experience with children's diagnostic testing aged 4 and above would be favourable.

Although based at Kettering General Hospital we also have clinics at Irthingborough (Nene Park Hospital) and Corby that you will be asked to support, and therefore a UK driving license and access to a car are essential.

Main duties of the job

• Undertakes routine diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures for non-complex adults, including Direct Referrals, Re-Assessments, Follow Up's, and Repairs - Clinical support will be provided for complex cases
• Provides expert clinical service for ENT support clinics
• Undertake routine testing for children aged 5-18
• Assist with non-clinical audit, service evaluations and maintenance of department protocols

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

To develop the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable professional registration following completion of the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

To rotate through the department gaining the skills to accurately dispense and final accuracy check a full range of medications and prescription types including CD's and oral cytotoxics, carry out all tasks related to medicines management including obtaining a medication history and assessing a patient's own supply of medications; and counsel patients on their medication within the department and at ward level

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from experienced HCPC registered radiographers, who are ready to join our team of radiographers working in rotational posts across treatment and pre-treatment. Experience of working in an NHS department achieving accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 is essential.

Our patients are fully supported through their Radiotherapy journey by our team of review radiographers and independent prescribers who work closely with the planning and treating teams.

To be a technically competent Radiographer capable of working in all main areas of the department (treatment, pre-treatment, and calculation room).

To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the assigned work area within the Radiotherapy department, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery or planning of radiotherapy treatment and deputising for the Band 7 team Leader as required

To supervise and provide clinical leadership to the students and junior staff within the assigned work area, ensuring all staff work within Trust and departmental policies and guidelines.

To participate in the shift and on call rotas to provide a comprehensive service to the patients in line with RCR and NICE guidance

Main duties of the job

To act in accordance within the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times, HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained.

Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards.

To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met.

To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required.

To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing Q.A. checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly.

Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed

Supporting, training and supervising students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

Are you ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level? Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of cancer patients? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate pharmacist to join our forward-thinking Cancer Services team.

We're looking for a dynamic individual to support our Advanced Clinical Pharmacists in delivering a high-quality, specialist pharmacy service to patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments

You will be responsible for providing a specialist Pharmacy Service to Oncology and Clinical Haematology adult day cases & outpatients; the designated ward pharmacy service to inpatients & the cancer Emergency Assessment Unit for Oncology and Haematology patients; paediatric haematology/oncology; and the portfolio of cancer Clinical Trials.

A Band 6 to Band 7 post will be considered for this position.

Main duties of the job

To work with the Cancer and Aseptic Service Teams to deliver a comprehensive Specialist Clinical Pharmacy Service to Adult and Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, developing expertise in this area.

To deliver a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist role to day case chemotherapy and outpatient oral chemotherapy patients (clinic based).

To provide a designated clinical pharmacy service to patients admitted to the cancer inpatient ward and the acute cancer emergency assessment unit.

To participate in the set-up of oncology and haematology clinical trials within agreed time frames.

Support the Principal Pharmacist, Cancer Services, for Directorate work.

Provide support to Aseptic Services for Chemotherapy and Parenteral Nutrition.

Provide Pharmacist input to the implementation and development of Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing.

Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to paediatric haematology/oncology.

Manage/supervise/develop staff allocated.

The specialist clinical tasks are allocated within the band 7 pharmacist team on a rotational basis for:* Inpatient and emergency admissions dedicated ward pharmacist* Oncology day case and outpatients* Haematology day case and outpatients* Clinical Trials Paediatric haematology/oncology

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

Are you passionate about healthcare and helping others in the challenging environment of an acute hospital? Would you enjoy rehabilitating patients to improve health, function and to achieve person centred goals?

If so, we are looking for enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join our Therapies Department at Northampton General Hospital on a fixed term contract until July 2027. Secondments will be considered.

You will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists as a Therapy Technical Instructor.

You will have the opportunity to learn and develop across multiple inpatient clinical areas, as part of our rotational team of Therapy Technical Instructors. Clinical areas include Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine, Urgent Care and Frailty.

You will be joining a supportive team in delivering holistic care to patients, helping to treat and progress therapeutic plans as part of the therapy and multi-disciplinary team plans.

If you feel that you have the relevant skills, experience and the desire to work in an ever-evolving acute hospital setting, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

Actively provide therapy care for patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team at NGH.

Provide specific evidence-based treatment under indirect supervision and guidance of a registered therapist.

Active involvement in departmental developments and governance.

Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision.

Contribute to the administration and day-to-day operation of the Therapy services.

Ability to work independently and within a team setting.

Ability to work across rotations as follows; Surgery, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine, Respiratory, Trauma Orthopaedics, Urgent Care and Frailty.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum / Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

265-8349119-CSS

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement and record planned programmed of care and comprehensive functional and mobility treatment of patients as directed by a therapist.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy services colleagues and other agencies

To communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication barriers (blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties) and use appropriate methods and tools to overcome these.

Make recommendations for equipment, care provision and ongoing rehabilitation as directed by a therapist.

Support patients through instruction and guidance in a range of activities, under the direction of a therapist, in the achievement of identified treatment goals.

Take an active role in home visits and other therapy/treatment sessions alongside a therapist.

Provide advice to patients, their family, and carers, teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients mobility, functional ability, safety, and independence.

Build professional relationships with patients, their family, and carers, through use of communication, reasoning and person-centred advice, respecting others views, culture, beliefs and individuality.

Provide effective verbal and written reports to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other multi-disciplinary team members relating to the patients performance and progress in their therapy interventions.

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Contribute to the Therapy Services governance groups (e.g., Infection Prevention, Health & Safety, Fire Safety) acting as an active participant on such groups where appropriate.

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions.

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within own area of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Therapy services.

Participate in team/departmental audit and evaluation as agreed with their supervisor.

Ensure work areas are clean, tidy, and well maintained, complying with Health & safety and Infection Prevention guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance.

Submit accurate claim forms on electronic timesheets for weekend and additional hours worked.

Able to work flexibly, including 7 day working pattern.

Notify the team leader of periods of sickness as soon as possible in line with Department and Trust policies.

In the absence of Therapy Technical Instructor colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy services both within the team and across all service areas.

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock.

Take responsibility for the routine management of designated tasks in conjunction with Technical Instructor colleagues e.g., lease car maintenance, management of equipment orders.

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services.

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal, Organisational and Trust requirement.

Collect, record, and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines.

Participate in team meetings and in service training sessions with opportunities to lead when appropriate.

Regularly attend and participate in team and Therapy service staff meetings.

Complete the required competencies and rotational objectives for the role within agreed timescales and ensure these remain up to date.

Identify own learning and development needs with guidance from Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Continual Personal Development Plan and annual appraisal objective.

Undertake relevant training and development activities to meet agreed learning needs.

Compile an ongoing record of training and development activities undertaken, reflecting on, and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities.

As part of a team, incorporate up to date therapy and manual handling techniques into working practice.

Complete and prioritise clinical and non-clinical work tasks as appropriate, in conjunction with colleagues under guidance from a therapist.

Seek supervision from a therapist to inform analysis and reasoning when complex patient situations are identified.

Comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, national and Trust policy, protocols, and guidelines under the guidance of team and service leads.

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.

Job description Job responsibilities Implement and record planned programmed of care and comprehensive functional and mobility treatment of patients as directed by a therapist. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy services colleagues and other agencies To communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication barriers (blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties) and use appropriate methods and tools to overcome these. Make recommendations for equipment, care provision and ongoing rehabilitation as directed by a therapist. Support patients through instruction and guidance in a range of activities, under the direction of a therapist, in the achievement of identified treatment goals. Take an active role in home visits and other therapy/treatment sessions alongside a therapist. Provide advice to patients, their family, and carers, teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients mobility, functional ability, safety, and independence. Build professional relationships with patients, their family, and carers, through use of communication, reasoning and person-centred advice, respecting others views, culture, beliefs and individuality. Provide effective verbal and written reports to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other multi-disciplinary team members relating to the patients performance and progress in their therapy interventions. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Contribute to the Therapy Services governance groups (e.g., Infection Prevention, Health & Safety, Fire Safety) acting as an active participant on such groups where appropriate. Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions. Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within own area of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Therapy services. Participate in team/departmental audit and evaluation as agreed with their supervisor. Ensure work areas are clean, tidy, and well maintained, complying with Health & safety and Infection Prevention guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials. Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. Submit accurate claim forms on electronic timesheets for weekend and additional hours worked. Able to work flexibly, including 7 day working pattern. Notify the team leader of periods of sickness as soon as possible in line with Department and Trust policies. In the absence of Therapy Technical Instructor colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy services both within the team and across all service areas. Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock. Take responsibility for the routine management of designated tasks in conjunction with Technical Instructor colleagues e.g., lease car maintenance, management of equipment orders. Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services. Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal, Organisational and Trust requirement. Collect, record, and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines. Participate in team meetings and in service training sessions with opportunities to lead when appropriate. Regularly attend and participate in team and Therapy service staff meetings. Complete the required competencies and rotational objectives for the role within agreed timescales and ensure these remain up to date. Identify own learning and development needs with guidance from Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Continual Personal Development Plan and annual appraisal objective. Undertake relevant training and development activities to meet agreed learning needs. Compile an ongoing record of training and development activities undertaken, reflecting on, and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities. As part of a team, incorporate up to date therapy and manual handling techniques into working practice. Complete and prioritise clinical and non-clinical work tasks as appropriate, in conjunction with colleagues under guidance from a therapist. Seek supervision from a therapist to inform analysis and reasoning when complex patient situations are identified. Comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, national and Trust policy, protocols, and guidelines under the guidance of team and service leads. Review and reflect on own practice and actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.

Person Specification

Education , Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of basic education , GCSE or equivalent.
• Study to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Desirable

• Training as an OT ar PT clinical support worker at band 2 or 3.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Healthcare.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding and insight into the impact of illness and disability on an individual.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist in healthcare.
• Experience working as a member of a team.
• Awareness of risks to Health & Safety.
• Experience working face to face with members of the public.

Desirable

• Experience working as Band 2 or 3 clinical support worker within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Awareness of the impact of accident or illness on an individual.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal reports and written documentation of therapy interventions.
• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Therapy colleagues and other agencies.
• Self-management skills.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Ability to recognise own limitations and level of competency.
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments.
• Ability to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles on home assessments and equipment deliveries.
• IT skills e.g. keyboard, Microsoft word, email and internet.
• Experience of working with stroke patients

Person Specification Education , Training and Qualifications Essential Good level of basic education , GCSE or equivalent. Study to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Desirable Training as an OT ar PT clinical support worker at band 2 or 3. NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Healthcare. Knowledge & Experience Essential Understanding and insight into the impact of illness and disability on an individual. Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist in healthcare. Experience working as a member of a team. Awareness of risks to Health & Safety. Experience working face to face with members of the public. Desirable Experience working as Band 2 or 3 clinical support worker within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy. Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Awareness of the impact of accident or illness on an individual. Skills & Abilities Essential Skills to produce clear and concise verbal reports and written documentation of therapy interventions. Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Therapy colleagues and other agencies. Self-management skills. Ability to work using own initiative. Ability to recognise own limitations and level of competency. Physical ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments. Ability to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and bank holidays. Desirable Ability to drive Trust vehicles on home assessments and equipment deliveries. IT skills e.g. keyboard, Microsoft word, email and internet. Experience of working with stroke patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a substantive post for 2 WTE

Together with the 2 inpatient consultants and the other Speciality Doctor, the post-holder will mostly provide medical input and advice to the inpatient team. The consultant Child and Adolescent psychiatrist inpatient provision encompasses 'The Sett,

NHFT's current Tier 4 provision, and it is expected that Speciality Doctor input will follow a similar arrangement.

Further medical support to The Sett is:

A rotational ST post from the Leicester Deanery.

CT trainee input for out-of-hours urgent interventions/ admissions, under the supervision of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist on call (see relevant section about On Call commitment).

Main duties of the job

• Provide Medical support for the Sett inpatient unit.
• Take clinical responsibility for the assessment and treatment of patients which are referred to inpatient Tier 4, jointly with other medical staff. The young people whose admission takes places after-hours are clerked by Junior doctors from the nearby Adult inpatient hospital (Berrywood).
• Take responsibility for carrying our administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and other statutory and non-statutory reports within the required timescales.
• To provide very occasional input to daytime CAMHS Response Team. This will be a flexible demand, as referrals to the Response team are by definition variable, but is not expected to extend beyond 0.5 sessions.
• The post holder will appreciate that service development and redesign may necessitate changes to clinical duties. Such arrangements will be appropriate to the post of Specialty Doctor and agreed with the post holder.

• Work in close Liaison with other professionals
• Forge good links with univseral services including Primary care.
• Promote and maintain the good working practice and relationship with other allied agencies such as Social Services, educational and voluntary services.
• Liaison with the other tiers of local CAMHS.
• Work closely with the managers within the service and be involved in the planning, development and management of services as appropriate.
• Participate in, and support, the implementation of Directorate policies and procedures.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer to join our friendly and caring team in the CT and MRI Department.

We are a busy and continually expanding Cross Sectional Imaging department currently comprising two 'Philips Ingenia' 1.5T MRI scanners, a Toshiba (Canon) 'Aquilion Prime' CT scanner, and a Canon 'Aquilion Prime SP' CT scanner, as well as a Canon 'Aquilion lightening' CT Scanner in a relocatable POD. We have also introduced an in house cardiac MRI service using a Siemens Avantofit 1.5T in a relocatable POD.

We offer a wide range of services including Oncology, Neurology, Vascular and MSK imaging, as well a Breast MRI, Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI.

A flexible approach to 12 hour shifts, and out of hours on-call is required.

WHERE WE ARE:

Kettering offers great access to all the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. It has excellent road and rail network links to and from London, the East Midlands and Birmingham and the hospital is just off the A14 giving easy access to the M1 and A1.

Main duties of the job

To work a rotation through the MRI and CT departments conducting examinations using a range of equipment upon various patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards within the department.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8234287-CSS

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Post graduate certificate in CT/MRI

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience in all aspects of general Radiography
• Interpretation of clinical history when working to guidelines
• Dealing with ill/injured/anxious/distressed patients
• Prioritising work on clinical grounds
• Experience in cardiac CT or cardiac MRI

Desirable

• Experience in supervising students or junior members of the team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good eye for detail/accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload/delegate

Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or equivalent Registered with HCPC CPD portfolio Desirable Post graduate certificate in CT/MRI Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience in all aspects of general Radiography Interpretation of clinical history when working to guidelines Dealing with ill/injured/anxious/distressed patients Prioritising work on clinical grounds Experience in cardiac CT or cardiac MRI Desirable Experience in supervising students or junior members of the team Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Good eye for detail/accuracy Ability to prioritise workload/delegate

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with a passion for critical care? Kettering General Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Band 8a Critical Care Pharmacist to join our specialist pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients, work alongside a highly skilled ICU multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the development of innovative, high-quality critical care services. If you are looking for a role where you can influence patient outcomes, drive service improvement, and continue to develop your advanced clinical practice, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC).

To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions.

To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission. Ensuring communication with the MDT and accurate documentation where discrepancies are noted.

To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients transferred from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care.

To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patient's drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines.

To work with the Critical care practice development team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters.

To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice. To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard.

To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-8302964-CSS

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC).

To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions.

To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission.

Ensuring communication with the MDT and accuratedocumentation where discrepancies are noted.

To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients discharged from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care.

To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patients drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines.

To work with the Critical care practice development (PD) team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters.

To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice.To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard.

To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients.

To communicate with Critical Care team, and EPMA pharmacist to ensure prescribingsystem is up-to-date relating to formulary, clinical guidelines and policies.

Planning and OrganisingTo monitor and report on drug spend within Critical Care, and theatres, noting reasons for variance (including changes in prescribing practice) and to identify priority areas for action to reduce expenditure or justify appropriate budgetary changes and methods of fundingtreatment.

To highlight potential implications of the introduction of new medicines and national guidance (e.g. NICE publications) on the directorate, Trust expenditure and continued prescribing issues in primary care

Personal and People developmentTo supervise and facilitate ongoing training of foundation trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and early career pharmacists. This may include accompanied ward visits and ward rounds including joint review of prescriptions.

To contribute to competencyassessments and testimonials required of training records.

To act as mentor or tutor for junior pharmacists working within Critical Care.

To line manage one or more junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.

To undertake regular 1:1s, annual appraisals and provide ongoing support.

To provide educational training on medicines management topics related to own area of expertise to medical, nursing and other clinical staff within the Trust.

This will include working with Critical Care teaching staff in developing training content and delivery for the provision of training sessions for Critical Care nursing staff and healthcare assistants. In addition, to help in the supporting of staff for any additional educationalrequirements in response to learning from medication errors.

To contribute to the training and competency assessment of junior rotational medical staff for safe prescribing at discharge of the for electronic prescribing in Critical Care patients.

To monitor and work with staff on analysis of any medication errors (prescribing and administration) in order that staff can pro-actively learn from any errors and practice changes are made as a result.

To provide induction training sessions for all resident doctors on rotation to the Critical Care Unit.

To undertake personal development and continuing education and training as necessary, ensuring a high level of competency and clinical knowledge in order to provide a highly specialist pharmacist role.To maintain own CPD records as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

To achieve accreditation with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as an Advanced Specialist Practitioner.

Health, safety and securityTo promote the safe, cost-effective and evidence based use of medicines throughout the business unit (including Theatres, and Recovery) and offer specialist knowledge and expertise on drug therapy. To participate in the review of the Trust formulary for medicines used in specialist area of practice. To assist consultant medical staff in any formulary submissions to the New Medicine Group (NMG), ensuring that prior approval by the divisional management has been gained prior to NMG approval.To identify any risk management or clinical governance issues with the use of medicines within the division and liaise with those staff who may need to be aware of the risks and initiate remedial action, ensuring safe practice at all times.To work collaboratively with ward managers to ensure the safe and secure storage and handling of medicines, including controlled drugs in Critical Care and in line with CQC requirements.To provide advice and where necessary conduct risk assessments with Critical Care staff when issues of policy compliance may occur.To review the ward inventory (stock list) on a 3 monthly basis to ensure the continuing needs of the unit are met and that stock issues are in line with knowledge of prescribing practice and medicines administration records on the unit.

Service ImprovementTo be responsible for the development of pharmaceutical policies and procedures within Critical Care. To initiate and implement clinical guidelines and other multi-disciplinary protocols relating to the safe and cost-effective use of medicines for patients within Critical Care thereby ensuring that patients receive optimal medical therapies whilst also ensuring their use has been sanctioned through due process within the Trust medicines management strategy. To work with lead Intensivist/s to ensure that any Critical Care specific medicine related clinical guidelines are available and regularly updated on the Trust internal website.To foster, participate in or undertake practice research and clinical audit in specialist area of pharmaceutical practice. To undertake drug utilisation reviews ensuring that prescribing represents best value for money in terms of cost effectiveness as well as efficacy. Ensure that any changes meet the Trust and directorate SIP targets and are measurable and accurate.To assist the lead pharmacist for Clinical Trials with any prospective clinical trials that are proposed and running in Critical Care and Theatres.Thematically review existing medication practices, incident reporting and other intelligence to support safer medication practices.To contribute to and where necessary prepare business cases for additional pharmaceutical resources (staffing, equipment or service development) in conjunction with Critical Care management and the Chief Pharmacist.

QualityTo work as an Independent prescriber alongside other MDT members of the Critical Care team.To work with all other clinical pharmacists in the provision of an out of hours on call service for advice and emergency supplies of medicines. To support the provision of a limited pharmacy service over weekends (for Saturday and Sunday sessions) and bank holidays on a rotational basis.This role includes weekend working and on-call commitments.

Job description Job responsibilities Communication To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC). To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions. To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission. Ensuring communication with the MDT and accuratedocumentation where discrepancies are noted. To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients discharged from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care. To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patients drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines. To work with the Critical care practice development (PD) team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters. To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice.To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard. To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients. To communicate with Critical Care team, and EPMA pharmacist to ensure prescribingsystem is up-to-date relating to formulary, clinical guidelines and policies. Planning and OrganisingTo monitor and report on drug spend within Critical Care, and theatres, noting reasons for variance (including changes in prescribing practice) and to identify priority areas for action to reduce expenditure or justify appropriate budgetary changes and methods of fundingtreatment. To highlight potential implications of the introduction of new medicines and national guidance (e.g. NICE publications) on the directorate, Trust expenditure and continued prescribing issues in primary care Personal and People developmentTo supervise and facilitate ongoing training of foundation trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and early career pharmacists. This may include accompanied ward visits and ward rounds including joint review of prescriptions. To contribute to competencyassessments and testimonials required of training records. To act as mentor or tutor for junior pharmacists working within Critical Care. To line manage one or more junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians. To undertake regular 1:1s, annual appraisals and provide ongoing support. To provide educational training on medicines management topics related to own area of expertise to medical, nursing and other clinical staff within the Trust. This will include working with Critical Care teaching staff in developing training content and delivery for the provision of training sessions for Critical Care nursing staff and healthcare assistants. In addition, to help in the supporting of staff for any additional educationalrequirements in response to learning from medication errors. To contribute to the training and competency assessment of junior rotational medical staff for safe prescribing at discharge of the for electronic prescribing in Critical Care patients. To monitor and work with staff on analysis of any medication errors (prescribing and administration) in order that staff can pro-actively learn from any errors and practice changes are made as a result. To provide induction training sessions for all resident doctors on rotation to the Critical Care Unit. To undertake personal development and continuing education and training as necessary, ensuring a high level of competency and clinical knowledge in order to provide a highly specialist pharmacist role.To maintain own CPD records as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council. To achieve accreditation with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as an Advanced Specialist Practitioner. Health, safety and securityTo promote the safe, cost-effective and evidence based use of medicines throughout the business unit (including Theatres, and Recovery) and offer specialist knowledge and expertise on drug therapy. To participate in the review of the Trust formulary for medicines used in specialist area of practice. To assist consultant medical staff in any formulary submissions to the New Medicine Group (NMG), ensuring that prior approval by the divisional management has been gained prior to NMG approval.To identify any risk management or clinical governance issues with the use of medicines within the division and liaise with those staff who may need to be aware of the risks and initiate remedial action, ensuring safe practice at all times.To work collaboratively with ward managers to ensure the safe and secure storage and handling of medicines, including controlled drugs in Critical Care and in line with CQC requirements.To provide advice and where necessary conduct risk assessments with Critical Care staff when issues of policy compliance may occur.To review the ward inventory (stock list) on a 3 monthly basis to ensure the continuing needs of the unit are met and that stock issues are in line with knowledge of prescribing practice and medicines administration records on the unit. Service ImprovementTo be responsible for the development of pharmaceutical policies and procedures within Critical Care. To initiate and implement clinical guidelines and other multi-disciplinary protocols relating to the safe and cost-effective use of medicines for patients within Critical Care thereby ensuring that patients receive optimal medical therapies whilst also ensuring their use has been sanctioned through due process within the Trust medicines management strategy. To work with lead Intensivist/s to ensure that any Critical Care specific medicine related clinical guidelines are available and regularly updated on the Trust internal website.To foster, participate in or undertake practice research and clinical audit in specialist area of pharmaceutical practice. To undertake drug utilisation reviews ensuring that prescribing represents best value for money in terms of cost effectiveness as well as efficacy. Ensure that any changes meet the Trust and directorate SIP targets and are measurable and accurate.To assist the lead pharmacist for Clinical Trials with any prospective clinical trials that are proposed and running in Critical Care and Theatres.Thematically review existing medication practices, incident reporting and other intelligence to support safer medication practices.To contribute to and where necessary prepare business cases for additional pharmaceutical resources (staffing, equipment or service development) in conjunction with Critical Care management and the Chief Pharmacist. QualityTo work as an Independent prescriber alongside other MDT members of the Critical Care team.To work with all other clinical pharmacists in the provision of an out of hours on call service for advice and emergency supplies of medicines. To support the provision of a limited pharmacy service over weekends (for Saturday and Sunday sessions) and bank holidays on a rotational basis.This role includes weekend working and on-call commitments.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's degree in pharmacy level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Registration with the GPHC
• Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent (3 years +)
• Registered Independent prescriber
• Member of Intensive Care Society

Desirable

• Working towards RPS Faculty recognition
• Member of UKCPA

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas
• Specialist knowledge of Critical Care and Nutrition
• Teaching/training/coaching/Tutor experience
• Experience of leading or implementing change
• Knowledge of current NHS and national priorities - CCG, NHSE, NICE, CQC
• Experience of working in Critical Care setting at Foundation level or equivalent critical care pharmacy experience
• Experience of attending MDT Ward rounds in Critical Care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation
• Demonstrable leadership skills - role model for junior clinical pharmacists and members of MDT
• Clinical Audit/Research Evaluation experience

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users

Person Specification Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Educated to master's degree in pharmacy level or equivalent level of education, training or experience Registration with the GPHC Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent (3 years +) Registered Independent prescriber Member of Intensive Care Society Desirable Working towards RPS Faculty recognition Member of UKCPA Knowledge and Experience Essential Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas Specialist knowledge of Critical Care and Nutrition Teaching/training/coaching/Tutor experience Experience of leading or implementing change Knowledge of current NHS and national priorities - CCG, NHSE, NICE, CQC Experience of working in Critical Care setting at Foundation level or equivalent critical care pharmacy experience Experience of attending MDT Ward rounds in Critical Care Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation Demonstrable leadership skills - role model for junior clinical pharmacists and members of MDT Clinical Audit/Research Evaluation experience Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Band 6 Complex Discharge Therapist will provide specialist Occupational Therapy orPhysiotherapy assessment,treatmentand discharge planning for patients with complex clinical,functionaland social needs across inpatient services. This is the second year of receiving winter funding for the complex discharge therapy team, this year we will be approaching this as a UHN Therapies model, adding resilience andexpertiseacross both NGH and KGH. Whilst KGH will be your primary site there may be occasions where youare required towork at NGH.

The post holder will work as part of a roaming therapy team providingexpertiseand assessment to the daily Discharge Hub, escalationareasand medically fit wards where therapy needs areimpactingdischarge. They will supporttimely,safeand effective discharge planning byidentifyingbarriers to discharge, undertaking comprehensiveassessmentsand working collaboratively with patients, carers, wardteamsand external agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Working autonomously within their professional scope of practice, the post holder will manage a complex caseload, undertaking detailed assessments, applying advanced clinicalreasoningand developing individualised treatment and discharge plans. They will contribute to positive risk management discussions andprovideexpert advice to support decision making within multidisciplinary teams.

The post holder will work closely with ward-based therapists to provide joint assessments, support complexcasesand promote effective use of therapy resources across the organisation. They will provide clinical support, supervision and teaching to Band 5 therapists, therapy supportworkersand students, contributing to workforce development and the delivery of high-quality therapy services.

The role includes participation in seven-day services and, whereappropriate, professional on-call rotas. The post holder will contribute to service development, audit, qualityimprovementand evidence-based practice initiatives, acting as a role model for professional standards, patient-centredcareand collaborative working across UHN.

The post holder will deputise for the lead therapist forday to dayoperational management tasks asrequired

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

This is a part-time role for 15.75 hours per week in Obs and Gynae Theatres. Due to the part-time hours, this role will not attract sponsorship.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend face-to-face interviews. There will not be an option to conduct this remotely or on an alternative date.

Vacancies have arisen within the four theatre departments for HCA's. This is an exciting opportunity to learn, develop and further your skills in theatres.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Health care assistants with a 'can do' attitude to join our friendly multidisciplinary team within Theatres. We have four departments covering a variety of specialties and our focus is in providing excellent, safe patient care. If you have good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast pace, busy environment this is an ideal role for you. You will be required to work flexible shifts, inclusive of weekends. Previous experience is desirable; but we are willing to provide training and support and there will be opportunities to go on to further development roles within Theatres.

Main duties of the job

To perform all Health Care Assistant (HCA) duties in support of theatre staff and patients in the peri-operative environment. The role will be worked over a 7 day service provision within our Trust standards and specifications under the direction of the lead Theatre Practitioner. This role will be fundamental in promoting the highest standards of service delivery and customer care.

About us

The provisional interview date is 9th November 2026, however may be subject to change.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-8305666-SUR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifiactions

Essential

• Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
• Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable

• Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Knowledge/experience of working with in the operating theatre environment
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Be able to demonstrate a wider knowledge of the NHS
• One year experience as a healthcare assistant experience in Hospital care setting

Person Specification Qualifiactions Essential Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description) Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent Desirable Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development Knowledge/Experience Essential Knowledge/experience of working with in the operating theatre environment Experience of working as part of a team Be able to demonstrate a wider knowledge of the NHS One year experience as a healthcare assistant experience in Hospital care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Come and join our friendly, growing team!

As the first point of contact for many of our patients each day, you will play a vital role in providing a reassauring, high-quality experience.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and precise Phlebotomist to join our friendly general practice team. In this vital role, you will be the face of our morning and possibly afternoon clinics, performing venepuncture for a diverse patient demographic. You will ensure blood samples are collected efficiently, accurately recorded, and safely prepared for laboratory transport. Working closely with our GPs, nursing team and allied healthcare professionals, you will provide the foundations for chronic conditions care.

About us

Rothwell and Desborough Healthcare Group is based in North Northamptonshire on the border of South Leicestershire. We are a friendly, patient focused practice offering general medical services to our population. The practice priorities are patient care, staff wellbeing, efficient systems, developing the business and creating an environment of clinical excellence.

Our existing team comprises of GP Partners, salaried GP, Nurse Practitioners, experienced nursing team, Clinical Pharmacists, Primary Care Practitioners (Paramedics), Social Prescribers and a large administrative team.

• Training practice
• Highly supportive admin team
• Paper light practice
• Strong nursing team
• Supportive PPG
• High QoF
• GP involvement in locality groups (ICB, LMC)
• CQC rating Good
• Complete minor operations/joint injections/contraception clinics
• 2 site surgery
• 22,000 patient list size
• SystmOne Practice
• Part of Triangle PCN

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities will include: Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1564068949

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff. Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Our ideal candidate must: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Urgent Care team in the Therapy Department at Northampton General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire group. This post is a 3 month fixed term contract to support with winter pressures.

Professional Development is supported through access to our Allied Health Professional Preceptorship Programme for newly registered staff during which you will receive regular 1:1 support from an experienced therapist and attend regular workshops. In addition to this you will also commence on our rolling Band 5 therapy training programme as well as attending peer group meetings where you will have the opportunity to learn from and share your experiences with your Band 5 Physio and OT peers.

Main duties of the job

To provide a professional Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy service to patients on own caseload, under the supervision of senior colleagues.

To supervise therapy support staff and technical instructors

To actively contribute to the discharge planning process by selecting and implementing appropriate assessments and interventions to address the needs of patients including those with an acute illness, following injury or surgery and those with chronic disease, terminal illness or undergoing a period of acute re enablement.

Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values.

The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including but not extensive to: Therapy Department and Enablement Centre clinical and non-clinical staff, Therapy Management Team and the broader trust staff group as required.

The post holder will participate in relevant working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-8258904-CSS-A

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptoshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work autonomously and within departmental teams to provide excellent occupational therapy or physiotherapy care to a diverse client group.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.
• To provide specialist occupational therapy or physiotherapy advice to MDT colleagues in clinical areas.
• To carry out assessment and develop treatment plans for all patients within the designated caseload without direct supervision, ensuring appropriate feedback to patient, carers and colleagues regarding findings and patient progression.
• Analyse and take into consideration results of medical tests, scans and x-rays to formulate and adapt therapy treatment plans.
• To assess capacity, gain valid, informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment independently.
• To undertake the assessment of patients who may have complex or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical problems and the indicated treatment.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate effective and appropriate treatments in partnership with the patient, MDT colleagues and the wider service providers.
• To constantly monitor patients responses to treatments and interventions and propose changes which may directly influence other MDT actions.
• To act as part of the MDT in facilitating appropriate and safe discharges.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the medical, nursing and MDT staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service including attendance at ward rounds, MDT and discharge meetings.
• To make appropriate and thorough onward referrals
• To assist colleagues to train, supervise and help manage the workload of band 2 and 3 staff and some students on clinical placements.
• To decide priorities for own caseload, balancing other patient-related and professional demands, ensuring that the priorities remain in accordance with the whole team
• To be responsible for issuing and ordering specialist equipment, ensuring correct and safe use.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical work, including the management of designated caseload of patients, ensuring a high standard of clinical care at all times.
• To continually develop an up-to-date knowledge base and maintain own continuous professional development folder.
• To undertake evaluation of own and the teams work, reflecting on current practices and experiences in order to continue own professional development.
• To be an active member of the therapy in-service training programme by preparing for and attending meetings, tutorials, training sessions and external courses.
• To maintain up-to-date Trust mandatory training.

Job description Job responsibilities To work autonomously and within departmental teams to provide excellent occupational therapy or physiotherapy care to a diverse client group. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients. To provide specialist occupational therapy or physiotherapy advice to MDT colleagues in clinical areas. To carry out assessment and develop treatment plans for all patients within the designated caseload without direct supervision, ensuring appropriate feedback to patient, carers and colleagues regarding findings and patient progression. Analyse and take into consideration results of medical tests, scans and x-rays to formulate and adapt therapy treatment plans. To assess capacity, gain valid, informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment independently. To undertake the assessment of patients who may have complex or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical problems and the indicated treatment. To plan, deliver and evaluate effective and appropriate treatments in partnership with the patient, MDT colleagues and the wider service providers. To constantly monitor patients responses to treatments and interventions and propose changes which may directly influence other MDT actions. To act as part of the MDT in facilitating appropriate and safe discharges. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the medical, nursing and MDT staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service including attendance at ward rounds, MDT and discharge meetings. To make appropriate and thorough onward referrals To assist colleagues to train, supervise and help manage the workload of band 2 and 3 staff and some students on clinical placements. To decide priorities for own caseload, balancing other patient-related and professional demands, ensuring that the priorities remain in accordance with the whole team To be responsible for issuing and ordering specialist equipment, ensuring correct and safe use. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical work, including the management of designated caseload of patients, ensuring a high standard of clinical care at all times. To continually develop an up-to-date knowledge base and maintain own continuous professional development folder. To undertake evaluation of own and the teams work, reflecting on current practices and experiences in order to continue own professional development. To be an active member of the therapy in-service training programme by preparing for and attending meetings, tutorials, training sessions and external courses. To maintain up-to-date Trust mandatory training.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HPC registered ( or evidence of application for HPC)

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
• Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology
• Entry level assessment and treatment knowledge required for Acute Hospital setting.
• Demonstrable proactive approach to own learning and CPD.
• Experience of working in a team of people.

Desirable

• Experience of participation in work based learning
• Awareness of structure, and current important issues effecting the inpatient physiotherapy department at Northampton General Hospital
• Ability to access knowledge to improve patient care
• Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology

Skills

Essential

• Able to assess a patient's needs and plan a treatment plan with short and long term goals
• Able to manage caseload autonomously and work as part of team
• Able to modify and progress patient treatment
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication
• Able to get to the hospital within 45 minutes (for on call purposes)
• Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve: Physical effort (e.g. therapeutic handling, moving patients) Mental effort (e.g. concentration levels) Emotional effort (e.g. distressing and traumatic circumstances)

Desirable

• Car driver with access to vehicle during working hours, appropriate driving license and car insurance
• Basic IT and presentation skills

Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent HPC registered ( or evidence of application for HPC) Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team. Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology Entry level assessment and treatment knowledge required for Acute Hospital setting. Demonstrable proactive approach to own learning and CPD. Experience of working in a team of people. Desirable Experience of participation in work based learning Awareness of structure, and current important issues effecting the inpatient physiotherapy department at Northampton General Hospital Ability to access knowledge to improve patient care Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology Skills Essential Able to assess a patient's needs and plan a treatment plan with short and long term goals Able to manage caseload autonomously and work as part of team Able to modify and progress patient treatment Demonstrate good written and verbal communication Able to get to the hospital within 45 minutes (for on call purposes) Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve: Physical effort (e.g. therapeutic handling, moving patients) Mental effort (e.g. concentration levels) Emotional effort (e.g. distressing and traumatic circumstances) Desirable Car driver with access to vehicle during working hours, appropriate driving license and car insurance Basic IT and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptoshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptoshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The role of Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician has significantly expanded over the past few years, largely due to the success of our Dedicated Ward Pharmacy (DWP) service. Our Pharmacy Technicians are now taking on more clinical duties and responsibilities, and we are also extending our services into new areas such as Theatres, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Oncology, Maternity, and Paediatrics.

We are a highly supportive and motivated team, always striving to provide the best possible care for our patients. Our Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians regularly attend conferences and exhibitions. For example, some of our team showcased their posters at the Clinical Congress and two Technicians spoke at the APTUK conference 2024. We strongly encourage our team to enrol on courses to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Many of our Pharmacy Technicians have been with us for over 10 years, which we believe is a true testament to our team. If you are a newly qualified Pharmacy Technician or currently working in a different sector and looking for a new challenge with direct patient contact, this role could be perfect for you. We offer a band 4-5 development programme to help you grow into the role and the environment.

Main duties of the job

To be an integral part of the Clinical Pharmacy Service, utilising technical and clinical skills when trained and competent to provide safe, effective medicines optimisation of patient care.

To be responsible for the provision of the technical pharmacy services to assigned wards. This will include daily visits, medicines reconciliation, assessment of patients' own medicines, counselling patients, preparing for patients discharge, ensuring medication is available on the wards, and supporting wards with medicines management.

To assist Advanced/Principal Pharmacy Technicians/Pharmacists to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients.

To assist in the provision of ward-based activities.

To assist in the provision of medicines for the treatment of patients.

To assist the Principal/Advanced Pharmacy Technicians in co-ordinating and managing the Medicine Management workload.

To use technical and pharmaceutical skills to ensure control, security, quality and value for money of medicines.

To assist in Directorate responsibilities

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities will include: Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being a

Main duties of the job

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities include monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being involved in the person-centred care planning process, supporting residents with their medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required, and acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1563100655

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff. Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, have 2 years experience working in a similar care environment, and have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. They should have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff, and be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Our ideal candidate must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, have 2 years experience working in a similar care environment, and have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. They should have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff, and be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are focused on supporting our diligent staff and ensuring a nurturing, caring environment. Our teams work hard, and we're here to provide support and celebrate you all the way. Joining us means positively impacting residents lives through compassion and dedication. We are committed to nurturing your growth with opportunities for learning and advancement. Part of a close-knit team, you'll find a culture that prizes respect, compassion, and shared excellence. We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Kitchen Assistant for Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. Responsibilities include supporting the catering functions, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a high-quality service to residents. Duties involve understanding food safety principles, team cooperation, advising on supply quality, and acting respectfully towards residents. To apply, you must embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a prominent provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that later life should be enriching. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. Our vision of "creating meaningful lives together" ensures exceptional care across our expanding network of over 100 homes. At Avery, we emphasize a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. This commitment to quality makes Avery the preferred choice for residents and staff alike. Join us and see why Avery is a place where people love to work, offering a culture grounded in nurturing and development for both residents and employees.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.72 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1563100650

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
• Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene.
• Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene. Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Knowledge of Health and Safety practices, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments, is essential. The role demands an efficient worker capable of maintaining a high sustained physical effort responding to a demanding workload. Successful applicants will display initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards teamwork, alongside a caring understanding attitude towards residents.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Our ideal candidate must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Knowledge of Health and Safety practices, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments, is essential. The role demands an efficient worker capable of maintaining a high sustained physical effort responding to a demanding workload. Successful applicants will display initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards teamwork, alongside a caring understanding attitude towards residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kettering

NN16 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role involves independently evaluating requests and performing both obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound examinations in accordance with departmental protocols, while being accountable for professional actions, reporting, and ongoing development. The practitioner is responsible for producing and interpreting high-quality diagnostic images to identify normal and abnormal conditions, including injuries and diseases. Key duties include conducting ultrasound scans as part of the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme and, where appropriate, informing patients of examination findings and offering initial counselling. The role also requires making appropriate referrals and serving as a source of clinical expertise for other healthcare professionals. Work is conducted within the Radiology department and across outlying clinics on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

Applicant needs to have completed a CASE accredited ultrasound course allowing them to perform and report obstetric ultrasound examinations as part of the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme.

They will also participate in the non-obstetric ultrasound service within Radiology, as well as outlying clinics within the Trust for urgent surgical, gynaecological, and early pregnancy patients.

We are also offering a service within the community at Community Diagnostic Centres on a rotational basis. Covering a variety of sessions dependent on the individual's hours and to allow for extended days and a seven-day service.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists .Whether you are a newly qualified Physiotherapist looking for your first role, or a more experienced Band 5 looking to develop your skills further.... look no further we have something for everyone!

Our Junior Rotational Programme is versatile and varied, with 6 monthly rotations in a wide range of settings, including acute experience at Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital, ICT, MSK, Community and Paediatrics. We allocated regular designated supervision, developmental support and in-service training. In addition to this we offer band 5 specific training programmes. We ensure that you are fully supported to achieve your aspirations and developmental goals, to give you the best experience at the start of your career. The rotations are diverse across the county; however, we are flexible in terms of base, and choice and take an individualistic approach to all our staff.

The rotations include:

• Beechwood - General Rehabilitation(Isebrook Hospital)
• Stroke & Elderly Rehabilitation(Isebrook Hospital)
• Palliative Care & General Rehabilitation(Daventry)
• Paediatrics(Outpatients/Inpatients St Mary's Hospital & Kettering General Hospital, Kettering)
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation(Multiple Countywide Outpatient Bases)
• Intermediate Care Team (ICT)(North & West Northamptonshire)
• Northampton General Hospital (acute inpatient rotation)
• Kettering General Hospital(acute inpatient rotation)

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description for more details.

The successful applicants will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice if required. You will be an excellent communicator, enthusiastic and ready to learn and develop both your clinical and leadership skills and attributes.

To be considered for this role you must:

• Have relevant experience(including as a student)
• Have HCPC registration & relevant degree/qualification in Physiotherapy

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TH430-AD

Job locations

Countywide locations across Northamptonshire

Countywide - Northamptonshire

NN16 8TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Variety of student placements
• Evidence of working as part of an MDT

Desirable

• Community working experience
• Experience of using manual handling equipment including hoists & stand aids
• Previous Junior Physiotherapist experience
• Previous NHS Experience

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Professional Physiotherapy Qualification
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of learning within student placements
• Additional, relevant training
• CSP Member

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to drive AND have access to own car

Person Specification Experience Essential Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Variety of student placements Evidence of working as part of an MDT Desirable Community working experience Experience of using manual handling equipment including hoists & stand aids Previous Junior Physiotherapist experience Previous NHS Experience Education and Qualification Essential Professional Physiotherapy Qualification HCPC Registration Desirable Evidence of learning within student placements Additional, relevant training CSP Member Skills and Abilities Essential Able to drive AND have access to own car

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide locations across Northamptonshire

Countywide - Northamptonshire

NN16 8TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide locations across Northamptonshire

Countywide - Northamptonshire

NN16 8TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the Deputy Head of Operations will help oversee day-to-day business activities across multiple departments. You will support the planning, coordination, and execution of key operational strategies, ensuring that our systems, processes, and teams are aligned to meet organisational objectives.

This is a hands-on, leadership role that demands a strong operational mindset, excellent people management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a proactive and strategic thinker with a solid background in operations management. You should be a confident communicator and proven leader, capable of influencing at all levels and making data-driven decisions.

• Support the Head of Operations in managing core business functions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high-quality service delivery.
• Lead operational teams to achieve performance targets and service standards.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, streamline processes and implement new systems where appropriate.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects, ensuring timelines and goals are met.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development to team leaders and staff.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company policies and best practices.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, representing operations in high-level discussions when required.
• Deputise for the Head of Operations in their absence

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8312990-FAM

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience within the healthcare sector at senior manager level including acquired skills in people management, budget management and service delivery
• Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare performance targets
• Experience of delivering complex programmes of change within a healthcare setting
• IT skills to manage and report on highly complex performance management information

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Acute Teaching Hospital setting

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of extensive CPD maintaining up to date knowledge

Desirable

• Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present and narrate highly complex data
• Able to analyse and understand complex financial and operational data
• Proven inter and intra organisational influencing skills
• Ability to interpret, analyse and present highly complex data/information at Divisional Board level
• Ability to manage and resolve complex problem scenarios to a satisfactory conclusion
• Evidence of dynamic response to and implementation of solutions to both simple and complex challenges
• Able to analyse and understand complex financial and operational data
• Ability to concentrate frequently whilst dealing with interruptions and moving quickly from one priority to another
• Sensitive to clinical and political demands
• Standard keyboard skills
• Interpret highly complex information concerned with professional, operational and clinical activities to inform decisions and make judgments on recommendations relating to future actions
• Stakeholder management working across boundaries and organisations overcoming resistance to change

Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Experience within the healthcare sector at senior manager level including acquired skills in people management, budget management and service delivery Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare performance targets Experience of delivering complex programmes of change within a healthcare setting IT skills to manage and report on highly complex performance management information Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Teaching Hospital setting Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Master's degree or equivalent experience Evidence of extensive CPD maintaining up to date knowledge Desirable Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to present and narrate highly complex data Able to analyse and understand complex financial and operational data Proven inter and intra organisational influencing skills Ability to interpret, analyse and present highly complex data/information at Divisional Board level Ability to manage and resolve complex problem scenarios to a satisfactory conclusion Evidence of dynamic response to and implementation of solutions to both simple and complex challenges Able to analyse and understand complex financial and operational data Ability to concentrate frequently whilst dealing with interruptions and moving quickly from one priority to another Sensitive to clinical and political demands Standard keyboard skills Interpret highly complex information concerned with professional, operational and clinical activities to inform decisions and make judgments on recommendations relating to future actions Stakeholder management working across boundaries and organisations overcoming resistance to change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a new Band 5 looking to develop your clinical skills? A student qualifying this year? Or an existing Band 5 seeking a new challenge?

We are recruiting a Physiotherapist to join our supportive and motivated team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave (until December 2027). This is a part-time role of 18 hours per week. Secondments will be considered.

Based at Northampton General Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, you will join our Band 5 Physiotherapy rotation, gaining experience across a range of clinical specialties while continuing to develop your core physiotherapy skills.

Rotations include:

o Critical Care & Respiratoryo Vascular & Surgeryo Trauma & Orthopaedicso Strokeo Urgent Care & Frailtyo Acute Medicineo Elderly Medicine

There are also opportunities to gain experience in oncology, amputee rehabilitation and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

We are committed to supporting your professional development. Newly registered staff can access our Allied Health Professional Preceptorship Programme, which provides regular one-to-one support from an experienced therapist and dedicated development workshops. You will also take part in our Band 5 therapy training programme and peer group sessions, offering opportunities to learn, share experiences and build confidence alongside fellow Band 5 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Main duties of the job

To provide a professional Physiotherapy service to patients on own caseload, under the supervision of senior colleagues.

To supervise therapy support staff, technical instructors and student physiotherapists.

To be part of the Physiotherapy on call rota.

To actively contribute to the discharge planning process by selecting and implementing appropriate assessments and interventions to address the needs of patients including those with an acute illness, following injury or surgery and those with chronic disease, terminal illness or undergoing a period of acute re enablement.

Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values.

The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including but not extensive to: Therapy Department and Enablement Centre clinical and non-clinical staff, Therapy Management Team and the broader trust staff group as required.

The post holder will participate in relevant working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Cynthia Spencer Hospice for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant who has an understanding and interest in specialist palliative care.

Working as an effective member of the team, providing care for patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, promoting good communication that supports the rights of the patients. You will be expected to take on a link role within the service; this will be agreed with the SPC Ward Manager and the senior nursing team. You will be expected to supervise and mentor ward volunteers. There will be occasions when HCA's are required to assist Sisters/Charge Nurses or the Ward Manager with ordering of clinical supplies usually in the absence of the Matron's Assistant. The post holder will be a senior HCA within the service, therefore it is essential they act as a role model within the ward environment and supervise and guide junior HCA's and volunteers.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for any part-time position as it does not meet the UKVI eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in palliative care whilst an advantage is not essential, as support & training will be provided as part of local induction. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential for these posts as you will be required to communicate sensitively and compassionately with patients and family.

The hospice provides 24/7 delivery of specialist palliative care to patients of any age over 18 years, with life limiting disease providing care over a 24 hour period. Varying shift patterns includes late and/or early shifts, nights, weekends and bank holiday working. The post you are applying for is based at Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Northampton. The post holder may occasionally be required to work at Cransley Hospice, Kettering, to meet staffing needs.

At NHFT we are proud to offer you a Prepare to Care programme to help you transition into this new role. This includes generic skills and service specific skills to ensure a solid foundation on which to build your career. The Care Certificate will run in conjunction with the Prepare to Care Programme for those who have not already previously attained this qualification.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TH424-AD

Job locations

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Manfield Health Campus,

Kettering Road

Northampton

NN3 6NP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level standard
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a Health Related subject

Desirable

• NHS Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Recent healthcare experience
• Palliative Care experience

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of IT systems
• Recent NHS experience
• Experience with supporting patients and families when they are distressed and escalate to nursing staff appropriately

Skills

Essential

• Ability to supervise, support and role model junior members of the team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to take, record and report accurate clinical observations

Desirable

• Excellent time management
• Experience in keeping accurate and up-to-date records i.e. food/fluid and repositioning charts

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE/O Level standard NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a Health Related subject Desirable NHS Care Certificate Experience Essential Recent healthcare experience Palliative Care experience Desirable Experience and knowledge of IT systems Recent NHS experience Experience with supporting patients and families when they are distressed and escalate to nursing staff appropriately Skills Essential Ability to supervise, support and role model junior members of the team Excellent organisational skills Ability to take, record and report accurate clinical observations Desirable Excellent time management Experience in keeping accurate and up-to-date records i.e. food/fluid and repositioning charts

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Manfield Health Campus,

Kettering Road

Northampton

NN3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Manfield Health Campus,

Kettering Road

Northampton

NN3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is based in Community Adult Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in the North of the county. The psychological therapies staff who work in CMHTs North have a base at St Mary's Hospital Kettering and a room at Isebrook Hospital, Wellingbororuh and work across the North CMHTs.

CMHTs are multidisciplinary teams that deliver specialist support and clinical interventions to people with a range of mental health difficulties.

The post-holder will be part of the leadership team within the CMHTs as well as supervising and supporting other practitioner psychologists and

team members. Psychologists are valued members of the MDT and are encouraged to play a key role in MDT working. You will work alongside

other Principal Psychologists, working in both South and north CMHTs. The Principal psychologists are managed and supported by the Adult Mental Health Psychology Lead.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will supervise and line manage members of psychological therapies staff who work into the CMHTs. They will also carry out clinical work and we are keen to recruit someone with experience, specialist knowledge and skills of working with severe and enduring mental health difficulties such as complex trauma and psychosis.

The postholder will also take a leadership role therefore leadership skills and the ability to develop innovative practice and play a lead role in service development. We are looking for someone who can contribute at a senior level to the vision for the service working closely with various stakeholders. In particular we are interested in embedding Community Psychology ideas and working with local communities.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Job summary

The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker Band 3 will be an integral member of the ward/department team working through close supervision of a registered practitioner.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is responsible for providing personal and clinical care, undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by the registered practitioner and in accordance with existing competencies.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will contribute to supporting and developing other colleagues.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Welcome and orientate patients, carers, relatives and other visitors to the ward/department demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

Report any observed changes or concerns in the patient's physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.

Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward/department clinical team as required.

Initiate and participate with emergencies i.e., cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.

Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.

If required, log patients personal property/valuables on admission.

Perform area specific clinical duties to enhance the delivery of patient care, which may include:

Maintaining personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.

Assisting patients in gaining access to appropriate toilet facilities and measuring and recording body waste accurately.

Assisting or undertaking mouth care including brushing of teeth/care of dentures

Assisting patients with their mobility needs, help to move and position appropriately to maximise comfort, using equipment when trained to use and as directed by a registered practitioner.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.