Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?

We are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community. Healthcare Assistant opportunities are available on Castlepoint Ward.

No experience? No problem. We will teach you everything you need to know. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

The Healthcare Assistant role can also lead to a range of career opportunities. With the right support, those who want to can undertake the necessary training to become our future nurses, nursing associates and midwives.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Management of patient care

Supports RN in assessment of patient

- Performs clinical baseline observations

-Orientates patient and relatives to the ward environment

-Follows plan of care, reports any changes in the patients condition

-Contributes with suggestions and ideas for action

-Reports results of any intervention

-Records and documents episodes of care in accordance with guidelines

-Liaises with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team as directed by the nurse in charge.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within care setting

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS

Qualifications

Desirable

• Care certificate

Job summary

We have several exciting permanent opportunities at the Southend site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for Health Care Assistants.

The job requires someone that exudes our Trust Values: Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful. Although experience is not necessary for this role as full training is provided, having worked in care, or provided care would be advantageous to the role.

The Health Care assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Health Care Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathways

If you are interested in starting a Career in Care, please apply today!

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Previous candidates need not apply

NB : Face to Face Interviews will be taking place on 18th June at Southend Hospital no other dates will be considered

Main duties of the job

These posts require you to commit to Shift work which will include, weekends, Bank holidays and nights. In general, our day shifts start at 7:00 and finish at 19:30. Night shifts start at 19:00 and finish at 7:30 (some wards may differ slightly). Shift Rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.

Full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description however some of your duties will include the following:

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients

Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient's demographic details

To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed

To assist patients with eating and drinking

Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge

Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body waste

Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results

Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Health Care Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
• Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge or personal care and related procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a care setting

Communication Skills

Essential

• Evidence of working in a team
• Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join the North East Wandsworth Integrated Recovery Hub (IRH), a busy and supportive community mental health team providing care to adults with complex mental health needs.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and recovery-focused individual who is passionate about supporting people to live well within their communities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and play an important role in supporting service users throughout their recovery journey.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. You will receive regular supervision and support, alongside opportunities for learning and professional development within a large NHS mental health organisation.

We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to promoting recovery, reducing health inequalities and providing compassionate care that makes a positive difference to people's lives.

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Associate within the Integrated Recovery Hub, you will work closely with service users, carers and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of recovery-focused mental health care in community settings.

You will be an effective communicator with the ability to build positive therapeutic relationships and engage individuals with diverse needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, professionalism and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care, while contributing positively to team working and service development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nursing Associate who enjoys working in the community, values collaborative working and is looking to further develop their skills within adult mental health services.

Flexible working:

We are proud to offer agile and flexible working opportunities as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 9am to 5pm, giving you the very best of good work life balance.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting people to improve and maintain their mental, physical,

behavioural health and wellbeing.

Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and

ill health.

Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of

health inequalities.

Implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting

patients/service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate

contributing to psychological interventions under the guidance of a registered professional.

Advocating for patients/service users needs and rights within Trust policy.

Encouraging and empowering individuals to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Always acting professionally and adhere to Trust policies

Using knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems in the best interests of the people they care for.

Providing care that is person-centered, safe, compassionate and putting people first.

Monitoring the condition and health needs of people within their care on acontinual basis in partnership with people, families and carers.

Communicating effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications

If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.

Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
• English and Mathematics basic qualifications (e.g. GCSE at Grade C or above, New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language or evidence of Level 2 in Functional skills for numeracy and literacy).

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.

Desirable

• Experience in different clinical care settings.
• Experience in supervision of staff.
• Lived experience of mental health.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Able to plan and co-ordinate and prioritise own and team work within a shift system.
• Communications skills - receiving and conveying sensitive information, with staff and with service users and able to keep accurate records. Knowing when to escalate concerns and to whom

Desirable

• Vital Signs, Phlebotomy
• Experience in facilitating groups.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?

We are currently looking for individuals with experience to join our dynamic , caring and friendly NHS family on SEW Surgical Emergency Ward, which looks after emergency surgical and urology patients. This is a rewarding experience and is a fast paced area delivering high quality specialised care.

No experience? No problem. We will teach you everything you need to know. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

Main duties of the job

SEW is a 20-245 bedded ward where we accept emergency patients form ED, Basildon and other Hospitals. As a HCSW on SEW you will be part of the nursing team to help assess, discharge and treat both emergency and post op surgical patients in the Chelmsford area and beyond.

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.

The main roles include but are not restricted to

Examples of what you may do as part of your role:

Washing and dressing patients Serving meals and feeding patients Helping patients to move around Making beds Talking to patients and their families Monitoring patient condition

Skills and personal attributes needed

Caring and kind Cheerful and friendly Keen to support patients with their personal needs including washing and toileting Able to follow direct instructions Happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative Have good listening and communication skills Be well organised

About us

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application
• Experience of working with the public
• Healthcare Certificate

Desirable

• Knowledge of local systems
• Worked on SATU previously
• Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
• Previous work in surgical environment

essential

Desirable

• Previous work as HCSW band 3

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant to join our dynamic team.As a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our pharmacy services, rotating between the main inpatient pharmacy and the satellite pharmacies.

Key duties of this role include dispensing medicines according to procedure, using the Pharmacy computer system to produce dispensing labels, preparation of emergency drug boxes, maintaining accurate medication records, assisting in efficient stock control management and providing essential support to our ward pharmacy teams. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent) is essential for this role. If you do not hold this qualification, you will be paid at Band 2 until you have completed the qualification.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be reliable, adaptable to change, capable of working in a busy environment and have excellent people skills to be able to communicate with a large range of healthcare professionals, patients and their relatives.

The successful applicant will be responsible for offering a medicines management support service to the pharmacy and ward teams. This involves speaking to patients and relatives about their medicines, helping to avoid missed doses, transferring medicines to other wards and to deliver a strong pharmacy presence in a demanding environment. The post holder will be a vital link between the multidisciplinary team at ward level and the Pharmacy service.

You must be able to prioritise your workload, use initiative, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the description above and to the job description.

This will be a combined role with both main dispensary and the satellite dispensary. Also there will be a rotation to ward level to support the established medicines management team.

You will be required to participate in weekend, bank holiday, early and late duty rotas.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• English, Maths and Science GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
• Working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work to set procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure accurately and in a busy environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
• Ability to motivate self and others and demonstrate enthusiasm for the position
• Ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Familiar with pharmacy procedures and workflow
• Pharmacy JAC/Wellsky skills

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of stock control
• Previous experience of working in hospital Pharmacy
• Customer Service
• Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
• Recent previous experience working in pharmacy within the NHS
• Preferably JAC/Wellsky pharmacy stock control system

Personal qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for the position
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
• Flexibility in approach to work according to priorities within a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to cope well within a busy environment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and lifting medicine weight boxes
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to motivate self and others

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).

Job summary

Up to 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking for suitably qualified practitioners with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure. Experience of working with adults of working age and older people is desirable but not essential. Liaison Psychiatry in Derriford provides a 24hr, 7 days a week provision and successful applicants will be expected to work various shift patterns on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

The specialist function of the team is to provide bio-psychosocial assessments for individuals aged 18 years and above within the Derriford Hospital footprint, either attending via the Emergency Department or being an in-patient within the hospital. Patients seen may present with mental health difficulties eg. psychiatric crisis or an organic presentation such as a dementia /delirium.

Following assessment, patients may be signposted to services in their local area (be that Plymouth, Cornwall, Devon or further afield). The Team work with hospital staff to develop plans of care for those who may be staying in hospital for a little longer.

It's a challenging and rewarding service to work in, and we need the best quality of candidates to help us grow our service further.

We welcome applications from Registered Nurses (RMN and RGN), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers who have relevant experience (NMC/HCPC registrations required). Please demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria in order to be considered.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2026-NM-10509

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Based within Derriford Hospital the Liaison Psychiatry service provides a mental health service to all wards and departments within the hospital where a person who has mental health need is receiving care.

As a member of the Liaison Psychiatry Team you will be expected to assess patients who are referred from the Emergency Department and ward areas within the acute general hospital.

The specialist function of the team is to provide bio-psychosocial assessments for individuals aged 18 yrs. and above within the Derriford Hospital footprint, either attending via the Emergency Department or being an in-patient within the hospital. Patients seen may present with mental health difficulties eg. psychiatric crisis or an organic presentation such as a dementia /delirium

You will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of, often complex, presenting problems. This can include being the decision maker in terms of discharge of patients experiencing mental health needs. You will be required at times to make clear autonomous decisions, based on analysis of complex presenting problems and clinical judgement.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills in terms of use of verbal, electronic and written formats.

You will be required to engage with patients who can be challenging and /or acutely distressed.

You will have Freedom to Act as a lone worker. Some autonomous working is expected. The Liaison Psychiatry Service sustains Core 24 compliance The operational hours of this service, is currently 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, with different shift patterns to cover the service delivery. Post holders will be expected to participate in the shift patterns over a 7 day period including weekends and bank holidays. In conjunction with other team members screen all referrals received by the team. Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments incorporating assessment of mental state of patients referred to the service. Utilise a range of highly specialised clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical setting in which they are seen. Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations and challenging behaviours .Advise ward nursing, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams within the general hospital. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues. Work in collaboration with colleagues in the promotion of care delivery and strategic objectives and taking responsibility/lead for specific areas of working e.g. liaison with police, drugs and alcohol, Safeguarding.Refer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Work collaboratively with social care teams, discharge planning teams, onward care teams, community liaison teams and community mental health teams in devising appropriate discharge plans. Deliver care that is evidenced based and reflecting current best practice. Be accountable for own practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional practice or HCPC relevant codes of practice. Demonstrate sound understanding of the ethical and legal issues in caring for all older adults attending the hospital. This will include Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (2005) issues as required. Raise awareness of mental health needs of older people in acute general hospital setting through discussion and collaborative working with staff of all levels and disciplines. Raise awareness of the mental health needs of the general population within the acute general hospital. Provide support and advice for carers and families of people with mental health needs within the general hospital setting whenever possible. The Liaison Service is committed to the implementation of the Triangle of Care as fully as possible. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the development of the Liaison Psychiatry Service. Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families and carers.

Work positively and sensitively with challenging and hostile behaviours to enable therapeutic and productive outcome.

Have highly developed interpersonal skills, self awareness and empathy to engage with others and provide an effective outcome.

Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and problem solve in complex situations where agreement is required, or communicate clear decision making and rationale when agreement cannot be reached.

Provide comprehensive information based on assessment to inform the care, treatment or discharge planning process of patients within the acute general hospital.

Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the Liaison Psychiatry Team and across other statutory and non-statutory organisations.

Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do so

Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and Trust record keeping policies including CPA.

Comply with Local and National policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.

Liaise with existing community MH teams regarding the status and progress of patients who are under their care in the acute general hospital setting. Demonstrate the ability to adapt communication to take account of others needs. Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others. Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email, clinical systems used by the team. Represent the team by attendance at meetings as delegated by Team Manager. Act as a role model in providing a service for people with mental health problems for all staff within the acute general hospital.

Job description Job responsibilities Based within Derriford Hospital the Liaison Psychiatry service provides a mental health service to all wards and departments within the hospital where a person who has mental health need is receiving care.As a member of the Liaison Psychiatry Team you will be expected to assess patients who are referred from the Emergency Department and ward areas within the acute general hospital.The specialist function of the team is to provide bio-psychosocial assessments for individuals aged 18 yrs. and above within the Derriford Hospital footprint, either attending via the Emergency Department or being an in-patient within the hospital. Patients seen may present with mental health difficulties eg. psychiatric crisis or an organic presentation such as a dementia /deliriumYou will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of, often complex, presenting problems. This can include being the decision maker in terms of discharge of patients experiencing mental health needs. You will be required at times to make clear autonomous decisions, based on analysis of complex presenting problems and clinical judgement.You will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills in terms of use of verbal, electronic and written formats.You will be required to engage with patients who can be challenging and /or acutely distressed.You will have Freedom to Act as a lone worker. Some autonomous working is expected. The Liaison Psychiatry Service sustains Core 24 compliance The operational hours of this service, is currently 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, with different shift patterns to cover the service delivery. Post holders will be expected to participate in the shift patterns over a 7 day period including weekends and bank holidays. In conjunction with other team members screen all referrals received by the team. Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments incorporating assessment of mental state of patients referred to the service. Utilise a range of highly specialised clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical setting in which they are seen. Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations and challenging behaviours .Advise ward nursing, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams within the general hospital. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues. Work in collaboration with colleagues in the promotion of care delivery and strategic objectives and taking responsibility/lead for specific areas of working e.g. liaison with police, drugs and alcohol, Safeguarding.Refer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Work collaboratively with social care teams, discharge planning teams, onward care teams, community liaison teams and community mental health teams in devising appropriate discharge plans. Deliver care that is evidenced based and reflecting current best practice. Be accountable for own practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional practice or HCPC relevant codes of practice. Demonstrate sound understanding of the ethical and legal issues in caring for all older adults attending the hospital. This will include Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (2005) issues as required. Raise awareness of mental health needs of older people in acute general hospital setting through discussion and collaborative working with staff of all levels and disciplines. Raise awareness of the mental health needs of the general population within the acute general hospital. Provide support and advice for carers and families of people with mental health needs within the general hospital setting whenever possible. The Liaison Service is committed to the implementation of the Triangle of Care as fully as possible. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the development of the Liaison Psychiatry Service. Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families and carers.Work positively and sensitively with challenging and hostile behaviours to enable therapeutic and productive outcome.Have highly developed interpersonal skills, self awareness and empathy to engage with others and provide an effective outcome.Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and problem solve in complex situations where agreement is required, or communicate clear decision making and rationale when agreement cannot be reached.Provide comprehensive information based on assessment to inform the care, treatment or discharge planning process of patients within the acute general hospital.Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the Liaison Psychiatry Team and across other statutory and non-statutory organisations.Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do soKeep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and Trust record keeping policies including CPA.Comply with Local and National policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.Liaise with existing community MH teams regarding the status and progress of patients who are under their care in the acute general hospital setting. Demonstrate the ability to adapt communication to take account of others needs. Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others. Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email, clinical systems used by the team. Represent the team by attendance at meetings as delegated by Team Manager. Act as a role model in providing a service for people with mental health problems for all staff within the acute general hospital.

Person Specification

Disposition

Essential

• Autonomous practitioner with ability to work unsupervised. Facilitative and Influencing skills. Flexible and adaptable. Tact, diplomacy and self-confident. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritise and reprioritise work to meet clinical demand.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and Recent experience as a Band 5 Nurse or AHP equivalent either working with older adults or within dementia/complex care environments or with functional mental health issues. Ability to demonstrate transferable skills. Either experience of working with older adults with Depression and older adults with dementia. Or experience of working with adults with functional mental health problems. Suitable Candidates will show a clear willingness to develop skills in the areas of both functional mental health problems and older peoples/complex care mental health needs.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting. Evidence of developing and contributing to service development. Experience of change in health care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered General Nurse or Allied Health Professional such as Physiotherapist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (on relevant register e.g. NMC or HCPC). Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Post qualification experience/training in mental health and related issues. Leadership qualifications. Teaching Qualification. Non Medical Prescribing.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current practice with emphasis on Liaison Psychiatry. Evidence of post registration development. Understanding about how a persons physical health can affect their mental state. Specialist knowledge of mental disorders and their impact on physical health. Understanding of National guidelines and initiatives related to provision of mental health services in an acute general hospital. Understanding of services and their role in the provision of mental health care in the community. General understanding of Continuing Healthcare and the assessment process for this. Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005). Protection of Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures. Time management. Ability to manage environmental stress. Ability to work in a changing team. Articulate with a high level of communication skills. Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress. Ability to sustain high levels of concentration. Motivated and committed to developing new ideas and improving patient care. Ability to function as an autonomous practitioner. IT skills.

Desirable

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills. Problem solving skills. Solution focussed therapy skills. Physical healthcare skills. Motivational interviewing skills. DBT skills. Cognitive assessment skills. Experience of working in both acute mental health and in complex care and dementia care.

Person Specification Disposition Essential Autonomous practitioner with ability to work unsupervised. Facilitative and Influencing skills. Flexible and adaptable. Tact, diplomacy and self-confident. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritise and reprioritise work to meet clinical demand. Experience Essential Relevant and Recent experience as a Band 5 Nurse or AHP equivalent either working with older adults or within dementia/complex care environments or with functional mental health issues. Ability to demonstrate transferable skills. Either experience of working with older adults with Depression and older adults with dementia. Or experience of working with adults with functional mental health problems. Suitable Candidates will show a clear willingness to develop skills in the areas of both functional mental health problems and older peoples/complex care mental health needs. Desirable Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting. Evidence of developing and contributing to service development. Experience of change in health care. Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered General Nurse or Allied Health Professional such as Physiotherapist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (on relevant register e.g. NMC or HCPC). Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable Post qualification experience/training in mental health and related issues. Leadership qualifications. Teaching Qualification. Non Medical Prescribing. Knowledge & Skills Essential Up to date knowledge of current practice with emphasis on Liaison Psychiatry. Evidence of post registration development. Understanding about how a persons physical health can affect their mental state. Specialist knowledge of mental disorders and their impact on physical health. Understanding of National guidelines and initiatives related to provision of mental health services in an acute general hospital. Understanding of services and their role in the provision of mental health care in the community. General understanding of Continuing Healthcare and the assessment process for this. Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005). Protection of Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures. Time management. Ability to manage environmental stress. Ability to work in a changing team. Articulate with a high level of communication skills. Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress. Ability to sustain high levels of concentration. Motivated and committed to developing new ideas and improving patient care. Ability to function as an autonomous practitioner. IT skills. Desirable Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills. Problem solving skills. Solution focussed therapy skills. Physical healthcare skills. Motivational interviewing skills. DBT skills. Cognitive assessment skills. Experience of working in both acute mental health and in complex care and dementia care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced individual who is able to demonstrate excellent communication, operational and interpersonal skills?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

A patient-centred approach is a must for our teams who are proud of providing a courteous and friendly reception service to our patients as well as being well-equipped to process complex scan requests accurately and efficiently.

This is a fast paced, demanding environment and you should have excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for processing Radiology scan requests, prioritising work and booking patient appointments whilst having full regard to DM01 diagnostic, 18 week referral to treatment and cancer targets.

You will communicate with our patients in a friendly and professional manner, demonstrating excellent customer care skills.

Main duties of the job

37.5 hours full-time or 26.5hrs part-time. The shifts will generally be from 9am to 5pm, with a requirement for full-time staff to work from 12pm to 8pm for 1 day a week.

You will be responsible for ensuring that a professional, comprehensive reception and administrative service is effectively delivered to all patients and members of the department. This will be through the correct processing of all diagnostic radiology requests, monitoring breach dates and correctly making appointments with strict adherence to Trust protocols. You will work closely with clinicians, clinical leads and managers to ensure the delivery of diagnostic pathways.

You will be multi-skilled, have a good working knowledge of appointment booking templates and an understanding of capacity and demand issues.

You will be required to rotate through all areas of diagnostic imaging. This will include, but is not limited to: Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Interventional Radiology Day Unit, Main X-ray, DEXA and Nuclear Medicine. Flexibility will be key in supporting the department to meet the needs of the service.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Cover all appointment modalities and reception areas as necessary and continuously keep up to date with any changes.
• Utilise in-depth knowledge of appointment booking protocols to correctly book patient scans and send detailed letters containing starving and other instructions.
• Ensure maximum utilisation of appointment slots (including cancellation slots) and communicate changes to relevant staff.
• Demonstrate a specialised knowledge of investigations and scans and how they are performed and confidently and reassuringly advise patients on how various medications need changing / adjusting prior to examinations. Impart this information to other staff in a confident manner.
• Use judgement and experience in dealing with patient queries and decide on the appropriate course of action.
• Provide advice and reassurance to patients on preparation for examinations, giving out complex and sensitive information, such as diet and starving instructions.
• Speak to patients about sensitive issues like 10 day rules, pregnancy and menstrual cycles, in a professional manner.
• Confidently provide information where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Communicate well with and respond to enquiries from the public, medical personnel and a wide range of colleagues at all levels across the Trust.
• Communicate with patients to understand if further investigation is needed into their medical history prior to them having a scan.
• Recognise the need to involve and liaise with external bodies such as other hospitals, dental surgeries and care homes to obtain the necessary information.
• Demonstrate an approachable and helpful manner at all times.
• Give guidance and support to colleagues in the provision of an efficient service.
• Deal with queries relating to all aspects of the admin function.
• Deal with any problems/queries in a consistent and timely manner, ensuring that all relevant information is provided to assist in a quick resolution to any problem.
• Escalate any major issues, problems or complaints to supervisors, managers or relevant clinicians.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and Trust policies.
• Support performance monitoring, ensuring patient appointments are booked in strict accordance with booking guidelines, with full regard to diagnostic radiology, cancer and Trust RTT performance measures.
• Document all patients cancelled due to scanner breakdowns, contact patients to inform them of cancellations at short notice and escalate risks to the achievement of targets to managers and clinical leads.
• Act as a primary contact for cancer teams, work to ensure waiting times are strictly adhered to and arrange for any necessary adjustments to fall in line with Trust and national targets
• Work alongside teams of staff across the Trust to ensure that all required standards are achieved and maintained to meet departmental and Trust targets.
• Actively participate in the PDP process, undertaking any learning and development opportunities identified.
• Participate in the departments appraisal/monitoring system
• Undertake induction and training of band 2 staff and band 3 colleagues, identifying and carrying out training as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Good standard of education
• IT qualification or related experience

Desirable

• English language and Maths GCSE level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working well as part of a team
• Experience of working in a pressured environment and dealing with unpredictable issues arising on a daily basis
• Aware of importance of maintaining patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Public Sector experience, including direct customer contact
• Previous experience of working on reception
• Previous experience of working in a busy appointments environment
• Knowledge of national radiology standards and targets

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Medication Safety & Governance Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Medicines Use, Safety, Governance and Quality team within the Pharmacy Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are a dynamic and compassionate team who collectively aspire to deliver a safe and effective service for our staff and patients, in line with our Trust objectives.

The post-holder will form part of the medication safety team, working closely with the Medication Safety Officer, Medication Safety Matron and wider patient safety team, providing expert clinical input trust-wide to support the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines across the Trust. The post holder will play a key role in driving quality improvement, governance and service development.

Main duties of the job

Support the Principal Pharmacist - Medication Safety and Governance (Medication Safety Officer) to improve medicaiton error incident reporting and learning within the Trust and coordinating, monitoring and auditing the required actions to ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission criteria

Actively support the Principal Pharmacist - Medication Safety and Governance (Medication Safety Officer), to improve medication safety within the trust and to ensure good clinical governance, audit and risk management within medicines management activities

Plan, develop, coordinate and audit the impact of medicines safety initiatives across the Trust. This will involve close working with other members of the multidisciplinary patient safety team.

Be a key member of the Pharmacy Clinical Governance Meetings, Pharmacy Weekly and Monthly incident Meetings

Provide support and advice on medicines related Patient safety incident response framework (PSIRF) actions, ensuring any agreed plans or areas of concern are fully integrated into the overall Quality Management System within Pharmacy

Support the running of the Trust Medicines Safety Committee (MSC), including reporting output of designated subgroups; to produce Trust wide medicines safety communication and to assist with the Trust PSIRF agenda work streams

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Refer to Job Description for further details.

• Medication Safety & Governance
• Risk Management & Audit
• Clinical Pharmacy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy degree (Masters level)
• Registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC
• Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• Accredited Diploma Tutor
• Post graduate Masters in Pharmacy
• Member of the RPS
• Stage 1 Faculty Member (MIFRPS)
• Independent Prescriber
• QSIR training or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Validated expertise in hospital pharmacy
• Experience of supervising and training staff
• Demonstration of up to date clinical awareness in specialist area
• Knowledge and awareness of medication safety developments
• Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
• Audit/Research/Project experience
• Policy and service development
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development
• Awareness of current developments in Pharmacy practice

Desirable

• Experience of process redesign / continuous improvement work
• Validated project management experience
• Experience of coaching staff
• Knowledge of improvement methodology tools and techniques
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Line manager experience

Skills

Essential

• Organised and able to devise, plan and manage work programmes
• Critical review/analysis and interpretation of clinical literature and medicines legislation
• Ability to influence other professionals
• Negotiation skills
• Report writing
• Training and mentoring skills

Desirable

• Ability to formulate, lead and implement service improvements

Other

Essential

• Enthusiastic and passionate about safe medicines management systems
• Ability to thrive on development/change
• Flexible and proactive

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Urgent Community Response Service within the Recovery at Home Team across Sunderland.

Based between Leechmere Independent Living Centre, Sunderland and the Care Coordination Hub at Clarendon, Hebburn, this role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative service focused on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting timely hospital discharge and enabling people to remain independent within their own homes.

As a highly valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Healthcare Assistants, Therapy Assistants/Exercise Practitioners and Administrative Staff. The service also works in partnership with colleagues across primary care, secondary care, social care, local authority and voluntary sector organisations to deliver seamless, person-centred care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist looking to further develop their leadership skills and play a key role in shaping the future delivery of community rehabilitation and urgent care services.

We are committed to professional development and offer a supportive learning environment with access to training and leadership opportunities. Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

As a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist, you will take a lead role within the Recovery at Home Team, providing advanced assessment, clinical decision-making and rehabilitation interventions to patients in their own homes who are experiencing acute illness, functional decline or require enhanced support following hospital discharge.

Working autonomously within a fast-paced Urgent Community Response Service, you will manage a diverse caseload of patients with complex physical and functional needs. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver timely interventions that maximise independence and reduce avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions.

You will provide professional leadership and specialist physiotherapy expertise within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a clinical resource and role model for colleagues. The role includes supervision, mentoring, teaching and supporting the development of staff to promote high standards of patient care and evidence-based practice.

A key element of the role is contributing to service development through quality improvement initiatives, audit, evaluation and implementation of best practice. You will support service transformation, pathway development and innovation to ensure services continue to meet the needs of the local population.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential requirements.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• Take a lead role in the Recovery at Home Team and Discharge to Assess, providing care to people in their own homes to prevent admission/re-admission to hospital by providing rapid assessment of patients in the community over seven days.
• To work autonomously, assessing individual patient needs, initiating investigations, determining a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, evidence based treatment and care. Refer patients who require medical intervention to the appropriate services.
• Undertake triage and coordination within the service determining clinical priority of calls to ensure teams are dispatched to respond to the referral.
• Provide patient centred care, push the boundaries of clinical practice and develop innovative and cost effective health care delivery systems.
• Act as a resource for all members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing expert therapy advice concerning aspects of patient management.
• To motivate and support the team approach to delivering new and innovative models of care for patients.
• Act as a mentor and coach to more junior staff across community services supporting their development.
• Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective and evidence based.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver with access to a car for work purpose.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the HCPC
• Bsc or Msc in Physiotherapy
• Teaching qualification (e.g Practice educator)
• Leadership qualification

Desirable

• Immediate life support
• Clinical Skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience relevant to this role.
• Experience of working with people with acute or chronic Long Term Condition and/or working in the community.
• Significant experience of working with patients who are acutely unwell / deteriorating
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
• Experience of leading clinical development.
• Experience of managing change and a team of staff.
• Confident in delivery of education.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake research
• Ability to undertake audit

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision making skills.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Leading service developments.
• Evidence of managing change and implementing best practice.
• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• Experience in participating in clinical audit.
• Ability to understand and critically evaluate outcome measures.
• Evidence of presentation and training skills.
• Evidence of the ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
• Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex situations and information.
• Evidence of building sound effective working relationships across a range of agencies within the health community.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and current practice within Intermediate Care/ rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication skills
• IT knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its applications

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic occupational therapist to work in the Acute Adult Inpatient Unit at the Chorley within our team delivering care to service users who are experiencing mental health problems. The successful candidate will be working alongside senior occupational therapists and therapy assistants as part of providing an occupational perspective to a well-established multi-disciplinary team.

Within the remit of the Recovery Model you will provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to service users with a range of complex mental health needs. Together you will devise individualised care plans which place recovery through occupation at the heart of the interventions provided. You will have an exciting opportunity to be part of developing a comprehensive group therapy programme as well as chance to cultivate professional skills through involvement in clinical and first line managerial processes.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to have well developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with other staff within wider services where service users are linked in. You will seek to establish and maintain useful communication with relevant carers/family /friends negotiating appropriate levels of involvement through agreement with the service, and remaining sensitive to the particular needs of the individual and his/her carers.

The successful candidate will receive regular professional supervision from the Senior Occupational Therapist and line management will be via the Team Manager. Learning and development needs will be identified through the Personal Development Process and there will be a wide range of other learning opportunities available through local and Trust wide training and best practice forums.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Bsc/Msc in occupational therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council

Knowledge

Essential

• Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Experience

Essential

• Application of the OT process
• Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience
• Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
• Group work skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

We are looking for an Therapy Assistant to take up this role within our community Core Therapy Team based at New Beacon House in Scunthorpe.

This post is to provide assistance to Therapy staff in organising and delivering efficient, effective patient care. This will include carrying out delegated clinical work and administrative and clerical duties within the service area. Some clinical work will be unsupervised.

Main duties of the job

This post is to provide assistance to Therapy staff in organising and delivering efficient, effective patient care. This will include carrying out delegated clinical work and administrative and clerical duties within the service area. Some clinical work will be unsupervised.

You will be based within the Community (Core) Therapy Team in North Lincolnshire (NL). You will work within this integrated team of therapists with a range of patients based in the community. The team is multi disciplinary, you will be based with registered and unregistered Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff but also liaise with a wide range of other professionals. You will see individuals predominantly in their own homes but also within care homes locally.

There are opportunities to practice rehabilitation within the team and with your own delegated caseload as well as to support in the provision of basic equipment to support a patient to function in their own environment.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience.

AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent
• Current full UK clean driving license.
• Mathematics and English qualification to Level 2 or GCSE C

Desirable

• Other training related to post or clinical area such as Child Protection, Orthotics, sports and leisure, swimming qualification

Occupational experience

Essential

• Previous experience of and competency in therapeutic support work
• IT skills

Desirable

• Additional courses relating to therapy

Management

Essential

• Able to manage delegated Tasks and patient caseload

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join DAANA admin team (Devon Adult Autism and ADHD Service), as part of the autism team. We have two vacancies available- 37.5 hrs per week and 30 hrs per week.

The team will work with individuals across the county, and our health & social care colleagues across Devon, Providing person centred assessments and diagnosis for autism.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.

Your base will be Forde House, Harrier Way, Exeter, however you will also be subject to hybrid working as required.

Our service provides initial diagnosis and assessment for adults in Devon who have not previously been diagnosed and whose symptoms are consistent with an Autism Spectrum Condition or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Our service provides training and support to Devon Partnership Trust staff to manage people with Autism/ADHD.

Join us at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and youll be joining an award-winning organisation that is passionate about mental health and learning disability. One that cares about the people it supports and one that also cares about its staff.

Youll be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do.

Main duties of the job

The role is dynamic and challenging, the post holder will carry out autism assessments.

Assessment is a core part of the teams work and therefore this role, so the post-holder should have experience carrying out assessments with people who have significant communication needs and a range of different mental health difficulties. The service also carries out group-based work, consultation and training to other professionals.

About you

We are looking for an empathetic, caring individual who has experience of working with people who are neurodiverse.

You will be a clear and effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with a range of people including those who use the service. You will be passionate about making a difference in peoples lives.

You will be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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

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

Our values

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Able to gather and assimilated large quantities of information from various sources, in order to reach a conclusion about a persons presentation, diagnosis and onward care pathway.
• Ability to manage risk.

Qualifications

Essential

• Health professional qualification, e.g. RMN/RMNH Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy.
• Relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification
• Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff

Experience

Essential

• Period of post qualification experience working with a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems including experience with autistic individuals/those with ADHD.
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Desirable

• Providing clinical supervision.
• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience of completing autism assessments

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of autism legislation, DoH autism care pathways recommendations, NICE guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adult autism and ADHD.
• Awareness of local health and social care structures and processes
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

communication and working relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, and communication needs.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
• Computer literacy.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Senior Practitioner to join the Complex Health Hub at NNUH. This role forms part of the wider Complex Health Hub which is responsible for Safeguarding, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Autism, Substance Misuse, MCA & DoLs, Homelessness and Prison Healthcare.

We are a team who all have strong motivations to provide the best care possible for those with mental health needs whilst they are with us within the NNUH, you will have the benefit of being able to work autonomously whilst having a supportive team around you to guide decisions where needed.

We pride ourselves on promoting mental health within the wider hospital and best practice for managing complex cases within a busy acute hospital.

The post holder will provide advice, guidance and care planning to those patients who require intervention for their Mental Health whilst an inpatient at NNUH. This will include the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of communicating and working closely with wider system partners, in order for a safe and appropriate discharge for any young person with mental health needs from the hospital.

The role will also involve regular contact with system partners to ensure an equitable service for this patient group.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to Lead the delivery of integrated care planning and person -centred interventions for children and young people up to the age of 25 with an identified mental health need and / or complex psychological needs whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team in the implementation and review.

The post holder will be expected to be able to provide expert advice, guidance and support to staff in how to support the management of high risk patients using least restrictive and compassionate practice, whilst role modelling best practice.

The post holder will be expected to work in effective partnership with senior clinicians at NNUH, NSFT, NHSE, ICB, Social Care and CPFT to ensure appropriate pathways for accessing the correct clinical care, in the correct environment for our patients.

The applicant will need to be proactive and able to work autonomously within the NNUH, providing advice, guidance and signposting to young people, their families, wider support networks and ward staff.

Communication is key to this role, alongside a visible presence within the clinical areas of the hospital.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered practitioner with a current valid registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Work England
• Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical areas

Desirable

• Currently has completed the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Level 7 course with a valid V300 registration recorded with the NMC or relevant alternative advanced qualification such as; Approved Mental Health Practitioner or is willing and able to undertake this within 12 months of starting in post.
• A1 Vocational Assessor's Qualification or equivalent e.g. D32 / D33

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 6 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty (CAMHS)
• Experience of managing and leading a team in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Significant experience in assessing patients in a CAMHS setting with complex mental health needs and creating safety management plans to manage risk

Attitude and Aptitude

Essential

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit dedicated and skilled Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers to rotate between General X-ray and CT at the County Hospital Imaging Department, part of the wider UHNM family of Imaging Departments which include Royal Stoke, Haywood Hospital and community units.

Located in the county town of Stafford, the Imaging department is very well equipped, with 3 DR rooms, 3 DR Mobiles, 1 Digital Fluoroscopy/DR Room, 4 Digital Mobile Image Intensifiers, 3 x Siemens CT Scanners. Our Radiographers undertake a wide range of imaging examinations through a variety of shifts and on-call.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced and capable Band 6 looking for a new challenge? An enthusiastic and hard-working Band 5 who is ready to progress to a Band 6 within a dynamic and exciting Imaging directorate?

Would you like to work for a flexible employer who offers a varied rotational role between General X-ray and CT, fully supported by a tailored training programme including IV cannulation.

Could you be the right candidate for us? We actively encourage and support our Radiographer to take on extra roles and responsibilities as well as giving you the opportunity to develop as clinical experts in your role.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-8335849

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Reg

Essential

• oBSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (equivalent)
• oFull HCPC Registration

Desirable

• oEvidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related
• oRelevant post graduate study

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum of 18 months post qualification experience at Band 5 or above in a NHS organisation
• oExperience of CR/DR x-ray systems
• oAwareness and good working knowledge of QA programmes

Desirable

• oExperience of a full range of General Imaging services including Theatres, MSK, IP/OPs and trauma imaging
• oSupervision of junior staff and/or student Radiographers
• oAdverse incident reporting
• oEvidence of additional responsibilities on General Modality
• oExperience in CT imaging
• oExperience in Red Dot/Commenting Scheme

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• oComputer literate including Radiology Information Systems/PACs
• oWorking knowledge of IR(ME)R 2018, IRR17 and H&S regulations
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to organise and prioritise (self and others)
• oExperience of Leading a Team/Ability to lead others
• oAbility to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach

Desirable

• oDemonstration of conducting audit
• oAbility to work unsupervised / Lone work
• oDriving license

Person Specification Qualifications and Reg Essential oBSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (equivalent) oFull HCPC Registration Desirable oEvidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related oRelevant post graduate study Experience Essential oMinimum of 18 months post qualification experience at Band 5 or above in a NHS organisation oExperience of CR/DR x-ray systems oAwareness and good working knowledge of QA programmes Desirable oExperience of a full range of General Imaging services including Theatres, MSK, IP/OPs and trauma imaging oSupervision of junior staff and/or student Radiographers oAdverse incident reporting oEvidence of additional responsibilities on General Modality oExperience in CT imaging oExperience in Red Dot/Commenting Scheme Skills, Ability and Knowledge Essential oComputer literate including Radiology Information Systems/PACs oWorking knowledge of IR(ME)R 2018, IRR17 and H&S regulations oAbility to work under pressure oAbility to organise and prioritise (self and others) oExperience of Leading a Team/Ability to lead others oAbility to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach Desirable oDemonstration of conducting audit oAbility to work unsupervised / Lone work oDriving license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our specialist Neuro-rehabilitation Team within the Acute Rehabilitation and Trauma Unit (ARTU) for 1 day a week. This is a unique opportunity to work in a hyperacute setting with a 10-bed specialised rehabilitation service, funded directly by NHS England, within the UHNM Major Trauma Centre.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with complex neurological conditions: including acquired brain injury (including prolonged disorders of consciousness), complex major trauma and spinal cord injury. The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, supporting both service delivery and team, service development.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver goal orientated Physiotherapy assessments and interventions within a hyperacute rehabilitation setting
• Manage a complex caseload of patients with complex neurological conditions, including acute acquired brain injury and prolonged disorders of consciousness
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient centred goals
• Lead on clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and complex patient management
• Manage Physiotherapy rehabilitation treatments with patients who have a tracheostomy
• Be able to complete basic tracheostomy care and suction
• Manage spasticity and postural control alongside members of the MDT
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior members of the Physiotherapy team, therapy technicians and students
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement
• Contribute to facilitating complex discharges from the acute hospital to home or ongoing services required to suit patients individualised needs
• Day to day management of Therapy staff and service requirements

Support will be provided by Principal Therapists and Therapy Managers, as well as a network of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the care group.

We are happy to support candidates to come and visit our teams and clinical areas if you are interested in this post. The successful candidate will be expected to fully invest in the Trust Values of Kind, Excellent and Together.

About us

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

For more details on the post, please contact Clare Johnson (see contact details below).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of personal & professinal development

Desirable

• Working towards a higher qualification qualification relevant to speciality e.g. Master's degree

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience (NHS) with considerable experience in speciality area
• Experience of teaching students, staff & other proessional groups
• Experience working in neurological rehabilitation and goal orientated rehab

Desirable

• Experience gained within an acute setting
• Involvement in audit/research
• Experience with complex neurological handling and ability to autonomously progress patients

Skills, ability & knowledge

Essential

• Proven leadership and management skills
• Trained clinical Educator

Desirable

• Evidence of project work
• Knowledge of prolonged disorders of consciousness and complex neurological rehabilitation pathways
• Awareness of BSPRM guidelines for rehabilitation

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Due to a side step within our SLT team, we have another exciting opportunity in Acute Medicine & Surgery!

We are seeking an enthusiastic clinical lead speech and language therapist with a passion for improving care and leading change within both the acute and outpatient services.

As a large teaching hospital and tertiary centre, we offer a diverse caseload across acute, emergency, critical care, surgical, frailty, admission avoidance and instrumental assessment services. The post holder will jointly lead the service across two sites with an established Band 7 Clinical Lead, reviewing service models, streamlining pathways, strengthening MDT working, and delivering education to improve care for patients with swallowing and communication needs.

This person will understand acute care and be motivated to deliver a high-quality service with a vision on how to improve patient outcomes and flow with the opportunity to work across the inpatient and outpatient pathway and in FEES and videofluoroscopy clinics.

The service supports evidence-based practice and CPD, offering opportunities to develop your clinical portfolio. Part-time and flexible working may be considered, with potential for Band 6-7 development for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To lead and provide operational management of the Speech & Language therapy service to acute medicine and surgery.
• To lead service developments and support staff working.
• To use advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and independently manage complex dysphagia and disorders of communication respectively.
• To represent speech and language therapy in multidisciplinary team settings and contribute highly specialist expertise for the management of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• To integrate with the multidisciplinary teams and contribute to training and education and quality improvement projects as appropriate.
• To demonstrate skills in motivating patients to engage in therapeutic process.
• To use excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a flexible approach to work practice.
• To participate in instrumental assessment using videofluoroscopy and fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
• To participate in appropriate trust level service developments which impact on the care delivered to patients with swallowing and communication difficulties.
• To maintain clinical professional development and be up to date with research and advancements within this clinical area.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site; however, we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital (District Hospital).

We are a dedicated SLT service with excellent patient care at the core of our values, and our varied caseload provides complex presentations across dysphagia, communication and voice respectively. We have established VFS and FEES clinics, with in-service training to provide sustainability. We strive to continuously improve our SLT services through service development and innovation and are keen that audit / research are part of our clinical roles. We have strong clinical leadership within the department and structured clinical supervision and CPD is promoted.

You will join a large friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. CPD and training are well supported.

To find out more about us, look at our Twitter @SLT_LTHTR or Bluesky page @LTHTR-SLT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust:

• To communicate and collaborate with all SLT Stakeholders.
• To provide leadership and highly specialist clinical skills within acute medicine and surgery.
• To support personal and people development.
• To ensure the health, safety and security of self and colleagues.
• To support service development and planning.
• To support the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda within SLT.
• To support equality of opportunity and access withing SLT for both staff and patients.
• To directly support delivery of therapy to patients.
• To provide leadership and management support.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT registration
• Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech and Language Pathology
• Post graduate courses in relevant clinical area of Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas working towards master's level

Desirable

• Masters qualification or modules

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Highly specialised knowledge in clinical area
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex dysphagia
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex communication disorders
• Awareness of emerging assessment and treatment developments and able to critically appraise the evidence base
• Excellent MDT working skills.
• Experience of planning and delivering training/education to MDT

Desirable

• Trained in instrumental dysphagia assessment , VFS and FEES
• Experience undertaking local research projects
• Experience of working with an out-patient case load

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Science Assistants in Blood Sciences Specimen Reception at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service.

You will be joining a busy team providing an essential Blood Sciences service for patients in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area.

The vacancy is Thursday 13:00 - 21:00 and Friday 13:00 - 21:00

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a team supporting and supervised by a Health and Care Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientists. Booking and preparing patient samples and requests for analysis.

The workflow is unpredictable such that there are significant peaks and troughs throughout the day in the number of samples arriving for processing.

This requires a high level of tolerance to repetitive work. The need to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail throughout prolonged periods of concentration are required.

In sample processing, HSA's must work to deadlines to assist in achieving defined analysis turnaround times to provide an effective clinical service to wards departments and GP surgeries and a fast response service to the emergency departments.

About us

We have a friendly, professional and patient care driven team in Specimen Reception. Your role will be to work alongside other HSA's in a fast paced environment. You will receive on the job training. The laboratory service at Royal Lancaster Infirmary is delivered 24/7.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGHprovidesa range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threateningconditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitalsprovidea range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sample Preparation

1. Receive and sort pathology samples.

2. Distribute samples to departments.

3. Label samples and prepare them for analysis.

4. Record and inform service users and senior staff of requests received that do not comply with the Specimen Acceptance Criteria

Data Handling

1. Enter data onto the laboratory computer system.

Housekeeping and Maintenance Tasks

1. Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust and departmental policies

2. Clean and decontaminate working areas and equipment in accordance with laboratory protocols and record such actions.

3. Maintain adequate stocks of consumables and ensure any stock is stored in a timely manner.

Communication

1. Communicate with a limited range of Trust staff in person, eg passing of information to colleagues within Pathology

2. Be expected to communicate in a pleasant and caring manner at all times whilst maintaining confidentiality.

3. Attend department meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area.

4. Maintain an effective communication network; verbal, written and electronic, keeping registered practitioners informed.

5. Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy.

Training and Development

1. Training is provided.

2. Be trained to have a working knowledge of all health and safety procedures

3. Participate in the appraisal process and, as part of the appraisal, in discussion with the line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan to identify training and development needs in line with personal and organisational objectives

4. Develop own skills and knowledge.

5. Attend mandatory training as directed.

6. Assist in the training of new staff when required.

Organisational Responsibilities

1. General clerical and administrative duties including scanning request forms, photocopying, filing and shredding confidential waste.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.

2. Exercise independent judgement and initiative by taking appropriate action to resolve any problems when they arise.

3. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Laboratory Skills
• Previous Pathology Reception experience

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSE's or equivalent including English
• Good general education

Desirable

• A' levels or equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Clinical Laboratory Support

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with others
• Basic IT skills
• Computer literate
• General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues
• Understands the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous Data Input experience
• Previous Pathology Laboratory Experience

Job summary

Are you an experienced Dietitian looking to make a real difference in mental health care? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and innovative Lead Dietitian for Inpatient Mental Health Services to champion nutrition as a key part of recovery and wellbeing across our inpatient services.

In this role, you will provide expert dietetic assessment and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, lead service development initiatives, support catering and food standards across mental health sites, and promote evidence-based, person-centred care. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, influence policy and practice.

We are looking for an HCPC-registered Dietitian with substantial post-registration experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for improving physical health outcomes for people experiencing mental illness.

You will be supported by a well-established multidisciplinary team and benefit from strong professional links with Dietetic colleagues across the Trust, ensuring opportunities for collaboration, peer support, and continued professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the dietetic service within our mental health inpatient service, work autonomously at an advanced level, and contribute to innovative models of care across Somerset. Travel across multiple sites will be required.

Main duties of the job

• To provide highly specialist dietetic advice/input and training throughout mental health inpatient services within the Trust.
• To take a lead role in supporting a Trust-wide Nutrition and Dietetic Service for mental health inpatient services.
• To work with catering services to ensure the Trust's catering provisions are fit for purpose and meet national guidelines for hospital food standards.
• To provide highly specialised dietetic assessments and interventions to individuals or groups of clients with mental health illness or learning disabilities admitted to a mental health inpatient ward.
• To provide clinical supervision, support and training to band 5 and 6 Dietitians and Dietetics Students, with the aim of upskilling the wider dietetic workforce in supporting patients with mental health difficulties in other care settings.
• To carry out delegated tasks in policy and service development.

This post often involves working with people who are highly distressed, and being faced with severe behavioural, emotional and mental health issues, verbal and physical aggression, highly distressing self-injurious behaviour, family breakdown, physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect.

About us

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

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Lead Dietitian for Mental Health Inpatient Services, you will be recognised as a specialist resource within the Trust, providing expert clinical leadership and influencing the development of nutritional care for mental health inpatient services across Somerset.

You will assess and support individuals with a wide range of complex mental health conditions and learning disabilities, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to develop personalised nutritional interventions that support both physical health and mental wellbeing. You will work sensitively with people who may be highly distressed and who can present with complex behavioural, emotional and psychological needs. Structured support and clinical supervision will be available.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will play a leading role in ensuring high-quality food provision across mental health inpatient sites. Working in partnership with catering services and senior colleagues, you will help ensure menus are nutritionally appropriate, inclusive and aligned with national standards, while supporting patients with specialist dietary requirements.

Education and workforce development are central to this role. You will provide supervision, support and training for Dietitians, students and multidisciplinary colleagues, sharing your expertise to strengthen nutritional care across services and settings.

You will also contribute to service improvement, policy development, audit, quality improvement and research activity, helping to build a strong evidence base and shape future models of care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading change, developing others and influencing practice at a strategic level.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Degree/post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Desirable

• Evidence of significant post-graduate training up to and beyond Master's degree level
• Evidence of specialist training in dietetic care for patients with mental health difficulties
• Formal training in communication skills e.g. Talking Mats, Motivational Interviewing or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive post registration experience, including evidence of providing training
• Excellent presentation skills and experience in training staff and running group sessions with service users

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with eating disorders either in a community setting or inpatient unit
• Experience of working in mental health and learning disability clinical settings
• Evidence of experience in dietary input to catering services
• Experience of providing supervision to other colleagues/professionals

Additional Criteria

Essential

• A sound understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to Mental Health and LD.
• Extensive working knowledge of a wide range of common dietetic interventions
• Good knowledge of eating disorders and their physical consequences.
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Proven ability to work independently, manage and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including PBM - Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
• Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Able to lead and develop a service in a dietetic speciality.
• Able to plan, manage and prioritise own caseload/workload and those of others in a team.
• Physically able to carry resources and equipment for ward use, teaching, presentations, etc.
• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Competence in the standard range of Microsoft IT programmes and dietary analysis software
• Keyboard Skills
• Member of the Mental Health Specialist Group (MHSG) of the BDA

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance / audit
• Knowledge of the strategic direction of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP) to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a varied and rewarding role, where you will hold a small clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP) with low to moderate mental health concerns, deliver early interventions in line with the CAMHS framework, and provide up to 10 sessions per young person.

You will act as a key link between education settings and MHST, offering consultation, advice, signposting, and resources to support a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with schools, GPs, social care, public health, and other partners, you will contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people across your locality.

"Working for the MHST for 3 years has been both interesting and challenging. As a Health Visitor in background, I am not the typical SMHP but with listening skills and training in some CBT previously, the University's Low Intensity Supervisors course developed my expertise alongside a supportive environment. Liaising with Mental Health Leads in schools, to identify Whole School Approaches, early interventions to children and their families, within the broader context of CAMHS has been enlightening." - JC

Main duties of the job

Main duties

• Hold a small clinical caseload of CYP with low to moderate mental health needs, delivering short-term, evidence-based interventions.
• Act as a main point of contact between education settings and MHST, offering advice, consultation, and signposting to other services.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with schools, GPs, social care, public health, and voluntary sector partners.
• Support the development and delivery of whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
• Participate in service evaluation, audit, and clinical governance to ensure high-quality provision.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and statistical data in line with Trust and professional standards.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner within MHST, you will provide:

• Clinical Work - Deliver assessment, treatment, and evaluation for a small number of CYP referred to MHST, using a range of low-intensity, evidence-based interventions. Work in partnership with families, carers, and schools to develop and review care plans, ensuring that support is tailored to the needs of each young person.
• Consultation and Advice - Offer expert advice to education staff, helping them to identify mental health concerns early, respond effectively, and access appropriate support pathways. Share up-to-date resources, guidance, and signposting options.
• Partnership Working - Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, GPs, social care, and voluntary sector partners, to ensure joined-up care for CYP.
• Whole-School Approach - Contribute to the development and delivery of initiatives that promote mental health and wellbeing across school communities.
• Service Development and Governance - Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, training packages, and evaluation tools. Participate in audits, service reviews, and governance activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Training and CPD - Maintain professional development through training, supervision, and reflective practice. Deliver training packages to schools and partner agencies on topics related to CYP mental health.
• Safeguarding - Act in line with safeguarding legislation and local procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is always prioritised.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical practice, and partnership work to make a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Somerset.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in nursing, social work, occupational or family therapy, child psychology, or equivalent field.
• Current core registration with a relevant professional body.
• To have training in and/or substantial experience in the use of behaviour and or brief/solution focused techniques with children and families.
• Evidence of previous and ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification in CBT/ Counselling / psychotherapy / behaviour modification / social skills or group therapy

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualifying experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Previous experience in a children's service which preferably includes liaising and advice giving to referrers and clients at the point of entry to a service.

Desirable

• Experience in facilitation or delivery of training
• Experience and/or qualifications in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: Cognitive Therapy/Counselling/Psychotherapy; Behaviour Modification; Social Skills or Group Therapy; Family Therapy.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of the ability to assist in supervising, and guiding the administrative support dedicated to this post, and to work harmoniously with colleague's, clients and referrers under pressure in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Ability to work both assertively and with awareness of one's limitations; excellent telephone, face to face and written communication skills with children and young people, carers and referrers.
• Ability to travel around the county and outside base frequently given the community based nature of this post.
• Ability to frequently work from home to complete administration and video meetings.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

If you're passionate about helping people with severe and enduring mental health needs live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the role for you.

As a Band 6 Community Mental Health Professional within the South Somerset Assertive Outreach Team, you'll make a meaningful difference every day by supporting people with some of the most complex mental health challenges in the community. Working closely with service users, families, carers, and partner organisations, you'll help individuals achieve their goals, maintain their wellbeing, and access the support they need to thrive. This role is based within the South Somerset Assertive Outreach Team at Holly Court, Yeovil.

You'll join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and person-centred care. Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll have opportunities to develop your leadership skills, support colleagues, contribute to service improvement projects, and help shape the future of community mental health services.

Whether you're an experienced mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker looking to progress your career, this is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your expertise and ideas will be valued.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality mental health assessment, care planning, and ongoing support for people with severe and enduring mental health needs.
• Manage a defined caseload, building therapeutic relationships with individuals who may find it difficult to engage with services.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, inpatient services, community teams, GPs, and partner organisations to ensure coordinated and effective care.
• Support people to develop independence and confidence in areas such as daily living, housing, finances, communication, and community participation.
• Provide professional guidance, mentorship, and supervision to colleagues and students, helping to develop the skills and confidence of the wider team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audits, and evaluation activities that enhance patient care.
• Play an active role in team leadership, supporting the Team Manager to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Community Mental Health Professional, you'll be a key member of the Assertive Outreach Team, delivering specialist support to adults experiencing serious and enduring mental health difficulties. You'll provide holistic, recovery-focused care that is tailored to each person's individual needs, strengths, and aspirations.

Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll carry out comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative care plans, coordinate support, and regularly review progress. Building strong, trusting relationships will be central to your success, particularly when supporting individuals whose circumstances are complex or who may find services challenging to engage with.

You'll also play an important leadership role within the team, providing supervision, advice, and support to colleagues, students, and less experienced team members. There will be opportunities to contribute to recruitment, staff development, service improvement initiatives, audits, and wider quality improvement work.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with current registration with the appropriate professional body.
• Experienced in working within mental health services and supporting people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
• Skilled in assessment, risk management, care planning, and therapeutic engagement.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships with service users, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Committed to continuous professional development and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Due to the community-based nature of the role, you must hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes, and maintain appropriate business insurance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Current registration with relevant professional body
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Evidence of recent relevant training.
• Mentor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in mental health
• Experience at Band 6 level or 2 years experience in community mental health teams at band 5
• Experience of care planning

Desirable

• Working with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Working with clients in their own homes.
• Working with clients who are difficult to engage.
• Supervision of staff

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of current developments in community mental health and assertive outreach

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Sonographer with recent relevant experience to join a highly skilled and very friendly team.You will be based mainly at Royal Preston Hospital in the ultrasound department but rotation to other local sites may be required.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always provide excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

This post would suit an experienced Sonographer looking to develop their skills into new areas of Ultrasound as further training in specialised fields can be provided. It would also suit a trainee or newly qualified Sonographer as full clinical support will be provided. Applications from trainee sonographers nearing qualification will be considered.

The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes and organise mindfulness sessions.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is now able to offer a £2000 recruitment premia for new recruits with payment of £500 at commencement and a further £1500 at successful completion of probationary period.

Main duties of the job

The sonographers within this Trust are all Advanced Practitioners working independently undertaking a wide range of examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, general abdominal, breast, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and vascular. In addition an inpatient ward based service is also provided by the Sonographers making this a very varied and post.

You will independently and autonomously undertake a wide range of ultrasound procedures and produce a medical report on at least 95% of those procedures. This must include the generic investigations of obstetrics, gynaecology and abdominal ultrasound and advanced practices, e.g. Transvaginal scanning, and inpatient scanning.

You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

• Actively participate in both the theoretical & practical Ultrasound training for the postgraduate Diplomas / Certificates in Ultrasound and any other training required.
• Be able to undertake case presentation.
• Offer support and supervision to other Sonographers and delegated Medical staff.
• Assist authorised medical staff in Ultrasound examinations when required.
• To participate in the training and mentoring of student radiographers.
• Participate in departmental CPD by attendance at talks, lectures and training.
• Participate in appraisal and formulate a PDP as part of appraisal documentation to ensure ongoing personal development
• Be able to undertake duties pertaining to in house cascade training of various mandatory training requirements.
• Participate in the Appraisal process with the ability to identify personal objectives and, if required, perform appraisals for more junior staff.

*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Professional qualification DCR/B.Sc. Radiography
• Case accredited Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultrasound
• Mandatory professional registration eg HCPC/NMC
• Ability and experience to report on ultrasound examinations

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working with patients and / or people in an acute healthcare setting
• Experience of recent & relevant Professional CPD. Supported by professional CPD portfolio
• Wide range of recent & relevant Ultrasound experience.

Desirable

• Experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience in other imaging modalities
• Experience in FASP screening pathway

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you keen to provide urgent, hospital level care in a patient's own home, or usual place of residence, and avoid hospital admissions?

Are you passionate about patient centred care?

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing dynamic team and work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team?

Job overview

To work as a member of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Frailty Hospital at Home (FH@H) team that provide rapid 0-2 hour responses to support patients at home who are in crisis and avoid inappropriate admission into hospital.

Hospital level care can be provided in patient's own homes, or usual place of residence, as part of a virtual ward, acting as a safe alternative to inpatient hospital stays helping patients to recover in their usual familiar surroundings.

The team is comprised of consultants, advanced clinical practitioners, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and healthcare assistants. The role will provide nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy based interventions for patients.

It is a countywide role.

A full driving licence with business insurance and access to a car for work purposes is essential

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Providing general and specific care to adults within competencies
• Being an integral member of the Urgent Community Response and Frailty Hospital at Home integrated team, providing defined delivery of care including core therapy, and nursing care to patients in liaison with clinicians'
• Taking responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients' own homes.
• Being responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the team.
• Improve the care and support of patients in the community, so patients can remain safely in their own home for as long as possible
• Have an innovative approach, excellent communication skills and willingness to work with other members of the community teams to ensure high quality service delivery
• Willingness to further develop your clinical expertise in a range of areas.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum - pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR8058010-C

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Amersham Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Good literary and numeracy skills
• Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification
• Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post. Demonstrates a growth mindset and wishes to acquire new skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience of working in NHS or Social Care environment
• Awareness of the needs of older people

Desirable

• Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
• Understanding of Integrated multidisciplinary Team
• Awareness of NHS Long term planning and National UCR framework
• Experience working within a community setting visiting patients at home

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and nonverbal communication and conversation skills
• Good written skills
• IT Skills
• Ability to show patience and Dependability whilst working as a team
• Ability to work flexibly across a fast developing service

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely
• Valid and current UK driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire. Business car insurance required
• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Good literary and numeracy skills Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post. Demonstrates a growth mindset and wishes to acquire new skills EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience of working in NHS or Social Care environment Awareness of the needs of older people Desirable Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions Understanding of Integrated multidisciplinary Team Awareness of NHS Long term planning and National UCR framework Experience working within a community setting visiting patients at home SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Good interpersonal skills Good verbal and nonverbal communication and conversation skills Good written skills IT Skills Ability to show patience and Dependability whilst working as a team Ability to work flexibly across a fast developing service SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely Valid and current UK driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire. Business car insurance required Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Amersham Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Amersham Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service across Doncaster Community Learning Disability Services and Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic Service.

Independently assess,diagnoseand manage adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication and swallowing needs. Act as a specialist Speech therapy resource within PositiveBehaviourSupport pathways, sensory-informedcareand forensic practice.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our established Learning Disability and Forensic Directorate. This unique post offers the opportunity to work across both community and inpatient services, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication and swallowing needs.

Working across the Doncaster Community Learning Disability Team and Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic Service, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for individuals with communication and dysphagia needs, whilst contributing to Positive Behaviour Support pathways, sensory-informed approaches and multidisciplinary formulations

About the role

You will:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage complex communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver specialist interventions for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Contribute to Positive Behaviour Support and forensic care pathways.
• Support Mental Capacity Act processes through communication assessments and accessible communication approaches.
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, nursing, psychiatry and occupational therapy colleagues.
• Develop and deliver training for carers, support providers and professional staff
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service development and clinical governance activities.
• Supervise and support junior staff, students and support workers as appropriate.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0370

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

2 Jubilee Close

Doncaster

DN4 8QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional specific degree i.e. BSc (Bachelor of Science) Speech Sciences
• HCPC Registration
• Post basic training in dysphagia assessment and management
• Member of the Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Member of the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Recognised formal training in courses specific for specialism

Desirable

• Advanced Dysphagia management qualification.
• Up to date training in alternative and augmentative communication

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) with colleagues, patients, carers and health and social care professionals.
• Knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. RCSLT/Healthcare Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients. Empathetic and able to deliver bad news.
• Well-developed concentration, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice.

Desirable

• Excellent Word processing and IT skills
• Awareness of local and national initiatives in adult community services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults with Learning disabilities and/or acquired speech and language impairments
• Experience in the use and assessment of Alternative and Augmentative communication (AAC).
• High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with acquired communication disorders.
• High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with dysphagia.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience in training speech and language therapy students and/or supervising rehabilitation assistants or support staff
• Experience of working in the community setting and awareness of forensic services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional specific degree i.e. BSc (Bachelor of Science) Speech Sciences HCPC Registration Post basic training in dysphagia assessment and management Member of the Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Member of the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Recognised formal training in courses specific for specialism Desirable Advanced Dysphagia management qualification. Up to date training in alternative and augmentative communication Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) with colleagues, patients, carers and health and social care professionals. Knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. RCSLT/Healthcare Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics Good presentation skills. Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients. Empathetic and able to deliver bad news. Well-developed concentration, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice. Desirable Excellent Word processing and IT skills Awareness of local and national initiatives in adult community services. Experience Essential Experience working with adults with Learning disabilities and/or acquired speech and language impairments Experience in the use and assessment of Alternative and Augmentative communication (AAC). High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with acquired communication disorders. High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with dysphagia. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Experience in training speech and language therapy students and/or supervising rehabilitation assistants or support staff Experience of working in the community setting and awareness of forensic services

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

2 Jubilee Close

Doncaster

DN4 8QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

2 Jubilee Close

Doncaster

DN4 8QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Assistant Psychologist who is enthusiastic about forensic mental health?

We're looking for a motivated and thoughtful individual to join our Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway, where you'll play a key role in delivering psychologically-informed support to individuals with complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding service, where you'll work closely with experienced Clinical Psychologists and be supported to develop your skills in assessment, formulation and intervention. You'll be part of a small, knowledgeable and supportive team that values reflective practice, wellbeing and continuous professional development.

The OPD Pathway is a specialist service and a joint initiative between His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and NHS England, working with high-risk offenders who experience severe personality disorder. Our team sits within the wider Somerset Forensic Service, offering opportunities to collaborate with a range of services including community forensic teams, inpatient settings, and criminal justice partners.

Due to the nature of this role and required police vetting, applicants must have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years and we are unable to consider applications that require visa sponsorship.

This vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

• Support Clinical Psychologists in delivering specialist forensic psychology input within the OPD pathway
• Assist with psychological assessments, including risk assessments, structured interviews and psychometric measures
• Contribute to the development of psychological formulations and care plans
• Deliver brief, structured psychological interventions under supervision
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals who may be difficult to engage
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals including probation, police, courts, social care and health teams
• Assist in data collection, audit, research and service evaluation activities
• Contribute to service development projects and the ongoing improvement of the OPD pathway
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce reports as required
• Actively engage in supervision, training and reflective practice

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Assistant Psychologist within the OPD service, you will provide specialist psychological support to individuals within the criminal justice system who present with complex needs, including severe personality disorder. Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will play an integral role in both direct clinical work and wider service delivery.

You'll be involved in supporting a range of psychological assessments by gathering and analysing information from multiple sources, including service users, families, and partner agencies. This will include administering psychometric measures, contributing to risk assessments, and helping to inform psychological formulations that guide care and intervention planning.

A key part of your role will be assisting in the delivery of brief, structured psychological interventions and supporting service users to engage with treatment plans, always maintaining professional boundaries and a compassionate, respectful approach.

You will work closely with a wide network of professionals across health, social care and criminal justice settings, including probation services, police, courts, safeguarding teams and community mental health services. This requires the ability to communicate complex psychological information in a clear and accessible way to a variety of audiences.

The role also includes contributing to the development and evaluation of the service. You will support data collection, audits and research activity, helping to inform evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement.

You will be expected to manage your own workload effectively, maintain accurate electronic records, and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings. Regular clinical supervision will support you to reflect on your practice, develop your skills, and ensure safe and effective care delivery.

This role requires resilience, emotional awareness and a strong commitment to working psychologically with individuals who may present with challenging behaviours and complex histories. In return, you will be supported in your professional development, with access to training, supervision and opportunities to progress within the psychology profession.

The post will involve travel across Somerset and working across a variety of settings, including NHS sites and partner agency locations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree in psychology (first or upper second).
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS.

Desirable

• A further qualification in an appropriate subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community settings.
• Demonstrable experience of working directly with a vulnerable client group, including experience of working psychologically with people with mental health problems.
• Experience of undertaking planned psychological interventions with adults who are experiencing mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with mild to moderate mental health problems
• Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with people who can be hard to engage

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service and willingness to drive to different locations across the county

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).