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).

Job summary

Bank Emergency Department Paramedic (Band 6)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a Registered Paramedic looking for flexible work while making a real difference in emergency care?

We are seeking experienced and motivated Paramedics to join our Emergency Department Bank Team. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your frontline expertise into a fast-paced acute setting, supporting patients from the moment they arrive at the Emergency Department.

Working alongside nursing, medical and ambulance colleagues, you will play a key role in ensuring timely ambulance handovers, undertaking initial patient assessments and delivering high-quality clinical care. Your skills will help improve patient flow, reduce delays and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.

To be successful, you will be a Registered Paramedic with experience in acute clinical assessment and decision-making. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and confidence in prioritising patient care within a busy environment. Experience in triage, IV medication administration and clinical interventions is desirable.

In return, we offer flexible bank shifts, competitive Band 6 rates and the opportunity to develop your skills within one of the NHS's most challenging and rewarding clinical settings.

Main duties of the job

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate effective clinical practice with a sound knowledge base incorporating proven research.

To participate in the management of the Department and offer support to the Department Manager.

To maintain effective liaison with other disciplines in all matters of patient care delivery.

To be familiar with the Child Protection procedure and to ensure that all the departmental staff are aware of the policy.

Promote good working relationships with the Police Ambulance and other supporting agencies.

Respect confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients and their families.

Demonstrate basic computer skills to comply with the Trust's I.T. policies/protocols of order and receiving results of clinical investigations.

To achieve monitor and maintain a high standard of patient care and give a courteous and caring reception to all patients, relatives and visitors.

To handle complaints (both verbally and formally written) in an open manner.

To implement quality initiatives as appropriate.

To assist medical staff, ensure treatments are affected and advise on nursing priorities.

To report immediately any accidents to patients or members of staff, also any untoward incidents to the Department Manager in conjunction with the Trust's risk reporting procedures. Where possible, ensure remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence or re- occurrence of such incidents.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£27.25 an hour Per hour inclusive WTD and HCAS

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

151-NonClin-EDParamedic-01

Job locations

All sites

Frimley & Wexham Park Hospitals

Camberley & Slough

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting patient assessments and clinical observations.
• Performing venepuncture, IV cannulation and ECG recording.
• Supporting ambulance handovers into the Emergency Department.
• Assisting with patient care in emergency and escalation areas.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Conducting patient assessments and clinical observations. Performing venepuncture, IV cannulation and ECG recording. Supporting ambulance handovers into the Emergency Department. Assisting with patient care in emergency and escalation areas. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

Person Specification

Experince

Essential

• Evidence of clinical competence in acute care assessment
• Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department
• Able to work without supervision.

Desirable

• Good, effective interpersonal & communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration as a paramedic
• Formal qualification in patient assessment and clinical decision-making.
• HCPC Registration as a Paramedic.

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.

Skills & knowledge

Essential

• Basic paramedic skills
• IV drug administration
• Competence in triage

Desirable

• Effective negotiation skills

Person Specification Experince Essential Evidence of clinical competence in acute care assessment Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department Able to work without supervision. Desirable Good, effective interpersonal & communication skills Qualifications Essential Professional registration as a paramedic Formal qualification in patient assessment and clinical decision-making. HCPC Registration as a Paramedic. Desirable Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification. Skills & knowledge Essential Basic paramedic skills IV drug administration Competence in triage Desirable Effective negotiation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All sites

Frimley & Wexham Park Hospitals

Camberley & Slough

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All sites

Frimley & Wexham Park Hospitals

Camberley & Slough

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to take the next step in your career? Our friendly and forward-thinking Pharmacy Department is looking for an exceptional individual to join our dynamic team.

Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary group, including Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Clerical staff, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines across our service. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll develop your dispensing skills within the Dispensary, work with Stores & Distribution areas and engage directly with patients on wards, contributing to Medicines Optimisation and Discharge Services to enhance patient care and experience.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to grow in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

You will undertake general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements. You will also:

• Work in the dispensary dispensing prescriptions and provide support to the dispensary manager in the day to day running of the dispensary.
• Work as part of the pharmacy stores team monitoring and maintaining ward stock levels.
• Work within patient services undertaking medicines optimisation duties on the wards, improving the quality of care to patients in a clinical area by means of an efficient medicines optimisation system. This will include assessing patients own medicines ensuring they are suitable for use in hospital and maintaining and ordering non-stock medicines for patients.

All Pharmacy staff involved in all aspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) have a personal responsibility to ensure that all activities undertaken within our hospital Pharmacy are compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) and all relevant department procedures are followed effectively.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, supporting the safe and effective delivery of Pharmacy services in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal standards.
• Complete in-depth training and achieve a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services unless already qualified.
• Dispense prescriptions in the dispensary and support the Dispensary Manager and Lead Technician in daily operations.
• Assist with medicines optimisation on the wards, including assessing patients' own medicines for hospital use and managing non-stock medication orders to enhance patient care.
• Contribute to the pharmacy stores team, handling heavy lifting, stock movement, and maintaining ward stock levels.

Please see attached the full Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF level 2 in Pharmacy services - or willing and able to work towards
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above
• Knowledge of procedures for Pharmacy Services - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous training in the Pharmacy services with a good education and understanding of GDP

Experience

Essential

• Working within a team
• Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
• Previous pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience

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

Are you looking to expand your knowledge and skills with a keen interest in teaching and developing others in the Major Trauma and Orthopaedic area? If so, this opportunity is for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) team as a band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to support the development and running of the T&O service here at UHCW NHS Trust.

The post holder will work alongside our band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in the running of the team and service development in this area. This will include supervision of staff, annual PDR, sickness monitoring, team audit programme and organising/supervision of students on placement. The T&O team is a large team that consists of band 5 and band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, band 4 therapy practitioners and band 3 therapy assistants.

Your clinical caseload will cover our 2 T&O wards where you will clinically reason to formulate accurate diagnosis & prognosis on a wide range of highly complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention and comprehensive treatment plans. This fantastic opportunity also includes working on our Major Trauma Enhanced Care Unit (MTECU) where you will analyse, treat and work cohesively with our dedicated Major Trauma Team and MDT.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

You will see a variety of patients including, but not limited to, spinal cord injuries, head injuries and multiple fractures. You will need to demonstrate experience in these clinical areas. You will need to be able to evidence that you are able to work under pressure to ensure patients are seen a timely way using either agreed protocols of treatment and/or clinical reasoning to ensure successful outcomes for the patients.

This role would also provide the opportunity to showcase your leadership and training skills by developing the training program delivered to therapy staff. This includes providing spontaneous & planned advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of the Therapy Department and to ensure a constant approach to patient care.

Your development needs will be identified through regular supervision and appraisals and supported through external/ internal courses, in-service training and case reviews.

The Therapy service at UHCW NHS Trust is an expanding, forward thinking and highly regarded service and this post offers excellent personal and professional development opportunities within an established, supportive team

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B7-8351935

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at UHCW NHS Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, evaluating and managing a high-quality therapy service to patients within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Services, including Major Trauma patients. The post holder will lead the Therapy team across the service, providing clinical supervision and training, liaising with other appropriate therapy teams to ensure an integrated service is provided for the service area. The post holder will provide a source of highly expert specialised skills and knowledge within Major Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Participation in weekend & Bank Holiday working, and the respiratory on-call rota, is a requirement of this post.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Job description Job responsibilities This post is for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at UHCW NHS Trust. The post holder will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, evaluating and managing a high-quality therapy service to patients within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Services, including Major Trauma patients. The post holder will lead the Therapy team across the service, providing clinical supervision and training, liaising with other appropriate therapy teams to ensure an integrated service is provided for the service area. The post holder will provide a source of highly expert specialised skills and knowledge within Major Trauma and Orthopaedics. Participation in weekend & Bank Holiday working, and the respiratory on-call rota, is a requirement of this post. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma/ degree in Physiotherapy oCurrent HCPC registration oRelevant post graduate training in specialist area oClinical leadership training / experience oEvidence of relevant CPD for Major Trauma, Orthopaedic and Respiratory Physiotherapy

Desirable

• oRisk management training/experience oMembership of special interest group relevant to specialist area

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive clinical experience within acute Trauma and Orthopaedic setting oWide Clinical experience of acute Major Trauma within an acute setting oRespiratory experience, including the management of acutely unwell patients, those with tracheostomies and spinal cord injuries oExperience of supporting and managing staff / students oExperience of recruitment and selection oAudit and service improvement oEvidence of training staff / developing training programmes.

Desirable

• oExperience of integrated working oExperience of change management oBroad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting

Knowledge

Essential

• oHighly specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and how to apply this effectively within acute Trauma, Major Trauma and Orthopaedic specialty oSpecialist knowledge of Physiotherapy role within an acute setting oUnderstanding of clinical pathways relating to Trauma, Major Trauma and Orthopaedic patients oKnowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and its application oEffective planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment oApplied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management oKnowledge of clinical governance oImplementation into practice of audit & research oAwareness of the service and specialties of UHCW oUnderstanding of current policy & procedure - national & local for professional are

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent personal organisational skills oExcellent communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills oEffective leadership & teaching skills - able to motivate others oAbility to work under pressure & set priorities for staff & others oAble to meet deadlines oAbility to reflect on & clinically approve own & others performance, planning, decision making oEffective legible written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work single handed with individuals and groups oDemonstrates initiative oProblem solving or solution-based approach to challenges oSelf-motivated and be able to motivate others oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) oPresentation and training skills oSupervisory/appraisal skills oAudit skills oComputer literacy

Desirable

• oDemonstrates evidence of innovative ideas for practice or service development

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma/ degree in Physiotherapy oCurrent HCPC registration oRelevant post graduate training in specialist area oClinical leadership training / experience oEvidence of relevant CPD for Major Trauma, Orthopaedic and Respiratory Physiotherapy Desirable oRisk management training/experience oMembership of special interest group relevant to specialist area Experience Essential oExtensive clinical experience within acute Trauma and Orthopaedic setting oWide Clinical experience of acute Major Trauma within an acute setting oRespiratory experience, including the management of acutely unwell patients, those with tracheostomies and spinal cord injuries oExperience of supporting and managing staff / students oExperience of recruitment and selection oAudit and service improvement oEvidence of training staff / developing training programmes. Desirable oExperience of integrated working oExperience of change management oBroad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting Knowledge Essential oHighly specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and how to apply this effectively within acute Trauma, Major Trauma and Orthopaedic specialty oSpecialist knowledge of Physiotherapy role within an acute setting oUnderstanding of clinical pathways relating to Trauma, Major Trauma and Orthopaedic patients oKnowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and its application oEffective planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment oApplied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management oKnowledge of clinical governance oImplementation into practice of audit & research oAwareness of the service and specialties of UHCW oUnderstanding of current policy & procedure - national & local for professional are Skills Essential oExcellent personal organisational skills oExcellent communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills oEffective leadership & teaching skills - able to motivate others oAbility to work under pressure & set priorities for staff & others oAble to meet deadlines oAbility to reflect on & clinically approve own & others performance, planning, decision making oEffective legible written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work single handed with individuals and groups oDemonstrates initiative oProblem solving or solution-based approach to challenges oSelf-motivated and be able to motivate others oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) oPresentation and training skills oSupervisory/appraisal skills oAudit skills oComputer literacy Desirable oDemonstrates evidence of innovative ideas for practice or service development Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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 Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced pharmacist looking for a career change or your next challenge in an acute hospital trust?

About our Pharmacy Service https://esneft.pagetiger.com/csusdpr/1

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to consolidate our friendly Pharmacy team here at ESNEFT. Career progression of the current post holder has released this key position to allow a committed and self-motivated Pharmacist to join our Oncology and Haematology service; being based within the Woolverstone centre at Ipswich Hospital but with the expectation of cross site collaboration with colleagues at Colchester Hospital.

You will be a fully established member of the multi-disciplinary team and will be pivotal in the maintenance, and developing of, our clinical services within the speciality.

Our friendly pharmacy team are dedicated to nurturing, mentoring and developing our staff to reach their full potential. We provide pharmacy forums, tutorials and weekly ICS/ESNEFT delivered educational workshops. We support personal development plans, smart objective setting and opportunities for study.

ESNEFT has recently implemented the Epic Electronic Patient Record system and this is now fully embedded into Trust practice.

In addition to our fully automated dispensaries, Pharmacy hosts one of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service medicines advice sites and a Regional Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (including a new Aseptic facility).

Main duties of the job

• Provide highly specialised clinical pharmacy services to the Oncology & Haematology Clinical Delivery Group; this includes the Ipswich site's Chemotherapy and Haematology suite, in-patient ward and out-patient clinics.
• Proactively contribute to the cross-site ESNEFT Clinical Delivery Group agenda.
• Develop the clinical pharmacy service within specified tumour types.
• Develop clinical guidelines and protocols for the use of medicines within the speciality.
• Contribute to the provision of the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) preparation service by validating and final checking SACT prescriptions.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR948-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Pre-registration training or equivalent
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Attendance at BOPA Introduction to Oncology course
• BOPA SACT verification passport

Experience

Essential

• Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice
• Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Handling of high risk medicines
• Previous experience of educating and training other staff
• Oncology experience

Desirable

• Experience of using the Epic electronic patient record system

Knowledge

Essential

• Medicines Management
• Clinical knowledge of issues relevant to Oncology and Haematology patients gained through training & experience
• Good all-round clinical knowledge in other areas

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC registered Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Pre-registration training or equivalent Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing qualification Attendance at BOPA Introduction to Oncology course BOPA SACT verification passport Experience Essential Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working Handling of high risk medicines Previous experience of educating and training other staff Oncology experience Desirable Experience of using the Epic electronic patient record system Knowledge Essential Medicines Management Clinical knowledge of issues relevant to Oncology and Haematology patients gained through training & experience Good all-round clinical knowledge in other areas

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Interested in working in developing your clinical skills and working in the community setting?

Following promotion of the existing postholder, an exciting vacancy has arisen for a motivated, patient centered pharmacist with strong clinical skills to work across both the interface and community setting as part of the domiciliary care arm of the Lewisham Integrated Medicines Optimisation Service.

This is a unique opportunity to work in an award winning service and gain experience in working with older people across care systems to improve independent and safe use of medicines whilst addressing challenges around overprescribing.

Responsibilities includes providing direct patient care and holistic patient centered structured medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy and adherence concerns, in older people and those with multiple long term conditions. The role involves visiting patients both in the hospital and home setting as an integrated approach as part of existing pathways of medicines support in Lewisham and further evolving models of Neighbourhood Care.

This post requires close partnership and team working with members of the MDT to co-ordinate medicines related aspects of care across both health and social care interfaces.

Whilst experience in primary care is not essential, an interest in older people, strong communication skills and lots of enthusiasm to working as part of multidisciplinary approach care are essential.

Main duties of the job

The award winning LIMOS service provides a formal pathway for the referral of patients with medicine-related problems for assessment, support and follow-up by a specialist pharmacy team, working across primary and secondary, and health and social care interfaces. Joint polices around medicines support across health have enabled a collaborative approach to care across the pharmacy and wider workforce.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, along with Lewisham ICT and Lewisham Borough have developed an integrated approach to medicines optimisation across the interface, community and care home settings as part of improved community management of chronic diseases and long term conditions. This role will be to support the medicines management aspects of this initiative through working within the LIMOS service across the interface and community setting to visit patients at home. This role will work provide specialist advice to patients, and undertake full patient centred medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy and adherence concerns, with focus on older people, frail housebound, and those with multiple conditions including physical or mental health issues and learning disabilities. The role will also involve partnership working across health and social care interfaces in line with the current and further developing pathways for medicines support in Lewisham as part of the Neighbourhood approach to care.

This is a specialised post, which involves analysing and interpreting complex clinical situations to develop, provide and communicate effective medicines management solutions and provide expert advice in this area.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

1. To provide medicine management reviews for identified and targeted patients including those who have medication issues or adherence related problems, or are on multiple or high risk medications, in the interface and community settings.

2. To deliver quality improvement, while contributing to the delivery of the general practice quality and outcomes framework, other enhanced services and prescribing workstreams in the primary care setting.

3. To participate in clinical audit and collect appropriate outcome data.

4. To work with general practice colleagues and community pharmacy colleagues to support implementation of safe systems for repeat prescribing and reduction of waste within primary care.

5. To work with primary care healthcare professionals to ensure agreed changes in medication are implemented and sustained.

6. To provide expertise and clinical leadership on medicines optimisation as part of a team member within the community setting.

7.To provide support to improve adherence and help patients get the best from their medicines, reducing medicines related admissions (including falls), and promoting appropriate evidence-based and cost effective prescribing. This will involve advice on de-prescribing where appropriate.

8. To provide medicines management support to, and training for patients, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary community and general practice team.

9. To contribute to the development of protocols to support improvement in systems around medication ordering and supply in the community setting in the context of improving safety and reducing waste.

Service Development

1. To work with community staff to promote and embed the role pharmacists in the community setting and raise awareness of services available to patient

2. To provide recommendations and plan actions to proactively improve the quality of systems and processes to improve medicines optimisation across the primary care setting.

3. To provide training regarding medication related issues and policies/guidelines to staff in primary or secondary care in order to promote medicines optimisation and high quality and cost-effective prescribing as appropriate.

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Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
• Registered with the GPhC
• Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
• Pharmacist Independent Prescriber or working towards qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy in an acute NHS setting or equivalent clinical experience.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice covering a broad range of specialities
• Demonstrable experience of multidisciplinary working
• Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous experience of delivering formal education and training sessions.
• Experience of working within GP practices &/or a community or primary care pharmacy setting.
• Development of evidence-based guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and ability

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
• Appreciation of the nature of GPs, general practice and primary care prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Recognise priorities when problem solving and appropriately refer to colleagues or seniors
• Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively.
• Ability to contribute to the planning of service developments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
• Self motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with medical, nursing and other colleagues
• Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice
• Demonstrate ability to ensure safe and effective use of medicines for patients
• Proven computer literacy and IT skills including: o Email o Word processing o Spreadsheets o Databases o Use of search engines/medical databases to retrieve information
• Demonstrated accurate numeric skills
• Recognises limitations and takes responsibility for own actions

Desirable

• Experience working with medical and nursing teams.
• Knowledge of NHS policy and current issues
• Experience working with clinical systems such as EMIS

Personal attritubes

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Committed to own continuing professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
• Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable, polite and approachable
• Ability to cope with challenges and change
• Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
• Able to demonstrate high levels of communication skills involving negotiation and co-operation using complex and often sensitive information.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• To be able to influence and negotiate with health professionals in a diplomatic manner

Other

Essential

• Willingness to contribute to the general life and work of the Pharmacy and Trust
• Able to work agreed hours

Desirable

• Hold current driving license and willing to use own care for visits /travel in community setting

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

FM Assistant Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) Thurrock / Brockfield House Various Hours/Days Available - If you're selected for interview, you can discuss the hours/days with the manager

Clean all areas required in the work schedules which include toilets, corridors, offices, clinic rooms, store rooms. etc which includes dusting, mopping, wiping, changing bins.

Are you looking for a substantive position within the Trust? And want to be part of the Facilities Team and make a difference? If the answer is yes, please read on.

As an FM Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across our healthcare services. Your work behind the scenes helps support patient care and ensures our staff can deliver the best possible experience for those who rely on our services.

Main duties of the job

The duties you'll undertake will vary depending on the service and site you work at, giving you the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and experiences. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.

We're looking for individuals who:

? Take pride in their work and have a positive attitude? Enjoy working as part of a team? Have good communication and customer service skills? Are reliable, flexible, and willing to support different service areas when required? Can work independently and use initiative to complete tasks effectively

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working patterns available
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience across different FM services
• Be part of a team that contributes directly to patient care and wellbeing
• Work for an organisation that values inclusion, teamwork, and making a difference

Every role within our Facilities Team matters. Whether you're preparing a ward, supporting a patient environment, or assisting colleagues across the Trust, your contribution helps us deliver high-quality healthcare services every day.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions

Person Specification

Locaility

Essential

• be within a reasonable travelling distance

Desirable

• drivers license

Experience

Essential

• working visa and residency within the UK and live local to the area
• previous experience

Desirable

• knowledge on the roll being advertised
• good communication skills

Job summary

We are seeking a Senior Paediatric Audiologist to join our Paediatric Audiology Service, supporting children and families across North West London.

The service delivers comprehensive paediatric audiology care, including assessment of babies referred through the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, behavioural and objective hearing assessments for children of all ages, and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. We also provide a specialist Bone Conduction Hearing Implant (BCHI) service. The Paediatric Audiology Service works closely alongside Adult Audiology Services and the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme to ensure seamless care.

The department is an accredited Scientist Training Programme (STP) training centre with the National School of Healthcare Science. The post holder will provide clinical supervision, training and mentoring to STP trainees and junior staff, and will be expected to maintain ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive, caring and patient-centred approach, with the ability to remain calm, organised and adaptable in a busy clinical environment. You will contribute to the continued development and delivery of a high-quality service.

The service is UKAS accredited and the post-holder will be involved in maintaining accreditation through managing the audit cycle, in addition to contributing to the wider quality assurance programme.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a diagnostic service for the Paediatric Audiology Department both on the hospital site and in the community, performing diagnostic Audiological assessment mainly on neonates and children. To include children with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and additional disabilities or special needs.
• To provide aural habilitation for babies and children which includes providing counselling to distressed parents/guardians about their children's hearing loss and associated problems, and to have the ability to make decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for the patient in their care.
• To assist in the day to day running of the Paediatric Audiology Service. To include maintenance of highest levels of health and safety.
• To be involved in the education and training requirements of the department and provide clinical supervision of trainee and assistant audiologists in Audiological techniques. To offer support to trainees studying for professional exams and existing staff.
• To carry out general duties and maintain a programme of continuing professional development working towards high levels of professional competence.
• To be involved in IQIPS accreditation process and service development.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent qualification & level of knowledge
• State registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology with RCCP or equivalent, HCPC

Desirable

• Membership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of audit and research
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community setting

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Analytical and Judgmental Skills
• Skills for assessing and interpreting test results
• Ability to apply information to the use and application of appropriate hearing aids for Paediatric users
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Daily communication and interaction with colleagues using tact, empathy and motivation

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching 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.

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

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist, to join the Cambridge North Villages Community Rehabilitation Team based at 15 Mowlam Close, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9NA

The role is suitable for an experienced OT.

This role is based in the Cambridge area . You would be working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing high quality rehabilitation to patients with physical disabilities in their home environment.

Main duties of the job

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

• We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is able to work as an autonomous practitioner within the Community Rehabilitation team to provide a high standard of care to our patients.
• Your role will include assessing, planning and developing specialist occupational therapist programmes for patients with a wide variety of complex needs.
• You will be responsible for your own caseload, prioritising referrals according to clinical need, signposting appropriately and undertaking assessment of patients with complex and multiple pathologies using, specialist clinical reasoning skills.
• Your role will also include supervision of junior staff and students, overseeing patient intervention and ensuring that Senior Therapy Assistants and Therapy Assistants deliver high quality patient care.

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

About us

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.

To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.

Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work.
• To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills.
• To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
• To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
• Organise and manage own time, delegating work appropriately.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks.
• To demonstrate the importance of gaining patient and carer consent in allinterventions.
• To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and HCPC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate empathy for the concerns of others
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
• Have a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress; can recognise when to use them and does so
• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc, MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the OT professions.
• Current HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of own continuing professional development

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings.
• Clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Community experience
• Equipment provision

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Demonstrate professional responsibility

Desirable

• SystmOne

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Able to assess, plan and implement care

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical supervision

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Neuro Physiotherapist to join the Hounslow Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team on a part-time, permanent basis, working 26.25 hours per week.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist looking to develop their neurological and management skills or an existing Band 6 seeking a new challenge.

The successful applicant will gain experience working with patients with complex neurological presentations, further developing their clinical expertise and consolidating the skills required for specialised practice.

There is a strong focus on personal and professional development, with support from highly experienced clinicians and opportunities to participate in in-service and external training.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, national audits, including SSNAP, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Main duties of the job

The Hounslow Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) is a client-centred, integrated multi-disciplinary team. We work across both intensive short-term rehab and longer-term rehab pathways supporting patients with a variety of neurological conditions. There are opportunities to develop skills in specialist neuro-rehab assessment and, in long-term condition management. There is a strong focus on working with patients to achieve personal set goals.

This post holder will be part of a team providing high-quality neuro rehabilitation and long-term neuro condition management. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, collaborating with colleagues internal to our service as well as in external teams. You will provide home based neuro-specific therapy as well as utilise on site resources for clinic-based therapy.

The service has developed specialist MDT clinics for PD and MS and this post enables opportunities to develop specialist skills with these conditions.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of personal / professional development (portfolio)

Desirable

• Membership of CSP
• Membership of relevant clinical interest groups

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist
• Completed minimum 18months as a Band 5 physiotherapist
• Broad experience in neurology, orthopaedics, medical, and elderly care as a Band 5 physiotherapist
• Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team
• Experience working in a neuro rehabilitation team
• Experience of teaching other physiotherapy staff members, patients and other health care professionals

Desirable

• Experience working in a community therapy team
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality improvement
• Experience supervision junior staff, students or rehabilitation assistants
• Experience of delegation to therapy colleagues
• Experience of service management / development

Knowledge

Essential

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of adult and neurological rehabilitation treatments and modalities
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications
• Understanding of the National Health Plans and Implementations

Skills

Essential

• Ability to community clearly and concisely via written word.
• Work within and understand national and trust policies (data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety)

Other Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to own self development and learning
• Adaptable to change, with good problem solving 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

The Nottinghamshire Eating Disorder Service (NEDS) is an adult community team supporting people with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and comorbid mental, physical and social difficulties. The multi-disciplinary team has grown substantially in 2022 and we are now looking to appoint a second clinical psychologist in order to improve our clinical offering to those accessing our service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled MDT, to support in research and development of the service offer and provision.

The post is being offered as Band 7 or Band 8a dependent on experience, with supervision being tailored to match the post holder's skills and competencies. This is a permanent post and you would have the opportunity to work alongside another Clinical Psychologist within the team as well as having peer support from psychology within the all age pathway.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will ideally be skilled in therapeutic approaches tailored for people with eating disorders (CBT-E, MANTRA, SSCM) or will be skilled clinicians motivated to train and develop in these therapies. Our team has a strong focus on compassionate working with service users and reflective and supportive teamworking. Whilst staff in the team hold individual caseloads, the working environment is open and collaborative, with weekly team meetings, cross-professional supervision and reflective practice.

The post holder will offer specialist assessment and psychological therapy, drawing on therapeutic skills in working with people experiencing additional challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression and difficulties related to autism spectrum disorder. They will provide liaison, consultation and support to other agencies. The post holder will be aware of the physical health aspects of eating disorders and familiar with relevant guidance in order to work alongside medical colleagues and staff in inpatient settings as appropriate.

The post holder will have opportunities to be involved in broader aspects of work, including service development activities at a regional level, supervising placement students, and service evaluation and research activities. The team is very active in training and continuing professional development and we welcome applicants with a positive orientation towards professional growth and challenge.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

186-897-26-GH

Job locations

Mandala Centre

Gregory Boulevard

Nottingham

NG7 6LB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the Specialist Eating Disorders (ED) service, to provide a clinical psychology service to individuals & care systems including direct and indirect clinical work, supervision and training of others, clinically relevant research/audit and specific clinical lead roles that support the ED Leadership Team in developing the service.

The post holder will be a member of the Specialist ED multi-disciplinary service, which serves the Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County area. There will be a leadership role in making formulations within the team, developing and maintaining appropriate structures for discussing cases in a psychologically-minded way. Liaison with a broad range of other disciplines and agencies, including health, education, social services, voluntary agencies and care systems will be a key aspect of this post.

The post holder will also provide support through supervision and consultation to staff within the team and across other services. The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Job description Job responsibilities As part of the Specialist Eating Disorders (ED) service, to provide a clinical psychology service to individuals & care systems including direct and indirect clinical work, supervision and training of others, clinically relevant research/audit and specific clinical lead roles that support the ED Leadership Team in developing the service. The post holder will be a member of the Specialist ED multi-disciplinary service, which serves the Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County area. There will be a leadership role in making formulations within the team, developing and maintaining appropriate structures for discussing cases in a psychologically-minded way. Liaison with a broad range of other disciplines and agencies, including health, education, social services, voluntary agencies and care systems will be a key aspect of this post. The post holder will also provide support through supervision and consultation to staff within the team and across other services. The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

• Post graduate doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent as accredited by the BPS. Eligibility for chartered status with BPS.
• Current registration with HCPC

Training

Essential

• Additional training in relation to supervision of unqualified and qualified staff

Desirable

• Additional psychological therapies training specific to Eating Disorders
• Additional psychological therapies training both formal and informal as part of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing specialist clinical psychology services to patients experiencing significant Eating Disorder
• Experience in the assessment of adults with eating disorders
• Experience in applying psychological therapy in the treatment of eating disorders
• Experience of MDT / Multiagency working
• Experience of consultation to service staff regarding individuals who present with eating disorders

Desirable

• Experience of working in or alongside highly specialist inpatient provision people with highly complex mental health needs
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practices of specialist psychological therapies as practised within the field of clinical psychology and relevant to adults who present with highly complex mental health difficulties
• Knowledge of approaches or models of working appropriate to individuals with eating disorders and their families
• Knowledge of guidelines / policy informing best practice within mental services for Eating disorders
• Knowledge of research and models of good practice that inform direct and indirect working within Mental Health

Skills

Essential

• Skills in delivering specialist assessment and interventions in relation to Eating disorders
• Specialist skills in establishing and developing therapeutic relationships with clients with complex clinical presentations
• To communicate in skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment options of clients.
• Research and Audit skill to evidence the efficacy of specialist interventions, and to evaluate patient experience including the development of appropriate outcomes measure for the service.
• Appropriate IT skills

Desirable

• Research & or Audit activity undertaken within a Specialist service setting.
• Supervision of audit & research activity within a specialist service setting.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional Essential Post graduate doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent as accredited by the BPS. Eligibility for chartered status with BPS. Current registration with HCPC Training Essential Additional training in relation to supervision of unqualified and qualified staff Desirable Additional psychological therapies training specific to Eating Disorders Additional psychological therapies training both formal and informal as part of CPD Experience Essential Experience of providing specialist clinical psychology services to patients experiencing significant Eating Disorder Experience in the assessment of adults with eating disorders Experience in applying psychological therapy in the treatment of eating disorders Experience of MDT / Multiagency working Experience of consultation to service staff regarding individuals who present with eating disorders Desirable Experience of working in or alongside highly specialist inpatient provision people with highly complex mental health needs Experience of providing clinical supervision Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practices of specialist psychological therapies as practised within the field of clinical psychology and relevant to adults who present with highly complex mental health difficulties Knowledge of approaches or models of working appropriate to individuals with eating disorders and their families Knowledge of guidelines / policy informing best practice within mental services for Eating disorders Knowledge of research and models of good practice that inform direct and indirect working within Mental Health Skills Essential Skills in delivering specialist assessment and interventions in relation to Eating disorders Specialist skills in establishing and developing therapeutic relationships with clients with complex clinical presentations To communicate in skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment options of clients. Research and Audit skill to evidence the efficacy of specialist interventions, and to evaluate patient experience including the development of appropriate outcomes measure for the service. Appropriate IT skills Desirable Research & or Audit activity undertaken within a Specialist service setting. Supervision of audit & research activity within a specialist service setting. Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mandala Centre

Gregory Boulevard

Nottingham

NG7 6LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mandala Centre

Gregory Boulevard

Nottingham

NG7 6LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive environment in a Trust which prides itself on providing high-quality services to the local community?

.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phlebotomy Team, working across our six sites. Whether you are an experienced phlebotomist or looking for something new, our service is growing at an exceptional pace, and we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated team players with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join us. Individuals will be provided with a dedicated 5-week training programme to allow for a smooth transition into our service. Could you help provide a high quality, timely and effective phlebotomy service, then we want to hear from you. Be part of shaping an expanding phlebotomy service in Dudley. You will help to provide a high-quality Phlebotomy service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to our outpatients. This role will support the 7-day service we offer and will include weekend and evening working.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Full time and part time considered.

Main duties of the job

Within your induction period you will gain essential venepuncture skills, understand the legal framework behind your clinical activities, increase your clinical competence and build confidence engaging with our patients. You will get to know our Phlebotomy service; understand the vital role it plays within the wider Trust and will be buddied up with other team members whilst you train. This is an exciting time for the service and for those that wish to, the Trust has developed a career pathway that can lead you into other roles and services.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Phlebotomist within a health care setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to develop and maintain skills and knowledge.

Desirable

• Able to work quickly under indirect supervision

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Able to work well with patients and staff at all levels. Understanding of the needs of patients and the department's role in their fulfilment.

Desirable

• Understanding of the needs of patients and the department's role in their fulfilment.

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

Fixed Term 12 Months - Maternity Leave Cover

Clinical Psychologists and other accredited psychological professionals, with specialist expertise in neonatology, are key providers of evidence-based psychological assessment and interventions for parents, infants and staff on neonatal units. They work as part of an MDT, provide consultation to medical teams on complex cases and supervise other professionals delivering psychological interventions for parents and providing staff support. They can provide assessment and intervention in four important areas within neonatal units:

1. Parental and family mental health
2. Infant Mental Health
3. Staff Support and Training

Main duties of the job

Neonatal Clinical Psychologist

• To provide highly specialist psychological support to babies, their families and staff on the Neonatal Care Unit at CUH.
• To liaise closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialised advice and consultation on babies and families psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues.
• To work systemically, supporting the neonatal MDT to deliver psychologically informed care to babies and their families.
• To contribute to the delivery of teaching, training and supervision for both psychology and non-psychologist colleagues in order to enable them to identify early families who will benefit from specialist input. For example, developing and promoting screening tools for bedside staff to use.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, or health psychology, including models of psychopathology, psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies, and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Further training in psychological approaches to trauma, parent-infant relationship work or systemic family therapy.
• Pre- or post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Able to contain and work with high levels of distress from clients and with organisational stress.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience delivering highly skilled psychological assessments, interventions, follow-up and data monitoring utilising at least 2 therapeutic models.
• Experience of supervising pre-qualified/qualified psychologists and/or professionals from other disciplines.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and across the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of liaising with carers and families and external organisations that support these groups.
• Ability to show autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, liaising with other professionals as necessary.
• High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a neonatal, perinatal or critical care environment.
• Formal training in supervision.
• Formal quality improvement (QI) training.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in self-management, including time-management.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to cope with a fast-paced work environment, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The Imaging Department Support Worker will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of a patient centred imaging service.

The post holder will assist the Directorate's radiographic and other qualified staff in maintaining the patient environment to the highest standard and ensuring patient movement to and from the examination rooms is carried out safely, efficiently and in a dignified manner. Where appropriate the post holder will assist clinical members of the team during radiological examinations and procedures.

This position forms part of a 24/7 imaging service and requires successful candidates to participate fully in the departmental shift rota. Regular night shift and day working is an essential requirement of this role and is necessary to ensure the provision of safe, effective, and continuous patient care.

To ensure that the service is maintained to the best possible standard, it may be necessary, from time to time, for the post holder to be moved to alternative duties within his/her/their competence. The holder of this post will work shifts as required with an expectation to provide cover for other Imaging Support Workers absences to meet service needs.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

Main duties of the job

To liaise with radiographers and /or sonographers with reference to prioritising patients.

To assist and support Radiographers, Sonographers, assistant practitioners and Radiologists/Advanced Practitioners when undertaking imaging examinations of patients.

To communicate with patients and carers in difficult circumstances. To be able to persuade and encourage patients in a tactful manner.

To organise screening lists and ultrasound lists when working with Specialist radiographers/Advanced Practitioners/Sonographers and Radiologists. To ring wards and organise patient's visits to the department, and to communicate with portering staff. To contact and liaise with transport when arranging for out patients to return home.

To observe the condition of the patient, and to be able to identify and employ the most appropriate and effective method of moving the patient.

To assist Radiologists and Advanced/Specialist Radiographers in undertaking fluoroscopy examinations.

To observe patients in waiting areas, reporting changes or concerns with the patient's condition to a radiographer or registered nurse immediately.

To prepare jugs of water/fluids that form part of the patient preparation.

Prepare and lay sterile trolleys for biopsies and drainages.

To prepare examination rooms, assist in clinical areas and with moving patients.

To be able to identify respiratory or cardiac arrest and take action immediately.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Meets Trust numeracy and literacy test requirements
• *NVQ 2 or equivalent Trust based competency

Desirable

• *Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• *Evidence of working with the General Public
• *All job related training will be provided

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Good communication skills
• *Uses initiative and discretion
• *Demonstrates the capacity to maintain a professional and courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations
• *Keen to learn and able to use own initiative

Desirable

• *Basic IT skills
• *IV Cannulation

Job summary

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

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

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

Rotations include:

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

To be part of the Physiotherapy on call rota.

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work autonomously and within departmental teams to provide excellent physiotherapy care to a diverse client group.

To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.

To provide specialist physiotherapy advice to MDT colleagues in clinical areas.

To carry out assessment and develop treatment plans for all patients within the designated caseload without direct supervision, ensuring appropriate feedback to patient, carers and colleagues regarding findings and patient progression.

Analyse and take into consideration results of medical tests, scans and x-rays to formulate and adapt physiotherapy treatment plans.

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

To undertake the assessment of patients within the rotational speciality who may have complex or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical problems and the indicated treatment.

To plan, deliver and evaluate effective and appropriate treatments in partnership with the patient, MDT colleagues and the wider service providers.

To constantly monitor patients responses to treatments and interventions and propose changes which may directly influence other MDT actions.

Ensure correct usage of walking aids, surgical appliances and prostheses by carers, patients and colleagues.

To act as part of the MDT in facilitating appropriate and safe discharges.

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the medical, nursing and MDT staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service including attendance at ward rounds, MDT and discharge meetings.

To make appropriate and thorough referrals to other physiotherapy services.

To assist colleagues to train, supervise and help manage the workload of band 2 and 3 staff and some students on clinical placements.

To decide priorities for own caseload, balancing other patient-related and professional demands, ensuring that the priorities remain in accordance with the whole team

To become competent to assist in the delivery of an evening and weekend emergency physiotherapy respiratory on call service. To be an active member of the respiratory on call weekly rota (when trained).

To be responsible for issuing and ordering specialist equipment, ensuring correct and safe use.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical work, including the management of designated caseload of patients, ensuring a high standard of clinical care at all times.

To continually develop an up-to-date knowledge base and maintain own continuous professional development folder.

To undertake evaluation of own and the teams work, reflecting on current practices and experiences in order to continue own professional development.

To be an active member of the physiotherapy in-service training programme by preparing for and attending meetings, tutorials, training sessions and external courses.

To maintain up-to-date Trust mandatory training.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HPC registered ( or evidence of application for HPC)
• Appropriate permission/ permit to work in the UK

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
• Entry level assessment and treatment knowledge required for Acute Hospital setting.
• Demonstrable proactive approach to own learning and CPD.
• Experience of working in a team of people.

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

• Up to date clinical skills.
• Experience of interpersonal working
• Able to manage caseload autonomously and work as part of team
• Able to assess a patient's needs and plan a treatment plan with short and long term goals
• Able to modify and progress patient treatment
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication
• Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve physical effort (e.g. therapeutic handling, moving patients)
• Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve mental effort (e.g. concentration levels)
• Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve emotional effort (e.g. distressing and traumatic circumstances)
• Able to get to the hospital within 45 minutes (for on call purposes)
• Ability to lone work in the community setting if required
• Car driver with access to vehicle during working hours, appropriate driving license and car insurance
• Recent manual handling training

Desirable

• Car driver with access to vehicle during working hours, appropriate driving license and car insurance
• Basic IT and presentation skills
• Ability to access Department of Health and National Institute of Clinical Excellence information using the internet

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Work flexibly
• Team work
• Motivate patients
• Ability to reflect on and analyse positive and negative experiences

Desirable

• Evidence of Innovative practice
• Evidence of experience of workplace audit
• Evidence ability to empathise and understand the needs of a diverse client group

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

AllKind Talking Therapies and Wellbeing Service has an established track record of delivering Talking Therapies across the boroughs in operates within. As part of a remodelling of the of the provision IAPT in Westminster, we are looking for motivated Step 3 IAPT Counsellors to join our expanding Talking Therapies and Wellbeing Service in Westminster. The post holders will work within an integrated IAPT Stepped model delivered in partnership with the Lead Provider in local NHS Trust (CNWL) who will provide the Step 2 delivery within the integrated IAPT Service.

Main duties of the job

You will:

The post holders will work within a stepped care model to provide a range of NICE approved high intensity interventions for depression. Staff will be trained and qualified in one or more of the following modalities of treatment, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), and Counselling for Depression (CFD).

You are:

The successful candidate will be a skilled counsellor, highly motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload, preferably with experience of working within an IAPT programme. Talking Therapies can provide excellent opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision and training opportunities.

About us

With the need for mental health support at an all-time high, choice is shrinking and services are being stretched. We believe everyone deserves better. At Allkind, we offer support across the whole mental health spectrum for people of all ages, from infants to older adults. Weve been listening to our communities for over 40 years, and its clear theres no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health care. Were determined to make sure all kinds of people are supported through their mental health challenges, so they can live the life they deserve. Welcome to mental health support with kindness at its heart.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find the candidate pack attached for further information about the role and its responsibilities. Deadline for submitting the applications will be 23 October 2026 at 12pm.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• N/A

Job summary

Shifts: Flexible Bank work, MondaySundayEarly: 07:0014:45 | Late: 14:4521:00, Night: 20:40 07:20

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health of children and young people? This flexible Care Support Worker role with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

Working as part of the NHS Professionals Bank, youll provide compassionate, person-centred care in an inpatient setting, supporting children and adolescents with a range of mental health needs. Youll play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote dignity, wellbeing and recovery.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver holistic, highquality mental health care
• Promote dignity, privacy and safeguarding at all times
• Support patient admissions and orientation to the ward
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care and emotional support
• Contribute to and work within individual care plans
• Support mealtimes, nutrition and hydration
• Carry out escort duties and therapeutic engagement
• Help maintain a safe, clean and structured inpatient environment
• Work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians and the wider care team

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Okus Road, Swindon SN1 4JS

Shifts: Flexible Bank work, Monday - Sunday

Early: 07:00 14:45 Late: 14:4521:00Night: 20:40 07:20

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health of children and young people? This flexible Care Support Worker role with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

Working as part of the NHS Professionals Bank, youll provide compassionate, personcentred care in an inpatient setting, supporting children and adolescents with a range of mental health needs. Youll play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote dignity, wellbeing and recovery.

Benefits of joining NHS Professionals

• Competitive weekly pay and flexible working options
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• NHS Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Holiday pay for every shift worked
• 24/7 support and access to the My Bank portal

Key responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, highquality mental health care
• Promote dignity, privacy and safeguarding at all times
• Support patient admissions and orientation to the ward
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care and emotional support
• Contribute to and work within individual care plans
• Support mealtimes, nutrition and hydration
• Carry out escort duties and therapeutic engagement
• Help maintain a safe, clean and structured inpatient environment
• Work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians and the wider care team

Essential criteria

• Experience in a childrens inpatient ward or mental health service
• A vocational qualification related to mental health care
• Experience providing care in a personal or professional setting
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinical team

OR

• Student Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placement experience in CAMHS wards

This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible, meaningful work within CAMHS. It offers valuable clinical experience, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to make a genuine difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 6 Months Experience within 2 years working on CAMHS wards and Vocational Qualification level 2 in Care
• Or
• Current student mental health nurse with 12 weeks placements on CAMHS wards

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• 6 Months Experience within 2 years working on CAMHS wards

Desirable

• Driving Licence