Job summary

Closing Date: 08.11.26

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 09.11.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 16.11.26

Lead Technician Radiopharmacy, manages the day to day running of the radiopharmacy department ensuring a service can be provided for the Trust (Medical Physics) and external customers.

The radiopharmacy produces sterile ready to administer radioactive tracers for diagnostic imaging and some therapeutic applications. Maintains regulatory compliance with MHRA standards and regulations such as IRR and be a radiation protection supervisor.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate the day to day running and operational management of the radiopharmacy service which operates under MHRA Manufacturer's Specials (MS) License, including providing services to the following:

Preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits and doses for BTHFT.

Preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits for external customers.

To deputise for the Production Manager, and subsequently fulfil the MHRA duties described for a Production Manager in the current version of "Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors."

Work as Radiation Protection Supervisor for department attending meetings as required.

To maintain and improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS).

To ensure the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice are adhered to and always upheld within the radiopharmacy unit.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job summary

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Psychologist to join two innovative and highly specialist paediatric psychology services at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

This unique split post combines 0.7 WTE within the Children's and Young People's Gender Service (CYPGS) based in Warrington, and 0.3 WTE within Clinical Health Psychology supporting children, young people and families accessing the Differences of Sex Development (DSD) service at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

The successful applicant will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people presenting with a range of complex emotional, psychological and developmental needs. They will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to support young people and families, contribute to service development and provide consultation and training across systems.

We are looking for a compassionate and reflective clinician who is committed to evidence-based practice, collaborative working and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this role are provided in the attached job description

For further details please [email protected].

About us

The CYPGS base is Mandarin Court, Centre Park, Warrington which includes the following benefits:

- Free parking and free EV charging

- Short walk from Warrington Bank Quay station

- Bicycle storage and on site changing facilities

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Job summary

• This role is for 2nd/3rd Year Adult Student Nurses only - any other applications will not considerd.
• Interviews for this post will be held in person at the trust headquarters (3 Priestley Wharf, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BN) on Saturday 5th September, so please ensure you are available for this date.

If you have clinical and communication skills to support Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) in providing 'Safe High Quality Care' we would like to welcome you to our Temporary Staffing Trust Bank

BCHC are now looking to support adult student nurses to work as Bank Health Care Support Workers providing care to our patients in our inpatient settings.

Joining the bank as a student nurse will give you first-hand healthcare experience to provide person centred care and will allow you to work flexibly around your studies/ placements. Being a Bank Worker will give you the opportunity to experience different ward areas and identify areas of expertise or specialities which you enjoy.

You decide where you would like to work and the shifts that suit your individual needs, based on shift availability. These will be at at Moseley Hall Hospital, West Heath Hospital and our Intermediate Care Centres , covering 24 hours 7 days per week.

Main duties of the job

You will work with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients promoting their independence and wellbeing. This will be under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse.

• To assist the patients with their individual activities of daily living as required. This will include washing, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, food and nutrition, toileting, nail care, grooming, safety and maintaining an environment conducive to sleep.
• To contribute to the moving and handling of patients to maximize their physical comfort and to enhance their rehabilitation and independence
• To ensure that all visitors to the ward are approached in a helpful and welcoming manner and referred to the most appropriate person to answer their query.
• To respect the diverse cultural, ethnic and religious preferences of patients, to promote equality in care and service delivery.

About us

BCHC provide high quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people's homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be 'a great place to work'enabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be.

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Healthy Minds Lincolnshire. We are recruiting to two posts: one covering Grantham and the surrounding area, and one covering Spalding and the surrounding area.

Healthy Minds Lincolnshire supports children and young people aged 0-19 who are presenting with emotional wellbeing or mental health problems, which are of a low level of complexity and/or intensity, by offering a variety of evidence-based interventions. It will also involve providing liaison and consultation to education providers and universal services.

This is advertised as full-time posts operating Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, however other working patterns can be considered and base can be negotiated.

Please note that, as we are currently undergoing service transformation work, this post will be part of a new hybrid team that is bringing together the existing Healthy Minds Lincolnshire (HML) and Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). The name of the hybrid teams/service is to be Healthy Minds Lincolnshire.

Main duties of the job

Healthy Minds Lincolnshire work with children and young people on a variety of emotional wellbeing needs including but not limited to: anxiety, low mood, self-harm, self-esteem, and anger.

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated and highly organised individuals with a passion for children and young people's emotional wellbeing to help shape the Hybrid Emotional Wellbeing Service.

You should be able to travel around this large rural county and be able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service. You will need to have knowledge and experience of delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

You will be expected to be familiar with children's safeguarding procedures in Lincolnshire and demonstrate good working relationships with other professionals to enable the provision of holistic care to children, young people and their families.

You should possess a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling, be registered with a professional body and have experience of working therapeutically with Children and Young People.

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, in an area heralded as a fantastic place to live and work. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We are also leading the way in transforming care, with multi-million-pound transformation of patient environments and radical redesign of community services.

This is the time to join and help redesign our services of the future. We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Job summary

Love the wards but get your biggest buzz from watching someone else's clinical reasoning click into place? This role lets you do both - properly.

We're recruiting a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Practice Educator to join our team at Good Hope Hospital. For 60% of your week, you'll be a lead clinical pharmacist: running the clinical service on your wards, line-managing a team and acting as the site lead for clinical practice education.

The other 40% is dedicated to education. You'll be the Good Hope lead for pharmacy placements with Aston University, shaping how MPharm students experience hospital practice and inspiring the next generation of hospital pharmacists. From undergraduates to trainee and early careers pharmacists, you'll have a real say in how pharmacists are trained here.

Good Hope is easy to reach from central Birmingham by public transport. If you're a confident clinician who wants education to be a defined part of your job, not something squeezed in around it, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Your week splits 60/40: clinical leadership on the wards, and planning and overseeing undergraduate placements and projects on site.

As lead pharmacist, you'll run day-to-day clinical pharmacy services on your wards - screening prescriptions, reconciling medicines, interpreting therapeutic drug levels and, once qualified, prescribing. You'll represent pharmacy to your specialty, drive service developments and line-manage pharmacists, technicians, assistants and trainees.

As Clinical Practice Educator, you'll lead practice-based placements at UHB for Aston University pharmacy students, contribute to placement-linked assessment, help design placement learning with the university and supervise final-year projects. You'll also be a line manager and educational supervisor for early careers pharmacists and mentor to rotational pharmacists.

We're looking for an experienced hospital pharmacist with a postgraduate clinical qualification (or equivalent experience), confidence teaching others and genuine enthusiasm for education.

What you'll get:

*A defined education role with real influence, not a token add-on

*Leadership and line management experience in a supportive clinical team

*Protected learning time built into your working week

*Support toward non-medical prescribing (NMP), if not already qualified

*Health, wellbeing and family benefits, including NHS discounts at retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities

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 summary

Join our dynamic Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team as a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist, where you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing mental health crises to remain safely at home and avoid hospital admission. Based at Rochford Mental Health Unit, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused interventions, helping service users regain independence, improve daily functioning, and achieve their goals within their community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessments, therapeutic interventions, and clinical leadership. You will have the opportunity to shape care pathways, support service development, supervise junior staff and students, and contribute to innovative crisis care services that make a real difference to people's lives.

If you are passionate about mental health, collaborative working, and empowering individuals through meaningful occupation, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support recovery and independence.
• Provide crisis assessment and treatment for service users in the community.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Support hospital admission avoidance and facilitate early discharge where appropriate.
• Manage a defined caseload and coordinate care for service users.
• Assess and manage risk, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and support to junior staff and students.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service audits and development.
• Promote recovery, social inclusion, and engagement in meaningful daily activities.

These duties offer an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to people experiencing mental health crises while developing advanced clinical and leadership skills.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) as a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP).

This 12-month fixed-term post offers a fully funded training year with Derby University (hybrid learning), combining academic study with practical experience to develop the skills and knowledge required to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering evidence-based interventions within educational settings, helping to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes for children and young people. You will receive comprehensive training, regular clinical supervision, and dedicated support throughout your development journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about improving the mental health of children and young people, keen to work collaboratively with schools and families, and committed to developing a rewarding career within NHS mental health services.

If you have any questions about the course or the role itself, please contact Gina Legg [email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will play a vital role in promoting mental health awareness and providing support to students within your designated educational settings. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to deliver targeted interventions. You will collaborate with education staff to create a supportive environment for all students through the delivery of Whole School Approach activities promoting positive mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Direct Support: Offer one-on-one and group support sessions to students experiencing mental health challenges.

Collaborate with Staff: Work alongside teachers and school staff to identify students in need of mental health support and develop tailored intervention plans through our consultation model.

Promote Well-being: Organise and participate in school-wide mental health initiatives and delivery of Whole School Approach activities such as assemblies, workshops, and drop-ins. Create and distribute resources on mental health topics for students, parents, and staff.

Professional Development: Completion of fully funded Postgraduate Diploma to become an accredited Education Mental Health Practitioner (University TBC).

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.

Job summary

To provide specialised Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to patients with highly complex neurological conditions as an autonomous practitioner.

Main duties of the job

To carry out complex standardised and non-standardised assessments of functional ability, cognition, home situation and psychological issues liaising with senior staff as required for highly complex patients.

Prioritise and organise own patient caseload and develop individualised treatment interventions under the supervision of the Highly Specialist OTs

To carry out discharge home visits in liaison with health and social care agencies to identify equipment and care needs for discharge and identify and refer to appropriate onward services

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-8253896-B6

Job locations

Oxford Centre for Enablement

Oxford Centre for Enablement

Oxford

OX37HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide specialised Occupational Therapy assessmentand treatment to patients with highly complex neurological conditions as anautonomous practitioner. Staff are supported and guided by Highly SpecialistOccupational Therapists and a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. To clinically supervise junior Occupational Therapy staff, assistants, technicalinstructors and students To assist the Lead OT and Highly Specialist OTs in the provision, monitoring and ongoing development of the service to ensure it continues to meet the needs of theservice users and responds to government and trust initiatives

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide specialised Occupational Therapy assessmentand treatment to patients with highly complex neurological conditions as anautonomous practitioner. Staff are supported and guided by Highly SpecialistOccupational Therapists and a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. To clinically supervise junior Occupational Therapy staff, assistants, technicalinstructors and students To assist the Lead OT and Highly Specialist OTs in the provision, monitoring and ongoing development of the service to ensure it continues to meet the needs of theservice users and responds to government and trust initiatives

Person Specification

HPC Registration in OT

Essential

• Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting
• Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies

Desirable

• Experience of working as a band 6

essential

Essential

• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting
• Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies
• Good knowledge of neurological conditions/illnesses
• Knowledge of the skills required in the assessment and treatment of neurological patients
• Knowledge of the range of therapeutic approaches/interventions available to OTs working in neurology
• Knowledge of some of the evidence base for OT treatments used in neurology
• Experience of contributing to service developments/clinical audit
• Evidence of active engagement in post-registration professional development/courses

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance a formal neuro specific courses/professional development within neurology
• Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting
• Experience as a practice educator to OT students
• Experience of contributing to internal training/teaching

Person Specification HPC Registration in OT Essential Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies Desirable Experience of working as a band 6 essential Essential Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies Good knowledge of neurological conditions/illnesses Knowledge of the skills required in the assessment and treatment of neurological patients Knowledge of the range of therapeutic approaches/interventions available to OTs working in neurology Knowledge of some of the evidence base for OT treatments used in neurology Experience of contributing to service developments/clinical audit Evidence of active engagement in post-registration professional development/courses Desirable Evidence of attendance a formal neuro specific courses/professional development within neurology Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting Experience as a practice educator to OT students Experience of contributing to internal training/teaching

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Centre for Enablement

Oxford Centre for Enablement

Oxford

OX37HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Centre for Enablement

Oxford Centre for Enablement

Oxford

OX37HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will support and enhance the professional psychological care of children, young people and families within a the specialised eating disorder team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

AGENDA FOR CHANGE BAND - band 4

30 hours per week across Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.

Working as part of the Community and Mental Health Division you will collaborate with other Clinical Psychology and multi-disciplinary team members. Other professionals in health, education and the voluntary sector involved in the emotional well-being of children and families.

This post involves work in the community, at Alder Hey Hospital and at our intensive therapies hub in Waterloo.

Main duties of the job

• Following appropriate induction and under direction and supervision, to undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients including standard psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
• To assist in the delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and / or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. The post holder can be required to work in highly emotive atmosphere and must maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
• To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
• To work with other staff to assess outpatients, inpatients and residents and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
• To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all care settings.
• To attend and contribute to clinical psychology meetings and appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, as directed by the qualified clinical psychologists.
• To prepare test materials and visual aids as required and to maintain stock of same where necessary.

About us

This post is attached to the Eating Disorders team at Alder Hey. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children and young people who are in need of intervention/support. The post holder will support children and young people who are inpatients on ward 4C and outpatients as part of their home treatment support. Providing evidenced based interventions depending on needs of the individual working collaboratively with other professionals across Liverpool and Sefton CAMHs and the Emergency department at Alder Hey hospital as well as other services as required as part of the care plan for CYP.

Job summary

The Crisis Response and home Treatment Team offers an alternative to the 9-5 working

The team is a pan Borough service working across the four Boroughs .

The team offer urgent mental health assessments and have an extensive home treatment offer supporting complex young people in the community

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will provide high standards of evidence based client centred care to children and young people with mental health problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.

You will be expected to provide interventions, advice, consultation and supervision to both colleagues and colleagues within external partner agencies in line with THRIVE and clinical competency

As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high quality, evidence-based care for service users and their carers within inpatient and community services. To carry out duties as a practitioner under the supervision of a mentor.

To function as an associate nurse/named nurse/care coordinator/ to service users assisting in assessment, planning and evaluation and review of care, within a recovery focused model of care. Where appropriate, to take part in a 24-hour system of rostering including internal rotation.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

*** 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 ***

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen within the Temporary Staffing Team for a full time, Senior Bank Recruitment Lead.

The Temporary Staffing Service is a busy and diverse working environment which provides temporary clinical and administration staff to services across Birmingham Community NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on providing high quality dedicated Bank members to meet staffing shortfalls in our clinical and non-clinical services.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Bank Recruitment Lead will work closely with the Bank Office's Clinical and Non-Clinical Recruiting Managers to attract new workers to our Trust Bank and will be responsible for aiding smooth transition form Application to Active Bank Worker. The tasks required of the role include, but not limited to;

• Liaising with the Bank Recruitment Officer
• Developing and Directing Bank adverts to attract new workers
• Shortlisting new candidates
• Setting up and Supporting Interviews
• Collating Bank Worker Information, Personal Details and Documentation
• Systems Set Up of new worker (ESR, Heathroster MAPs & Bankstaff)

To perform well in this position you will need to be highly organised, demonstrate excellent customer service skills, be a good team player who is able to use own initiative, prioritise your workload, whilst working to tight deadlines and dealing with frequently changing priorities. Your work will mainly be IT based so you should have an excellent customer service background as well as good keyboard skills and a proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential. Full training will be provided for our specialist software.

You will need to be willing to learn and undertake training and development that the role requires. Excellent written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential as direct contact with a range of staff and departments internally as well as external to the Trust is pivotal to this role.

About us

Be Part of Our Team...BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

820-8370204-COR

Job locations

3 Priestley Wharf

Birmingham

B7 4BN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Act as the Bank lead for all Bank worker recruitment and fast track processes. Ensuring Bank recruitment is undertaken in accordance with agreed Trust and national recruitment guidelines and procedures.

Act as a point of contact for any Bank adverts and manage Bank recruitment social media accounts.

Responsible for the efficient management of all Bank recruitment including long listing and organising, supervision and support of Divisional shortlisters and interview panels.

Manage recruitment open days for Bank worker recruitment, arranging recruitment panels and checking and signing of timesheets, confirming hours worked as necessary.

Act as an expert Bank system user to ensure that new Bank workers are registered on the Bank system and hired correctly in ESR for the purposes of pay following completion of recruitment.The post holder will provide training and support to Bank Co-ordinators as appropriate to ensure that Bank workers are hired and terminated efficiently.

Provide specialist advice and information promptly regarding the most effective way to join the Trust Bank including recruitment via fast track application, advertised jobs and ad hoc specialist recruitment. Ensure that applicants and requesting managers are informed and updated on a regular basis including any information on agency fees or additional notice period that may be relevant.

Support applicants through the recruitment process including setting up of DBS risk assessments or right to work assessments with the relevant Bank manager and handling of any relevant sensitive information to ensure compliance with GDPR. This may involve delivering of contentious information which will require tact, sensitivity, empathy and negotiation skills.

The post holder will need to provide and manage sensitive information on a daily basis including safe staffing reports, Bank and agency usage reports, Divisional temporary worker spend reports and new service implementation reports to identify areas for targeted recruitment.

Deal with a range of queries from both applicants and service managers appropriately ensuring that queries are recorded and monitored.

Ensure that where appropriate new applicants receive help with additional needs including referral to Team Prevent and completion of relevant risk assessments as necessary.

Responsible for ensuring that new workers have access to systems and equipment prior to the commencement of the first shift where appropriate. This may involve setting up of new I.T. accounts, issuing of uniforms and training in how to use systems for processing of timesheets and expenses.

Liaise with the Compliance Team to ensure the completion of induction and relevant mandatory training before commencement. Where this is not possible, escalate gaps in compliance with Bank management team and liaise with services as appropriate to ensure risk assessments are completed and recorded.

Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with Divisional management teams, HR Business Partners and the Recruitment Team, working together to address issues and continually improve the Bank recruitment and retention process. This will involve working on specialist projects aimed at improving retention and recruitment of workers. This may also involve liaising with new Bank workers who have not picked up any shifts to identify the reasons for this and to discuss with service managers and HR Business Partners where barriers to work have been identified.

Identify, escalate and communicate issues and concerns about delays in recruitment. Work in partnership with the Bank management team, Recruitment and service leads to analyse issues and support the development of management solutions where appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Act as the Bank lead for all Bank worker recruitment and fast track processes. Ensuring Bank recruitment is undertaken in accordance with agreed Trust and national recruitment guidelines and procedures. Act as a point of contact for any Bank adverts and manage Bank recruitment social media accounts. Responsible for the efficient management of all Bank recruitment including long listing and organising, supervision and support of Divisional shortlisters and interview panels. Manage recruitment open days for Bank worker recruitment, arranging recruitment panels and checking and signing of timesheets, confirming hours worked as necessary. Act as an expert Bank system user to ensure that new Bank workers are registered on the Bank system and hired correctly in ESR for the purposes of pay following completion of recruitment.The post holder will provide training and support to Bank Co-ordinators as appropriate to ensure that Bank workers are hired and terminated efficiently. Provide specialist advice and information promptly regarding the most effective way to join the Trust Bank including recruitment via fast track application, advertised jobs and ad hoc specialist recruitment. Ensure that applicants and requesting managers are informed and updated on a regular basis including any information on agency fees or additional notice period that may be relevant. Support applicants through the recruitment process including setting up of DBS risk assessments or right to work assessments with the relevant Bank manager and handling of any relevant sensitive information to ensure compliance with GDPR. This may involve delivering of contentious information which will require tact, sensitivity, empathy and negotiation skills. The post holder will need to provide and manage sensitive information on a daily basis including safe staffing reports, Bank and agency usage reports, Divisional temporary worker spend reports and new service implementation reports to identify areas for targeted recruitment. Deal with a range of queries from both applicants and service managers appropriately ensuring that queries are recorded and monitored. Ensure that where appropriate new applicants receive help with additional needs including referral to Team Prevent and completion of relevant risk assessments as necessary. Responsible for ensuring that new workers have access to systems and equipment prior to the commencement of the first shift where appropriate. This may involve setting up of new I.T. accounts, issuing of uniforms and training in how to use systems for processing of timesheets and expenses. Liaise with the Compliance Team to ensure the completion of induction and relevant mandatory training before commencement. Where this is not possible, escalate gaps in compliance with Bank management team and liaise with services as appropriate to ensure risk assessments are completed and recorded. Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with Divisional management teams, HR Business Partners and the Recruitment Team, working together to address issues and continually improve the Bank recruitment and retention process. This will involve working on specialist projects aimed at improving retention and recruitment of workers. This may also involve liaising with new Bank workers who have not picked up any shifts to identify the reasons for this and to discuss with service managers and HR Business Partners where barriers to work have been identified. Identify, escalate and communicate issues and concerns about delays in recruitment. Work in partnership with the Bank management team, Recruitment and service leads to analyse issues and support the development of management solutions where appropriate.

Person Specification

QualificationTrainingEducation

Essential

• Educated to NVQ level 3 Customer Service, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Good standard of general education to GCSE level plus relevant experience

Desirable

• Able to travel independently across Trust sites

Experience

Essential

• Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a temporary staffing function and/ or agency environment

Other

Essential

• Other

Desirable

• Project support experience

Person Specification QualificationTrainingEducation Essential Educated to NVQ level 3 Customer Service, Business Administration or equivalent experience Good standard of general education to GCSE level plus relevant experience Desirable Able to travel independently across Trust sites Experience Essential Experience Desirable Experience of working in a temporary staffing function and/ or agency environment Other Essential Other Desirable Project support 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).

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

3 Priestley Wharf

Birmingham

B7 4BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

3 Priestley Wharf

Birmingham

B7 4BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Team in Herne Bay, where people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Health Care Assistant who shares our CARE values and is passionate about delivering high quality care within the local community.

Working across a diverse patient population with a wide range of health and care needs, you'll help support people to remain safe, independent and well in their own homes. Community is at the heart of our Trust, and by working closely with local primary care partners we deliver responsive, patient-focused care tailored to the needs of each individual.

You'll become part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, compassion and innovation, making a meaningful difference to patients and their families every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 Health Care Assistant, you'll work alongside community nursing colleagues to deliver person-centred care to patients in their own homes. Supporting people of all ages, you'll help implement care plans designed to promote independence, wellbeing and recovery.

Your patients may be older adults, people living with long-term conditions, individuals recently discharged from hospital, or those requiring end of life or disability support. You'll provide high quality care, monitor patient wellbeing, identify any changes in condition and share feedback with the wider team to ensure the best possible outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while being supported by a dedicated team. In return, we'll invest in your development, offering learning opportunities, career progression and support to help you achieve your ambitions.

If you're caring, committed and want a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

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

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

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

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

Explore KCHFTcareer pathways

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8253001-CF-A

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital, King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

CT6 6EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Find out more about the community difference here.

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
• In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths
• You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment.
• Full UK/EU driving licence

Desirable

• You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• You will need to have a customer focussed approach
• Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience
• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases
• You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate
• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker
• You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health

Person Specification Qualifications, training and experience Essential You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment. Full UK/EU driving licence Desirable You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting Knowledge and skills Essential You will need to have a customer focussed approach Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital, King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

CT6 6EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital, King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

CT6 6EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, supervision and operational support to Occupational Therapy staff within Brent Community Mental Health Hubs and Early Intervention Services, whilst maintaining a complex clinical caseload.

They will deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions, modelling high-quality, occupation-centred and recovery-focused practice. The role combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibility, supporting staff development through supervision, coaching and professional guidance.

The successful candidate will lead service development, quality improvement and innovation projects, while providing expert occupational therapy advice within multidisciplinary teams. They will work collaboratively with service users, carers, colleagues and partner organisations to improve outcomes and experiences.

The role includes responsibility for workforce development, student education, recruitment and supporting future Occupational Therapy leaders. Working closely with senior managers and clinical leaders, the post holder will contribute to strategic priorities and service developments, helping to shape the future of Occupational Therapy services across Brent.

Main duties of the job

Provide professional leadership and operational support to Occupational Therapy staff across Brent CMHH and Early Intervention Services.Maintain a specialist clinical caseload, delivering expert assessment and intervention for people with complex mental health needs.Model and promote high-quality, occupation-centred, recovery-focused practice.Lead the development of a skilled OT workforce through supervision, coaching and professional development.Support staff wellbeing, retention, recruitment and succession planning.Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development and transformation projects.Provide expert occupational therapy advice within multidisciplinary teams.Work collaboratively with service users, carers, community organisations and partner agencies to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.Develop community partnerships that enhance opportunities and outcomes for service users.Contribute to borough-wide and Trust-wide initiatives, professional networks and strategic developments.Support student education, practice placements and workforce development activities.Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, compassion and partnership, helping to shape the future of Occupational Therapy services in Brent.

About us

Join one of the friendliest and most supportive Occupational Therapy services in London and become part of CNWL's well-established OT workforce of over 350 Occupational Therapists working across mental health, physical health and specialist services.

CNWL offers a strong professional leadership structure, including borough Head OTs, specialist professional leads, a Trust-wide Professional Head of Occupational Therapy and an AHP Director, ensuring excellent professional support and career development opportunities.

Professional development is a priority, with access to supervision, mentoring, leadership programmes, quality improvement training, research opportunities, clinical networks and specialist forums. Many of Brent's senior clinical and operational leaders started their careers in local roles and progressed through development opportunities within the borough.

Brent is one of the UK's most diverse boroughs, and we are proud of our inclusive workforce and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

At CNWL, our values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership underpin everything we do, helping us deliver innovative, recovery-focused care while creating a positive and rewarding place to work.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

333-J-BR-0878-A

Job locations

Park Royal Centre for Mental Health

Park Royal Centre for Mental Health

Brent

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide professional leadership, supervision and support to Occupational Therapy staff working within Brent Community Mental Health Hubs, promoting high standards of professional practice and occupationally focused care.

They will lead the ongoing development of Occupational Therapy services across Brent CMHH, identifying opportunities for innovation, quality improvement and service redesign. The post holder will support the implementation of new initiatives and work collaboratively with service users, carers, staff and partner organisations to improve outcomes and experiences.

The successful candidate will provide expert professional advice within multidisciplinary teams, promoting evidence-based occupational therapy and ensuring interventions support recovery, independence, meaningful occupation and social inclusion.

The role includes responsibility for professional supervision, workforce development, student education, recruitment and supporting the development of future Occupational Therapy leaders. The post holder will champion continuous learning, reflective practice and quality improvement methodologies.

Working alongside senior managers and clinical leaders, the post holder will contribute to strategic planning, service transformation and borough-wide developments. They will represent Occupational Therapy at local and Trust-wide forums and support the development of partnerships that strengthen opportunities for service users within their communities.

We are looking for a compassionate and inspiring leader who fosters positive team cultures, values collaboration and partnership, and can motivate others through periods of change. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring Brent CMHH continues to provide innovative, inclusive and high-quality mental health services that reflect the diverse communities we serve and the CNWL values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide professional leadership, supervision and support to Occupational Therapy staff working within Brent Community Mental Health Hubs, promoting high standards of professional practice and occupationally focused care. They will lead the ongoing development of Occupational Therapy services across Brent CMHH, identifying opportunities for innovation, quality improvement and service redesign. The post holder will support the implementation of new initiatives and work collaboratively with service users, carers, staff and partner organisations to improve outcomes and experiences. The successful candidate will provide expert professional advice within multidisciplinary teams, promoting evidence-based occupational therapy and ensuring interventions support recovery, independence, meaningful occupation and social inclusion. The role includes responsibility for professional supervision, workforce development, student education, recruitment and supporting the development of future Occupational Therapy leaders. The post holder will champion continuous learning, reflective practice and quality improvement methodologies. Working alongside senior managers and clinical leaders, the post holder will contribute to strategic planning, service transformation and borough-wide developments. They will represent Occupational Therapy at local and Trust-wide forums and support the development of partnerships that strengthen opportunities for service users within their communities. We are looking for a compassionate and inspiring leader who fosters positive team cultures, values collaboration and partnership, and can motivate others through periods of change. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring Brent CMHH continues to provide innovative, inclusive and high-quality mental health services that reflect the diverse communities we serve and the CNWL values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Practice Placement Educator's Course
• Mental health specific workshops and short courses

Desirable

• Post graduate training specific to clinical specialty
• Management & Leadership Diploma.
• PSIRF trained

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience working in mental health services.
• Experience in participating in audit / research projects.
• Experience in leading and/or developing a service/component of a service
• Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments
• Experience of supervising and appraising staff / unqualified staff; recruitment and workforce planning
• Experience of effective partnership working, with external providers, in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for service users.
• Experience working in trauma informed service
• Experience in completing Risk Assessment Tools
• Experience in managing a complex caseload

Desirable

• Experience in community mental health
• Experience in managing complex HR issues with staff e.g. the management of performance / long term sickness.
• Experience in completing Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• .Experience in supporting young people in CAMHS or paediatric services

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to deal with sensitivities and complexities, using interpersonal skills
• Effective leadership skills through the management of designated projects, audits and research.
• Presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and proficient use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e -mail, fax, telephone etc.
• Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames.
• Ability to maintain effective partnership working with resources both internal and external to the Trust
• Ability to determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on a service user's functional ability and undertake assessment/make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations.
• Ability to promote a culture of sound OT practice amongst staff
• bility to recognise and articulate own values and principles, understanding how these may be different from those of others

Desirable

• R&D experience at post graduate level.
• Delivery of formal presentations and teaching sessions.
• Chairing of senior meetings.
• Training in psychological therapies e.g. DBT, CBT
• Membership of RCOT and Specialist Sections.

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Committed to working as part of an MDT
• Able to work flexibly
• Able to utilise and provide supervision effectively
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal development and team development
• Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post
• Ability to work independently and is self motivated

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. HCPC registered Occupational Therapist Practice Placement Educator's Course Mental health specific workshops and short courses Desirable Post graduate training specific to clinical specialty Management & Leadership Diploma. PSIRF trained PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Significant post qualification experience working in mental health services. Experience in participating in audit / research projects. Experience in leading and/or developing a service/component of a service Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments Experience of supervising and appraising staff / unqualified staff; recruitment and workforce planning Experience of effective partnership working, with external providers, in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for service users. Experience working in trauma informed service Experience in completing Risk Assessment Tools Experience in managing a complex caseload Desirable Experience in community mental health Experience in managing complex HR issues with staff e.g. the management of performance / long term sickness. Experience in completing Root Cause Analysis investigations. .Experience in supporting young people in CAMHS or paediatric services SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Ability to deal with sensitivities and complexities, using interpersonal skills Effective leadership skills through the management of designated projects, audits and research. Presentation skills Excellent communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and proficient use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e -mail, fax, telephone etc. Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames. Ability to maintain effective partnership working with resources both internal and external to the Trust Ability to determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on a service user's functional ability and undertake assessment/make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations. Ability to promote a culture of sound OT practice amongst staff bility to recognise and articulate own values and principles, understanding how these may be different from those of others Desirable R&D experience at post graduate level. Delivery of formal presentations and teaching sessions. Chairing of senior meetings. Training in psychological therapies e.g. DBT, CBT Membership of RCOT and Specialist Sections. ATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Committed to working as part of an MDT Able to work flexibly Able to utilise and provide supervision effectively Demonstrates a commitment to personal development and team development Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post Ability to work independently and is self motivated

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park Royal Centre for Mental Health

Park Royal Centre for Mental Health

Brent

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park Royal Centre for Mental Health

Park Royal Centre for Mental Health

Brent

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitionerto join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Downview.By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being.

Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice

Main duties of the job

• To function fully within the Mental Health In-reach Team, assessing and treating patients through their journey in prison.
• To accept referrals and triage patients with the team.
• To undertake Early Days In Custody (EDIC) assessments. To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated.
• To participant in Care and Separation (Segregation) Unit (CSU) rounds with a GP and primary care nurse.
• To undertake comprehensive assessments alone or with colleagues and feedback to the Multi-disciplinary Team, ensuring that planned care is individual and appropriate to the needs of the patient.
• To provide effective case management to a defined caseload in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, in conjunction with the team, appropriate prison departments and external health, social care and probation services.
• To ensure effective pre-release care planning.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision
• Annual personal development plans/appraisals
• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme
• Support and guidance with Revalidation
• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation package

The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.

All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inc. Outer HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-1858-B

Job locations

HMP Downview

Sutton Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality of Care

• Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach.
• Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce.
• To work under the direction of the Team Manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard.
• To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with Patients and staff teams.

• To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the Patients and staff teams.
• To work within the Prison Service safer custody framework for managing Suicide and self harm (ACCT procedures) to support Patients requiring this.
• To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability.
• To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the Prison.
• To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies.
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison Departments and external agencies.
• To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning.
• To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment.
• To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group.
• To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate.
• To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the service user and their family to reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed.
• To monitor treatment, support concordance and ensure prompt action is taken to alleviate unwanted effects.
• To provide advice and information to Patients about their care.
• To provide access to and ongoing psycho-education regarding the various mental health conditions to Patients.
• To provide interventions and work with other disciplines/agencies/teams in the care of service users experiencing co-morbid problems with substance use/misuse.
• Provide written reports and discharge summaries as required.
• Co-ordinate CPA Review meetings and produce written care plans and circulate care plan to relevant people and agencies in accordance with the Trust policies and guidelines.
• To have a working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (Amendment 2007) as used within criminal justice settings.
• To safely plan Patient care back out into the community from Prison, or transferring to alternative prison establishments ensuring continuity of care is provided.
• The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the Team Manager and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

Job description Job responsibilities Quality of Care Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach. Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce. To work under the direction of the Team Manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard. To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with Patients and staff teams. To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the Patients and staff teams. To work within the Prison Service safer custody framework for managing Suicide and self harm (ACCT procedures) to support Patients requiring this. To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability. To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the Prison. To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies. To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison Departments and external agencies. To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning. To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment. To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group. To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate. To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the service user and their family to reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery. To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed. To monitor treatment, support concordance and ensure prompt action is taken to alleviate unwanted effects. To provide advice and information to Patients about their care. To provide access to and ongoing psycho-education regarding the various mental health conditions to Patients. To provide interventions and work with other disciplines/agencies/teams in the care of service users experiencing co-morbid problems with substance use/misuse. Provide written reports and discharge summaries as required. Co-ordinate CPA Review meetings and produce written care plans and circulate care plan to relevant people and agencies in accordance with the Trust policies and guidelines. To have a working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (Amendment 2007) as used within criminal justice settings. To safely plan Patient care back out into the community from Prison, or transferring to alternative prison establishments ensuring continuity of care is provided. The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the Team Manager and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner (Registered Mental Health Nurse; Social Worker; OT)
• Evidence of professional development since registration

Desirable

• Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
• Mentorship or supervisor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework
• Experience of working in community setting
• Experience of mentoring or supervising students

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
• Able to accept constructive feedback.
• Able to ask for support where required
• Compassionate & non-judgmental approach
• Flexible

OTHER

Essential

• The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job
• Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process
• oRisk assessment and management skills
• oExcellent IT skills
• oProven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience
• oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills
• oAbility to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).

Desirable

• oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Practitioner (Registered Mental Health Nurse; Social Worker; OT) Evidence of professional development since registration Desirable Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. Mentorship or supervisor qualification Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework Experience of working in community setting Experience of mentoring or supervising students Desirable Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service. Able to accept constructive feedback. Able to ask for support where required Compassionate & non-judgmental approach Flexible OTHER Essential The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process oRisk assessment and management skills oExcellent IT skills oProven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills oAbility to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Desirable oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Downview

Sutton Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Downview

Sutton Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Following recent investment in line with Norfolk and Waveney Urgent and Emergency Care Priorities, ourUrgent Community Response (UCR) Therapy Teamhas an exciting opportunity for2 Therapiststo join our dedicated team.We are ideally looking for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist and a Full timeBand 6Physiotherapist, howeverwe welcome conversations with interested applicants.

Are you an experienced Therapist with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills? Are you flexible, approachable, and a team player? If so,we'dlove you to join our friendly, supportive teambased in King's Lynn and covering West Norfolk.

The postprovides an exciting opportunity for applicantslooking to build on a broad clinical skill basein line with our competency frameworktotriage andrespond toa variety ofUrgent Community Responseand widerpathways across West Norfolk.You will be expected towork collaborativelyand in liaison with our community teams andoursystempartners.

The ideal candidateswill have:

• Effectivecommunication and interpersonal skills

• A positive, problem-solving approachtoprovide quality outcomes for patients

• Resilience and flexibility in dynamic situations

• Experience with supervision of staff and students is desirable

The Urgent Community Response Therapy teamoperates7 days per week between the hours of 8am and 8pm.There is a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team you will be required:

• To work within the Urgent Community Response Team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• To make risk assessments, establishing the safety or otherwise of a patient's ability to stay at home, or return safely from another care setting, providing and arranging as necessary supportive packages of care.
• To provide evidenced based clinical/therapeutic interventions based on 'best practice' in order to improve health outcomes and promote choice.
• To work within the Urgent Community Response Team to assess and prescribe care pathways for patients in a crisis situation with long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative and end of life care and/or rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• To provide in-reach to inpatient units and step up and step down beds where required.
• To act as the patients advocate, facilitating choice and patient empowerment.
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
• To Triage referrals on a rotational basis for the Urgent Community Response Team.

This role is for 7-days per week, 365 days per year service, operating between 08:00 - 20:00 so candidates must be prepared to work shifts in these times.

About us

You'llreceive clinical supervision from a Band 7 Clinical LeadTherapist and join an experienced, friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and professional growth. We offer excellent opportunities for ongoing development to help you progress in your career.

NCH&C NHS Trust isproud to be rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)--the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to achieve this.

Our base at St James Clinic, King's Lynn is easily accessible from Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and South Norfolk, making it a convenient location for work and travel.

Find out more about working for our organisation here:

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2565ae62eb.html

Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

With effect from the 1stApril 2026 Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust will be merging with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to form a new organisation. The new Trust will provide a wide range of community health and social care services to over 4 million people, with a budget of circa £380 million and a workforce of over 7,000 people.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

839-8388678-BM

Job locations

St James Clinic

Kings Lynn

PE30 5NU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Undertake comprehensive therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and inform the development of a differential diagnosis.2. Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treat-ment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collabora-tion with the Urgent Community Response Team, other agencies and the pa-tient, utilising a range of treatment skills.3. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.4. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive infor-mation to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.5. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, men-tal capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.6. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, in-corporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enable pa-tients to engage in their treatment/care/management plan.7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care pro-fessionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.8. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.9. Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded on Systm One and is completed on a daily basis.10. Plan and organise specialist services within the Urgent Community Response Team.11. Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment, and manual treatment of patients, including using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.12. Order equipment and contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.13. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.14. Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. Undertake comprehensive therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and inform the development of a differential diagnosis.2. Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treat-ment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collabora-tion with the Urgent Community Response Team, other agencies and the pa-tient, utilising a range of treatment skills.3. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.4. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive infor-mation to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.5. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, men-tal capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.6. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, in-corporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enable pa-tients to engage in their treatment/care/management plan.7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care pro-fessionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.8. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.9. Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded on Systm One and is completed on a daily basis.10. Plan and organise specialist services within the Urgent Community Response Team.11. Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment, and manual treatment of patients, including using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.12. Order equipment and contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.13. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.14. Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent experience
• oCurrent HCPC registration
• Diploma or 1st level degree in Physio Therapy, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oClinical educators course

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of working at relevant level
• oGood observational and reporting skills
• oGood interpersonal skills
• oConcentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
• oWork flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• oDemonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• oExperience in complex moving and handling.
• oExperience in training and supervising staff

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• oAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• oHighly motivated
• oFlexible & Resilient

Communication

Essential

• oTact & diplomacy
• oEmpathy & sensitivity
• oAbility to use own initiative

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• oAbility to manage stressful situations
• oA team player

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• o Professional appearance
• o Must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• o Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
• o Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• o Manoeuvre patients using handling aids

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent experience oCurrent HCPC registration Diploma or 1st level degree in Physio Therapy, or equivalent experience Desirable oClinical educators course Experience Essential oEvidence of working at relevant level oGood observational and reporting skills oGood interpersonal skills oConcentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records oWork flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs oDemonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills Desirable oExperience in complex moving and handling. oExperience in training and supervising staff Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses oAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language oHighly motivated oFlexible & Resilient Communication Essential oTact & diplomacy oEmpathy & sensitivity oAbility to use own initiative Personal Attributes / Behaviours Essential oAbility to manage stressful situations oA team player Personal Attributes / Behaviours Essential oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Other Essential o Professional appearance o Must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle o Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments. o Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg o Manoeuvre patients using handling aids

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

St James Clinic

Kings Lynn

PE30 5NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

St James Clinic

Kings Lynn

PE30 5NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 4 Personal Assistant (PA) to Service ManagerFixed Term or Secondment until 31st March 2027

East Essex Inpatient Mental Health Services based at the Lakes, Colchester are pleased to offer an exciting development opportunity for an individual to join our team as Personal Assistant (PA) to the Service Manager and Secretary to wider Service Management Team.

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and highly motivated PA/Secretary to work within the busy management area of our Inpatient Services. You will need to have proven organisational skills and be committed to provide high-quality PA and Secretarial support.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy area of the NHS and is an important role working as part of a Management team with a friendly atmosphere and strong work ethic.

Prior to applying, please ensure you have approached your current Line Manager for approval to release you if successful at interview.

Main duties of the job

As PA to the Service Manager, you will be required to provide a full and comprehensive service, the complexities of which require a high degree of organisational skills, particularly in diary and time management. Effective diary management will require the post holder to organise meetings as required which will involve liaison with a wide number of both internal and external stakeholders. Mailbox management is also a key part of the role.

You will also provide Administrative support to the Inpatient Matrons. You will be required to provide support in organising meetings (including HR hearings and meetings of a confidential nature taking notes/actions as requested) as well as providing support for administration services including recruitment and placing orders.

You will need to have the ability to work under pressure and although a key part of the team, on your own initiative.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job summary

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults and Older Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The post holder is responsible on a day to day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Matron for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained

Please note applicants need to have completed preceptorship period post qualification to be considered.

Main duties of the job

• To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by:Holistic assessment of client problem/needs.Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care2. To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the client's needs.3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/modelsof care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.

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.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% 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

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

23 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

Reference number

364-B-407-A

Job locations

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

4. To be aware of ones own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that a non-judgmental and objective overview of the clients needs are met at all times.5. Need to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.6. Ensure effective and confidential communication between health and social care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by: Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions. Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information exchange. Establishing regular written reviews in progress.7. To be fully aware of the importance of effective risk management, the undertaking of clinical risk assessment and the on-going monitoring of the clients mental state to evaluate risk either to themselves or towards others.8. To ensure those clients in the community with behavioural problems e.g. violent or potentially violent clients are identified in caseload and that caution and care is taken when visiting such clients, if necessary organising joint visits.9. To develop close links with relatives/carers and ensure that effective communication takes place especially when clients are admitted to hospital or preparing to be discharged and that all appropriate agencies are informed so that follow-up care can take place.10. To advise Line Manager and Professional Social Work Supervisor and/or Nurse Advisor on all breaches of Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy professional conduct as required by the NMCs/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.11. To liaise with Line Manager to ensure that all Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed within the area.12. To work flexibly across the whole spectrum of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.13. To take on clinical work commensurate with experience/skills, in liaison with their supervisor and other senior staff within the team.14. To be responsible for working with your colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. This will include providing cover arrangements for Home Treatment and Crisis Services at needs of the service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.15. To participate in the on call arrangements for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service.

Job description Job responsibilities 4. To be aware of ones own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that a non-judgmental and objective overview of the clients needs are met at all times.5. Need to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.6. Ensure effective and confidential communication between health and social care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by: Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions. Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information exchange. Establishing regular written reviews in progress.7. To be fully aware of the importance of effective risk management, the undertaking of clinical risk assessment and the on-going monitoring of the clients mental state to evaluate risk either to themselves or towards others.8. To ensure those clients in the community with behavioural problems e.g. violent or potentially violent clients are identified in caseload and that caution and care is taken when visiting such clients, if necessary organising joint visits.9. To develop close links with relatives/carers and ensure that effective communication takes place especially when clients are admitted to hospital or preparing to be discharged and that all appropriate agencies are informed so that follow-up care can take place.10. To advise Line Manager and Professional Social Work Supervisor and/or Nurse Advisor on all breaches of Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy professional conduct as required by the NMCs/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.11. To liaise with Line Manager to ensure that all Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed within the area.12. To work flexibly across the whole spectrum of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.13. To take on clinical work commensurate with experience/skills, in liaison with their supervisor and other senior staff within the team.14. To be responsible for working with your colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. This will include providing cover arrangements for Home Treatment and Crisis Services at needs of the service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.15. To participate in the on call arrangements for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service.

Person Specification

skills / knowledge

Essential

• appropriate qualification/ experience

Desirable

• understanding their responsibilities under the mental health act
• understanding their responsibilities under the care act
• experienced in working within mental health services
• experienced in working within urgent care team

skills

Essential

• must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• UK Registered Social Worker
• Completion of AYSE

Person Specification skills / knowledge Essential appropriate qualification/ experience Desirable understanding their responsibilities under the mental health act understanding their responsibilities under the care act experienced in working within mental health services experienced in working within urgent care team skills Essential must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes Education/ Qualifications Essential UK Registered Social Worker Completion of AYSE

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Exciting opportunity - Come and join us.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the expanding Urgent Community Response Team. We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant who enjoys the diversity and variety of caring for patients in crises within their own home, as well as supporting people to have the best possible quality end of life care.

Main duties of the job

This role involves providing personal care, meal preparation and medication support, wound care, prompting prescribed exercise programmes, providing prescribed equipment and completing night-sits. Good communication and collaboration as part of the Urgent Community Response nursing and therapy team is essential. You will have regular supervision and professional development opportunities.

Urgent Community Response is a short term service, we make people safe and refer them on to other appropriate services as needed. Our focus is primarily admission avoidance to secondary care, keeping people safe in their own homes, including people at the end of their life, and also supporting discharges from secondary care or in-patient units.

The role also supports community Nursing teams with Wound care and injections.

About us

We are recruiting an additional Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to the Urgent Community Response team at this Outstanding organisation. Working alongside our existing HCAs, our nurses and therapists, you will assist in ensuring the continued successful delivery of this service.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

Job summary

The post holder will be based at our warehouse Newtons Court and will be responsible for performing an array of duties not limited to but including receiving and storing incoming stock and equipment and recording all data on a database.

They will be required to deliver and collect Trust Assets / Equipment to and from the wards and departments where Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust undertakes activities. Travelling to and from these sites on a daily basis.

Support with storage of beds undertake stacking/ unstacking as and when required.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Alongside this, under supervision they will assist the Clinical Engineering team servicing and repair of mechanical equipment.

The post holder may be required to provide cover for Medical Equipment Library (MEL) during short-term absences (e.g. annual leave, sickness). This will be limited to essential duties necessary to maintain service continuity and will not involve the full responsibilities or accountability of the higher band role. No additional remuneration will apply unless duties meet the criteria for acting-up pay in line with organisational policy.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced Band 4 Nursing Associate to join the DTV Adult Learning Disabilities Physical Health Team. The team provides specialist advise and support to both people with a learning disability and health services to reduce the health inequalities and premature mortality that people with a learning disability face.

The postholder will support the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in delivering the STOMP agenda across primary and secondary care services within County Durham, promoting the appropriate use of psychotropic medication for people with learning disabilities. Working under the direction of the CNS, the role will contribute to medication reviews, medication and physical health monitoring, information gathering, reasonable adjustments, MDT working, and the delivery of training and awareness initiatives to support safe, person-centred care, reduce health inequalities, and improve outcomes.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate will support the Physical Health Team and wider learning disability community teams, Local Authority Colleagues and in liaison /partnership with primary and secondary care services, using a Person-Centred Approach to enable and support adults with learning disabilities and their families and carers to promote the health needs of people with a learning disability and enable access to wider services.

This will include

• Supporting with a wide range of health promotion projects
• Liaison with health and social care services
• Supporting with reasonable adjustments to enable access to the right care and support
• Training and education for services and carers
• One to one support for patients who have changes in physical health and/or need support to navigate health services.
• Advice, support and signposting health and social care colleagues
• Advocate and promote the needs of people with learning disabilities across health services.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Radiographer to join our Imaging team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We have a number of substantive posts available at St. Mary's Hospital

The post will give you the opportunity to build on and consolidate your clinical skills in all areas of the General Imaging Department. Education and training are key elements of the department, so CPD time will be protected.

The Imaging Department at St. Mary's Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service.
• To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional 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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job summary

Step 4 County South is a psychological assessment and therapy service, which provides a service for people with complex mental health and therapy needs. We straddle primary and secondary care.

We would welcome applications from those who have qualified in 2026. For Band 7 applicants we are able to offer the opportunity to progress to an 8a after one year's full-time employment and completion of a portfolio to demonstrate competence to work at that level.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy.

To offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Service's policies and procedures.

To contribute to the psychological therapies pathway development across AMH.

To contribute to the service development in Nottingham County South.

To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the service where appropriate

To undertake relevant teaching, training and supervision within Step 4 County South, and more broadly in AMH where appropriate.

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

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rota for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-963-26-MH

Job locations

St Anns House

114 Thorneywood Mount

Nottingham

NG3 2PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be an integral part of the step 4 psychological therapies team. For those at band 7 there will be support and supervision from a more experienced psychologist, and the responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.

There are opportunities for peer supervision and case discussion; supervision of other psychologists/trainees and consultation with those outside of step 4 such as step 3 or LMHT.

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 £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (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 The postholder will be an integral part of the step 4 psychological therapies team. For those at band 7 there will be support and supervision from a more experienced psychologist, and the responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly. There are opportunities for peer supervision and case discussion; supervision of other psychologists/trainees and consultation with those outside of step 4 such as step 3 or LMHT. 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 £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (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

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)
• Registered with the HCPC
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate studies, clinical supervision

Training

Essential

• Doctorate qualification training

Desirable

• Post-qualification training including specialist training in specific therapeutic approaches or clinical specialties

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working psychologically with adults who have a range of mental health difficulties.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Supervising other clinicians
• Evaluating/auditing professional work

Desirable

• Teaching mental health professionals about psychological issues.
• Experience of leading on clinically relevant research
• Publication of research
• Involvement in the planning and development of psychological services
• Supervising trainee or other Psychologists

Knowledge

Essential

• Risk assessment and risk management
• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
• Ability to undertake specialist assessments, develop formulations and provide psychological interventions
• Critical awareness of current themes in Adult Mental Health policy and research
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of relevant theory and research through reading and CPD.

Desirable

• Extended knowledge in additional interventions/assessments/models

Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills
• Planning skills to organise workload and delivery of client care
• Effective IT skills
• Skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional groups

Desirable

• Supervision skills provided to trainee psychologists/qualified psychologists

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to perform the full range of duties

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Travel across Trust sites may be required on occasion.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent) Registered with the HCPC Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate studies, clinical supervision Training Essential Doctorate qualification training Desirable Post-qualification training including specialist training in specific therapeutic approaches or clinical specialties Experience Essential Relevant experience of working psychologically with adults who have a range of mental health difficulties. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting Supervising other clinicians Evaluating/auditing professional work Desirable Teaching mental health professionals about psychological issues. Experience of leading on clinically relevant research Publication of research Involvement in the planning and development of psychological services Supervising trainee or other Psychologists Knowledge Essential Risk assessment and risk management Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology Ability to undertake specialist assessments, develop formulations and provide psychological interventions Critical awareness of current themes in Adult Mental Health policy and research Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of relevant theory and research through reading and CPD. Desirable Extended knowledge in additional interventions/assessments/models Skills Essential Effective verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills Planning skills to organise workload and delivery of client care Effective IT skills Skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional groups Desirable Supervision skills provided to trainee psychologists/qualified psychologists Values & Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. Physical Requirements Essential Ability to perform the full range of duties Contractual Requirements Essential Travel across Trust sites may be required on occasion.

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

St Anns House

114 Thorneywood Mount

Nottingham

NG3 2PQ

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

St Anns House

114 Thorneywood Mount

Nottingham

NG3 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting split role development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a senior capacity. We are looking for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our diverse team to support the Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services in developing a high-quality pharmacy service. This role will be split between both our main dispensary and our cancer services satellite.

We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is that ideal career development prospect. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us. To help us achieve this, you must be an astute and resilient individual to join our busy team. Enthusiastic and flexible, you will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently without supervision and within the existing team.

Benefits of this role include the opportunity to develop professional skills and an attractive committment to one late night per week, one bank holiday per year and one weekend in twelve.

If shortlisted for interview, we recommend that you arrange an informal visit to meet our team and fully appreciate what this post has to offer.

For further details contact Nickola Harris, Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary Services on 0121 424 9336

Main duties of the job

With a forward-thinking approach, you will:

Be responsible for co-ordinating workflow through the dispensary providing services for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medication.

Oversee the daily operation in the main Dispensary, working towards achieving daily key performance indicators (KPIs).

Provide supervision for training, health and safety, and stock management.

Act as a role model and be responsible for the maintenance of waste management, reduction of expired medication and stock losses, and Controlled Drug regulations.

You will have:

A nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

An accredited accuracy checking qualification.

Significant experience working in a hospital Pharmacy environment.

The ability to lead a busy team and motivate others.

A flexible approach to accommodate the needs of the service.

This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and management skills. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

Please see job description for further information.

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 summary

ARE YOU WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR, DO YOU ASPIRE TO BE AN EXCELLENT GENERIC THERAPY ASSISTANTS BASED IN OUR THERAPY TEAM? The successful candidate will work under the supervision of qualified therapists and will be based at the Good Hope Hospital.

The post will combine competencies from predominately physiotherapy and occupational therapy disciplines. The role includes working as part of an MDT to assess patients to determine the most appropriate treatments, rehabilitation and discharge destination. You will work in our Healthcare of Older People (HCOP).

You should have experience working as an OT/PT or generic therapy support worker and should hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent. You should be able to work independently as well as part of a team and demonstrate excellent communication, clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills. This will involve accepting patients referred by the therapists for treatment, working unsupervised, reporting back regarding patient progress, informing the therapists of any problems and maintaining appropriate records.

You will be supported with any training requirements to be able to complete the role coupled with plenty of training opportunities, both on the job and training provided by others outside of the team.

This is a full-time post for 37.5 hours per week (5 days).

Main duties of the job

To use specialised technical skills to assist in the physical, psychological and functional maintenance, treatment or rehabilitation of patients in the specified clinical area.

To facilitate discharge of patients or transfer of care to a more appropriate health care setting working in collaboration with the wider MDT. To be responsible for delegated aspects of clinical intervention, working without direct supervision and providing feedback to the Registered Therapist regarding assessment of patient progress.

Facilitate planning/preparation of and accompany registered therapists on home visits.

Assess patients with a view to preventing admission or ensuring length of stay in hospital is limited.

The post holder will require a flexible approach. Excellent team working, organisational and time management skills are essential. There are many opportunities to extend scope of practice within this role in the teams.

We are committed to continued professional and career development of all staff. This role includes participation in a weekend cover rota. Hours vary depending on area working in.

If you would like any further information about this role please contact Caroline Wall / Elizabeth Plunkett - The Team leaders of the Health Care for Older People team on 0121 424 9035

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 summary

The post holder will provide administrative support for workforce systems and deliver first-line guidance to users across the Trust on system maintenance and functionality.

They will liaise, where appropriate, with senior managers and software providers to support the timely resolution of system issues, and will contribute to the collection, monitoring and reporting of workforce information to support effective decision-making.

Main duties of the job

Provide administrative support for the Trust's e-rostering and workforce information systems. Act as a first point of contact for users, responding to queries, troubleshooting issues and escalating more complex problems when required. Maintain accurate workforce data, undertake data cleansing and system housekeeping, and set up appropriate user access. Produce standard workforce reports and support the monitoring of key performance indicators. Liaise with managers, People Services, Payroll, IT and software providers to resolve system issues promptly. Support system upgrades by testing new functionality and configuration changes. Provide guidance and basic training to colleagues using workforce systems. Manage a varied helpdesk workload while maintaining confidentiality, data quality and information governance standards.

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Workforce Information Team as anERoster Assistant. This varied role is ideal for someone who is organised, customer-focused and confident using IT systems. You will provide administrative and first-line support for the Trust's e-rostering and workforce information systems, helping colleagues to use them effectively and ensuring workforce data remains accurate and up to date.

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.