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Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Ophthalmology Band 8B
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you a Pharmacist with experience in ophthalmology, high-cost drug management and service development who's seeking a new challenge?
25 day(s) ago
Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Ophthalmology Band 8B
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you a Pharmacist with experience in ophthalmology, high-cost drug management and service development who's seeking a new challenge?
25 day(s) ago
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you a motivated pharmacist looking to broaden your clinical experience and take the next step in your career?
25 day(s) ago
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you a motivated pharmacist looking to broaden your clinical experience and take the next step in your career?
25 day(s) ago
Assistant Practitioner - Equipment Advisory Service
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Mersey care are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic Equipment Advisory Se...
25 day(s) ago
Assistant Practitioner - Equipment Advisory Service
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Mersey care are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic Equipment Advisory Se...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you an experienced mental health professional looking to utilise your clinical skills in a different and rewarding environment?
25 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you an experienced mental health professional looking to utilise your clinical skills in a different and rewarding environment?
25 day(s) ago
Bank Band 4 Speech & Language Therapy Assistant
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 14 - 15 per hour
Counsellor
Job summary Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, yo...
25 day(s) ago
Bank Band 4 Speech & Language Therapy Assistant
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 14 - 15 per hour
Counsellor
Job summary Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, yo...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Physiotherapist Trauma & Orthopaedics
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary As a result of maternity leave a temporary exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Trauma and...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Physiotherapist Trauma & Orthopaedics
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary As a result of maternity leave a temporary exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Trauma and...
25 day(s) ago
Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist (MSK & Orthopaedics)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Band 6 Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist - MSK & Orthopaedics We are excited to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to c...
25 day(s) ago
Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist (MSK & Orthopaedics)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Band 6 Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist - MSK & Orthopaedics We are excited to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to c...
25 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an 8a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the team for Adults with a Learning Disability at the Regional Learning Disabili...
25 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an 8a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the team for Adults with a Learning Disability at the Regional Learning Disabili...
25 day(s) ago
Level 1 Social Worker
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Social Worker
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within East Staffs Community Hospitals for a Level 1 Band 5 registered Social Worker.
25 day(s) ago
Level 1 Social Worker
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Social Worker
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within East Staffs Community Hospitals for a Level 1 Band 5 registered Social Worker.
25 day(s) ago
Community Occupational Therapist Band 5 to Band 6 Development Post
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career?
25 day(s) ago
Community Occupational Therapist Band 5 to Band 6 Development Post
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career?
25 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
Counsellor
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly supportive, friendly, and forward- thinking Speech Therapy team.
25 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
Counsellor
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly supportive, friendly, and forward- thinking Speech Therapy team.
25 day(s) ago
Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and dynamic place to work.
25 day(s) ago
Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and dynamic place to work.
25 day(s) ago
Health Support Worker
Nimbuscare
North East England
GBP 25,065 - 26,734 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Join us at the Community Frailty Hub , where we are committed to providing integrated neighbourhood-based care to support patients to live well i...
25 day(s) ago
Health Support Worker
Nimbuscare
North East England
GBP 25,065 - 26,734 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Join us at the Community Frailty Hub , where we are committed to providing integrated neighbourhood-based care to support patients to live well i...
25 day(s) ago
Mental Health Duty Practitioner
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary **SUBJECT TO AFC BANDING APPROVAL** We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Duty Mental Health Practitioner to join us in a new role...
25 day(s) ago
Mental Health Duty Practitioner
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary **SUBJECT TO AFC BANDING APPROVAL** We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Duty Mental Health Practitioner to join us in a new role...
25 day(s) ago
Physiotherapy Assistant
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Band 2 Physiotherapy Assistant PLEASE NOTE: If you are a qualified Physiotherapist, your application will not be considered for this role.
25 day(s) ago
Physiotherapy Assistant
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Band 2 Physiotherapy Assistant PLEASE NOTE: If you are a qualified Physiotherapist, your application will not be considered for this role.
25 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Children
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated individual to join our clinical pharmacy team as an Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Chil...
25 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Children
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated individual to join our clinical pharmacy team as an Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Chil...
25 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Sunderland GP Alliance
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,184 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Job title: Social Prescribing Link Worker Location: Sunderland Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.
25 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Sunderland GP Alliance
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,184 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Job title: Social Prescribing Link Worker Location: Sunderland Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.
25 day(s) ago
Psychological Practitioners / Senior Psychologists -Resilience Hub
Nimbuscare
North East England
Psychologist
Job summary Exciting Bank Opportunities: Psychological Practitioners & Senior Psychologists York and North Yorkshire Trailblazer Resilience Hub (hosted by Ni...
25 day(s) ago
Psychological Practitioners / Senior Psychologists -Resilience Hub
Nimbuscare
North East England
Psychologist
Job summary Exciting Bank Opportunities: Psychological Practitioners & Senior Psychologists York and North Yorkshire Trailblazer Resilience Hub (hosted by Ni...
25 day(s) ago
Sonographer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a qualified advanced practitioner you will use a wide range of developed clinical skills to exercise responsibility for the delivery of diagno...
25 day(s) ago
Sonographer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a qualified advanced practitioner you will use a wide range of developed clinical skills to exercise responsibility for the delivery of diagno...
25 day(s) ago
Rotational Physiotherapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team.
25 day(s) ago
Rotational Physiotherapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team.
25 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?
25 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?
25 day(s) ago
DIUCS Urgent Care Practitioner - Nurse / Paramedic
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Paramedic
Job summary Join us as a Clinical Assessment & Treatment Service Urgent Care Practitioner and use your enhanced clinical skills to help support people with u...
25 day(s) ago
DIUCS Urgent Care Practitioner - Nurse / Paramedic
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Paramedic
Job summary Join us as a Clinical Assessment & Treatment Service Urgent Care Practitioner and use your enhanced clinical skills to help support people with u...
25 day(s) ago
Snr Clinical/Health/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Pract
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The post holder will work within the Familiar Faces team and be part of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Psychology.
25 day(s) ago
Snr Clinical/Health/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Pract
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The post holder will work within the Familiar Faces team and be part of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Psychology.
25 day(s) ago
Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary This is a fixed-term apprenticeship during which the post holder will learn and put into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours required t...
25 day(s) ago
Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary This is a fixed-term apprenticeship during which the post holder will learn and put into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours required t...
25 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant - Care of The Elderly
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for Jervaulx one of our Elderly Care Wards.
25 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant - Care of The Elderly
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for Jervaulx one of our Elderly Care Wards.
25 day(s) ago
Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Ophthalmology Band 8B
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399635
Job summary
Are you a Pharmacist with experience in ophthalmology, high-cost drug management and service development who's seeking a new challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacist to be the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in Ophthalmology.
The post holder will be leading, developing and delivering a pharmacy service to Ophthalmology in conjunction with the Ophthalmology business unit. This role will include a significant role in delivering savings across Lincolnshire by implementing the use of biosimilar or generic products, releasing key savings back into the NHS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Pharmacist to be responsible for leading, developing and delivering a pharmacy service to Ophthalmology to ensure the service can meet the demands and will include supporting clinics.
You will be responsible for providing expert medicines management information to decision makers, senior managers and advising clinicians on prescribing protocols.
You will be responsible for leading research, innovative Pharmacy projects and audits relevant to Ophthalmology and ensuring healthcare professionals are trained appropriately to ensure safe medicines management within the specialty and Pharmacy.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
357-LN-512-26-B
Job locations
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
- Pharmacist registered with the GPhC
- Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
- Diploma/Msc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualifications
- Project Management Qualification
- Training qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- highly motivated
- High Level of reliability, with a positive solution focused attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and constructive approach to problem solving
- Ability to critically appraise and analyse highly complex situations, issues, facts
- Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information/data
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to motivate, support, coach, and mentor staff
- Ability to formulate and implement plans whilst liaising with and engaging all appropriate stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- A clear understanding of current and proposed NHS developments/direction and impact on service provision/design
- Clear understanding of both secondary and primary care issues/challenges
- Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards and relevant legislation incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards and NICE guidance
- Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm to drive forward Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth and develop Ophthalmology role
- Demonstrates ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in professional assessment of prescriptions and interpretation of information - including financial information. Also, when recording clinical information
- Demonstrates competence in using IT computer packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Intranet, and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, and assertive
- Flexible and adaptable in line with service needs
- Ability to develop good working relationships
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in line with and role model Group values.
- Self-motivation
- Effective communication in a variety of levels and methods
- Flexible approach and attitude to work
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate empathy and reassurance
- Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- Management experience in an acute/community healthcare organisation including some or all of the following Workforce, Finance/budget, Supplies/procurement and Performance
- An ability to demonstrate experience at a range of clinical levels and settings within the healthcare environment
- Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernization and innovation within pharmacy
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and innovative thinking
- Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries
- Experience of developing & delivering training/education
- Evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Evidence of ability to interpret and convert national policy into successful operational policies
- Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints
- Involvement in Trust medicines-related committees e.g. Drugs and Therapeutics committee
Desirable
- Involvement in CQC inspections
- Project management
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy Pharmacist registered with the GPhC Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development Diploma/Msc in Clinical Pharmacy Independent Prescriber Desirable Management/Leadership qualifications Project Management Qualification Training qualification Previous Experience Essential highly motivated High Level of reliability, with a positive solution focused attitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills Analytical and constructive approach to problem solving Ability to critically appraise and analyse highly complex situations, issues, facts Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information/data Strong influencing and negotiation skills Ability to motivate, support, coach, and mentor staff Ability to formulate and implement plans whilst liaising with and engaging all appropriate stakeholders Ability to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines Skills/Competencies Essential A clear understanding of current and proposed NHS developments/direction and impact on service provision/design Clear understanding of both secondary and primary care issues/challenges Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards and relevant legislation incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards and NICE guidance Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm to drive forward Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth and develop Ophthalmology role Demonstrates ability to work autonomously Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in professional assessment of prescriptions and interpretation of information - including financial information. Also, when recording clinical information Demonstrates competence in using IT computer packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Intranet, and keyboard skills Desirable Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth Specific requirements Essential Ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, and assertive Flexible and adaptable in line with service needs Ability to develop good working relationships Personal qualities Essential Ability to work in line with and role model Group values. Self-motivation Effective communication in a variety of levels and methods Flexible approach and attitude to work Desirable Be able to demonstrate empathy and reassurance Ability to work under pressure Knowledge Essential Management experience in an acute/community healthcare organisation including some or all of the following Workforce, Finance/budget, Supplies/procurement and Performance An ability to demonstrate experience at a range of clinical levels and settings within the healthcare environment Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernization and innovation within pharmacy Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and innovative thinking Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries Experience of developing & delivering training/education Evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams Evidence of ability to interpret and convert national policy into successful operational policies Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints Involvement in Trust medicines-related committees e.g. Drugs and Therapeutics committee Desirable Involvement in CQC inspections Project management
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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.
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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
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399630
Job summary
Are you a motivated pharmacist looking to broaden your clinical experience and take the next step in your career? Join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, based at Southmead Hospital.
We are recruiting to our team of 21 rotational Band 6 pharmacists, offering an exciting opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of general and specialist clinical areas, including surgery, respiratory, cardiology, medical admissions, neurology, stroke, mental health, medicines information and technical services.
We're committed to supporting your professional development and offer the opportunity to undertake a fully funded two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, alongside the option to study for an independent prescribing qualification. You'll benefit from structured training, ongoing support and the opportunity to learn from our experienced specialist pharmacists.
As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll play an important role in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred pharmaceutical care, helping patients get the best outcomes from their medicines.
This role also includes participation in the Emergency Duty Commitment (EDC) rota, alongside the usual pharmacy service rotas.
This episode of recruitment welcomes applications from already qualified and UK registered pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
As a rotational Band 6 pharmacist, you will deliver patient-centred pharmaceutical care across a variety of clinical settings, working alongside experienced pharmacists and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing safe, effective and evidence-based pharmaceutical care, identifying and resolving medicines-related issues.
- Supporting the appropriate use of medicines in line with best practice, local formularies and Trust policies.
- Undertaking medicines reconciliation, clinical screening of prescriptions and discharge summaries, and providing medicines advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
- Contributing to the prevention of medicines-related harm and improving patient safety.
- Supporting the delivery of pharmacy services through dispensary, ward, weekend, late shift and on-call rotas.
- Providing professional supervision and accuracy checking within the dispensary.
- Participating in medicines information, controlled drug management, quality assurance and departmental audits.
- Supporting patients receiving oral chemotherapy, including appropriate counselling and BOPA accreditation.
- Participate in dispensary, ward, weekend, late shift and on-call rotas, including Emergency Duty Commitments (EDC), to support the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services.
You'll also be encouraged to develop your clinical skills and take an active role in your professional development throughout your rotations.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
339-CCS4511-BAL
Job locations
Pharmacy Department, Southmead Hospital operating Unit
Brunel building, Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please see the attached the job description document attached.
- Participate in the dispensary, ward, weekend, late shift and on-call rotas contributing to service delivery. Adhere to all established procedures and complete all necessary records. Clinically screen prescriptions and discharge summaries to ensure the safe, legal and effective use of medicines in line with the local formulary and departmental policies. Record all major interventions made. Medicines Information deal with routine enquiries that arise on the ward and in the dispensary. Refer on complex queries to the medicine information team. Provide advice and information to patients/carers to ensure compliance with treatment. Ensure that a full medicine reconciliation is undertaken for each patient using appropriate sources of information. Dispensary - provide professional supervision of the dispensary area on a rotational basis. Provide final accuracy checking of dispensed items. Check issues of controlled Drugs and participate in departmental audits of CDs. Handout oral chemotherapy prescriptions and counsel patients as prescribed on chemocare, including BOPA accreditation. Provide input to Quality Assurance (QA) and quality management systems for the Pharmacy department and Trust under the supervision of the QA team.
Job description Job responsibilities For further details please see the attached the job description document attached. Participate in the dispensary, ward, weekend, late shift and on-call rotas contributing to service delivery. Adhere to all established procedures and complete all necessary records. Clinically screen prescriptions and discharge summaries to ensure the safe, legal and effective use of medicines in line with the local formulary and departmental policies. Record all major interventions made. Medicines Information deal with routine enquiries that arise on the ward and in the dispensary. Refer on complex queries to the medicine information team. Provide advice and information to patients/carers to ensure compliance with treatment. Ensure that a full medicine reconciliation is undertaken for each patient using appropriate sources of information. Dispensary - provide professional supervision of the dispensary area on a rotational basis. Provide final accuracy checking of dispensed items. Check issues of controlled Drugs and participate in departmental audits of CDs. Handout oral chemotherapy prescriptions and counsel patients as prescribed on chemocare, including BOPA accreditation. Provide input to Quality Assurance (QA) and quality management systems for the Pharmacy department and Trust under the supervision of the QA team.
Person Specification
Education / training / qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent: BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy])
- Successful completion of the trainee year and registration exam
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council for Pharmacists (GPhC)
Desirable
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Completion of the Post Qualification Foundation Pharmacist Programme
- Completion of the Certificate Year of Clinical Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of the Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification to a similar standard suitable for this role
- Qualified Independent Prescriber (or willing to complete)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of medicines supply within the NHS
- Experience for recognising opportunities for change, innovation, and quality improvement
- Experience of using digital technologies to support improved patient safety and outcomes
- Experience of audit and quality systems EA + I
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy practice
knowledge / skills / abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and manage your time and prioritise workload to maintain safe and effective patient care.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive approach to the application of pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient care
- Computer literate to EDCL standard
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers.
- Ability to demonstrate and develop leadership skills
personal qualities/ special circumstances
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification Education / training / qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent: BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy]) Successful completion of the trainee year and registration exam Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council for Pharmacists (GPhC) Desirable Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Completion of the Post Qualification Foundation Pharmacist Programme Completion of the Certificate Year of Clinical Diploma or equivalent Completion of the Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification to a similar standard suitable for this role Qualified Independent Prescriber (or willing to complete) Experience Essential Experience of medicines supply within the NHS Experience for recognising opportunities for change, innovation, and quality improvement Experience of using digital technologies to support improved patient safety and outcomes Experience of audit and quality systems EA + I Desirable Experience of hospital pharmacy practice knowledge / skills / abilities Essential Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and manage your time and prioritise workload to maintain safe and effective patient care. Ability to work under pressure Proactive approach to the application of pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient care Computer literate to EDCL standard Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers. Ability to demonstrate and develop leadership skills personal qualities/ special circumstances Essential Adaptable and flexible approach to work Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team Excellent interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy Department, Southmead Hospital operating Unit
Brunel building, Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy Department, Southmead Hospital operating Unit
Brunel building, Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
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Assistant Practitioner - Equipment Advisory Service
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399625
Job summary
Mersey care are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic Equipment Advisory Service (EAS), working to support Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton Community Equipment Services. The positions could be suitable for an existing Assistant Practitioner or a Health Care Assistant with the right level of experience.
Your key role would be to support the qualified clinical equipment advisers in the assessment of adults and children for safe and suitable community equipment provision, providing and sharing your knowledge and skills in relation to assessment and provision of community equipment.
Ongoing training in relation to assessment skills and equipment available will be provided.
The service works collaboratively with many other services around Liverpool and are always open to new ways of working together to ensure safe and effective equipment is provided in a timely manner.
For any further details or to arrange an informal discussion or visit please contact Rebecca Murphy, Clinical Lead - EAS:[email protected] Tel:0151 296 7736.
Main duties of the job
To give advice on appropriate community equipment within the patient home environment.
To support with the review of Care homes across all areas to ensure appropriate use of equipment and to encourage return of unused equipment.
To Support the prescribing of equipment in the community, to prevent hospital admissions and promote safe discharges from secondary care.
To assist the Clinical lead with training and education on safe and appropriate prescribing of equipment in the community setting.
To manage own caseload and work autonomously.
Provide clinical support and knowledge to support staff
Undertake risk assessments on defined patient in line with relevant guidelines.
Support with procurement exercises for all community equipment services.
Support with duty on a day to day basis responding to telephone and email enquiries.
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.
Details
Date posted
07 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
350-CC8296536
Job locations
Lifehouse, Brunswick business Park
Summers Road
Liverpool
L3 4BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the management of a defined caseload under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. The primary function of the role is to support the responsive services of the Equipment Advisory Service. This will be done via a holistic assessment of care needs, joint assessments with qualified practitioners and supporting with the running of the EAS training programmes. The post holder will support qualified practitioners with community equipment reviews of the catalogue and ensuring equipment is issued and recorded effectively.
Practice autonomously and demonstrate evidence basedclinical decision making under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Work within guidelines to identify and manage risk, reporting identified risks to the team leader.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers.
The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery. These principles will recognise the need to:
Promote safe practices
Value the aims of service users
Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
Value social inclusion
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the management of a defined caseload under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. The primary function of the role is to support the responsive services of the Equipment Advisory Service. This will be done via a holistic assessment of care needs, joint assessments with qualified practitioners and supporting with the running of the EAS training programmes. The post holder will support qualified practitioners with community equipment reviews of the catalogue and ensuring equipment is issued and recorded effectively.
Practice autonomously and demonstrate evidence basedclinical decision making under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Work within guidelines to identify and manage risk, reporting identified risks to the team leader.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers.
The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery. These principles will recognise the need to:
Promote safe practices
Value the aims of service users
Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
Value social inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree or equivalent or equivalent work based experience.
Experience
Essential
- Assessing, planning and implementing individualised programmes of care.
- Understanding local and national influences on health care delivery, including Public Health.
- Experience of previous work in health care
- Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- Actively involved in professional development
Desirable
- Experience in assessing for and ordering community equipment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel, for work purposes
Desirable
- Knowledge of developing self- care skills in patients/clients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel, for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree or equivalent or equivalent work based experience.
Experience
Essential
- Assessing, planning and implementing individualised programmes of care.
- Understanding local and national influences on health care delivery, including Public Health.
- Experience of previous work in health care
- Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- Actively involved in professional development
Desirable
- Experience in assessing for and ordering community equipment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel, for work purposes
Desirable
- Knowledge of developing self- care skills in patients/clients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel, for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lifehouse, Brunswick business Park
Summers Road
Liverpool
L3 4BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lifehouse, Brunswick business Park
Summers Road
Liverpool
L3 4BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399614
Job summary
Are you an experienced mental health professional looking to utilise your clinical skills in a different and rewarding environment?
TheWest Suffolk Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) based in Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds, are seeking ambitious and caring Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses to join our existing team at an exciting time.
The Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team are proactive and highly skilled at managing risk and supporting service users in West Suffolk who are presenting in crisis. The CRHTT service is an age inclusive provision covering a diverse and multicultural patient base. We are passionate about providing alternative options to hospital admissions, so you can expect to be undertaking rewarding and highly intensive work.
We looking to recruit compassionate, dedicated, and conscientious individuals, who want to make a positive difference to adults experiencing mental distress and mental health crisis.
Staff provide care, treatment, and assessment to patients both at our base location, in their own homesand other places of safety, getting you out and about seeing patients in a range of community settings.
If you enjoy working with high-risk cases, are looking to develop as an autonomous, confident practitioner, then we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
We are the 'front-door' to acute services, providing triage, assessment, intensive support, and alternative to admission hand in hand with support of families and other third-party providers.
The team also works with service users already in hospital to ensure that they can be supported at home at the earliest opportunity to support their recovery.
Communication is key, we are currently in the midst of significant positive change and growth within the team. We are therefore looking for someone who can communicate in a professional manner with a wide spectrum of people to achieve the best outcome for our service users and their families/supporters.
We are looking for someone who has exceptional complex decision-making skills. The team requires you to work autonomously whilst maintaining professional standards and fostering good working relationships across teams.
CRHT delivers patient care twenty-four hours a day. Shift working is in place to ensure this service is delivered.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
When you join us, you can expect to be supported in building your competence in assessment, there will be a Trust based induction and further local induction process where a core competency framework supports you to develop your assessment skills, using evidence-based practice at its core.
Why work for us?As a Trust we have had our challenges, however we are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work, and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. The Trust aspire and are continually developing our service provisions to improve our care delivery, whilst we work together as one team, for a Safer, Kinder and Better Trust.
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-WSU8307353
Job locations
Wedgwood House Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a challenge and do you want to make a difference to thepeoplethat we care for? If you answered yes to these questions, this could be the ideal role for you.
In return for your individual skills and knowledge, we are fully committed to assisting you to meet your professional development needs and enabling you to provide high standards of care, in a supportive environment.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a challenge and do you want to make a difference to thepeoplethat we care for? If you answered yes to these questions, this could be the ideal role for you.
In return for your individual skills and knowledge, we are fully committed to assisting you to meet your professional development needs and enabling you to provide high standards of care, in a supportive environment.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
- Experience in delivery of clinical interventions
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
- Experience in delivering group based interventions
- Experience in supporting service development
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
- Experience in delivery of clinical interventions
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
- Experience in delivering group based interventions
- Experience in supporting service development
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Wedgwood House Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Wedgwood House Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Bank Band 4 Speech & Language Therapy Assistant
Devon Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399612
Job summary
Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
- Livewell South West
- Young Devon
- Vranch House
- Kooth
- University of Exeter
- University of Plymouth
- Marjon University
Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of the Speech and Language Therapy Service to children with speech, language and communication needs across Devon Partnership Trust.
- To include, but not limited to, assisting with the setting up and running of parent groups, childrens groups, individual assessment and intervention, advice and target setting within settings/ home and developing resources and packages of care.
- The post-holder will be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. He/she will be involved in projecting a positive image of the service as all times, working independently within the framework of the service through receipt of regular supervision and the trust appraisal system.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience £14.52 - £15.93 per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0703-2
Job locations
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Person Specification
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information and overcome barriers to understanding, to include negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Able to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to concentrate under pressure when carrying out therapy sessions
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently under pressure with good organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly and good prioritisation skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client groups) and evidence of good working relationships
- Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Enthusiasm for this area of work
Qualifications
Essential
- G.C.S.E in Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification in relevant area
- Documented evidence of training, knowledge and experience in child development including the fundamentals of communication, communication breakdown and therapy procedures with specific reference to children
Desirable
- Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and modification procedures, verbal and non-verbal methods of communicating; acquired through combination of formal training, short courses and experience
- Qualification/Training in provision of direct intervention with a child
- Relevant experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
- Relevant experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working independently with a child/young person with speech, language and communication needs following a programme set and modelled by a Speech and Language Therapist, to include recording progress and outcomes and experienced in modifying the approach to meet the childs changing needs, in order to achieve the agreed outcome
- Experience of working with children and young people with autism
- Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
- Evidence of knowledge of professional boundaries - recognition of when to refer on to a qualified Speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping including confidentiality
- Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability
- Experience of working within education settings
- Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this
- Experience of training others e.g. setting staff / Parents
- Experience in relevant paid or voluntary work
Person Specification
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information and overcome barriers to understanding, to include negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Able to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to concentrate under pressure when carrying out therapy sessions
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently under pressure with good organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly and good prioritisation skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client groups) and evidence of good working relationships
- Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Enthusiasm for this area of work
Qualifications
Essential
- G.C.S.E in Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification in relevant area
- Documented evidence of training, knowledge and experience in child development including the fundamentals of communication, communication breakdown and therapy procedures with specific reference to children
Desirable
- Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and modification procedures, verbal and non-verbal methods of communicating; acquired through combination of formal training, short courses and experience
- Qualification/Training in provision of direct intervention with a child
- Relevant experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
- Relevant experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working independently with a child/young person with speech, language and communication needs following a programme set and modelled by a Speech and Language Therapist, to include recording progress and outcomes and experienced in modifying the approach to meet the childs changing needs, in order to achieve the agreed outcome
- Experience of working with children and young people with autism
- Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
- Evidence of knowledge of professional boundaries - recognition of when to refer on to a qualified Speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping including confidentiality
- Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability
- Experience of working within education settings
- Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this
- Experience of training others e.g. setting staff / Parents
- Experience in relevant paid or voluntary work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Physiotherapist Trauma & Orthopaedics
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399610
Job summary
As a result of maternity leave a temporary exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at QEQM.
The successful candidate will work as part of a highly experienced, friendly team of a Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and also rotational band 5s, Band 4s and support workers. A good range of Band 5 rotations is essential. The post holder will be expected to provide regular post graduate training within their clinical specialty and work alongside Band 7s to complete some departmental managerial duties.
We can also offer development roles for the successful candidate who may require additional support
Please note previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services. Band 6 therapists are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the health economy by:
- To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within each of these rotationsand be responsible for the assessment, formulation and treatments and to give highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.
- To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team
- To be actively involved with training within the Department
Each clinical area has friendly supportive teams where regular meetings, CPD and supervision is available
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-3646DCB-A
Job locations
QEQM hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have any further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have any further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BScPhysiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to organise own work.
- Ability to cope with change and use initiative.
Governance
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager.
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
- Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills. Excellent time management
- Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills
- Basic IT knowledge
- Effective and strong team player
- Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Competent presentation skills
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BScPhysiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to organise own work.
- Ability to cope with change and use initiative.
Governance
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager.
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
- Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills. Excellent time management
- Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills
- Basic IT knowledge
- Effective and strong team player
- Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Competent presentation skills
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites
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
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist (MSK & Orthopaedics)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399609
Job summary
Band 6 Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist - MSK & Orthopaedics
We are excited to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to complete 6-month rotations between inpatient orthopaedics and MSK Outpatients.
The successful applicant will work onsite at the Royal Berkshire Hospital covering the following rotations: upper limb MSK outpatients, lower limb MSK outpatients, hand therapy outpatients, inpatient orthopaedics (covering trauma and elective surgery).
Please Note: This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
- To be an experienced Physiotherapist delivering patient centred, caring therapy for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
- To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work including the therapeutic management of patients in your care, with support from your supervisor.
- To use your physiotherapy knowledge and skills to provide specialist support and advice to the multi-disciplinary team and to manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner
- To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service in the Therapy team.
- To be a member of the Therapy Department team, contributing to service development in Therapies and the Trust.
About us
We are one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country - serving a population of more than 500,000 people - and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire.
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
07 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
193-8344477NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- NHS experience across all core clinical areas
- Experience of working within orthopaedics
- Experience of working in MSK
- Previous experience in assessing and treating hand/wrist patients
- Understanding of current evidence base
Desirable
- Experience of working in MSK for 2 years
- Experience of working in Orthopaedics for 1 year
Education
Essential
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Additional Courses in relevant field
- Involvement in research/service development
Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- NHS experience across all core clinical areas
- Experience of working within orthopaedics
- Experience of working in MSK
- Previous experience in assessing and treating hand/wrist patients
- Understanding of current evidence base
Desirable
- Experience of working in MSK for 2 years
- Experience of working in Orthopaedics for 1 year
Education
Essential
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Additional Courses in relevant field
- Involvement in research/service development
Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Principal Clinical Psychologist
Devon Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399601
Job summary
We are looking for an 8a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the team for Adults with a Learning Disability at the Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook).
The Unit provides assessment and treatment to people with a Learning Disability and / or Autistic People who have a Mental Health condition and/or demonstrate distress through their behaviour. The service aims to become a centre of excellence.
You will be part of a rich multi-disciplinary team including Nursing, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language therapy, and provide a Clinical Psychology service via complex assessment, intervention, training, consultation & supervision. Our teams are experienced, cohesive & mutually supportive.
Psychology is highly valued in the Learning Disability service. We have a caring & mutually supportive culture that is a vital foundation for the challenging but rewarding work that we do.
As a key part of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, psychology is committed to compassionate, respectful & equitable care for people with Learning Disabilities using a biopsychosocial model that is trauma-informed & sensitive to the individual contexts in which distress arises in a population with limited or no power. We have links with both the Plymouth and Exeter Doctoral Programmes & there is a strong research department within DPT.
Main duties of the job
To improve the psychological health & well-being of people with Learning Disabilities and to provide psychological services to people are admitted to The Brook.
This will be achieved in this post by:
1. Ensuring the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service to people with Learning Disabilities who are admitted.
2. Providing clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision for staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology service.
3. Taking a leadership role in the development and delivery of psychological interventions for people with Learning Disabilities
4. Overseeing the delivery of psychological support of the patients on the unit, and providing advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.
5. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.
6. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the Health Professions Council/British Psychological Society.
7. Contributing to the management of psychology services within the unit.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0181-1
Job locations
The Brook Learning Disability and Autism Unit
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
Desirable
- Extended experience of assessing and working with people with learning disabilities/ autism and working within learning disability services/ autism services. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
Knowledge, Skills and Planning
Essential
- Knowledge of Learning Disabilities services and Autism Services in the NHS and of the knowledge base, skills and practice of clinical psychology.
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to integrate complex data, make highly skilled evaluations and decisions, and take a long-term perspective
- Organisation and time management skills
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills
- Consultation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent) and registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Further training in psychological approaches particularly Positive Behavioural Support Further training and experience in interventions with people with learning disabilities/ Autism
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
Desirable
- Extended experience of assessing and working with people with learning disabilities/ autism and working within learning disability services/ autism services. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
Knowledge, Skills and Planning
Essential
- Knowledge of Learning Disabilities services and Autism Services in the NHS and of the knowledge base, skills and practice of clinical psychology.
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to integrate complex data, make highly skilled evaluations and decisions, and take a long-term perspective
- Organisation and time management skills
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills
- Consultation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent) and registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Further training in psychological approaches particularly Positive Behavioural Support Further training and experience in interventions with people with learning disabilities/ Autism
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
The Brook Learning Disability and Autism Unit
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
The Brook Learning Disability and Autism Unit
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Level 1 Social Worker
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399593
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within East Staffs Community Hospitals for a Level 1 Band 5 registered Social Worker.
You will be part of the East Staffs Community Hospital Team and will work closely within the multi-disciplinary team members including Discharge Liaison Nurses, Discharge facilitators, Therapists, Social Workers Social Care Assessors, Nurses, Partner Agencies and Community D2A Teams.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the personalisation and social inclusion agenda, in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individual who possess excellent communication and organisational skills and has a good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues, enabling individuals to remain in their own home through the promotion of independence; preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and be a team player who is able to forge excellent working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in a fast-paced community hospital environment whilst producing a high standard of recording Statutory assessments and other documentation that support the discharge pathways. The applicant will work within a range of relevant principles including Recovery and Personalisation; empowering individuals to take control through personalised, strengths and asset based models of assessment and intervention and putting them at the centre of everything we do, recognising the rights of all individuals to gain access to valued roles, relationships, activities and facilities within their local community.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-AFC-26-8317190
Job locations
Sir Robert Peel Hospital
Plantation Lane
Tamworth
B78 3NG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Job description Job responsibilities On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
- Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
- A commitment to on-going personal and professional development
- To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE)
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
- A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers
Desirable
- Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times A commitment to on-going personal and professional development To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE) Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Experience Essential Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers Desirable Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, 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.
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sir Robert Peel Hospital
Plantation Lane
Tamworth
B78 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sir Robert Peel Hospital
Plantation Lane
Tamworth
B78 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Occupational Therapist Band 5 to Band 6 Development Post
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399589
Job summary
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you're newly qualified or looking to progress into a Band 6 role, this is your opportunity to grow, thrive, and make a real impact - both in your career and in our community. Join our friendly, multidisciplinary team supporting both an inpatient rehabilitation ward, and the community setting delivering care in Shaftesbury and surrounding area.
This is a Band 5 to Band 6 developmental post, designed to support your progression. You will be offered a structured development plan with clear milestones, supportive supervision and mentorship from experienced clinicians and the potential to progress to a permanent Band 6 role within 12 months, subject to successful completion of the plan.
We foster a culture of learning, innovation, and mutual support, offering opportunities to work across a variety of settings and develop a broad range of skills and experiences. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be required to provide OT based rehab for a range of physical presentations such as orthopaedics, frailty, falls, cognitive impairment and many more. Skills required to fulfil this role include knowledge and experience in moving and handling, experience of using a range of equipment, experience of carrying out cognitive assessments, skills to holistically assess and formulate a patient centred rehab program, knowledge and experience of working with the older person, particularly with frailty.
The team also provide a 7 day service to support admission avoidance for patients in their own homes. Skills required to manage this cohort of patients include the ability to recognise and manage a deteriorating patient, problem solving and crisis management of an acute situation, skills in carrying out a basic physical assessment including basic observations and recognising when it is appropriate to escalate.
The post holder will be required to work with the rest of the team to provide cover across the 7 days on a rota basis. They will also be required to carry out rehab and assessment on the rehab ward or when in community to cover duty which involves working until 18.00 to cover any urgent referrals.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, organisation, caseload management, autonomous working, supervision of junior colleagues, problem solving and innovative thing to inform service development.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'Good' in 2026. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year p.a
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
152-C234.26
Job locations
Westhaven Hospital
Radipole Lane
Weymouth
DT4 0QE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
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Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff or supervising a student
- Experience of devising and delivering training
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
- Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Membership of the relevant Professional Body Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Desirable Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level Recent previous experience within a comparable role Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention. Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff or supervising a student Experience of devising and delivering training FINANCE/RESOURCES Essential Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Essential Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Essential Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours. Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities. Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required. Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence BUSINESS TRAVEL Essential Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westhaven Hospital
Radipole Lane
Weymouth
DT4 0QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westhaven Hospital
Radipole Lane
Weymouth
DT4 0QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399532
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly supportive, friendly, and forward- thinking Speech Therapy team.
We are seeking a part time experienced speech and language therapist eager to develop skills working holistically with a varied paediatric caseload within community settings across Bury.
The community service supports service users primarily between 0-5 years of age with some school age children and as such there will be some flexibility in the age of the client group this role will support.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop/focus on a clinical specialism.As a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist you will be responsible for supporting your manager in ensuring that our service users' speech, language and communication needs are met through the delivery of high-quality person-centred care.
You will be provided with robust supervision and personal development opportunities in your clinical specialism.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain high standard of clinical work when carrying out specialist assessment/intervention for children with speech, language, communication disorders, manage own caseload independently.
- Develop and provide enhanced knowledge and skills in evidence based practice in own clinical specialism, provide specialist advice / training to other professionals and Carers.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance framework, demonstrate knowledge of / adherence to professional, national and local clinical guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Compliance with continuous professional development to maintain registration with RCSLT and HCPC, identify personal learning and development objectives through line management and performance review framework, access clinical and safeguarding supervision in compliance with local policy.
- Champion service user experience, contribute to continuous improvement within the team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience pro rata / per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
236-UEC-P355-26
Job locations
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre
Church St West
Radcliffe
M262SP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Member of RCSLT
- HCPC Registration - Licence to Practise
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
- Dysphagia qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- oRelevant experience at undergraduate / post graduate level
- oWell established knowledge oof assessment tools relevant to the client group
- oWell established knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
- oWell established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- oDemonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- oWell-developed concentration skills
- oGood organisational and prioritisation skills
- oGood auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit
Desirable
- oBasic signing training o
- o Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
- oHanen trained.
Person Specification Registration Essential Member of RCSLT HCPC Registration - Licence to Practise Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Desirable Membership of relevant special interest groups Dysphagia qualification Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential oEvidence of successful completion of specialist short courses oRelevant experience at undergraduate / post graduate level oWell established knowledge oof assessment tools relevant to the client group oWell established knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) oWell established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills oDemonstrates good analytical and reflection skills oWell-developed concentration skills oGood organisational and prioritisation skills oGood auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Demonstrates ability to be a good team member oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit Desirable oBasic signing training o o Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) oHanen trained.
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
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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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre
Church St West
Radcliffe
M262SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre
Church St West
Radcliffe
M262SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399526
Job summary
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and dynamic place to work. Our values - Patient Centred and Safe, Professional, Responsive and Friendly - are at the core of our practice and care and are the basis for our interactions with patients and each other.
We work collaboratively with our NHS partners across Wiltshire and into Dorset and Hampshire to ensure that local people have access to the best possible healthcare services.
Due to increased funding for stroke intensity rehabilitation we are looking for a motivated individual who is committed to working as part of our neuro rehab team providing specialist stroke therapy to optimise quality of life.
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist with Stroke and/or Neuro experience to join the Stroke team. The role will be based on the stroke unit within Salisbury hospital assessing and managing a varied caseload including a range of neurological conditions within this specialised area.
Professional and specialist supervision is available from senior members of staff, and successful candidates will be working closely with all areas of the MDT.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Lauren Hicks - Stroke Rehabilitation Intensity Lead Sarah Gibney - Clinical Lead Stroke Physiotherapist ([email protected]) or Claire Shutler or Claire Shutler - Clinical Lead Stroke Occupational Therapist ([email protected])
Phone - 01722 336262 bleep 1459.
Main duties of the job
Our ideal candidate will be confident with appropriate experience, clearly able to demonstrate a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role. They must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work in this exciting and demanding acute area of physiotherapy. The successful candidate must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. They will be able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and have the ability to explain their decisions and actions in a way that all concerned will be able to understand. They must also be able to demonstrate evidence of recent learning and examples of continued professional and clinical development.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Details
Date posted
07 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
269-SFT9961-A
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years NHS experience post qualification
- Experience of service development
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Range of postgraduate experience across core areas in an acute setting
- Experience of working with stroke and/or neurological conditions
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as an OT
Desirable
- Experience of supervising students
- Experience of qualified staff / unqualified staff
Additional
Essential
- Evidence of neuro-specific CPD from internal and external courses
- Desire to work at Salisbury Foundation Trust
- Desire to work with stroke/neurological conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching others
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of MDT working
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of complex discharge planning
- Evidence of autonomous working
- Evidence of priortisation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of deputising in absence of senior staff
- Leading group sessions
- Evidence of representing the therapy team at ward-level meetings e.g. MDT meetings, care reviews, handovers
- Evidence of developing stroke-specific skills within practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years NHS experience post qualification
- Experience of service development
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Range of postgraduate experience across core areas in an acute setting
- Experience of working with stroke and/or neurological conditions
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as an OT
Desirable
- Experience of supervising students
- Experience of qualified staff / unqualified staff
Additional
Essential
- Evidence of neuro-specific CPD from internal and external courses
- Desire to work at Salisbury Foundation Trust
- Desire to work with stroke/neurological conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching others
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of MDT working
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of complex discharge planning
- Evidence of autonomous working
- Evidence of priortisation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of deputising in absence of senior staff
- Leading group sessions
- Evidence of representing the therapy team at ward-level meetings e.g. MDT meetings, care reviews, handovers
- Evidence of developing stroke-specific skills within practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399520
Job summary
Join us at the Community Frailty Hub, where we are committed to providing integrated neighbourhood-based care to support patients to live well in their own homes for longer. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our supportive, forward-thinking team delivering high quality person centred, patient led care for people living with frailty in York.
Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle for work are essential for this role.
Please be aware we can not offer sponsorship at this time.
Nimbuscare is a GP-led provider organisation delivering urgent care, community services and neighbourhood-based models of care across Yorkshire. We exist to improve patient outcomes, reduce health inequalities and support the sustainability of primary and community care through collaboration, innovation and strong system partnerships.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder may work independently within an agreed scope of practice, enabling and monitoring patients, identifying early signs of deterioration, escalating concerns appropriately and maintain accurate documentation.
Providing care, support and reablement for patients living with frailty in the community to allow then to live safely, as independently within their own homes.
The role includes a comprehensive and mandatory training in core skills such as safeguarding, communication and infection control.
Please read the full job description attached.
Main duties of the job
Accountable for the delivery of efficient and appropriate care in accordance with relevant standards, guidelines and codes of conduct under the guidance of clinical staff.
To perform first visit assessments of patients in their own home following referral and assessment from a clinician. To update pre-visit summary and lone working questionnaire as appropriate.
To facilitate care and support as appropriate.
Encourage patient engagement to meet their goals and objectives as set out in a person-centered care plan.
To work as part of the Frailty Hub signposting to referral pathways within the MDT.
Support patients to complete home exercise programmes as advised by the therapy team.
Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity always, respecting privacy and always ensuring confidentiality.
Ensure all care and support is focused on promoting independence.
To maintain written records on System One and other related information as required and report all changes in the patients condition to the Team in an accurate and timely manner.
To assist and support patients and carers as appropriate. To assist patients with their activities of living, including prompting and administrating medication (in line with training, competency and agreed protocols), diet, maintaining personal hygiene, assessing and using toilet facilities as appropriate.
About us
Who are we?
Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.
What we do?
We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.
How we do it?
By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,065.56 to £26,734.79 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0260-26-0070
Job locations
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Accountable for the delivery of efficient and appropriate care in accordance with relevant standards, guidelines and codes of conduct under the guidance of clinical staff.
To perform first visit assessments of patients in their own home following referral and assessment from a clinician. To update pre-visit summary and lone working questionnaire as appropriate.
To facilitate care and support as appropriate.
Encourage patient engagement to meet their goals and objectives as set out in a person-centered care plan.
To work as part of the Frailty Hub signposting to referral pathways within the MDT.
Support patients to complete home exercise programmes as advised by the therapy team.
Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity always, respecting privacy and always ensuring confidentiality.
Ensure all care and support is focused on promoting independence.
To maintain written records on System One and other related information as required and report all changes in the patients condition to the Team in an accurate and timely manner.
To assist and support patients and carers as appropriate. To assist patients with their activities of living, including prompting and administrating medication (in line with training, competency and agreed protocols), diet, maintaining personal hygiene, assessing and using toilet facilities as appropriate.
To always respect the privacy and dignity of the patient, ensuring confidentiality.
Planned and Unplanned Cover: To contribute to maintaining the safe level of service delivery.
To effectively, efficiently and appropriately acknowledge, signpost and/or handle queries as deemed appropriate and source the appropriate advice.
Administrative Record Keeping: Responsible for maintaining accurate records / discharging and archiving patients paperwork. Completing Health Support Worker visit data and ensuring this is recorded at the point of patient contact, in an accurate manner.
Ensuring Healthcare Support colleagues receive accurate patient visit information in a timely manner via updating the pre-visit summary on Systm One and telephone and escalating any concerns to a clinician.
To perform and record physical observations on patients using the necessary equipment (BP monitor, blood sugar, pulse oximeter) when it is deemed appropriate or when advised to by a clinician.
To be monitor patients for a change in condition and escalate as appropriate.
To ensure referrals to other agencies are made appropriately.
Supporting the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk through compliance with safeguarding procedures and prompt reporting of any concerns.
To be an example and support junior staff.
To ensure any CQC requirements and/or documentation for which the post holder is responsible for is completed timely and accurately. To also ensure any procedures and processes applicable to the role are followed timely and accurately.
To ensure you devote the whole of your time, attention and abilities to your role, our business and its goals.
Such other duties as may reasonably be delegated from time to time.
Education and Training:
In accordance with the concepts of lifelong learning, develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to provide information to others to help their development. This will include:
Take part in plans for development, learning and performance, including participating in team meetings.
To attend training offered by York Community Frailty Hub clinical staff to ensure this is up to date.
Ensure mandatory training is up to date and completed on time.
Demonstrating to new staff members the skills and activities carried out, including shadowing, home visits and office-based workload.
Participation in 121, performance review and appraisal.
Infection Prevention and Control is everyones responsibility; therefore, Nimbuscare is committed to ensuring that all employees work collaboratively to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infection. To achieve this, all staff are expected to comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policies, to attend IPC training as part of their induction programme, attend mandatory IPC training or complete the e-learning programme annually and/or complete the workbook, as appropriate to their role.
To undertake training identified as appropriate/necessary to perform the role.
Other responsibilities:
Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.
Communicating clearly, concisely and effectively with other team members.
To develop good communications with the patient and his/her family, passing on all relevant information to the Community Frailty Hub team and other professionals as appropriate, e.g. out of hours GP's.
To treat all patient information as confidential.
Risk Management: Although it is essential the post holder can work independently, it is equally important the post holder to access support and advice as appropriate.
Demonstrate an awareness of the scope / boundaries of their own responsibilities, decision making, skills and knowledge is vital and to assertively and appropriately escalate and/or access support.
IT Literate: be willing to learn about IT system used in healthcare e.g. SystmOne and Microsoft Applications.
Customers/ Key Stakeholders
Supporting the Practice in achieving our Strategic Goals. Examples of the most direct customers:
External Customers:
District Nurses
Warden Control Service
Trust: Community Response Team, Community Therapy Team
Local Authority: Adult Social Services
Patients, Carers, Families
Out of Hours Services
Social Services
Voluntary Sector Agencies
Internal Customers:
Service Coordinator
Clinical Manager
Operational Manager
Wider Clinical Team (Practice Nursing and GP team)
Community Frailty Hub colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Accountable for the delivery of efficient and appropriate care in accordance with relevant standards, guidelines and codes of conduct under the guidance of clinical staff.
To perform first visit assessments of patients in their own home following referral and assessment from a clinician. To update pre-visit summary and lone working questionnaire as appropriate.
To facilitate care and support as appropriate.
Encourage patient engagement to meet their goals and objectives as set out in a person-centered care plan.
To work as part of the Frailty Hub signposting to referral pathways within the MDT.
Support patients to complete home exercise programmes as advised by the therapy team.
Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity always, respecting privacy and always ensuring confidentiality.
Ensure all care and support is focused on promoting independence.
To maintain written records on System One and other related information as required and report all changes in the patients condition to the Team in an accurate and timely manner.
To assist and support patients and carers as appropriate. To assist patients with their activities of living, including prompting and administrating medication (in line with training, competency and agreed protocols), diet, maintaining personal hygiene, assessing and using toilet facilities as appropriate.
To always respect the privacy and dignity of the patient, ensuring confidentiality.
Planned and Unplanned Cover: To contribute to maintaining the safe level of service delivery.
To effectively, efficiently and appropriately acknowledge, signpost and/or handle queries as deemed appropriate and source the appropriate advice.
Administrative Record Keeping: Responsible for maintaining accurate records / discharging and archiving patients paperwork. Completing Health Support Worker visit data and ensuring this is recorded at the point of patient contact, in an accurate manner.
Ensuring Healthcare Support colleagues receive accurate patient visit information in a timely manner via updating the pre-visit summary on Systm One and telephone and escalating any concerns to a clinician.
To perform and record physical observations on patients using the necessary equipment (BP monitor, blood sugar, pulse oximeter) when it is deemed appropriate or when advised to by a clinician.
To be monitor patients for a change in condition and escalate as appropriate.
To ensure referrals to other agencies are made appropriately.
Supporting the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk through compliance with safeguarding procedures and prompt reporting of any concerns.
To be an example and support junior staff.
To ensure any CQC requirements and/or documentation for which the post holder is responsible for is completed timely and accurately. To also ensure any procedures and processes applicable to the role are followed timely and accurately.
To ensure you devote the whole of your time, attention and abilities to your role, our business and its goals.
Such other duties as may reasonably be delegated from time to time.
Education and Training:
In accordance with the concepts of lifelong learning, develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to provide information to others to help their development. This will include:
Take part in plans for development, learning and performance, including participating in team meetings.
To attend training offered by York Community Frailty Hub clinical staff to ensure this is up to date.
Ensure mandatory training is up to date and completed on time.
Demonstrating to new staff members the skills and activities carried out, including shadowing, home visits and office-based workload.
Participation in 121, performance review and appraisal.
Infection Prevention and Control is everyones responsibility; therefore, Nimbuscare is committed to ensuring that all employees work collaboratively to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infection. To achieve this, all staff are expected to comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policies, to attend IPC training as part of their induction programme, attend mandatory IPC training or complete the e-learning programme annually and/or complete the workbook, as appropriate to their role.
To undertake training identified as appropriate/necessary to perform the role.
Other responsibilities:
Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.
Communicating clearly, concisely and effectively with other team members.
To develop good communications with the patient and his/her family, passing on all relevant information to the Community Frailty Hub team and other professionals as appropriate, e.g. out of hours GP's.
To treat all patient information as confidential.
Risk Management: Although it is essential the post holder can work independently, it is equally important the post holder to access support and advice as appropriate.
Demonstrate an awareness of the scope / boundaries of their own responsibilities, decision making, skills and knowledge is vital and to assertively and appropriately escalate and/or access support.
IT Literate: be willing to learn about IT system used in healthcare e.g. SystmOne and Microsoft Applications.
Customers/ Key Stakeholders
Supporting the Practice in achieving our Strategic Goals. Examples of the most direct customers:
External Customers:
District Nurses
Warden Control Service
Trust: Community Response Team, Community Therapy Team
Local Authority: Adult Social Services
Patients, Carers, Families
Out of Hours Services
Social Services
Voluntary Sector Agencies
Internal Customers:
Service Coordinator
Clinical Manager
Operational Manager
Wider Clinical Team (Practice Nursing and GP team)
Community Frailty Hub colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certification of Enhanced Criminal Record Check with childrens and/or adult barred list to be carried out after successful interview.
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Experience in Motivational Interviewing/Coaching
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent experience of working in a community health/social care setting
Behaviours
Essential
- Teamwork - Work effectively and professionally within the team through willingness to proactively support and assist their peers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently supported by the Community Frailty Team. Having the ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred to the wider clinical team because it falls outside of the scope of the role and knowledge.
- Solution Focussed Approach: Ability to react to and face challenges or setbacks in a positive manner with a commitment to continuous improvement of their own skills and behaviours and of the service.
- Customer Service - Ability to remain focused on providing and continuously improving an excellent patient and internal customer service (colleagues).
- Confidentiality - Ability to exercise and adhere to Nimbuscare confidentiality policies.
- Work Prioritisation - Ability to organise, prioritise and manage your own workload.
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills - Good Verbal and written communication.
- Ability to build professional and appropriate rapport with patients.
- Able to calmly, professionally and efficiently deliver Meet patients needs with a warm reassuring demeanour
Desirable
- Able to motivate patients to engage in rehabilitation.
- Work as part of the Multi-disciplinary team
Non-negotiable
Essential
- Driving licence and access to own vehicle for work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certification of Enhanced Criminal Record Check with childrens and/or adult barred list to be carried out after successful interview.
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Experience in Motivational Interviewing/Coaching
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent experience of working in a community health/social care setting
Behaviours
Essential
- Teamwork - Work effectively and professionally within the team through willingness to proactively support and assist their peers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently supported by the Community Frailty Team. Having the ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred to the wider clinical team because it falls outside of the scope of the role and knowledge.
- Solution Focussed Approach: Ability to react to and face challenges or setbacks in a positive manner with a commitment to continuous improvement of their own skills and behaviours and of the service.
- Customer Service - Ability to remain focused on providing and continuously improving an excellent patient and internal customer service (colleagues).
- Confidentiality - Ability to exercise and adhere to Nimbuscare confidentiality policies.
- Work Prioritisation - Ability to organise, prioritise and manage your own workload.
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills - Good Verbal and written communication.
- Ability to build professional and appropriate rapport with patients.
- Able to calmly, professionally and efficiently deliver Meet patients needs with a warm reassuring demeanour
Desirable
- Able to motivate patients to engage in rehabilitation.
- Work as part of the Multi-disciplinary team
Non-negotiable
Essential
- Driving licence and access to own vehicle for work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Nimbuscare
Address
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Nimbuscare
Address
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
United Kingdom
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Mental Health Duty Practitioner
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399500
Job summary
**SUBJECT TO AFC BANDING APPROVAL**
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Duty Mental Health Practitioner to join us in a new role in an established Talking Therapies service.
You will work as part of our Talking Therapies services dealing closely with a wide range of stakeholders providing first-class clinical care.
You should hold a current registration to a professional health registered body, maintain ongoing professional development and training to the equivalent of safeguarding Level 3.
Experience should include:
- working within NHS mental health services with a range of mental health issues.
- assessing & managing multiple presentations of risk. multidisciplinary working.
- assessment & managing wide range of safeguarding issues. working with people with depression and anxietywho may present in acute mental distress
- providing risk & safeguarding advice, consultation and/or supervision to other practitioners.
If you are a highly organised and motivated individual with a commitment to the NHS and patient care then we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the day-to-day management of the duty team. This will include triaging complex referrals that come into the service that may come from professionals or clients self-referring. The post holder will manage, process, hear and deliver sensitive information which may be distressing in nature, and will manage risk within the triage process.
The post holder will also be required to caseload manage members of the therapy team both routinely and on demand, specifically where a team member needs immediate supervision relating to risk management of a client presenting in crisis.
The development of positive working relationships and the ability to work autonomously with partners, agencies and bodies both internal and external to the trust is key to the successful application of this role.
About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
232-PRC-8303133
Job locations
Hope Centre
Upper Huntbach Street
Hanley
ST1 2BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Duty Team you will be responsible for providing advice and support to our staff (CBT Therapists/Counsellors, DIT, IPT, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) and our administrative team) about all aspects of clinical risk, supporting robust risk management and safeguarding processes across the service.
The Duty Mental Health Practitioner will have substantial client contact by telephone, often talking with people who may be distressed, to help screen client suitability for the service and make referrals where appropriate into secondary mental health services. There may be some additional responsibilities in supporting interface discussions between Talking Therapies Services and Secondary Care mental health services.
We welcome applicants who have experience of and confidence in managing risk. A working knowledge of primary and secondary mental health care services would be an advantage.
- Deliver effective caseload management and provide feedback on performance to the senior management team, whilst also managing own caseload within the duty team.
- Responsibility for the management of the duty /triage activity including issues relating to referrals, allocation, activity levels, and clinical risk. This will include receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, and taking referrals over the telephone. Triage may involve experiencing hostility, antagonistic, or highly emotive information, alongside eliciting and providing information that can be sensitive in nature. It will also include communication of information relating to risk and treatment to other professionals, sometimes through interpreters or advocates, including behaviour, state of mind, and where there is a need for empathy and reassurance to gain agreement from the client to proceed with the most appropriate care pathway/care package given the presentation.
- Facilitate the triage of clients presenting with multiple or complex issues, including consideration of allocation to assessment for the appropriate therapeutic treatment, and decisions regarding onward referral to specialist services. This will include communicating sensitive information where clients may be hostile.
- The development of close working relationships with other clinical teams to support appropriate clinical pathways and onward referrals based on complexity and clinical need is crucial.
- Translate the national NHS Talking Therapies agenda into practice by ensuring that recommendations from national policy and guidance are communicated and understood and implemented across the team.
See attached JD for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Duty Team you will be responsible for providing advice and support to our staff (CBT Therapists/Counsellors, DIT, IPT, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) and our administrative team) about all aspects of clinical risk, supporting robust risk management and safeguarding processes across the service.
The Duty Mental Health Practitioner will have substantial client contact by telephone, often talking with people who may be distressed, to help screen client suitability for the service and make referrals where appropriate into secondary mental health services. There may be some additional responsibilities in supporting interface discussions between Talking Therapies Services and Secondary Care mental health services.
We welcome applicants who have experience of and confidence in managing risk. A working knowledge of primary and secondary mental health care services would be an advantage.
- Deliver effective caseload management and provide feedback on performance to the senior management team, whilst also managing own caseload within the duty team.
- Responsibility for the management of the duty /triage activity including issues relating to referrals, allocation, activity levels, and clinical risk. This will include receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, and taking referrals over the telephone. Triage may involve experiencing hostility, antagonistic, or highly emotive information, alongside eliciting and providing information that can be sensitive in nature. It will also include communication of information relating to risk and treatment to other professionals, sometimes through interpreters or advocates, including behaviour, state of mind, and where there is a need for empathy and reassurance to gain agreement from the client to proceed with the most appropriate care pathway/care package given the presentation.
- Facilitate the triage of clients presenting with multiple or complex issues, including consideration of allocation to assessment for the appropriate therapeutic treatment, and decisions regarding onward referral to specialist services. This will include communicating sensitive information where clients may be hostile.
- The development of close working relationships with other clinical teams to support appropriate clinical pathways and onward referrals based on complexity and clinical need is crucial.
- Translate the national NHS Talking Therapies agenda into practice by ensuring that recommendations from national policy and guidance are communicated and understood and implemented across the team.
See attached JD for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in an associated field of professional scope/therapies or equivalent experience. Professional qualification relevant to Adult Mental Health i.e. RMN, OT, Social Worker, Therapist. Post qualification training at diploma/degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically in community settings
Desirable
- Minimum of one years' post registration experience working in a community mental health setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of psychosocial interventions
Desirable
- Awareness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and principles of NHS talking Therapies service in relation to treatment for common mental health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in an associated field of professional scope/therapies or equivalent experience. Professional qualification relevant to Adult Mental Health i.e. RMN, OT, Social Worker, Therapist. Post qualification training at diploma/degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically in community settings
Desirable
- Minimum of one years' post registration experience working in a community mental health setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of psychosocial interventions
Desirable
- Awareness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and principles of NHS talking Therapies service in relation to treatment for common mental health problems
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
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Hope Centre
Upper Huntbach Street
Hanley
ST1 2BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Hope Centre
Upper Huntbach Street
Hanley
ST1 2BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Physiotherapy Assistant
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399493
Job summary
Band 2 Physiotherapy Assistant
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a qualified Physiotherapist, your application will not be considered for this role.
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
In this role you work closely with patients, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, undertaking an array of responsibilities and tasks to support the smooth running of the Therapies service.
This post is rotational, covering areas such as Medicine, Elderly Care, ICU & Surgery, Respiratory & the Acute Stroke Unit.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received - if interested, please therefore apply as soon as you can.
We CANNOT provide visa sponsorship for this job role.
Main duties of the job
To be a Physiotherapy assistant working to assist the Physiotherapist in the therapeutic management of patients for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
Under supervision to facilitate and participate in ongoing patient treatment.
To work effectively as a team member in carrying out, under direction, exercise and mobility programmes.
To participate in providing a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service.
Under supervision of a Physiotherapist, provide a range of activities, instructing and guiding patients, individually or in groups, to support them in achieving identified goals and promoting independence.
To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service, including clerical and housekeeping tasks.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country.
The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.
The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Readings biggest employer.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-8344310NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- IT skills, including Email
- Some knowledge of physiotherapy
Desirable
- Previous experience of health or social care setting
- Experience of working with members of the public
- Some understanding of hospital working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring role(s)
Desirable
- NHS experience
Education
Essential
- Education to GCSE level including English and Maths
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- IT skills, including Email
- Some knowledge of physiotherapy
Desirable
- Previous experience of health or social care setting
- Experience of working with members of the public
- Some understanding of hospital working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring role(s)
Desirable
- NHS experience
Education
Essential
- Education to GCSE level including English and Maths
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Children
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399487
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated individual to join our clinical pharmacy team as an Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Children. This is fixed term 12 month post to cover maternity leave. You will provide a clinical pharmacy service to our womens and childrens wards. Therefore significant recent and relevant experience of providing a clinical pharmacy service to paediatrics is expected.
You will also be responsible for providing directorate support to the women and children directorate within the Family and Specialist Services division
You will be strongly encouraged to come up with innovative ideas to improve the clinical service alongside increased medicines efficiency savings.
You will require excellent communication and leadership skills, and be comfortable collaborating with clinicians, managers, nurses and others to ensure that pharmaceutical care of ill patients with a range of clinical conditions is safe and optimised. You will also be involved in training and teaching junior members of the pharmacy team alongside the wider MDT.
Line management experience would be beneficial, as you will be involved in the sickness management, appraisal and general line management responsibilities of our team of rotational band 7 staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or be able to demonstrate equivalent and transferrable experience. You will also be a registered non-medical prescriber.
Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.
The role will include participation in weekend and bank holiday working.
Applicants should have knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use and experience of audit, risk management and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff.
This role is critical to providing a high quality clinical service to patients. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, have the ability to delegate effectively and to work as part of a team with a 'can do' positive attitude.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others
CHFT is a digitally advanced hospital trust - we use Cerner Millenium Electronic Patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration. We have recently installed a pharmacy dispensing robot at our Calderdale site and are a trailblazing site with the introduction of electronic controlled drug registers (eCDR) which has lead to nomination for a HSJ award
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
372-FSS3134-A
Job locations
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Head of Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
- Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical
- Director of Pharmacy
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
- Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
- Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
- Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
- Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
For further details please see Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Head of Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
- Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical
- Director of Pharmacy
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
- Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
- Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
- Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
- Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
For further details please see Job description
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Pharmacist prescriber
Desirable
- Working on RPS or HEE advanced framework portfolio
- Management / Leadership training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Experience managing staff
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
- Computer literate
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Management of drug budgets
Desirable
- Significant relevant and recent experience of Paediatrics
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Self- motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
- Planning and organisational skills
- Able to effect and manage change
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD.
- Education & Training skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Pharmacist prescriber
Desirable
- Working on RPS or HEE advanced framework portfolio
- Management / Leadership training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Experience managing staff
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
- Computer literate
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Management of drug budgets
Desirable
- Significant relevant and recent experience of Paediatrics
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Self- motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
- Planning and organisational skills
- Able to effect and manage change
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD.
- Education & Training skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399482
Job summary
Job title:Social Prescribing Link Worker
Location:Sunderland
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary: £32,184.87
Main duties of the job
You will play a vital role in supporting people take greater control of their health and wellbeing. Provide time, space and personalised support, focusing on 'what matters to me' and work with individuals to understand their strengths, needs and priorities, helping to build confidence, independence and resilience.
About us
Join an award-winning organisation. For the third consecutive year, Sunderland GP Alliance has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and holds the Better Health at Work Gold Award with Continuing Excellence status. In addition, we offer 33 days' annual leave and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.
Sunderland GP Alliance is a not-for-profit collaboration of GP practices in Sunderland.
All GP Practices in Sunderland are members of the organisation, covering approximately 285,000 patients.
The Alliance also runs three practices: Monument Surgeries, South Hylton and New Silksworth.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,184.87 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0012-26-0040
Job locations
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working under the guidance of the referring GP, take referrals from a wide range of agencies, including PCNs, GP practices and multi-disciplinary teams as well as the wider system and occasionally via self-referral.
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to empower people to take control of their lives, support low level mental health and promote self-care. Encourage people to live independently and improve their health access and outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team.
- Engage and develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health.
- Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, including introducing or reconnecting people to appropriate community groups and statutory services.
- Manage and prioritise own caseload in accordance with the needs and priorities of individuals on the caseload.
- Maintain a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies.
- Work with a diverse range of people and their communities, to draw on and increase the strengths and capacity of local community groups, enabling local VCSE organisations to receive social prescribing referrals.
- Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups to become sustainable.
- Ensure that community assets are nurtured, through sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.
- Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on what services are available within the community and how to access them.
Role Specific Key Tasks
Education
- Promote all aspects of social prescribing across the PCN, Health & Social Care professionals and the wider system, including its role in self-management, addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
- Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health access and outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
- Promote low level mental health guidance, signpost to self-help and the most appropriate service.
Referrals
- Receive and action referrals for social prescriptions via agreed systems.
- Manage and prioritise referrals appropriately.
- Redirect referrals, using the agreed protocols, to more appropriate Social Prescribing Link Workers or agencies.
- Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals.
- Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring.
- Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
- Work closely within the MDT and with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that the social prescribing referral codes are inputted into clinical systems.
- Adhere to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
Personalised Support
- Listen to and talk with people and their families about what matters to me by giving people time to tell their stories.
- Be proactive in encouraging equality and inclusion, through connecting with diverse local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within SGPA policies and procedures.
- Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Be a friendly and engaging source of information about health, wellbeing and prevention approaches.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan to address the persons health and wellbeing needs, based on the persons priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations.
- Identify what individuals expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
- Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.
Community Asset Development
- Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
- Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals.
- Forge strong links with a wide range of local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available to create a menu of diverse community groups and assets, who promote diversity and inclusion.
- Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, culturally appropriate community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable.
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet diverse needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, building their skills and confidence and strengthening community resilience.
- Develop a team of volunteers within your service to provide buddying support for people, starting new groups and finding creative community solutions to local issues.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
Collaborative working
- As part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team, build close working relationships with staff in GP practices within the local PCN, attending relevant MDT meetings, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
- Seek advice and support from the GP teams and/or identified individual(s) to discuss related concerns (e.g. abuse, domestic violence and support with mental health), referring the patient back to the GP or other suitable health professional if required.
- Work with established VCSE organisations and existing Social Prescribing Link Workers to provide a robust and consistent approach to our Sunderland people.
- Explore ways of working and share good practice and learning across all social prescribing roles within the system.
Data Collection
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
Professional Development
- Work with the GP teams and/or line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
- Work with the GP teams to access regular clinical supervision, where appropriate, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
Service Development
- Seek regular feedback about the quality of the service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
- Work as part of the healthcare team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
- Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and health inequalities.
Leadership
- Be a system leader in the development, delivery and education of social prescribing, ensuring involvement where value can be added.
- Provide role coaching and mentoring for all staff where appropriate.
Other
- Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
- Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working under the guidance of the referring GP, take referrals from a wide range of agencies, including PCNs, GP practices and multi-disciplinary teams as well as the wider system and occasionally via self-referral.
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to empower people to take control of their lives, support low level mental health and promote self-care. Encourage people to live independently and improve their health access and outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team.
- Engage and develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health.
- Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, including introducing or reconnecting people to appropriate community groups and statutory services.
- Manage and prioritise own caseload in accordance with the needs and priorities of individuals on the caseload.
- Maintain a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies.
- Work with a diverse range of people and their communities, to draw on and increase the strengths and capacity of local community groups, enabling local VCSE organisations to receive social prescribing referrals.
- Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups to become sustainable.
- Ensure that community assets are nurtured, through sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.
- Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on what services are available within the community and how to access them.
Role Specific Key Tasks
Education
- Promote all aspects of social prescribing across the PCN, Health & Social Care professionals and the wider system, including its role in self-management, addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
- Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health access and outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
- Promote low level mental health guidance, signpost to self-help and the most appropriate service.
Referrals
- Receive and action referrals for social prescriptions via agreed systems.
- Manage and prioritise referrals appropriately.
- Redirect referrals, using the agreed protocols, to more appropriate Social Prescribing Link Workers or agencies.
- Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals.
- Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring.
- Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
- Work closely within the MDT and with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that the social prescribing referral codes are inputted into clinical systems.
- Adhere to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
Personalised Support
- Listen to and talk with people and their families about what matters to me by giving people time to tell their stories.
- Be proactive in encouraging equality and inclusion, through connecting with diverse local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within SGPA policies and procedures.
- Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Be a friendly and engaging source of information about health, wellbeing and prevention approaches.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan to address the persons health and wellbeing needs, based on the persons priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations.
- Identify what individuals expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
- Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.
Community Asset Development
- Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
- Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals.
- Forge strong links with a wide range of local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available to create a menu of diverse community groups and assets, who promote diversity and inclusion.
- Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, culturally appropriate community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable.
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet diverse needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, building their skills and confidence and strengthening community resilience.
- Develop a team of volunteers within your service to provide buddying support for people, starting new groups and finding creative community solutions to local issues.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
Collaborative working
- As part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team, build close working relationships with staff in GP practices within the local PCN, attending relevant MDT meetings, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
- Seek advice and support from the GP teams and/or identified individual(s) to discuss related concerns (e.g. abuse, domestic violence and support with mental health), referring the patient back to the GP or other suitable health professional if required.
- Work with established VCSE organisations and existing Social Prescribing Link Workers to provide a robust and consistent approach to our Sunderland people.
- Explore ways of working and share good practice and learning across all social prescribing roles within the system.
Data Collection
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
Professional Development
- Work with the GP teams and/or line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
- Work with the GP teams to access regular clinical supervision, where appropriate, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
Service Development
- Seek regular feedback about the quality of the service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
- Work as part of the healthcare team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
- Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and health inequalities.
Leadership
- Be a system leader in the development, delivery and education of social prescribing, ensuring involvement where value can be added.
- Provide role coaching and mentoring for all staff where appropriate.
Other
- Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
- Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Motivation and Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
- Outstanding organisational skills
- Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team but also autonomously.
- High level and adaptable communication skills across a range of individuals of all ages, backgrounds and cultures with varying social and emotional needs
- Able to respond to challenges with resilience and manage situations calmly and professionally.
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external partners.
- Experience of accurately collecting, recording information and data whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Work on own initiative but within constraints of the role
- Provide motivational coaching with the ability to inspire trust and confidence
- Able to work under pressure and emotionally resilient
Desirable
- Understanding the impact of economic and environmental factors on people's health and wellbeing
- Mental Health First Aid
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Qualification or training in motivational coaching, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- PCI Accredited
- qualification in Social Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Ability to competently use technology and IT systems including word processing, email and the internet to create simple personalised plans with individuals
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of handling confidential information.
- Experience of collecting and recording information and data
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers with low level mental health issues
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
Desirable
- Experience of working in or with voluntary organisations or groups in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
- Extensive knowledge of local services within a Sunderland locality through either living or working within one of the wider Sunderland settings.
- Experience of working with GPs and/or other Health or Social Care providers or knowledge of how systems work Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
Other
Essential
- Understands the principles of equality and diversity.
- A firm commitment to CPD
- Full UK driving licence with use of own car
- Ability to travel across Sunderland if required
- Meet DBS standards and Criminal Record checks
Person Specification
Motivation and Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
- Outstanding organisational skills
- Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team but also autonomously.
- High level and adaptable communication skills across a range of individuals of all ages, backgrounds and cultures with varying social and emotional needs
- Able to respond to challenges with resilience and manage situations calmly and professionally.
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external partners.
- Experience of accurately collecting, recording information and data whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Work on own initiative but within constraints of the role
- Provide motivational coaching with the ability to inspire trust and confidence
- Able to work under pressure and emotionally resilient
Desirable
- Understanding the impact of economic and environmental factors on people's health and wellbeing
- Mental Health First Aid
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Qualification or training in motivational coaching, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- PCI Accredited
- qualification in Social Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Ability to competently use technology and IT systems including word processing, email and the internet to create simple personalised plans with individuals
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of handling confidential information.
- Experience of collecting and recording information and data
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers with low level mental health issues
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
Desirable
- Experience of working in or with voluntary organisations or groups in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
- Extensive knowledge of local services within a Sunderland locality through either living or working within one of the wider Sunderland settings.
- Experience of working with GPs and/or other Health or Social Care providers or knowledge of how systems work Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
Other
Essential
- Understands the principles of equality and diversity.
- A firm commitment to CPD
- Full UK driving licence with use of own car
- Ability to travel across Sunderland if required
- Meet DBS standards and Criminal Record checks
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Sunderland GP Alliance
Address
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sunderland GP Alliance
Address
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Psychological Practitioners / Senior Psychologists -Resilience Hub
Nimbuscare View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399481
Job summary
Exciting Bank Opportunities: Psychological Practitioners & Senior Psychologists
York and North Yorkshire Trailblazer Resilience Hub (hosted by Nimbuscare)
In your application, please state which role you are interested in: Psychological Practitioner or Senior Psychologist.
For full details, please see supporting documents for the full job description attached.
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.
Main duties of the job
Provides specialist psychological assessment, therapy, supervision, and service development within a trauma-informed Hub.
For full details, please see supporting documents for the full job description attached.
About us
Who are we?
Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.
What we do?
We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.
How we do it?
By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Negotiable
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0260-26-0071
Job locations
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.
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
Nimbuscare
Address
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Nimbuscare
Address
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Sonographer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399475
Job summary
As a qualified advanced practitioner you will use a wide range of developed clinical skills to exercise responsibility for the delivery of diagnostic procedures, diagnostic results and patient care in a specialised or general area of work. You will maintain, evaluate and adapt aspects of the clinical imaging service as required.
To use acquired skills and knowledge to influence your own practice and that of others and to develop new and effective ways of working that improve the care of the patient and the daily running of the ultrasound department.
Support all members of the team within your direct span of responsibility in order to assist the delivery of the service and achieve individual and group objectives.
The post holder will develop their clinical leadership through involvement in the development of clinical practice in a specific area of expertise. Undertake and participate in research, audit and evidence-based practice. Evaluating results and disseminating them through education and teaching, using them to influence best clinical practice.
Provide support and act as a mentor to other radiographers, sonographers and student sonographers when necessary. Promoting and developing your specialty and actively participating in developing other roles and initiatives in the imaging field.
The department has just completed a significant equipment investment programme and is committed to training and the development of the profession.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the position of Band 7 Sonographer to join our team, where you will work in a multidisciplinary environment that is challenging, rewarding, enjoyable and where your professional skills are respected. The successful candidate will join the Ultrasound team team in providing a comprehensive imaging service responsive to the needs of the patient.Hours of duty are 37.5hrs per week, working between the hours of 8.30am-5pm, but with potential expansion to cover weekend. Part time hours would be considered.Candidates must have a CASE accredited Pg Dip in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent CASE accredited qualification and be registered with the HCPC. As a Trust, we recommend that individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-NBC159-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility for the welfare and comfort of the patient whilst under the care of the radiology department, prior, during and post the ultrasound examination. Ensure that they are kept informed of any factors, such as delays, that are likely to affect them.
Provide a high standard of ultrasound work, ensuring departmental standards and quality issues are observed.
We will welcome informal visits to view the facilities and discuss the job role in more detail.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility for the welfare and comfort of the patient whilst under the care of the radiology department, prior, during and post the ultrasound examination. Ensure that they are kept informed of any factors, such as delays, that are likely to affect them.
Provide a high standard of ultrasound work, ensuring departmental standards and quality issues are observed.
We will welcome informal visits to view the facilities and discuss the job role in more detail.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Graduate Radiographer or equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- State registered with the HCPC
- Post graduate qualification/ experience in obstetric ultrasound.
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accredited (foetal medicine foundation and DQUASS accreditation
- MSc in Medical Ultrasound or additional modules or training for these.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of general abdominal, gynaecological and obstetric scanning including transvaginal techniques
- Evidence of participating in clinical audit, participating in QA and experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Additional modular qualification i.e. MSK
- Experience in other fields.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and other health professionals at all levels.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Computer literate
- Maintain high levels of mental effort over a period of time.
- Counselling skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in service development.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of aims of the NHS as an organisation and their role within it.
- Understanding of risk management, clinical governance and maintaining safe environment.
- Understanding of need to undertake CPD, appraisal and mandatory training
OTHER
Essential
- Professional approach.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Graduate Radiographer or equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- State registered with the HCPC
- Post graduate qualification/ experience in obstetric ultrasound.
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accredited (foetal medicine foundation and DQUASS accreditation
- MSc in Medical Ultrasound or additional modules or training for these.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of general abdominal, gynaecological and obstetric scanning including transvaginal techniques
- Evidence of participating in clinical audit, participating in QA and experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Additional modular qualification i.e. MSK
- Experience in other fields.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and other health professionals at all levels.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Computer literate
- Maintain high levels of mental effort over a period of time.
- Counselling skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in service development.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of aims of the NHS as an organisation and their role within it.
- Understanding of risk management, clinical governance and maintaining safe environment.
- Understanding of need to undertake CPD, appraisal and mandatory training
OTHER
Essential
- Professional approach.
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Rotational Physiotherapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399474
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team. As a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist you will play a key role in the provision of high quality physiotherapy services. Offering acomprehensive range of rotations within:
Frailty and A&E,Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery, Orthopaedics (trauma and electives), MSK outpatients, Integrated Community Neurorehabilitation Service (off site), Acute Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Acute Medicine (General, Respiratory, Haematology/Oncology/Gastro), Care of the Older Person, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Clifton Rehabilitation (off site).
You will be guided and well supported by senior and clinically specialised staff, engaging in regular supervision, objectives and appraisals to enhance your personal and professional development.
As a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist you will be required to take part in delivering a quality Physiotherapy Service in balance with working clinically alongside Consultants and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and have a problem solving approach to patient management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support other team members is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the provision of Physiotherapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning of patients with multiple and sometimes complex diagnoses. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to provide a holistic patient centred service, working towards shared goals and a safe and timely discharge.
You will be expected to participate in weekend working and on call rotas on a rota basis.
You will be required to have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car for off site rotations.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-NBC81-26-A
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- HPC registration
Experience
Essential
- CPD diary including evidence of reflective practice and undergraduate experience
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge underpinning physiotherapy practice
- Broad range acquired at undergraduate/newly qualified level.
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Respiratory Clinical Experience
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Basic I.T. skills
- Realistic insight into clinical skills and limitations
- Good communication, planning, organisational and time management skills
Personal
Essential
- Motivation, drive and enthusiasm for delivering a quality service as part of the physiotherapy team
- Current full drivers licence valid for UK use
- Access to car for work purposes
- Legally entitled to work in the UK
- Ability to work in an environment with competing demands
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- HPC registration
Experience
Essential
- CPD diary including evidence of reflective practice and undergraduate experience
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge underpinning physiotherapy practice
- Broad range acquired at undergraduate/newly qualified level.
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Respiratory Clinical Experience
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Basic I.T. skills
- Realistic insight into clinical skills and limitations
- Good communication, planning, organisational and time management skills
Personal
Essential
- Motivation, drive and enthusiasm for delivering a quality service as part of the physiotherapy team
- Current full drivers licence valid for UK use
- Access to car for work purposes
- Legally entitled to work in the UK
- Ability to work in an environment with competing demands
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Phlebotomist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399472
Job summary
Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?
The Phlebotomy Department is seeking responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work as Phlebotomists to work on the Blackpool Teaching Hospital wards, ED, clinics, outpatients and in patients homes across Fylde and Wyre. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience and learn new skills in this interesting role. You will be required to perform venepuncture and must have a valid driving license and own vehicle.
Applicants need to be able and willing to start work at 07:30 am and weekends on rotation.
Please note - This vacancy willcloseearlier if enough applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Taking blood samples (performing venepuncture) from patients on hospital wards, outpatient clinics and in the Community ,which are then transported for analysis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Pathology Department
Particular qualities we are looking for include:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.
- A passion for delivering excellent results and an eye for detail
- Good hand to eye coordination
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
- Able to adhere strictly to established protocols and Trust policies
- Have excellent work attendance and good time-keeping
- Provide a caring and professional service for users
- Maintain high standards of professional appearance
- Enthusiasm, determination and a positive, can-do attitude
- Willingness to work flexibility
- Willingness to work at short notice
You will need basic computer skills and be able to meet the physical demands of the job which include standing, bending, walking and have a full driving licence.
Previous hospital or community phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.
Applicants who present a professional appearance and caring attitude and who put patients at the heart of what they do are actively encouraged to apply.
About us
This post is part of the local phlebotomy service, to provide venepuncture both within the acute hospital and Community on the Fylde coast.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pa pro rata per anum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
382-BANK38-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take the time to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. In order to be selected for interview, it is essential that you address as many of the essential and desirable requirements for for role as you can, within your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take the time to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. In order to be selected for interview, it is essential that you address as many of the essential and desirable requirements for for role as you can, within your application.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE A-C
experience and knowledge
Essential
- Team working
- Working within quality systems
- Compliance to quality systems
Desirable
- Health care experience
- Hospital or Community Phlebotomy experience
skills and ability
Essential
- Customer/Patient liaison
- Basic literacy
- Basic literacy
- Basic literacy
- Patience, with a caring and sympathetic approach
- Able and willing to work to a flexible working pattern
- Capable of acquiring new skills
- Capable of working accurately
- Capable of working under -pressure
- Manual dexterity / good hand to eye coordination
- Capable of prolonged standing, walking and bending
- Current driving license
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE A-C
experience and knowledge
Essential
- Team working
- Working within quality systems
- Compliance to quality systems
Desirable
- Health care experience
- Hospital or Community Phlebotomy experience
skills and ability
Essential
- Customer/Patient liaison
- Basic literacy
- Basic literacy
- Basic literacy
- Patience, with a caring and sympathetic approach
- Able and willing to work to a flexible working pattern
- Capable of acquiring new skills
- Capable of working accurately
- Capable of working under -pressure
- Manual dexterity / good hand to eye coordination
- Capable of prolonged standing, walking and bending
- Current driving license
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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DIUCS Urgent Care Practitioner - Nurse / Paramedic
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399463
Job summary
Join us as a Clinical Assessment & Treatment Service Urgent Care Practitioner and use your enhanced clinical skills to help support people with urgent healthcare needs across Dorset.
As an Urgent Care Practitioner at Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Services (IUCS) you will benefit from the opportunity to rotate between IUCS services, utilising your telephone /video consultation assessment skills with progression into face to face mobile visits.
You will have a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by working for an organisation dedicated to delivering safe, responsive and patient focused service to people requiring healthcare advice and assistance.
Being a non - medical prescriber or currently on non- medical prescriber pathway (due to complete course within 6 months of start date) is essential for this post.
This role is a permanent full-time position supporting a 24/7 service, which includes public holidays, night shifts and weekends at an enhanced pay! We would be flexible and welcome part-time applications. For more information about the role please contact:James Bills, Advanced Clinical Practitioner: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
The Urgent Care Practitioner post is designed for a clinician with enhanced clinical skills to support individuals with urgent healthcare needs through comprehensive assessment and short-term interventions. There will be opportunities to rotate across Integrated Urgent Care services, providing a dynamic and varied working environment.
The role involves conducting independent telephone assessments during core and out-of-hours, ensuring timely and accessible care and making complex clinical decisions. The role will then progress into face-to-face consultations delivered through mobile home visiting services during out-of-hours periods, supporting patients who require urgent care at home. Care will be provided to patients across all demographics, addressing unscheduled urgent care conditions, as well as minor injuries and illnesses.
To provide enhanced clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met. You will exercise and demonstrate high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and enhanced decision-making skills through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and education.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a., pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
152-C237.26
Job locations
241 Ringwood Road
St Leonards
Ringwood
BH24 2RR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) at level 7 or working towards in a relevant subject, or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
- Non-Medical Prescriber - or currently on non- medical prescriber pathway, due to complete course within 6 months of start date
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience of face to face clinical practice, demonstrating excellent clinical reasoning, judgement and decision making
- Evidence of risk management skills and experience.
- Evidence of involvement in meeting relevant clinical governance objectives.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of health policy and its application in practice.
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing specialist advice
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Experience in telephone/remote triage (or willingness to attend relevant courses)
- Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols, and audit.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources.
- Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation.
- Experience in telephone/remote triage (or willingness to attend relevant courses)
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate publication, presentations, and personal research at local and regional events.
- Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 7 level
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of delivering education and training in practice.
- Able to act as a clinical supervisor and/or facilitate peer groups.
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) at level 7 or working towards in a relevant subject, or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Membership of the relevant Professional Body Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio Non-Medical Prescriber - or currently on non- medical prescriber pathway, due to complete course within 6 months of start date Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Recent experience of face to face clinical practice, demonstrating excellent clinical reasoning, judgement and decision making Evidence of risk management skills and experience. Evidence of involvement in meeting relevant clinical governance objectives. Able to demonstrate knowledge of health policy and its application in practice. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing specialist advice Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention. Experience in telephone/remote triage (or willingness to attend relevant courses) Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols, and audit. Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources. Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation. Experience in telephone/remote triage (or willingness to attend relevant courses) Desirable Able to demonstrate publication, presentations, and personal research at local and regional events. Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 7 level MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Essential Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of delivering education and training in practice. Able to act as a clinical supervisor and/or facilitate peer groups. FINANCE/RESOURCES Essential Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
241 Ringwood Road
St Leonards
Ringwood
BH24 2RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
241 Ringwood Road
St Leonards
Ringwood
BH24 2RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Snr Clinical/Health/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Pract
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399454
Job summary
The post holder will work within the Familiar Faces team and be part of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Psychology. The Department offers specialist psychological input across Cumbria to patients with health and neurological problems.
Familiar Faces (FF) offers specialist input to adults across Cumbria, with complex physical, psychological and social difficulties, who may have chronic pain, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological symptoms and/or chronic fatigue. The patients seen by FF frequently attend across the health economy, often resulting in unnecessary interventions and procedures with the increased risk of potential harm. This also causes a pressure on the financial resources across the health and social care economy.
The Familiar Faces service offers specialist psychological input to those people who present frequently to GP, Ambulance and A&E Services but who do not have high levels of frailty or severe physical illness. This post will entail working both directly and indirectly with this group of clients who often have complex physical and psychosocial needs and with the services upon whom they place the greatest demands.
This post will contribute to this service aim and promote:
- Integrated working in primary and secondary care, across the heath economy/ICC
- Collaborative work with other professionals
- Teaching
- Training
- Supervision
Main duties of the job
Please see the full job description and person specification for a comprehensive list or roles and responsibilities.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
262-A-26-8201790-A
Job locations
North Carlisle Medical Centre
Eden Street
Carlisle
CA3 9JZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the regulatory body eg. BABPC, RCN or HCPC
- Either: Clinical Psychologist: HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. BPS Accredited Clinical Psychology Training. Or : Health or Counselling Psychologist: HCPC registered Health or Counselling Practitioner Psychologist, with experience in clinical practice working with patients with health problems and long term conditions Or: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist With completed appropriate training in CBT therapy, eg Diploma, accredited by the BABCP, and equivalent to a Doctoral degree or higher level of professional knowledge, training and experience
- Prepared to undertake a substantial Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialized areas of psychological practice, at least equivalent to a post-graduate diploma, or equivalent professional development
Desirable
- Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychological interventions.
- Post-qualification training in evidence based therapies eg. EMDR, CFT, ACT.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with patients with wide range of psychological problems, e.g. community mental health, long term health conditions
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, typically across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in clients with physical health difficulties and emotional distress
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis in psychological intervention.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience in the area of service of this post
- Experience of the application of psychological approaches in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working with groups of service users.
- Experience of team working
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and its application in a clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current local and national drivers and models for services and developments within the NHS.
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in spoken and written communication of complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional individuals and groups.
- A commitment to working in a compassionate way with colleagues and clients alike.
- Awareness of one's own psychological health and the capacity to take responsibility for appropriate preventative and/or therapeutic strategies.
- Ability to use computers efficiently for word processing and Email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions and a willingness to further develop these as required.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Aptitude in service development
- Clinical leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to use computers to generate spreadsheets, graphs, etc.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly across all service locations in Cumbria as appropriate and required by the service
- Ability to travel to any PHRP locations independent of Public transport
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the regulatory body eg. BABPC, RCN or HCPC Either: Clinical Psychologist: HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. BPS Accredited Clinical Psychology Training. Or : Health or Counselling Psychologist: HCPC registered Health or Counselling Practitioner Psychologist, with experience in clinical practice working with patients with health problems and long term conditions Or: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist With completed appropriate training in CBT therapy, eg Diploma, accredited by the BABCP, and equivalent to a Doctoral degree or higher level of professional knowledge, training and experience Prepared to undertake a substantial Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialized areas of psychological practice, at least equivalent to a post-graduate diploma, or equivalent professional development Desirable Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychological interventions. Post-qualification training in evidence based therapies eg. EMDR, CFT, ACT. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. Experience of working with patients with wide range of psychological problems, e.g. community mental health, long term health conditions Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, typically across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in clients with physical health difficulties and emotional distress Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis in psychological intervention. Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Experience in the area of service of this post Experience of the application of psychological approaches in different cultural contexts. Experience of working with groups of service users. Experience of team working Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and its application in a clinical setting. Knowledge of current local and national drivers and models for services and developments within the NHS. Skills & Aptitudes Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in spoken and written communication of complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional individuals and groups. A commitment to working in a compassionate way with colleagues and clients alike. Awareness of one's own psychological health and the capacity to take responsibility for appropriate preventative and/or therapeutic strategies. Ability to use computers efficiently for word processing and Email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions and a willingness to further develop these as required. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Aptitude in service development Clinical leadership skills Desirable Ability to use computers to generate spreadsheets, graphs, etc. Other Requirements Essential Ability and willingness to work flexibly across all service locations in Cumbria as appropriate and required by the service Ability to travel to any PHRP locations independent of Public transport
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
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Carlisle Medical Centre
Eden Street
Carlisle
CA3 9JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Carlisle Medical Centre
Eden Street
Carlisle
CA3 9JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399452
Job summary
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship during which the post holder will learn and put into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties, providing a safe and effective pharmacy service in the following areas - dispensary, aseptic/technical services, procurement, distribution and medicines management/optimisation. They will also carry out the final accuracy checking of a range of prescriptions.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-50782-14390
Job locations
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The role is based in the Pharmacy Department at North Devon District Hospital, it is an excellent opportunity to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician.
Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are essential to the continuing development of the Pharmacy team, and applications are invited from enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivated individuals with good written and verbal communication skills.
The role requires the post holder to complete the nationally recognised BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification. This will be achieved through virtual guided learning provided by Bradford College, as well as workplace training.
A practice supervisor will be allocated for each workplace rotation and overall, the educational supervisor will manage the training programme.
Whilst rotating through the Pharmacy department, the post holder will learn a variety of skills and take on duties including, but not limited to:
- Receiving and issuing prescriptions, using an electronic prescribing system.
- Dispensing and carrying out an accuracy check on a variety of prescriptions.
- Contributing to the provision of systemic anti-cancer therapies.
- Medicine stock control and supply.
- Medicine procurement and receipt, including the management of discrepancies.
- Ward based medicines management and optimisation.
- Provision of excellent customer care incorporating patient confidentiality.
Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked assignments and multiple-choice questions.
It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all of the educational activities within the period of the contract - failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract.
Please note, the salary for the role will be as follows - Year 1 - £25,272 (Band 2), Year 2 - £25,760 (Band 3) per annum pro rata
This advert is recruiting to the February 2027 cohort, start date TBC (preliminary information suggests start date will likely be 22/02/2027).
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, to include one day per week virtual guided learning. The Pharmacy operates 7 days a week and the post holder will therefore be required to work some weekends as part of their contracted hours. The post holder will be expected to undertake occasional late night and bank holiday hours as requested.
Interview Date: 30th October 2026
For further information please contact: Leah Sheath, Lead Pharmacy Technician (Education & Training), on 01271 335994 or via email at [email protected]
This is a fixed term contract for 27 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The role is based in the Pharmacy Department at North Devon District Hospital, it is an excellent opportunity to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician.
Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are essential to the continuing development of the Pharmacy team, and applications are invited from enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivated individuals with good written and verbal communication skills.
The role requires the post holder to complete the nationally recognised BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification. This will be achieved through virtual guided learning provided by Bradford College, as well as workplace training.
A practice supervisor will be allocated for each workplace rotation and overall, the educational supervisor will manage the training programme.
Whilst rotating through the Pharmacy department, the post holder will learn a variety of skills and take on duties including, but not limited to:
- Receiving and issuing prescriptions, using an electronic prescribing system.
- Dispensing and carrying out an accuracy check on a variety of prescriptions.
- Contributing to the provision of systemic anti-cancer therapies.
- Medicine stock control and supply.
- Medicine procurement and receipt, including the management of discrepancies.
- Ward based medicines management and optimisation.
- Provision of excellent customer care incorporating patient confidentiality.
Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked assignments and multiple-choice questions.
It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all of the educational activities within the period of the contract - failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract.
Please note, the salary for the role will be as follows - Year 1 - £25,272 (Band 2), Year 2 - £25,760 (Band 3) per annum pro rata
This advert is recruiting to the February 2027 cohort, start date TBC (preliminary information suggests start date will likely be 22/02/2027).
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, to include one day per week virtual guided learning. The Pharmacy operates 7 days a week and the post holder will therefore be required to work some weekends as part of their contracted hours. The post holder will be expected to undertake occasional late night and bank holiday hours as requested.
Interview Date: 30th October 2026
For further information please contact: Leah Sheath, Lead Pharmacy Technician (Education & Training), on 01271 335994 or via email at [email protected]
This is a fixed term contract for 27 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant - Care of The Elderly
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399446
Job summary
We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for Jervaulx one of our Elderly Care Wards.
We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.
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***Please note the salary entry point of this role will not be eligible for sponsorship. ***
Main duties of the job
Our Healthcare Assistants carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.
Our Healthcare Assistants have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required
You will beaccountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.
Our Healthcare Assistants are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.
- Early - 07:15 to 15:15
- Late - 12:15 to 20:15hrs
- Night - 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
- Long Day - 07:15hrs to 20:15h
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
421-LTUCC-4003R-A
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide you will all the training you need to provide outstanding care to patients.
In your role you will be helping patients with:
- their personal hygiene needs including bathing in the bed and in the bathroom,
- choosing meals from the menu and providing support with feeding,
- encouragement to drink regularly and recording fluid intake,
- dressing and undressing,
- toileting and escorting them to and from the toilet,
- making their beds clean and comfortable.
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is essential on our wards and you will have the privilege to provide compassionate care and reassurance to our patients.
For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide you will all the training you need to provide outstanding care to patients.
In your role you will be helping patients with:
- their personal hygiene needs including bathing in the bed and in the bathroom,
- choosing meals from the menu and providing support with feeding,
- encouragement to drink regularly and recording fluid intake,
- dressing and undressing,
- toileting and escorting them to and from the toilet,
- making their beds clean and comfortable.
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is essential on our wards and you will have the privilege to provide compassionate care and reassurance to our patients.
For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
criteria
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work based assessments / relevant experience
- Moving and Handling Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
- Previous experience in a health care setting
Desirable
- Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
- Manual handling skills
Person Specification
criteria
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work based assessments / relevant experience
- Moving and Handling Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
- Previous experience in a health care setting
Desirable
- Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
- Manual handling skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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