Job summary

The CAMHS Team Administrator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to Harrow CAMHS, ensuring the efficient operation of clinical and administrative pathways.

The post holder will act as a key point of contact for children, young people, families, professionals, and partner agencies, supporting referral management, appointment booking, waiting list administration, clinical correspondence, information sharing, and data quality requirements.

The post holder will work within agreed service standards and operational procedures, ensuring that enquiries are managed professionally, information is processed accurately and confidentially, and communications are appropriately escalated where clinical action is required.

The Team Administrator will play an important role in supporting patient flow through CAMHS pathways and ensuring the service meets performance, access and waiting-time targets

Main duties of the job

-Providing comprehensive administrative support to multidisciplinaryCAMHS teams, including word processing, filing, email management, photocopying, data entry and spreadsheet creation. -Managing appointment diaries and team information systems. -Handling telephone and reception enquiries professionally. -Maintaining organised administrative systems to support service delivery -Monitoring demand and escalating concerns according to agreed protocols. -Ordering stationery and equipment and supporting the team with general administrative tasks

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We are proud of our diversity and continue to undertake initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, and people with disabilities. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high-quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

Job summary

Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT Systemic Family Practitioner. At Harrow and Hillingdon MHST we work with young people with mild to moderate MH presentations in schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering systemic interventions within an MHST in identified schools and colleges in the central areas of Harrow and Hillingdon.

You will normally have a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc) AND a registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor ( three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience inthe public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist. Applications MAY be considered from those with relevant first degree who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting. You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being. This role requires flexibility and adaptability and above all, a passion for working with children and young people with mental health difficulties within an educational context.

Main duties of the job

CYP-PT Systemic Family Pracitioners will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.

The practitioner will play a key role in

• Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
• Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
• Developing and delivering systemic evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings
• Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
• Providing support to Education and Mental Health practitioners

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About us

The successful candidates would be working within Harrow and Hillingdon MHSTs (Mental Health Support Team).

The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Hillingdon area.

The purpose of the team is to

• Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
• Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

Young people have access to the MHST via one phone number. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical staff to discuss potential referrals.

The MHST will manage referrals, deal with queries, undertake clinical telephone triage and face to face assessment, give advice and signpost young people where appropriate.

Job summary

Brent Under 5s CAMHS Service is commissioned to provide brief parent-infant and parent-child psychotherapy to families with infants and young children. The team a psychoanalytically informed service.

We are looking for an ACP accredited child psychotherapist with an experience of and passion for Under 5s work. You will be part of our successful service and help us to expand our reach and supporting other Hubs across Brent, making relationships with families and local stakeholders. You will offer brief psychotherapy to families and consultation to professionals and parents.

Main duties of the job

The role involves a creative and passionate approach to service development, and offers the opportunity of being part of a pioneering initiative. We are looking for clinicians with sound understanding of infant mental health, and who are open to growing and developing in this field. As this is a brand-new service, we are looking forward to growing and developing together with you.

We are advertising a 0.8 (4 days a week) band 7 post for the Borough of Brent. The post holder will be based within Brent CAMHS team and the local Children's Centres/family hubs.

The service aims to provide an accessible, destigmatising, culturally sensitive infant/young child mental health perspective through:

• consultation to parents and professionals
• specialist assessment
• 6 session brief work with Under 5s and their families, using evidence-based treatment
• interagency partnership working
• teaching and training in infant mental health and early attachment.

About us

The Child Psychotherapist role requires a motivated, organised and enthusiastic professional interested in supporting a lively Under 5s clinical team. They will be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team undertaking clinical functions in line with their clinical expertise to implement the under the guidance of a Band 8b Child Psychotherapist and Lead Child Psychotherapist for the Under 5s BHH (Brent, Harrow & Hillingdon) and the Lead Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in CNWL.

Job summary

The Hospital at Home (H@H) service is an adjunct pathway to Urgent Community Response (UCR), delivering hospital-level monitoring and clinical intervention to acutely unwell adults in their own homes across the London Borough of Hillingdon. Operating 08:00-20:00, seven days per week, H@H provides an integrated step-up (admission avoidance) and step-down (early supported discharge) model in accordance with the NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework and the Hillingdon Health and Care Partnership Borough-wide Reactive Care Service.

The Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist is a senior clinical role at the heart of the UCR and H@H MDT. As the most senior therapy clinician on the H@H establishment, the post holder is the primary OT lead for the service, providing expert occupational therapy assessment, intervention, clinical reasoning, and discharge planning for complex, frail, and acutely unwell patients in their own homes. The role encompasses autonomous clinical practice, H@H Initial Visits, clerking of step-up patients, caseload prioritisation, and senior clinical oversight of therapy delivery within the team.

The post holder must be able to work flexibly over a 7-day week including weekday and weekend shifts and will frequently work as a lone practitioner in community settings.

Main duties of the job

o Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical work, managing an autonomous and complex caseload of UCR and H@H patients in accordance with HCPC standards and the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Ensure a high standard of care and support more junior staff to do likewise.

o Perform the UCR / H@H Initial Visit for patients stepped up to H@H following the 48-hour C2R review, within 4 hours of the MDT decision - including OT-specific components of the clinical clerking, functional status, environmental risk, equipment, and advancing goal setting.

o Conduct advanced occupational therapy assessment for patients with acute illness, frailty, cognitive impairment, complex multi-morbidity, and diverse psychosocial needs, using validated tools (Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, 6CIT, MUST, FRAT, environmental and manual handling risk assessment, seating and postural assessment) and applying higher-level clinical reasoning to formulate accurate occupational profiles and intervention plans.

o Deputise for the UCR / H@H Clinical Lead as needed in the day-to-day clinical leadership of the H@H pathway, including triage and prioritisation of referrals, chairing the morning MDT in the Clinical Lead's absence, and supporting the H@H COD in complex case management and caseload prioritisation by acuity.

About us

There are over 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. There are plenty of opportunities to develop your career with us and maintain your dual skills.

OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having an established professional structure including an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.

Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by research groups and OT clinical networks. We invest in the development of our staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision.

We actively support the next generation of OTs through Apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We are proud of the diversity in our workforce and have invested time in supporting and developing this further through our Equality Diversity and Belonging OT group.

Occupational Therapy Careers at CNWL

Occupational Therapy :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HC-1651-A

Job locations

Beaufort House

Cricket Filed Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be professionally and legally accountable for the full management of the patients UCR / H@H clinical episode of care, from step-up admission through to discharge.

Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment of patients functional, cognitive, environmental, and psychosocial needs within the H@H caseload, understanding diverse and complex presentations including frailty syndromes, acute medical exacerbations, delirium, end-of-life care, and post-discharge reablement needs.

Apply advanced clinical reasoning to analyse complex clinical and social information from multiple sources (SystmOne record, EMIS, MDT discussion, patient and carer interview, environmental assessment) to identify significant health changes warranting clinical intervention and to recommend the best course of occupational therapy management.

Formulate and deliver individualised OT treatment and goal-directed management programmes, using a wide range of evidence-based approaches including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) components, cognitive rehabilitation, graded functional activity, occupational adaptation, and carer training.

Assess the patients understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid informed consent; and work within a legal and ethical framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, and relevant CNWL policies.

Evaluate patient progress against the H@H care plan and daily C2R criteria; reassess and modify plans in response to clinical change; and determine discharge readiness in conjunction with the SCDM at the daily morning MDT.

Job description Job responsibilities Be professionally and legally accountable for the full management of the patients UCR / H@H clinical episode of care, from step-up admission through to discharge. Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment of patients functional, cognitive, environmental, and psychosocial needs within the H@H caseload, understanding diverse and complex presentations including frailty syndromes, acute medical exacerbations, delirium, end-of-life care, and post-discharge reablement needs. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to analyse complex clinical and social information from multiple sources (SystmOne record, EMIS, MDT discussion, patient and carer interview, environmental assessment) to identify significant health changes warranting clinical intervention and to recommend the best course of occupational therapy management. Formulate and deliver individualised OT treatment and goal-directed management programmes, using a wide range of evidence-based approaches including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) components, cognitive rehabilitation, graded functional activity, occupational adaptation, and carer training. Assess the patients understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid informed consent; and work within a legal and ethical framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, and relevant CNWL policies. Evaluate patient progress against the H@H care plan and daily C2R criteria; reassess and modify plans in response to clinical change; and determine discharge readiness in conjunction with the SCDM at the daily morning MDT.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current, unrestricted HCPC registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Evidence of substantial postgraduate CPD maintained in a portfolio, relevant to community OT, frailty, virtual ward, or urgent community response
• Extensive postgraduate OT experience across a range of clinical areas demonstrating increasing seniority, including Band 6 experience in at least one of: neurology, orthopaedics, medicine of the elderly, frailty, or MSK
• Significant experience of working with adults and older people with frailty, chronic conditions, complex co-morbidities, and cognitive impairment in a clinical setting
• Experience of supervising and mentoring other OTs, therapy assistants, or students
• Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, and/or change management
• Knowledge of a wide range of OT assessment approaches and specialist equipment prescription, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), 6CIT, Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, MUST, FRAT, seating and postural assessment, and environmental risk assessment
• Knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, Care Act 2014, safeguarding adults and children frameworks, and their implications for H@H practice
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, including manual handling, home assessments, equipment manoeuvres, and patient transfers in domestic environments
• Licensed driver and car owner with business-use insurance; able to travel across the London Borough of Hillingdon

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
• Previous NHS experience in intermediate care, Hospital at Home, UCR, early supported discharge, or virtual ward settings
• Knowledge of current national policies relevant to Hospital at Home, virtual wards, UCR, and frailty (NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework; NICE NG159; NICE NG56; OPEL Framework 2024-2026)

Person Specification Essential Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy Current, unrestricted HCPC registration Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Evidence of substantial postgraduate CPD maintained in a portfolio, relevant to community OT, frailty, virtual ward, or urgent community response Extensive postgraduate OT experience across a range of clinical areas demonstrating increasing seniority, including Band 6 experience in at least one of: neurology, orthopaedics, medicine of the elderly, frailty, or MSK Significant experience of working with adults and older people with frailty, chronic conditions, complex co-morbidities, and cognitive impairment in a clinical setting Experience of supervising and mentoring other OTs, therapy assistants, or students Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, and/or change management Knowledge of a wide range of OT assessment approaches and specialist equipment prescription, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), 6CIT, Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, MUST, FRAT, seating and postural assessment, and environmental risk assessment Knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, Care Act 2014, safeguarding adults and children frameworks, and their implications for H@H practice Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, including manual handling, home assessments, equipment manoeuvres, and patient transfers in domestic environments Licensed driver and car owner with business-use insurance; able to travel across the London Borough of Hillingdon Desirable Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards) Previous NHS experience in intermediate care, Hospital at Home, UCR, early supported discharge, or virtual ward settings Knowledge of current national policies relevant to Hospital at Home, virtual wards, UCR, and frailty (NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework; NICE NG159; NICE NG56; OPEL Framework 2024-2026)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Cricket Filed Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Cricket Filed Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking two enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Allied Health Professionals to join our Adult Autism Service within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust on a 6-month fixed-term contract, funded through additional service investment.

This is an exciting opportunity for clinicians with a passion for neurodevelopmental services to contribute to the assessment and support of adults referred for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic pathways. The post holder will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, undertaking specialist assessments, contributing to formulation and diagnostic decision-making, and supporting service users throughout their diagnostic journey.

As a Band 7 practitioner, you will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy within your professional scope of practice, contributing specialist knowledge, service development initiatives, and participating in service evaluation and quality improvement projects.

You will demonstrate strong assessment, formulation, communication, and multidisciplinary working skills, alongside a commitment to developing expertise in adult autism assessment and support.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills within a growing and innovative service dedicated to improving outcomes for autistic adults.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialised and comprehensive Autism assessment for service users who may have needs including complex physical, psychological and sensory impairment, potentially presenting with distress, mental health issues and/or behaviours that challenge.

To work flexibly as needed to support the multi-disciplinary team.

To educate and advise service users, their families and carers, and staff teams about the person's difficulties and needs, and work collaboratively to develop suitable management plans.

To be proactive in personal professional development.

To provide support and supervision to more junior colleagues, assistants and students.

To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To maintain clinical records as an autonomous practitioner.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Service or Organisation.

About us

There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-J-LD-0278

Job locations

The Kingswood Center

134 honeypot lane

Brent

NW9 9QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a qualified band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Nurse or Allied Health Professional within the multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Service

To be an autonomous practitioner assessing service users, defining needs in relation to and carrying out autism assessments, and maintaining clinical records.

To be practice guided and supported by senior staff within the clinical area when necessary

To be responsible for own continuous professional development; build on previous experience enabling further development of clinical, administrative and leadership competencies.

To supervise and support more junior colleagues.

To be involved in service audit projects.

To attend relevant departmental meetings and in-service training opportunities

Job description Job responsibilities To work as a qualified band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Nurse or Allied Health Professional within the multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Service To be an autonomous practitioner assessing service users, defining needs in relation to and carrying out autism assessments, and maintaining clinical records. To be practice guided and supported by senior staff within the clinical area when necessary To be responsible for own continuous professional development; build on previous experience enabling further development of clinical, administrative and leadership competencies. To supervise and support more junior colleagues. To be involved in service audit projects. To attend relevant departmental meetings and in-service training opportunities

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• A professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Therapy/Nursing
• Registration to practice in the UK with the HCPC/NMC in accordance with professional background

Desirable

• Further qualifications relevant to autism assessment
• Training in Sensory Integration techniques

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with autistic people
• Experience of working in a multi professional team.
• Experience of working within a multi-agency environment.
• Experience of working in a multi cultural context
• Experience of participating in audit / research projects

Desirable

• Experience of autism assessment using standardised tools, i.e. ADI/ADOS
• Experience of offering post diagnostic support to autistic adults
• Experience of teaching/training others

Skills, Knowledge and abilities:

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
• Basic word processing and IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames
• Skills in producing timely, accurate and informative reports and notes
• Excellent organisational skills to manage the demands of the role, including prioritisation of workload, delegation skills

Desirable

• Skills in developing and delivering training
• Skills in supervising more junior members of staff

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential A professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Therapy/Nursing Registration to practice in the UK with the HCPC/NMC in accordance with professional background Desirable Further qualifications relevant to autism assessment Training in Sensory Integration techniques Experience Essential Experience of working with autistic people Experience of working in a multi professional team. Experience of working within a multi-agency environment. Experience of working in a multi cultural context Experience of participating in audit / research projects Desirable Experience of autism assessment using standardised tools, i.e. ADI/ADOS Experience of offering post diagnostic support to autistic adults Experience of teaching/training others Skills, Knowledge and abilities: Essential Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs Basic word processing and IT skills Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames Skills in producing timely, accurate and informative reports and notes Excellent organisational skills to manage the demands of the role, including prioritisation of workload, delegation skills Desirable Skills in developing and delivering training Skills in supervising more junior members of staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Kingswood Center

134 honeypot lane

Brent

NW9 9QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Kingswood Center

134 honeypot lane

Brent

NW9 9QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We are delighted to advertise the opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our innovate team on Birch Ward, one of our Adult Acute Inpatient wards, based at Redwoods Centre, in Shrewsbury.

As an OTA, you'll be passionate about enabling adults with Mental Health difficulties to engage in activities on our in-patient wards, forming part of their recovery.

You will deliver occupational therapy interventions in the community under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist, supporting people with complex mental health needs to work toward their Recovery goals through meaningful occupation, employment, physical health, social inclusion, daily living skills, and mental health promotion.

You will work compassionately within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to risk reviews, promote equality and independence, and follow all Trust policies and procedures at all times.

If you're motivated to work in mental health services, creative, flexible and can work autonomously, we'd love for you to apply!

Main duties of the job

You will provide formalised support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process. You will be supporting service users to develop their current functional skills and coping strategies, which will require you to adjust your approach depending upon their need and intervention.

You will engage with adult mental health service users to promote recovery and reintegration with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community or other step down settings.

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.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic pharmacist seeking an opportunity to make a difference?

Royal Papworth Hospital invites you to join our team, providing high quality pharmaceutical care to patients in our specialist cardio-respiratory centre. The pharmacy department sits at the heart of our state-of-the-art, digitally enabled hospital. We welcome diversity in the department, and look to celebrate the unique contribution of each team member.

As a Senior Specialist Pharmacist for Critical Care, you'll collaborate with a team of pharmacists to deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to our critical care and theatres business units. Your role will involve providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to cardiothoracic critical care patients, including those following medical and surgical pathways, as well as individuals undergoing Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. While prior experience in cardiothoracic critical care is advantageous, we are committed to supporting candidates in developing the specialised expertise required for this role.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will:

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patients' pharmaceutical care, undertaking bedside reviews and attending multidisciplinary ward rounds and meetings

- Provide input to the development of guidelines and policies within your area of expertise.

- Support safe and effective medicines management in theatres and critical care settings.

- Mentor and train senior rotational pharmacists within the Critical Care unit.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in promoting safe medicines management within Critical Care and Theatres environments. You'll have the opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives or research projects and deliver training sessions to various clinical staff members.

As a senior member of the pharmacy department, you will line manage a small number of pharmacists and contribute to our senior pharmacist team. We are dedicated the development of line managers, providing access to leadership development programmes to enhance management and leadership skills.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we want to hear from you.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

Post Title

Team Administrator

Service/Ward/Department

Older Peoples Intensive Home Treatment Service

Borough

Oldham (North Network)

Band & salary scale

Band 3

Hours of work

25 hours per week

Monday - Friday

12 month secondment

Job overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Team Administrator to join our Community Mental Health Team for Older people

Using a high degree of initiative to resolve queries, acting independently where appropriate but mainly working alongside other colleagues and together as a team, you will provide a responsive and quality administration service.

This role requires a highly organised Team Administrator with the ability to prioritise their workload with conflicting demands and have the confidence to demonstrate excellent communication effectively at all levels.

This is a varied role and you will be ensuring good communication between staff and family members and patients, dealing with telephone queries which may occasionally be from very anxious callers. You will be information creating information and letters and you will be supporting a busy MDT team.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo manage telephone queries from patients, carers and other agancies regarding queries, appointments and other service queries . Give advice where appropriate, take messages and redirect clinical calls as required from patients, relatives and professionals.

Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales and service needs.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems.

Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required , entering the outcomes of meetings and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.

Arrange meetings on behalf of the the manager and team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and the team in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

The Community Mental Health Team Service comprises of a team manager, nurses, occupational therapist, psychologist and administration staff. This is a very friendly and hard working team who strive to support each other and welcome new members to the team. The role will be demanding due to increase service demand, but you will be well supported within a well established and friendly team.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-O750-26-D

Job locations

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Intensive Home Treatment Servcie Team AdministratorBand: 3Responsible to: Intensive Home Treatment Team ManagerMain Contacts: Internal or external contactsJob SummaryTo provide efficient and effective administration support to the IHTS team To undertake the administration of all referrals received into the IHTS teamReports to the IHTS team Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo deal with difficult telephone queries and give advice wherever possible, in a diplomatic and sensitive way, following these through with the appropriate member of staff, in a responsible and professional manner. To take messages and redirect calls as appropriate on a daily basis from patients, relatives and professionals.To communicate with staff in maintaining timely procedures for data entry and answer queries relating to the information held on the Trusts electronic systems including managing referrals and inputting activity data on Paris.Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales involved.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems, eg, filing and monitoring systems to support the Team and Service and to continuously review administrative processes and contribute to the development of the the Service alongside other team members and senior managers.Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required as well as booking appointments (including cancelling and rebooking as necessary), entering the outcomes and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way. Liaison with clinicians, patients and their relatives to organise appointments and visits.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.Provide accurate and efficient administrative support including managing appropriate correspondence (eg, clinical discharge letters) on behalf of the IHTS team.Plan, arrange and take minutes of the team meetings on a regular basis. Arrange meetings on behalf of the IHTS team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and wider MDT in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.To work flexibly to cover administrative roles in the absence of colleagues and where requested to do so by a senior manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Post: Intensive Home Treatment Servcie Team AdministratorBand: 3Responsible to: Intensive Home Treatment Team ManagerMain Contacts: Internal or external contactsJob SummaryTo provide efficient and effective administration support to the IHTS team To undertake the administration of all referrals received into the IHTS teamReports to the IHTS team Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance. Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo deal with difficult telephone queries and give advice wherever possible, in a diplomatic and sensitive way, following these through with the appropriate member of staff, in a responsible and professional manner. To take messages and redirect calls as appropriate on a daily basis from patients, relatives and professionals.To communicate with staff in maintaining timely procedures for data entry and answer queries relating to the information held on the Trusts electronic systems including managing referrals and inputting activity data on Paris.Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales involved.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems, eg, filing and monitoring systems to support the Team and Service and to continuously review administrative processes and contribute to the development of the the Service alongside other team members and senior managers.Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required as well as booking appointments (including cancelling and rebooking as necessary), entering the outcomes and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way. Liaison with clinicians, patients and their relatives to organise appointments and visits.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.Provide accurate and efficient administrative support including managing appropriate correspondence (eg, clinical discharge letters) on behalf of the IHTS team.Plan, arrange and take minutes of the team meetings on a regular basis. Arrange meetings on behalf of the IHTS team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and wider MDT in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.To work flexibly to cover administrative roles in the absence of colleagues and where requested to do so by a senior manager.

Person Specification

education/qualifications

Essential

• English / Math GCSE grade C or higher or equivalent
• NVQ 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Typing/Word processing qualification
• ECDL or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working experience of Microsoft software.

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic systems
• Previous clerical experience
• Ability to accurately input data
• note taking/making notes experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Office procedures and systems.
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Trust staff and external agencies
• Good keyboard skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member and individually
• Conscientious and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Working with databases and generating reports

Person Specification education/qualifications Essential English / Math GCSE grade C or higher or equivalent NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Desirable Typing/Word processing qualification ECDL or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Working experience of Microsoft software. Desirable Experience of using electronic systems Previous clerical experience Ability to accurately input data note taking/making notes experience Knowledge Essential Office procedures and systems. Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Trust staff and external agencies Good keyboard skills Ability to prioritise workload effectively Good organisational skills Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as a team member and individually Conscientious and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Desirable Working with databases and generating reports

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for HCAs for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to support the care of children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life limiting or life-threatening conditions.

Main duties of the job

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for HCAs for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to support the care of children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life limiting or life-threatening conditions.

About us

Acorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated individual with good communication, administrative and organisational skills to support the administrative systems required to run the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Neurological Rehabilitation Service. The role also includes working with adults who have a neurological diagnosis to provide rehabilitation interventions under the guidance of the Occupational Therapists.

Main duties of the job

The post involves working closely with staff in a small, friendly team to help organise patient appointments and follow-ups, send out and put together patient treatment resource packs, inputting departmental data such logging employee changes and assisting with waiting list administration. The role also includes ordering equipment, treatment room tidying and cleaning, monitoring stock and arranging for any equipment repairs or replacements.

The clinical aspect of the role involves working with adults with strokes, head injuries and other progressive neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis to help regain their independence and quality of life. Clinical duties will include assisting patients with arm activities to help improve their arm function, this will be carried out individually or in a group. Other interventions include telephone patient follow ups, assisting with outpatient groups, such as relaxation or art/creative groups, and practicing functional activities with patients such as cooking. It also involves practicing with patients the use of aids to assist with dressing or in the kitchen and with tasks such as handwriting.

Training, support and regular supervision will be provided.

An informal visit is recommended. For more information, please contact Rebecca Peacock or Donna McCluskey on (01865) 737392

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Details

Date posted

05 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

Part-time

Reference number

321-MRC-8099415-B3

Job locations

Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Purpose

• To work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team, as part of the larger interdisciplinary team.
• To assist the Occupational Therapy Team with a range of clinical (40%) and admin duties. (60%)
• To record patient information as per trust policy and professional guidelines.
• To provide administrative support to the Occupational Therapy team such as compiling patient treatment resources, organising patient appointments and assisting the Lead OT in inputting data for HR changes, payroll, and annual leave management.
• To provide holistic interventions for in and outpatients without direct supervision, working to treatment plans, protocols and accountable always to a registered Occupational Therapist.
• To support patient centred rehabilitation to maximise the individuals independence, facilitate safe and timely discharge and reflecting individual choice.
• To accurately input data onto Trust and departmental IT systems.
• To order, clean and maintain rehab equipment/supplies in the Occupational Therapy Department, and communicate with suppliers.

Communication:

• Exchange and communicate information to patients using encouragement, reassurance and tact and overcome barriers to communication with patients whose communication is impaired.
• Maintain accurate, objective up to date patient records according to Trust standards.
• Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with all patients, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
• Receive and provide routine information to staff, patients, and carers.
• Accept and relay information/messages to/from registered staff, verbally, electronically and in writing as requested
• On an informal basis, to promote the Occupational Therapy Service at the Oxford Centre for Enablement.

Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities:

• To understand a range of procedures which require a base level of theoretical knowledge by practical experience.
• To work flexibly and be able to adjust to the constantly changing demands of the department.
• To use the IT systems within the Trust such as EPR Powerchart, Revenue Cycle, E-roster, Employee online and applications such as Microsoft teams, Outlook, and EXCEL to support the effective work of the OT department
• To have holistic understanding of patient and family dynamics, the patients condition, and its impact on function.
• To use initiative when responding to changing patient signs i.e., ceasing treatment if patient unwell.
• To support registered Occupational Therapists, carrying out planned programmes of treatment for patients.
• To provide planned advice, support, and instruction to patients and where relevant their family/ carers, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan.
• To be aware of patients stamina and understanding during treatment sessions and make appropriate adjustments to the session
• To undertake specific activities relevant to the clinical area which demonstrate advanced technical or support skills that have required specific training.
• To carry out treatment plans, which may be in the form of group activity, as directed by registered staff and monitor, note and report back on the patients progress.
• To gather core information and contribute to the assessment of patients as requested by the Occupational Therapist
• To prepare, issue and give instruction in the use of equipment to promote rehabilitation and independence within agreed competencies following treatment plan.
• To prepare the environment and equipment appropriate for the treatment session.
• To be responsible for maintenance and safety of identified treatment spaces, and, with support of qualified staff, the improvement and development of those environments.
• To provide patient centred and high standard interventions, respecting patient choice and dignity, and working with an inter-disciplinary approach to achieving patient goals.
• To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals to gain valid informed consent according to Trust Policy.
• Reporting to the Clinical Lead any risks, difficulties, or concerns that they themselves or a patient, may identify.
• Liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, patients, carers, and relatives. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patients care is being transferred.
• To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and protocols laid down by the service and the Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Principle Purpose To work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team, as part of the larger interdisciplinary team. To assist the Occupational Therapy Team with a range of clinical (40%) and admin duties. (60%) To record patient information as per trust policy and professional guidelines. To provide administrative support to the Occupational Therapy team such as compiling patient treatment resources, organising patient appointments and assisting the Lead OT in inputting data for HR changes, payroll, and annual leave management. To provide holistic interventions for in and outpatients without direct supervision, working to treatment plans, protocols and accountable always to a registered Occupational Therapist. To support patient centred rehabilitation to maximise the individuals independence, facilitate safe and timely discharge and reflecting individual choice. To accurately input data onto Trust and departmental IT systems. To order, clean and maintain rehab equipment/supplies in the Occupational Therapy Department, and communicate with suppliers. Communication: Exchange and communicate information to patients using encouragement, reassurance and tact and overcome barriers to communication with patients whose communication is impaired. Maintain accurate, objective up to date patient records according to Trust standards. Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with all patients, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. Receive and provide routine information to staff, patients, and carers. Accept and relay information/messages to/from registered staff, verbally, electronically and in writing as requested On an informal basis, to promote the Occupational Therapy Service at the Oxford Centre for Enablement. Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities: To understand a range of procedures which require a base level of theoretical knowledge by practical experience. To work flexibly and be able to adjust to the constantly changing demands of the department. To use the IT systems within the Trust such as EPR Powerchart, Revenue Cycle, E-roster, Employee online and applications such as Microsoft teams, Outlook, and EXCEL to support the effective work of the OT department To have holistic understanding of patient and family dynamics, the patients condition, and its impact on function. To use initiative when responding to changing patient signs i.e., ceasing treatment if patient unwell. To support registered Occupational Therapists, carrying out planned programmes of treatment for patients. To provide planned advice, support, and instruction to patients and where relevant their family/ carers, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan. To be aware of patients stamina and understanding during treatment sessions and make appropriate adjustments to the session To undertake specific activities relevant to the clinical area which demonstrate advanced technical or support skills that have required specific training. To carry out treatment plans, which may be in the form of group activity, as directed by registered staff and monitor, note and report back on the patients progress. To gather core information and contribute to the assessment of patients as requested by the Occupational Therapist To prepare, issue and give instruction in the use of equipment to promote rehabilitation and independence within agreed competencies following treatment plan. To prepare the environment and equipment appropriate for the treatment session. To be responsible for maintenance and safety of identified treatment spaces, and, with support of qualified staff, the improvement and development of those environments. To provide patient centred and high standard interventions, respecting patient choice and dignity, and working with an inter-disciplinary approach to achieving patient goals. To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals to gain valid informed consent according to Trust Policy. Reporting to the Clinical Lead any risks, difficulties, or concerns that they themselves or a patient, may identify. Liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, patients, carers, and relatives. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patients care is being transferred. To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and protocols laid down by the service and the Trust.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• oGood written English
• oProven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
• oIT skills

Desirable

• oAdvanced IT skills

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working autonomously
• oExperience of working with people in a health or care setting

Desirable

• oExperience of working with people with disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• oGood communication skills
• oAble to maintain records relating to patients, equipment and supplies
• experience of working in a team
• understanding of adapting communication methods and styles
• ability to work under direction and feedback appropriately
• enthusiastic and willing to learn
• flexible approach
• physically able to complete the role
• organisational skills and time management

Desirable

• understanding of neurological conditions
• understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential oGood written English oProven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent) oIT skills Desirable oAdvanced IT skills Experience Essential oExperience of working autonomously oExperience of working with people in a health or care setting Desirable oExperience of working with people with disabilities. Skills Essential oGood communication skills oAble to maintain records relating to patients, equipment and supplies experience of working in a team understanding of adapting communication methods and styles ability to work under direction and feedback appropriately enthusiastic and willing to learn flexible approach physically able to complete the role organisational skills and time management Desirable understanding of neurological conditions understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

SWFT Children's Occupational Therapy Team are excited to be partnering with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council to deliver Children's Occupational Therapy support directly to educational settings across Warwickshire.This is a call to action under the "Expert at Hand" initiative, designed to bring specialist expertise directly into mainstream education, supporting staff and children through earlier, more integrated universal advice and targeted interventions.Do you have experience working with children with developmental, functional or participation needs? This may include experience gained within a health, education or a social care setting.We are looking to recruit and upskill a team of practitioners to work across the county, supporting educational settings to integrate therapeutic approaches and strategies into their wider workforce. This may involve coaching, direct training and modelling within nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools and post-16 provisions.If you are passionate about enabling children and young people to participate, learn and thrive within their educational environment, we would love to hear from you.Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Technical Instructor is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

203-FH1249

Job locations

Orchard Centre

Lower Hillmorton Road

Rugby

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Professional Values

To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work

Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.

Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.

To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.

Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: Professional Values To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture. To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times. To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage. To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Clinical Practice Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional. To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern. Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency. To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection. To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy. Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required. Communications and Interpersonal Relationships To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums. Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service. Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated. Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times. Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area. Team Working To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with. Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved. General The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education

Desirable

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Able to implement and evaluate treatment
• Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies
• Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews
• Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills
• Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others at work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Other job requirements

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
• Independent means of transport
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education Desirable Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it Experience Essential Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment Experience of working within a team Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities. Skills Essential Able to implement and evaluate treatment Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work autonomously Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Desirable Experience of supervising others at work Personal Qualities Essential Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Desirable Ability to problem solve Other job requirements Essential Passes pre-employment checks Able to work flexibly to meet service needs Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment Independent means of transport Commitment to Continued Professional Development

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orchard Centre

Lower Hillmorton Road

Rugby

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orchard Centre

Lower Hillmorton Road

Rugby

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust are recruiting an Orthoptist to join our friendly team who deliver orthoptic services across Warwickshire. You will be supported by the team to deliver high quality orthoptic services and will include a varied orthoptic caseload.

The Orthoptic team supports adult motility services for the whole of Coventry and Warwickshire including assisting with Botox and adjustable sutures. The Orthoptic team also support paediatric services including ROP screening, urgent care clinics, Consultant clinics, joint optometry clinics and Orthoptic clinics.

As an AHP at South Warwickshire and George Eliot you will join a network of supportive and forward thinking AHPs across the trust who will support you in your role and who champion the work and development of the AHP community.

The department is committed to providing opportunities for continuous professional development and is active in audit and service improvement.

This role is Band 6 and so is most suited to an orthoptist with post qualification experience.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist comprehensive, high quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner and to work as an effective member of the cross-site Orthoptic team in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with ocular motility disorders and amblyopia;to develop and monitor effective treatment plans using specialist skills based on clinical and analytical reasoning and using evidence based practice.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-EL1241

Job locations

Machen Eye Unit Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical and Professional:

To take responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Orthoptic patients referred to the Eye Clinic as a member of the Orthoptic team, using current evidence based practice. This requires knowledge and interpretation of professional guidelines and includes inpatients and outpatients attending the Orthoptic clinic and:

Patients with cerebral palsy, chromosomal abnormalities, benign intracranial hypertension, autism, learning difficulties, speech and language disorders, neurofibromatosis and referrals from the Special Care Baby Unit

Orthoptics of neurology, stroke and endocrine disorders, including Myasthenia Gravis, Thyroid Dysfunction, Diabetes, head injuries and maxillo-facial injuries

Pre- & Post-operative clinics

To ensure that each patient is seen professionally, efficiently and effectively

To ensure that each patient receives the highest standard of care, taking into account the interpretation of a broad range of specialised clinical options, working as an autonomous practitioner

To provide a specialist service that enables each patient to obtain the best visual function including: visual acuity, binocular vision, ocular movements and ocular cosmetic appearance as appropriate.

To determine the diagnosis, prognosis and management of Orthoptic cases where clinical signs and symptoms are highly complex, may be sensitive and emotive, and do not always fall into particular categories and/or where information is limited or unavailable and there may be significant barriers to acceptance and understanding

To undertake pre- and post-operative measurements of motility defects. Significant hand-eye co-ordination, manual dexterity and speed will be required, especially in infants, to ensure accurate results of eye surgery. Surgery is based on the Orthoptic measurements

To identify risks from surgery, and to advise the patient (parents/carers) and surgeon of these risks providing patients with information to allow them to give informed consent

To advise the Consultant Ophthalmologist in the decision and timing of surgery. This requires an up to date knowledge of evidence based practice.

To assess patients post-operative outcome and modify / implement treatment accordingly.

To assist the surgeon with adjustable suture strabismus surgery. This requires taking accurate measurements to assist the surgeon with ocular alignment while the patient is under local anaesthesia.

To assess pre-verbal and/or mentally and physically disabled patients, some of whom will present with very challenging behaviour e.g. physically/verbally abusive.

To contribute to the multidisciplinary Stroke Team, advising the patient and stroke team of visual findings, implementing treatment plans, and advising of how this will affect the patients overall rehabilitation. These patients frequently have highly complex ocular motility disorders, are frail and have communication difficulties. Their accurate diagnosis and treatment require highly developed skills.

To participate in the provision of an effective Orthoptic-Led Vision Screening Programme through providing training and observation sessions for school screening personnel when required

To participate in the delivery of Pre-School Orthoptic Secondary Screening in community clinics across the county

To undertake assessment of visual fields using the Goldmann field analyser

To liaise with the Head Orthoptist regarding any problems arising from Orthoptic treatment

To work flexibly and provide internal and cross-site cover for colleagues when required during periods of annual leave, sickness, vacancies etc.

To attend appropriate training events, courses and lectures thereby extending and maintaining up to date knowledge and clinical skills

To maintain documentary evidence of Continuing Professional Development, attend and contribute to the departmental meetings

To participate in research projects which the department may be involved with, recruiting and assessing patients in line with a research protocol and recording results

To observe and maintain professional standards at all times using advanced theoretical and practical specialist knowledge, accumulated over a significant period

To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times, ensuring that all paperwork is filed promptly into in to case-notes in line with CNST standards, and to create and make use of databases where appropriate

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: Clinical and Professional: To take responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Orthoptic patients referred to the Eye Clinic as a member of the Orthoptic team, using current evidence based practice. This requires knowledge and interpretation of professional guidelines and includes inpatients and outpatients attending the Orthoptic clinic and: Patients with cerebral palsy, chromosomal abnormalities, benign intracranial hypertension, autism, learning difficulties, speech and language disorders, neurofibromatosis and referrals from the Special Care Baby Unit Orthoptics of neurology, stroke and endocrine disorders, including Myasthenia Gravis, Thyroid Dysfunction, Diabetes, head injuries and maxillo-facial injuries Pre- & Post-operative clinics To ensure that each patient is seen professionally, efficiently and effectively To ensure that each patient receives the highest standard of care, taking into account the interpretation of a broad range of specialised clinical options, working as an autonomous practitioner To provide a specialist service that enables each patient to obtain the best visual function including: visual acuity, binocular vision, ocular movements and ocular cosmetic appearance as appropriate. To determine the diagnosis, prognosis and management of Orthoptic cases where clinical signs and symptoms are highly complex, may be sensitive and emotive, and do not always fall into particular categories and/or where information is limited or unavailable and there may be significant barriers to acceptance and understanding To undertake pre- and post-operative measurements of motility defects. Significant hand-eye co-ordination, manual dexterity and speed will be required, especially in infants, to ensure accurate results of eye surgery. Surgery is based on the Orthoptic measurements To identify risks from surgery, and to advise the patient (parents/carers) and surgeon of these risks providing patients with information to allow them to give informed consent To advise the Consultant Ophthalmologist in the decision and timing of surgery. This requires an up to date knowledge of evidence based practice. To assess patients post-operative outcome and modify / implement treatment accordingly. To assist the surgeon with adjustable suture strabismus surgery. This requires taking accurate measurements to assist the surgeon with ocular alignment while the patient is under local anaesthesia. To assess pre-verbal and/or mentally and physically disabled patients, some of whom will present with very challenging behaviour e.g. physically/verbally abusive. To contribute to the multidisciplinary Stroke Team, advising the patient and stroke team of visual findings, implementing treatment plans, and advising of how this will affect the patients overall rehabilitation. These patients frequently have highly complex ocular motility disorders, are frail and have communication difficulties. Their accurate diagnosis and treatment require highly developed skills. To participate in the provision of an effective Orthoptic-Led Vision Screening Programme through providing training and observation sessions for school screening personnel when required To participate in the delivery of Pre-School Orthoptic Secondary Screening in community clinics across the county To undertake assessment of visual fields using the Goldmann field analyser To liaise with the Head Orthoptist regarding any problems arising from Orthoptic treatment To work flexibly and provide internal and cross-site cover for colleagues when required during periods of annual leave, sickness, vacancies etc. To attend appropriate training events, courses and lectures thereby extending and maintaining up to date knowledge and clinical skills To maintain documentary evidence of Continuing Professional Development, attend and contribute to the departmental meetings To participate in research projects which the department may be involved with, recruiting and assessing patients in line with a research protocol and recording results To observe and maintain professional standards at all times using advanced theoretical and practical specialist knowledge, accumulated over a significant period To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times, ensuring that all paperwork is filed promptly into in to case-notes in line with CNST standards, and to create and make use of databases where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To possess Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) BMedSci (Orthoptics) or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO).
• To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Continued Professional Development evidence
• Specialist training

Desirable

• Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics such as paediatric and/or adult clinics, working autonomously and undertaking visual field assessment

Desirable

• Experience undertaking and presenting audit
• experience of involvement with a vision screening programme
• experience of involvement in pre school Orthoptic secondary screening
• Previous experience of working with stroke patients

Skills

Essential

• To demonstrate an interest in Ophthalmology and be willing to keep up to date with current literature, including evidence of CPD
• Good organisational and planning skills and well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• To be able to work as part of a team or independently
• Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with patients
• Understanding of and ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Desirable

• IT skills - for information + communication including Powerpoint and Excel

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude
• Works to high standards
• Flexible and adaptable to differing work patterns
• Good Communication abilities

Other job requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel round the county to other clinics under own means

Person Specification Qualifications Essential To possess Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) BMedSci (Orthoptics) or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO). To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council Continued Professional Development evidence Specialist training Desirable Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society Experience Essential Significant experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics such as paediatric and/or adult clinics, working autonomously and undertaking visual field assessment Desirable Experience undertaking and presenting audit experience of involvement with a vision screening programme experience of involvement in pre school Orthoptic secondary screening Previous experience of working with stroke patients Skills Essential To demonstrate an interest in Ophthalmology and be willing to keep up to date with current literature, including evidence of CPD Good organisational and planning skills and well developed interpersonal and communication skills Good presentation skills To be able to work as part of a team or independently Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with patients Understanding of and ability to maintain patient confidentiality Desirable IT skills - for information + communication including Powerpoint and Excel Personal Qualities Essential Positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude Works to high standards Flexible and adaptable to differing work patterns Good Communication abilities Other job requirements Essential Ability to travel round the county to other clinics under own means

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Machen Eye Unit Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Machen Eye Unit Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for practitioners who:

• Have experience supporting children and young people with developmental, functional or participation needs.
• Have experience working within health, education or social care settings.
• Are able to apply Occupational Therapy-informed approaches within educational environments.
• Can develop positive relationships and work collaboratively with education staff, children, young people and families.
• Have the confidence to deliver coaching, training and modelling to support the wider educational workforce.
• Are committed to enabling children and young people to participate, learn and thrive within their educational environment.
• Are willing to learn, develop and work as part of a county-wide team under the Expert at Hand initiative.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Technical Instructor is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum - Developmental Band 3-4 role

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

203-FH1250

Job locations

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Professional Values

To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work

Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.

Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.

To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.

Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: Professional Values To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture. To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times. To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage. To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Clinical Practice Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional. To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern. Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency. To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection. To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy. Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required. Communications and Interpersonal Relationships To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums. Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service. Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated. Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times. Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area. Team Working To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with. Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education

Desirable

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Able to implement and evaluate treatment
• Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies
• Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews
• Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills
• Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others at work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Other job requirements

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
• Independent means of transport
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education Desirable Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it Experience Essential Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment Experience of working within a team Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities. Skills Essential Able to implement and evaluate treatment Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work autonomously Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Desirable Experience of supervising others at work Personal Qualities Essential Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Desirable Ability to problem solve Other job requirements Essential Passes pre-employment checks Able to work flexibly to meet service needs Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment Independent means of transport Commitment to Continued Professional Development

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Developmental Band 3-4 Children's Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (Special schools)

Base: County Wide, with clinical bases in Warwick, Rugby & Nuneaton.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Technical Instructor to join our Integrated Children's Community Occupational Therapy Team. This is a developmental role offering training and support to build essential clinical skills in line with our service-specific competency framework. During your probationary period, you will work towards Band 3 competencies, with progression to the Band 4 framework once achieved.

You will primarily support the special school pathway for children and young people aged 0-19 but may work across the service as needed. You will deliver developmentally appropriate intervention programmes, coordinate clinical appointments involving multiple agencies, and order, track, install, adjust, and maintain specialist supportive equipment for children and young people.

Therapy is delivered in clinics, homes, and educational settings, so an independent means of transport is essential.

Experience as a therapy assistant or in an educational setting is desirable, but we welcome adaptable, positive team players eager to learn.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while developing your skills in a highly supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Technical Instructor is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

203-FH1251

Job locations

Riversley Park Children's Centre

Fusilier Louis Carter Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Professional Values

To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work

Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.

Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.

To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.

Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: Professional Values To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture. To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times. To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage. To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Clinical Practice Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional. To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern. Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency. To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection. To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy. Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required. Communications and Interpersonal Relationships To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums. Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service. Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated. Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times. Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area. Team Working To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with. Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education

Desirable

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Able to implement and evaluate treatment
• Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies
• Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews
• Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills
• Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others at work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Other job requirements

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
• Independent means of transport
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education Desirable Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it Experience Essential Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment Experience of working within a team Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities. Skills Essential Able to implement and evaluate treatment Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work autonomously Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Desirable Experience of supervising others at work Personal Qualities Essential Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Desirable Ability to problem solve Other job requirements Essential Passes pre-employment checks Able to work flexibly to meet service needs Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment Independent means of transport Commitment to Continued Professional Development

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riversley Park Children's Centre

Fusilier Louis Carter Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riversley Park Children's Centre

Fusilier Louis Carter Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Children's Therapy Service. You will work with children and young people with a range of complex physical, neurological and developmental needs across specialist educational settings, supporting them to maximise their independence, participation and potential. B6 Paediatric OT Candidate recr...

You will manage a complex caseload, using specialist assessment, clinical reasoning and evidence-based interventions while working closely with families, education staff and a wider multidisciplinary team. The role also offers opportunities to provide clinical supervision, contribute to service development and deliver specialist training and advice. B6 Paediatric OT Candidate recr...

We are looking for a motivated, autonomous and collaborative Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and continuing their own professional development.

Main duties of the job

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The post holder will manage a specialist paediatric Occupational Therapy caseload, completing comprehensive assessments and developing individualised, evidence-based intervention plans to support children's functional, educational and developmental needs. They will work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools and health, education and social care professionals to ensure coordinated and effective support. B6 Paediatric OT Candidate recr...The role includes contributing to EHCP and annual review processes, providing specialist advice and training, monitoring equipment needs and managing clinical risk. The post holder will also support junior staff and students through supervision, contribute to service development, audit and clinical governance, and promote high standards of professional practice.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical/Counselling Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact within a thriving adult community mental health service? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to recruit a full-time (1 wte), highly motivated Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team of passionate and skilled psychological therapists. We provide a psychological therapy service to adults living in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead (WAM), as well as across the whole of Berkshire through the centralised Community Mental Health Psychological Therapies (CMHPT) service.

Working collaboratively with WAM Community Mental Health Services (CMHS), our team aims to deliver the highest quality care for adults with significant mental health needs. This is an exciting opportunity to use your clinical expertise within a well-established service that is committed to providing evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions and achieving excellent outcomes for those we support.

We are committed to supporting our staff to flourish professionally and personally. You will have access to a range of CPD opportunities, enabling you to further develop your clinical skills, as well as leadership opportunities through service development projects, supervision experience and training.

The post is based in Maidenhead. We support flexible and agile working, with some opportunities to work from home where service needs allow.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and Formulation: Conduct clinical assessments and develop clear and detailed psychological formulation of the service user's presenting difficulties.

Treatment Planning: In collaboration with the service user, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues, develop personalised treatment plans based on service user needs, assessment findings, formulation of the presenting problems, and evidence of effectiveness to support recovery goals and improve quality of life.

Individual and Group Interventions: Deliver evidence based psychological interventions using a range of models, specialist techniques and modalities, and adapting interventions based on evolving needs and formulations.

Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi-agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and psychologically informed care, coordinating and leading this when required.

Supervision and Training: In line with experience and development plans, provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the interventions they offer.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-MHS1188

Job locations

WAM Psychology Provision

Maidenhead

SL6 1LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• A post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience of and interest in working with adults with significant mental health needs
• An enhanced DBS check

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Emma Arora on 0118 904 7300 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: A post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of and interest in working with adults with significant mental health needs An enhanced DBS check For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Emma Arora on 0118 904 7300 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas)
• Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC
• (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• Additional training and accreditations (or working towards these) in relevant therapeutic approaches or psychological models to reflect post qualification interests/ specialism (e.g., specific therapy models and accreditations, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology etc)

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of training and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models or therapeutic approaches relevant to the post
• Commitment to continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant accrediting body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments
• Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audits, evaluative research and applying the findings
• Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to the service

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff
• Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and structured guidance to other staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the specialist modality and service area
• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and how to undertake these activities in an NHS context, including how to implement learning
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and other professional colleagues, both within and outside of an NHS setting
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster positive relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of the service within the wider health care system
• Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas) Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS) Desirable Additional training and accreditations (or working towards these) in relevant therapeutic approaches or psychological models to reflect post qualification interests/ specialism (e.g., specific therapy models and accreditations, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology etc) Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of training and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models or therapeutic approaches relevant to the post Commitment to continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant accrediting body Experience Essential Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audits, evaluative research and applying the findings Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to the service Desirable Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and structured guidance to other staff Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the specialist modality and service area Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and how to undertake these activities in an NHS context, including how to implement learning Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and other professional colleagues, both within and outside of an NHS setting Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster positive relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of the service within the wider health care system Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet) Additional Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

WAM Psychology Provision

Maidenhead

SL6 1LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

WAM Psychology Provision

Maidenhead

SL6 1LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Learning Disability Care Hub offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership across a specialist service dedicated to improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Working as a valued member of the Care Hub Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will influence service development, shape policy, drive quality improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care.

This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, service development, workforce development and research, enabling the post holder to have a significant impact on both individual lives and the wider health and social care system. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, families, carers, community services and partner organisations to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support across the Learning Disability Care Hub.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative service developments, lead strategic work, influence Trust-wide priorities and support the continuous development of psychological therapies within Pennine Care. It is an ideal position for a motivated leader who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving the quality of life, wellbeing and independence of people with learning disabilities.

Main duties of the job

Provide professional and clinical leadership to psychological therapy staff across the Learning Disability Care Hub.

Contribute as a senior leader to the development and delivery of Care Hub and Trust objectives.

Deliver highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with learning disabilities.

Provide expert consultation and clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, carers and partner agencies.

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative service improvements.

Support the development of policies, pathways and standards across learning disability services.

Promote evidence-based practice and a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Lead and contribute to research, audit and service evaluation projects.

Develop strong partnerships with community, health, social care and third-sector organisations.

Ensure psychological therapy services meet quality, performance and waiting time standards.

Lead, supervise, mentor and develop psychological therapy staff and trainees.

Participate in recruitment, workforce planning and professional development activities.

Champion the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and their families.

Represent the Learning Disability Care Hub in Trust-wide and external forums.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

The Diabetic & High-Risk Foot Service is seeking a motivated Orthotist who is looking for a unique opportunity.

The successful applicant will join our already long-established therapeutic footwear team, specialising in a complex caseload of diabetes. The post involves working alongside a dynamic team of Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists and Footwear Specialists to provide optimum care and play an essential role in a multi- disciplinary approach to patient treatment plans. The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring that our forward-thinking footwear team continues to deliver a high-quality clinical therapeutic footwear service and excellent patient outcomes.

This is a countywide post based in Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Foundation Health Trust strive to continually innovate and make a positive difference to our community and those working for and with our Trust. We share a collective vision to provide outstanding, compassionate care to the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas

Main duties of the job

Assess and manage the on-going care of an agreed caseload of patients within the specialist area. In particular, care will be provided to patients with:

o Late/end stage complications arising from diabetic foot disease and inflammatory arthropathies resulting in complex deformities requiring therapeutic footwear provision.o Circulatory and neurological deficits and reduced tissue viability (e.g. pressure ulcers), requiring specialist off loading and footwearo Complex medical conditions, (e.g. Peripheral vascular disease), that significantly impact foot pathology.

The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload, primarily consisting of patients with diabetes and have associated complications. They will be expected to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals and the diabetes multi-disciplinary team.

Prescribe therapeutic stock and modified stock footwear and be actively involved in the provision of made to measure footwear.

To participate in the education, training and supervision of other staff in association with therapeutic footwear.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TH410-AD

Job locations

Battle House

Northampton

NN1 5BP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Health Profession Council registered Podiatrist
• Evidence of appropriate specialist postgraduate development
• Postgraduate experience/clinical expert in the musculoskeletal field including postgraduate education to Masters level

Desirable

• Understand the impact of clinical targets and development of local services
• Leadership training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate high level of clinical practice working with complex/ high risk patient groups
• Proven problem solver within footwear provision

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Health Profession Council registered Podiatrist Evidence of appropriate specialist postgraduate development Postgraduate experience/clinical expert in the musculoskeletal field including postgraduate education to Masters level Desirable Understand the impact of clinical targets and development of local services Leadership training Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrate high level of clinical practice working with complex/ high risk patient groups Proven problem solver within footwear provision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Battle House

Northampton

NN1 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Battle House

Northampton

NN1 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting substantive, full time opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist in the Community Rehabilitation Team based from Holsworthy, in North Devon.

The Rehabilitation Team, consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Support Workers, provide a therapy rehabilitation service to the community of the Bideford and district locality as part of an integrated, dynamic, award winning Health and Social Care Team.

This post will be based from Holsworthy Hospital and the successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of clinical duties in a variety of community settings, to provide care for both acute and chronic patients. The case load will be extremely variable, including neurological, respiratory, orthopaedic, falls work and urgent care work. Additionally, there will be a supervisory role for other staff grades, the opportunity to be involved with student education and the opportunity to help shape how the service is developed to gain the best for the patients. Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role is essential. Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ensures all staff are supported with personal development through supervision and appraisal.

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.

Job summary

Is CAMHS your passion? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a band 5 community occupational therapist to join our team. We are a specialist eating disorders team working with children and young people (CYP). The team is made up of OTs, mental health practitioners, psychiatrists, children's nurses, dieticians and social workers

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with an interest in CYP, eating disorders to join our team. You will work with CYP and their families in their own homes, and the community providing 1:1 intervention to promote occupation and functioning. The team have a range of therapeutic groups, and you will also be involved in facilitating the running of these groups

Experience in children and young persons services would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome occupational therapists who want to begin working in this specialty.

You should be able to demonstrate considerable mental health skills and knowledge. An experience of working with Children and Young people facing eating difficulties is desirable, this can be transferrable skills from prior clinical experience

The team is based between Airedale Health Centre in Castleford and Drury Lane Health Centre in Wakefield. However you will work in different community settings across the Wakefield District and the 5 towns. Being a car driver is essential due to the potential distance required to travel when completing home/clinic-visits.

Main duties of the job

As part of the role you will be responsible for the assessment of young people presenting with difficulties associated with eating disorder. You will hold a caseload within which you will deliver evidence informed care to assist the young person and family through recovery.

The successful candidates will need to develop good working relationships with key professionals across the district; therefore excellent communication and engagement skills are essential. A commitment to improving service delivery and developing new ways of supporting children, young people and families experiences is crucial to work within the wider CAMHS team. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme, regular clinical and management supervision.

The service operates Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm however successful applicants would be expected to have the flexibility to work occasional extended hours to facilitate service effectiveness.

Applicants must be caring and non-judgmental to engage CYP and their families at this extremely sensitive time. Applicants must have excellent clinical skills, confidence and enthusiasm for working with CYP partner agencies in networks that extend beyond traditional specialist mental health boundaries.

For further discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact. Jess Merrin, clinical lead on 01924 316200 .Visits to the team are welcomed and strongly encouraged!

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted you will be expected to attend a face to face interview

Ready to develop your physio career ?Join our rotational scheme across north Cumbria, with exciting opportunities across our West network. gain value experience across a variety of specialities, build your skills and confidence and benefit from excellent career development and professional support

Main duties of the job

To practice in accordance with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Rules of Professional Conduct and The Health Professions Council Regulations.

To work autonomously with an increasingly complex caseload undertaking assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and providing appropriate advice.

Emphasis is placed on the provision of a holistic care package tailored to the individual's needs with the aim of developing maximum function and hence improving quality of life.

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8298617

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary

Whitehaven, or Carlisle

CA28 8JG

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.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

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. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. 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

• Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent.
• HPC registered.

Desirable

• Membership of CSP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of maintaining continuous professional development
• Sound understanding of theory underpinning physiotherapy practice.
• Use of outcome measures
• Research methodology
• CSP code of professional conduct
• Equality issues
• Clinical placements in key areas of physiotherapy e.g. respiratory / ITU, elderly rehab, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal out-patients, neurology

Desirable

• Work with external organisations or in health related settings.
• Wider health issues and role of NHS

Skills & aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work as a member of a team, using initiative appropriately.
• Able to prioritise workload effectively and demonstrate effective time management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work within limitations and competence and take appropriate action.
• Able to work flexibly to provide cover to other teams when needed.
• IT skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Desirable

• Leadership skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake on-call duties and community rotations.
• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Driving licence.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent. HPC registered. Desirable Membership of CSP Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of maintaining continuous professional development Sound understanding of theory underpinning physiotherapy practice. Use of outcome measures Research methodology CSP code of professional conduct Equality issues Clinical placements in key areas of physiotherapy e.g. respiratory / ITU, elderly rehab, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal out-patients, neurology Desirable Work with external organisations or in health related settings. Wider health issues and role of NHS Skills & aptitudes Essential Able to work as a member of a team, using initiative appropriately. Able to prioritise workload effectively and demonstrate effective time management Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work within limitations and competence and take appropriate action. Able to work flexibly to provide cover to other teams when needed. IT skills. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Desirable Leadership skills. Other Requirements Essential Able to undertake on-call duties and community rotations. Ability to travel between sites Commitment to CPD Desirable Driving licence.

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

West Cumberland Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary

Whitehaven, or Carlisle

CA28 8JG

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

West Cumberland Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary

Whitehaven, or Carlisle

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about helping people maximise their independence?

We are looking for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly physiotherapyteam at West Cumberland Hospital. You will support the delivery of inpatient rehabilitation programmes and assist with the running of group rehabilitation sessions

Working closely with Physiotherapists and the wider MDT, you will deliver delegated treatment programmes, support patient exercises, and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care.

What we're looking for:

• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• A positive, caring and proactive approach
• Ability to motivate and support patients through their recovery journey

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to patients' rehabilitation and recovery.

Join us and help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Main duties of the job

A rehabilitation assistant in a multi-disciplinary team is expected to work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.As a rehabilitation assistant reporting to a registered health professional, the post holder will implement rehabilitation plans for patients in the community and other settings, observe the patient's condition, providing direct care with a rehabilitation and therapy focus. This may include supporting patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.

Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patient group.

The ability to work over 7 days is a requirement of the post. The hours of work will be on a rota covering a shift pattern between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and as part of the team you will have the opportunity to take part in the process.

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

05 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

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8309782

Job locations

Physiotherapy

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitethaven

CA28 8JG

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.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

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. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached. 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

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills written & verbal
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Ability to work in acute and community environment as required
• Able to work under own initiative when required
• Aware of own limitations
• Able to motivate patients
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade 4 and above
• Level 3 qualification in health or social care related subject or equivalent
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake

Desirable

• Sports science experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles
• Working knowledge of outlook, Microsoft word

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• Act in ways that support equality and value diversity

Experience

Essential

• Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles
• Working with people where enabling and motivating skills are evident.
• Working within a team

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• Health care work
• Working with people with physical needs

Other requirements

Desirable

• Ability to travel cross sites within the Trust

Person Specification Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills written & verbal Able to prioritise and work under pressure Ability to work in acute and community environment as required Able to work under own initiative when required Aware of own limitations Able to motivate patients Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade 4 and above Level 3 qualification in health or social care related subject or equivalent Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake Desirable Sports science experience Knowledge Essential Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles Working knowledge of outlook, Microsoft word Personal Circumstances Essential Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service Act in ways that support equality and value diversity Experience Essential Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles Working with people where enabling and motivating skills are evident. Working within a team Desirable Supervisory experience Health care work Working with people with physical needs Other requirements Desirable Ability to travel cross sites within the 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.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitethaven

CA28 8JG

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

Physiotherapy

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitethaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Cumbria Physiotherapy Service as a highly specialist Physiotherapist leading our stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Team at the Cumberland Infirmary

You will provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients following a range of neurological conditions, while developing and delivering a high-quality rehabilitation service. As team lead, you will support and guide physiotherapists to ensure excellent patient care and smooth progression along the rehab pathways.

You will work closely with the in-patient MDT and collaborate with the Stroke Rehab Team at the West Cumberland Hop, as well as Community Neuro Physio and ESSDT teams, to provide coordinated and effective rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

Provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions

Lead and support the neurological rehabilitation physiotherapy team. Develop and monitor high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services. Work closely within the in-patient multidisciplinary team (MDT). Collaborate with the Stroke Rehabilitation Team at West Cumberland Hospital, and with Community Neuro Physio and ESSDT teams. Support efficient patient flow and rehabilitation across neuro pathway

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

05 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

262-A-26-8298619

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

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

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Leadership or management certificate or equivalent
• Evidence of accredited postgraduate training and continuing professional development (CPD) at Level 7 or equivalent

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Current clinical experience working in an inpatient setting.
• Recent experience of working in the area of stroke and/ or neuro-rehabilitation at B6 and above
• Multi-disciplinary team working.
• Supervision and appraisal of staff.
• Supervision and education of staff and students.
• Clinical and non-clinical Audit procedures.
• Lead on Quality improvement project
• Management and or leadership experience.
• Current CPD portfolio.
• Clinical governance and implications for the service
• Health, safety and risk awareness.
• Knowledge of Policy, local and national guidelines relating to Neuro and rehabilitation
• CSP rules of professional conduct and codes of practice

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work independently, setting priorities.
• Effective strategies for meeting deadlines. Well-developed problem solving skills.
• Well-developed problem solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills. Presentation and teaching skills.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise performance and identify training needs.
• Planning and decision making skills
• Willing to develop practice based on current evidence.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and innovative.
• Team player.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Ability to travel independently between sites and around North Cumbria as required

Desirable

• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Member of special interest group.
• Full clean driving licence

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Current HCPC registration. Leadership or management certificate or equivalent Evidence of accredited postgraduate training and continuing professional development (CPD) at Level 7 or equivalent Desirable Master's degree or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Current clinical experience working in an inpatient setting. Recent experience of working in the area of stroke and/ or neuro-rehabilitation at B6 and above Multi-disciplinary team working. Supervision and appraisal of staff. Supervision and education of staff and students. Clinical and non-clinical Audit procedures. Lead on Quality improvement project Management and or leadership experience. Current CPD portfolio. Clinical governance and implications for the service Health, safety and risk awareness. Knowledge of Policy, local and national guidelines relating to Neuro and rehabilitation CSP rules of professional conduct and codes of practice Skills and Aptitudes Essential Ability to work independently, setting priorities. Effective strategies for meeting deadlines. Well-developed problem solving skills. Well-developed problem solving skills. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Effective leadership skills. Presentation and teaching skills. Ability to reflect on and critically appraise performance and identify training needs. Planning and decision making skills Willing to develop practice based on current evidence. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Other Requirements Essential Commitment to lifelong learning. Enthusiastic, motivated and innovative. Team player. Willing to work flexibly. Ability to travel independently between sites and around North Cumbria as required Desirable Creative and innovative thinker. Member of special interest group. Full clean driving licence

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

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

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

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and caring health care assistant to join our friendly Neighbourhood Teams.

These posts are offered on a six-month fixed-term basis. There may be an occasional requirement to work at other locations across the county to support service delivery, depending on operational capacity.

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding care to patients in the Worcestershire area. Working within the Neighbourhood team is both rewarding and varied, giving you the opportunity to widen your skill base and achieve great job satisfaction. Your role within the team is essential in allowing patients to achieve optimum function within their own home.

The Neighbourhood Team operates from 07:30-18:30 each day and you will work 07.30-15.30, 08:30-16:30 or 10:30-18:30 shift patterns on a roster basis.

Our Neighbourhood team consists of Community Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Assistant's and administrative staff; with GP and social care colleagues working closely alongside.

We aim to deliver an effective, high-quality service that puts patients at the centre of their own care.

In return we offer a nurturing team environment, learning and development opportunities, supervision and wellbeing support.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes, helping them to maintain their independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing.

Working both independently and alongside colleagues, under the direction of registered nurses and therapists, you will complete delegated care and clinical tasks in accordance with individual care plans, Trust values, policies and procedures. Following appropriate training and competency assessment, your duties may include supporting personal care and activities of daily living; taking, monitoring and recording clinical observations; providing wound and catheter care and simple dressings; undertaking venepuncture; administering medication; supporting safe moving and handling; and fitting and demonstrating the safe use of equipment.

You will develop positive working relationships with patients, carers and families, recognise and promptly report any changes or concerns relating to a patient's condition, contribute to care planning and reviews, and communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records using EMIS Community, while promoting patient choice, confidentiality, infection prevention and consistently safe, compassionate care.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and caring health care assistant to join our friendly Neighbourhood Teams.

These posts are offered on a six-month fixed-term basis. There may be an occasional requirement to work at other locations across the county to support service delivery, depending on operational capacity.

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding care to patients in the Worcestershire area. Working within the Neighbourhood team is both rewarding and varied, giving you the opportunity to widen your skill base and achieve great job satisfaction. Your role within the team is essential in allowing patients to achieve optimum function within their own home.

The Neighbourhood Team operates from 07:30-18:30 each day and you will work 07.30-15.30, 08:30-16:30 or 10:30-18:30 shift patterns on a roster basis.

Our Neighbourhood team consists of Community Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Assistant's and administrative staff; with GP and social care colleagues working closely alongside.

We aim to deliver an effective, high-quality service that puts patients at the centre of their own care.

In return we offer a nurturing team environment, learning and development opportunities, supervision and wellbeing support.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes, helping them to maintain their independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing.

Working both independently and alongside colleagues, under the direction of registered nurses and therapists, you will complete delegated care and clinical tasks in accordance with individual care plans, Trust values, policies and procedures. Following appropriate training and competency assessment, your duties may include supporting personal care and activities of daily living; taking, monitoring and recording clinical observations; providing wound and catheter care and simple dressings; undertaking venepuncture; administering medication; supporting safe moving and handling; and fitting and demonstrating the safe use of equipment.

You will develop positive working relationships with patients, carers and families, recognise and promptly report any changes or concerns relating to a patient's condition, contribute to care planning and reviews, and communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records using EMIS Community, while promoting patient choice, confidentiality, infection prevention and consistently safe, compassionate care.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.