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Dementia Specialist Unit Activities Co-ordinator
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to join our Dementia Specialist Unit and play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing, dignity, and hos...
3 day(s) ago
Dementia Specialist Unit Activities Co-ordinator
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to join our Dementia Specialist Unit and play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing, dignity, and hos...
3 day(s) ago
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Counsellor
Job summary We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist on a full-time, 12month fixed term contract.
3 day(s) ago
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Counsellor
Job summary We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist on a full-time, 12month fixed term contract.
3 day(s) ago
Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integra...
3 day(s) ago
Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integra...
3 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team.
3 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team.
3 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an innovative service offering assessment and treatment of young people between 0-16 at Central CAMHS Mary Chapman House with a variety o...
3 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an innovative service offering assessment and treatment of young people between 0-16 at Central CAMHS Mary Chapman House with a variety o...
3 day(s) ago
Multi-Therapy Assistant
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 31,554 - 33,270 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are looking for a Band 3 Mult-therapy assistant to join the Paddock special school therapy team.
3 day(s) ago
Multi-Therapy Assistant
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 31,554 - 33,270 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are looking for a Band 3 Mult-therapy assistant to join the Paddock special school therapy team.
3 day(s) ago
Nursing Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Services as a Health Care Assi...
3 day(s) ago
Nursing Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Services as a Health Care Assi...
3 day(s) ago
Specialist Children's Physiotherapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integra...
3 day(s) ago
Specialist Children's Physiotherapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integra...
3 day(s) ago
Respiratory Occupational Therapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integra...
3 day(s) ago
Respiratory Occupational Therapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integra...
3 day(s) ago
Associate Practitioner Occupational Therapy (APOT)
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience and transferable skills.
4 day(s) ago
Associate Practitioner Occupational Therapy (APOT)
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience and transferable skills.
4 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a flexible and motivated individual to join the Phlebotomy Service working as a Phlebotomist.
4 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a flexible and motivated individual to join the Phlebotomy Service working as a Phlebotomist.
4 day(s) ago
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
North West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary As a Specialist Occupational Therapist within the Experts at Hand team, the post holder will work across health, education and local authority se...
4 day(s) ago
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
North West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary As a Specialist Occupational Therapist within the Experts at Hand team, the post holder will work across health, education and local authority se...
4 day(s) ago
Community Phlebotomist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
North West England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary We are TraffordLocal Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adultsoc...
4 day(s) ago
Community Phlebotomist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
North West England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary We are TraffordLocal Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adultsoc...
4 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Wye Valley NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Fantastic opportunity in a beautiful County for a B6 Therapist or development opportunity for a B5.
4 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Wye Valley NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Fantastic opportunity in a beautiful County for a B6 Therapist or development opportunity for a B5.
4 day(s) ago
MSK Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Powys Teaching Health Board
North East England
GBP 26,813 - 27,890 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North Powys MSK team.
4 day(s) ago
MSK Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Powys Teaching Health Board
North East England
GBP 26,813 - 27,890 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North Powys MSK team.
4 day(s) ago
Soft Facilities Assistant - Leominster
Wye Valley NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary To provide a courteous efficient cleaning service within the trust.
4 day(s) ago
Soft Facilities Assistant - Leominster
Wye Valley NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary To provide a courteous efficient cleaning service within the trust.
4 day(s) ago
Ambulance Care Assistant
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 2 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Start your career in care with an Ambulance Care Assistant apprenticeship.
4 day(s) ago
Ambulance Care Assistant
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 2 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Start your career in care with an Ambulance Care Assistant apprenticeship.
4 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,272 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you methodical? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail and accuracy? Are you Patient focused. Then this may be the new career for...
4 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,272 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you methodical? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail and accuracy? Are you Patient focused. Then this may be the new career for...
4 day(s) ago
Medical Imaging Rota Manager
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, proactive and motivated Rota Manager to join our Medical Imaging team.
4 day(s) ago
Medical Imaging Rota Manager
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, proactive and motivated Rota Manager to join our Medical Imaging team.
4 day(s) ago
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AP) in Elective Orthopaedics at Broadgreen Hospital.
4 day(s) ago
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AP) in Elective Orthopaedics at Broadgreen Hospital.
4 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 29,812 - 32,715 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist, to take up the exciting opportunity to work in the Berkshire East CAMHS Specialist Community Team...
4 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 29,812 - 32,715 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist, to take up the exciting opportunity to work in the Berkshire East CAMHS Specialist Community Team...
4 day(s) ago
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (Bank) - Band 3
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Counsellor
Job summary An exciting development opportunity has arisen for Band 3 therapy assistants to work with our Children's Speech and Language Therapy team support...
4 day(s) ago
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (Bank) - Band 3
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Counsellor
Job summary An exciting development opportunity has arisen for Band 3 therapy assistants to work with our Children's Speech and Language Therapy team support...
4 day(s) ago
Specialist Dietitian
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Dietician
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a friendly, enthusiastic, confident Dietitian to become part of the Community Dietetic Team delivering com...
4 day(s) ago
Specialist Dietitian
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Dietician
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a friendly, enthusiastic, confident Dietitian to become part of the Community Dietetic Team delivering com...
4 day(s) ago
Bank Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious and newly formed NHS Group, NHS Humber Health Partnership, the 12th largest acute and com...
4 day(s) ago
Bank Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious and newly formed NHS Group, NHS Humber Health Partnership, the 12th largest acute and com...
4 day(s) ago
Consultant Practitioner Psychologist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 79,504 - 91,609 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Due to staff movements, we are inviting applications for a Consultant Psychologist position within our Women's Secure Blended Service (WSBS), rec...
4 day(s) ago
Consultant Practitioner Psychologist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 79,504 - 91,609 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Due to staff movements, we are inviting applications for a Consultant Psychologist position within our Women's Secure Blended Service (WSBS), rec...
4 day(s) ago
Dementia Specialist Unit Activities Co-ordinator
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437835
Job summary
We are seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to join our Dementia Specialist Unit and play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing, dignity, and hospital experience of people living with dementia. You will deliver engaging, person-centred activities that promote independence, social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and emotional wellbeing.
Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will plan and deliver a varied programme of individual and group activities tailored to patients' interests, abilities, and care needs. Working closely with nursing staff, therapists, the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team, patients, families, and carers, you will ensure meaningful engagement is at the heart of every patient's experience.
We are looking for someone who is caring, motivated, organised, and able to build positive relationships with patients, relatives, and colleagues. In return, you will join a compassionate team committed to delivering outstanding dementia care and improving patient outcomes every day.
Join us and help transform a hospital stay into a positive, purposeful, and meaningful experience for patients living with dementia. ?
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering a varied programme of individual and group activities tailored to patients' interests, abilities, and care needs.
- Promoting social interaction, cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, and independence to improve quality of life and reduce isolation.
- Working closely with nursing staff, therapists, the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team, patients, families, and carers to support personalised care plans.
- Encouraging and motivating patients to participate in recreational, therapeutic, and leisure activities within a safe and supportive environment.
- Monitoring patient wellbeing, recognising changes in condition, and escalating concerns to the clinical team as appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate records and providing feedback on patient engagement, participation, and wellbeing.
- Supporting the delivery of high-quality, holistic dementia care that promotes dignity, inclusion, and person-centred practice.
- Undertaking clinical support worker duties when required, contributing to a positive and therapeutic care environment.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of people living with dementia by creating meaningful experiences that support their wellbeing, independence, and overall care journey.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-MLTC-8232639-B
Job locations
Ward 29 - Sister Dora Suite, Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Dementia Specialist Unit Activities Co-ordinator is a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering meaningful activities that enhance the wellbeing, independence, and quality of life of patients living with dementia. The post holder will create a stimulating and therapeutic environment that promotes dignity, inclusion, social interaction, and cognitive engagement while supporting the Trust's Eat, Drink, Dress, Move to Improve (EDDMI) approach.
Working closely with patients, families, nursing staff, occupational therapists, support workers, and the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team, the post holder will assess individual interests, abilities, and care needs to develop personalised activity programmes that complement clinical care and support holistic patient outcomes.
The role combines creativity, compassion, and excellent communication skills to encourage participation, reduce isolation and distress, promote emotional wellbeing, and support patients to remain as active and independent as possible during their hospital stay. The post holder will also contribute to patient safety by observing and reporting changes in a patient's condition, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring activities are delivered safely and appropriately.
Activity Planning and Delivery- Plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of meaningful one-to-one and group activities for patients within the Dementia Specialist Unit.
- Adapt activities to meet individual patient interests, abilities, preferences, and changing needs.
- Promote cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, social engagement, and independence through therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Encourage participation and motivate patients to engage in activities that enhance their hospital experience and wellbeing.
- Assess patients' interests and support needs in collaboration with patients, carers, relatives, and clinical teams.
- Support patients experiencing anxiety, distress, confusion, or social isolation through personalised engagement and therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor patient wellbeing during activities and promptly escalate concerns or changes in condition to registered healthcare professionals.
- Assist with clinical support worker duties and other patient care activities as directed by a registered practitioner.
- Build positive and effective relationships with patients, families, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, doctors, support workers, and the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team to ensure activities support individual care plans.
- Provide feedback and regular updates regarding patient participation, engagement, and wellbeing.
- Contribute to handovers and share relevant information to support safe and effective patient care.
- Observe patients throughout activities and make appropriate judgements regarding suitability and safety.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with Trust standards and information governance requirements.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to emergency situations or deterioration in a patient's condition.
- Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and concerns through appropriate Trust reporting processes.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, surveys, and service developments relating to patient experience and dementia care.
- Maintain activity resources, equipment, and stock, ensuring materials are used safely and effectively.
- Support the induction and development of new staff by demonstrating aspects of the role and sharing good practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Dementia Specialist Unit Activities Co-ordinator is a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering meaningful activities that enhance the wellbeing, independence, and quality of life of patients living with dementia. The post holder will create a stimulating and therapeutic environment that promotes dignity, inclusion, social interaction, and cognitive engagement while supporting the Trust's Eat, Drink, Dress, Move to Improve (EDDMI) approach.
Working closely with patients, families, nursing staff, occupational therapists, support workers, and the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team, the post holder will assess individual interests, abilities, and care needs to develop personalised activity programmes that complement clinical care and support holistic patient outcomes.
The role combines creativity, compassion, and excellent communication skills to encourage participation, reduce isolation and distress, promote emotional wellbeing, and support patients to remain as active and independent as possible during their hospital stay. The post holder will also contribute to patient safety by observing and reporting changes in a patient's condition, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring activities are delivered safely and appropriately.
Activity Planning and Delivery- Plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of meaningful one-to-one and group activities for patients within the Dementia Specialist Unit.
- Adapt activities to meet individual patient interests, abilities, preferences, and changing needs.
- Promote cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, social engagement, and independence through therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Encourage participation and motivate patients to engage in activities that enhance their hospital experience and wellbeing.
- Assess patients' interests and support needs in collaboration with patients, carers, relatives, and clinical teams.
- Support patients experiencing anxiety, distress, confusion, or social isolation through personalised engagement and therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor patient wellbeing during activities and promptly escalate concerns or changes in condition to registered healthcare professionals.
- Assist with clinical support worker duties and other patient care activities as directed by a registered practitioner.
- Build positive and effective relationships with patients, families, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, doctors, support workers, and the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team to ensure activities support individual care plans.
- Provide feedback and regular updates regarding patient participation, engagement, and wellbeing.
- Contribute to handovers and share relevant information to support safe and effective patient care.
- Observe patients throughout activities and make appropriate judgements regarding suitability and safety.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with Trust standards and information governance requirements.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to emergency situations or deterioration in a patient's condition.
- Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and concerns through appropriate Trust reporting processes.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, surveys, and service developments relating to patient experience and dementia care.
- Maintain activity resources, equipment, and stock, ensuring materials are used safely and effectively.
- Support the induction and development of new staff by demonstrating aspects of the role and sharing good practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 OR relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with dementia
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of using activities in a care/public service environment
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers
- Positive and enthuasiatic approach to work
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility
Essential
- Ability to work flexible shift patterns and times to suit the needs of the patient group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 OR relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with dementia
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of using activities in a care/public service environment
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers
- Positive and enthuasiatic approach to work
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility
Essential
- Ability to work flexible shift patterns and times to suit the needs of the patient group
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
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Ward 29 - Sister Dora Suite, Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
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Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Ward 29 - Sister Dora Suite, Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
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Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437833
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist on a full-time, 12month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will join the assessment and diagnostic multi-disciplinary team for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with complex difficulties that may indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This role is based in the Specialist Assessment Service, within a multi-disciplinary team, including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The role may include gathering information from families and professionals, supporting clinicians with assessments and contributing to the holistic assessment of a child's needs to consider a possible diagnosis of autism. You will also be encouraged to develop and use your skills, knowledge and interests in this clinical field and to contribute to service and staff development.
The team are all based within one centre creating a cohesive and highly supportive multi-disciplinary environment with established leadership and administrative colleagues but may also include some work taking place in local schools or nurseries.
For further information please contact Lauren Sholl, Clinical Team Lead on 0121 722 8010.
Main duties of the job
*To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality specialist service to children and their families aged between 0-18 years presenting with Neuro-developmental disorders including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
*To contribute to the assessment and diagnosis of children accepted by the service.
*To contribute to formulate and provide a diagnosis where appropriate with support from the MDT.
*To identify strengths and difficulties of children
*To effectively communicate with children, young people, parents/carers and all relevant individuals, departments and agencies to support the assessment process.
*To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of professional practice.
*To utilise skills for audit, policy and service development and research.
*To support the clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the
service.
*To demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
* To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, maintaining effective communication structures and being able to express professional opinion and negotiate priorities with patients and with external agencies
*To work as an autonomous practitioner with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload
*An ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9019354
Job locations
Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre
6 Crabtree Dr, Fordbridge
Birmingham
West Midlands
B37 5BU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- * Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competencies
- * Current registration with Health Professions Council
- * Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- * Evidence of leadership training.
- * Attendance at Clinical Educators Course.
Experience
Essential
- * Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas
- * Competence in advanced dysphagia and communication assessment and management
- * Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- * Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
Desirable
- * Experience of teaching SLT students
- * Experience of mentoring/ training junior staff
- * Experience of involvement in Clinical Governance/ Audit programme
- * Awareness of national drivers, policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for SLT
- * Awareness of current research relevant to the client group
- * Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- * Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competencies
- * Current registration with Health Professions Council
- * Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- * Evidence of leadership training.
- * Attendance at Clinical Educators Course.
Experience
Essential
- * Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas
- * Competence in advanced dysphagia and communication assessment and management
- * Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- * Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
Desirable
- * Experience of teaching SLT students
- * Experience of mentoring/ training junior staff
- * Experience of involvement in Clinical Governance/ Audit programme
- * Awareness of national drivers, policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for SLT
- * Awareness of current research relevant to the client group
- * Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
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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
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre
6 Crabtree Dr, Fordbridge
Birmingham
West Midlands
B37 5BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre
6 Crabtree Dr, Fordbridge
Birmingham
West Midlands
B37 5BU
United Kingdom
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Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437823
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking for a rewarding role within a dynamic and evolving Urgent Care Service? Join our multidisciplinary team delivering short-term care, rehabilitation and therapy interventions that help people remain safely at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely hospital discharge.
Working across community settings, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic care for patients with complex needs, promoting independence through rehabilitation and enablement. You will manage your own caseload, undertake triage and urgent assessments, identify and respond to clinical deterioration, prescribe appropriate treatment interventions, coordinate equipment provision and contribute to complex manual handling plans. You will also play a key role in supporting innovative models of care, including Virtual Wards, enabling patients to receive hospital-level care in their own homes through remote monitoring and multidisciplinary support.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and adaptable HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care. You will be confident working autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice and supporting colleagues with complex assessments and clinical decision-making.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, experience managing patients with complex health needs, and a passion for supporting people to achieve maximum independence. You will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of business and operational objectives, while supporting the Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing urgent care, rehabilitation, admission avoidance, discharge support and end-of-life care in the community. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
About us
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.
Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.
We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.
We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.
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Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
846-8327947-CF
Job locations
Trinity House
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Experience in health improvement environment
- Full UK/EU driving licence
Desirable
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
- Working towards Master level study
- Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise)
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
Experience
Essential
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
- Experience within a Health and/or Social Care environment at Band 5 (or equivalent)
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance, relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Experience in health improvement environment Full UK/EU driving licence Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise) Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Experience Essential Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience Experience within a Health and/or Social Care environment at Band 5 (or equivalent) Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS) Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance, relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trinity House
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trinity House
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Highly Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437822
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team. The team is well established with a wide range of services available to children and their families.
The Children's Therapies team provides high quality responsive uni- and multi- disciplinary assessment, treatment, advice and information to children and their families in the Borough of Wandsworth, who require Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
Services are provided at the place most appropriate for the client including clinic sites, mainstream schools, early years provisions and clients' homes.
Training and advice to carers and relevant professionals to share skills is a core part of therapy provision.
Therapists may work as lone practitioners, in uni-disciplinary teams or in multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites. Our aim is to maximise a child's potential and increase their independence.
The post holder will be able to autonomously manage children with special educational needs providing advice and input as required within statement of Special Educational Needs and to provide specialist care with children who have physical disabilities.
The post holder will support and advise health colleagues, teaching professionals, parents and carers within the community in the management of complex cases and to provide a structured framework of advice for Education staff working with children with OT needs.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work with children with a variety of needs and all ages from pre-school to secondary school. This provides an excellent opportunity to assess and treat children across their school years and build on clinical practice and expertise.
- The post holder will work closely with the Special Needs Assessment Section for Wandsworth Council, supporting the Education, Health and Care Plan assessment process.
- The post holder will represent Wandsworth Council at SEND First tier Tribunals.
- The service follow evidence based practice models and development opportunities are available. The post holder will be provided with high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work-life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment and access to a comprehensive staff health and wellbeing programme.
- The post holder will be based with the Community Children's Occupational Therapy team and will access supervision, in-service training and other development opportunities as part of the appraisal process.
- We offer flexible working patterns and a current hybrid model between office based work and home working.
- We are a supportive team and offer regular supervision and personal development opportunities.
- We encourage and support staff to complete regular training and help you to further develop leadership, generic and Occupational Therapy professional skills including having student practice placements.
About us
St George's Children's Services were recognised as excellent in the most recent CQC inspection and the department continues to work to maintain and further develop our high standards of care.
St George's and the Children's Therapy Department offer excellent support and supervision, with access to internal and external training opportunities, and protected time for CPD activities.
Support for flexible working arrangements is also available.
If you would like a new challenge working across the NHS and Education Services we would welcome your application.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year Pro rata per annum inclusive of HCAS (inner London)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
200-8310996-DE-UB
Job locations
Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton
Roehampton Lane
London
SW15 5PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a more detailed Job Description outlining the main responsibilities for the role and Person Specification for a list of Essential and Desirable criteria for the role.
We welcome onsite visits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a more detailed Job Description outlining the main responsibilities for the role and Person Specification for a list of Essential and Desirable criteria for the role.
We welcome onsite visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant qualifications and evidence of CPD including post graduate courses
- Registered with HCPC
- Relevant post graduate courses.
Desirable
- Member for Royal College of Occupational Therapies.
- Member of Specialist interest groups.
- Member of CYPF.
- Member of BAOT.
- Relevant Masters degree or equivalent post graduate training.
Skills
Essential
- S1. Ability to independently manage a complex caseload & to reflect on clinical practice & experience
- S2. Ability to solve complex problems & take appropriate decisions.
- S3. Ability to communicate clearly with others using effective listening skills, non-verbal communication and establishing an easy rapport.
- S4. Flexibility - able to adapt to different demands & situations and the ability to work under pressure.
- S5. Ability to prioritise & organise workload & time.
- S6. Ability to write concise, legible notes & reports.
- S7. Good presentation skills.
- S8. Demonstrating some degree of postgraduate training.
Experience
Essential
- 1.Significant experience in working with children leading to a sound understanding of NHS policies & procedures.
- 2.Extensive experience in working with children who has SEND.
- 3.Extensive experience in working with children who has a diagnosis of CP, DCD and GDD.
- 4.Extensive knowledge of child development, neuro-developmental stages and the role of occupation in childhood.
- 5.Excellent understanding of principles of postural management and experience in prescribing children's specialist equipment for seating and bathing.
- 7.Good knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework surrounding children in the UK particularly relating to SEND.
- 8.Experience with writing EHCNAs, annual review reports.
- 9.Experience using of a wide range of standardised assessments & clinical observations.
- 10.Ability to demonstrate Trust Values.
Desirable
- 3.Good experience of planning & running groups with children.
- 5.Experience of representing the OT service at Tier 1 Tribunals.
- 6.Experience of working in UK mainstream schools & nurseries with children with OT needs.
- 7.Experience in using a Trauma informed approach.
- 8.Experience in using a CO-OP approach.
- 9.Experience using sensory integration approaches.
- 10.Experience in working with infants who has complex needs.
Knowledge
Essential
- K1. Understanding & knowledge of up to date information relating to children with Physical Disabilities, Autism, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder and other related disorders affecting participation in everyday activities.
- K2. Good understanding of the range of physical & developmental disabilities which can occur with children and the role of the OT in this area.
- K3. Good knowledge and understanding of the SEND reforms.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant qualifications and evidence of CPD including post graduate courses
- Registered with HCPC
- Relevant post graduate courses.
Desirable
- Member for Royal College of Occupational Therapies.
- Member of Specialist interest groups.
- Member of CYPF.
- Member of BAOT.
- Relevant Masters degree or equivalent post graduate training.
Skills
Essential
- S1. Ability to independently manage a complex caseload & to reflect on clinical practice & experience
- S2. Ability to solve complex problems & take appropriate decisions.
- S3. Ability to communicate clearly with others using effective listening skills, non-verbal communication and establishing an easy rapport.
- S4. Flexibility - able to adapt to different demands & situations and the ability to work under pressure.
- S5. Ability to prioritise & organise workload & time.
- S6. Ability to write concise, legible notes & reports.
- S7. Good presentation skills.
- S8. Demonstrating some degree of postgraduate training.
Experience
Essential
- 1.Significant experience in working with children leading to a sound understanding of NHS policies & procedures.
- 2.Extensive experience in working with children who has SEND.
- 3.Extensive experience in working with children who has a diagnosis of CP, DCD and GDD.
- 4.Extensive knowledge of child development, neuro-developmental stages and the role of occupation in childhood.
- 5.Excellent understanding of principles of postural management and experience in prescribing children's specialist equipment for seating and bathing.
- 7.Good knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework surrounding children in the UK particularly relating to SEND.
- 8.Experience with writing EHCNAs, annual review reports.
- 9.Experience using of a wide range of standardised assessments & clinical observations.
- 10.Ability to demonstrate Trust Values.
Desirable
- 3.Good experience of planning & running groups with children.
- 5.Experience of representing the OT service at Tier 1 Tribunals.
- 6.Experience of working in UK mainstream schools & nurseries with children with OT needs.
- 7.Experience in using a Trauma informed approach.
- 8.Experience in using a CO-OP approach.
- 9.Experience using sensory integration approaches.
- 10.Experience in working with infants who has complex needs.
Knowledge
Essential
- K1. Understanding & knowledge of up to date information relating to children with Physical Disabilities, Autism, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder and other related disorders affecting participation in everyday activities.
- K2. Good understanding of the range of physical & developmental disabilities which can occur with children and the role of the OT in this area.
- K3. Good knowledge and understanding of the SEND reforms.
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
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton
Roehampton Lane
London
SW15 5PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton
Roehampton Lane
London
SW15 5PN
United Kingdom
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Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437821
Job summary
This is an innovative service offering assessment and treatment of young people between 0-16 at Central CAMHS Mary Chapman Housewith a variety of complex mental health needs.We are looking for psychology graduates with previousAssistant Psychologist or relevant clinicalexperiencewho are interested in working with young people with emotional and mental health difficulties, who can be compassionate, thoughtful and have the ability to apply psychological theory to their work.
Weekly supervision for this post will be provided by a clinical psychologist within the team.We have good links with the University of East Anglia (UEA) Clinical Psychology DoctorateProgrammewith previous post holders having been accepted onto the clinical doctorate and regularly have Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placement.
We request that as part of your application you answer the following question in 500 words or less at the beginning of the supporting information section on your application form:
"How may you need to differentiate your treatment offer for young people accessing our moderate to severe mental health service to meet their needs?"
**Please note that applications that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered for shortlisting**
When applications exceed 50, the role may be closed.
Main duties of the job
Within this role the post holder will have the opportunity to help assess, formulate and deliver a range of psychological interventions to young people and families acrossthe CAMHS age range, as well as opportunities for delivering bothgroup andfamily interventions. Working as part of the MDT thisrole will involve working with staff to offerpsychologically informed care, develop psychological formulationsas well as supporting the wider team with undertaking routine outcome measures and reporting on these outcomes.
Further responsibilities of this post will be conducting reviews alongside Clinical Psychologists within the team, supporting the wider psychological therapies team and supporting with monitoring of clients on waiting lists.There will also be the opportunity to be involved in service evaluation.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
246-CEN8357886-A
Job locations
Mary Chapman House
Hotbalck Road
Norwich
NR2 4HN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
For further details please contact [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs For further details please contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oA BPS accredited degree in Psychology
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of quantitative research
Desirable
- Experience of research in the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
Desirable
- Presentation skillsAbility to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues.
- Presentation Skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of mental health
- oHigh standard of report writing
- oAn understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context.
other
Essential
- oAn ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- oAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- oAbility to travel independently
- . Ability to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oA BPS accredited degree in Psychology Experience Essential oExperience of quantitative research Desirable Experience of research in the NHS. Skills Essential Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows. Desirable Presentation skillsAbility to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues. Presentation Skills. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of mental health oHigh standard of report writing oAn understanding of psychology applied to health care Desirable An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context. other Essential oAn ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. oAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively oAbility to travel independently . Ability to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Mary Chapman House
Hotbalck Road
Norwich
NR2 4HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Mary Chapman House
Hotbalck Road
Norwich
NR2 4HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Multi-Therapy Assistant
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437820
Job summary
We are looking for a Band 3 Mult-therapy assistant to join the Paddock special school therapy team. We have a primary school in Putney and a secondary school in Tooting. This is an exciting time to join as the school continues to expand to meet the needs of more pupils with complex communication, learning and sensory needs in the borough of Wandsworth.
You role will be to support the occupational therapists and speech and language therapists in delivering the service. The role will involve direct clinical work with pupils and also admin and resource making support.
Main duties of the job
The main duties involve supporting our therapy team to provide occupational therapy and speech and language therapy services to children attending Paddock schools:
- Supporting our SLT team to provide a speech and language therapy service
- Supporting our OT team to provide occupational therapy service
- Modelling therapy and strategies for education staff
- Supporting school staff to set up and run targeted groups and specialist 1:1 sessions for specific students
- Supporting school staff to set up and run universal provision for students
- Supporting school staff to become a communication friendly environment
- Providing administrative support to the therapists
- Making visual (and other) resources to support the pupils
- Attending team meetings and frequently liaise with other members of the team
- Recording patient information on client database (RiO)
- Receiving calls from parents and schools
- Arranging visits from other health professionals e.g. physiotherapists
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270 a year Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Term time hours
Reference number
200-8338660-DE-UB
Job locations
Paddock Schools (Tooting and/or Putney site)
St Margaret's Crescent, Putney and/or Broadwater Road, Tooting
London
SW15 6HL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on main responsibilities***
Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on main responsibilities***
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Good standard of education - GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths
- Accurate typing of reasonable speed
Desirable
- ECDL Secretarial or administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working in an office/clinic environment in an administrative or secretarial role Data input, analysis and reporting
- Proven experience of providing excellent customer/service user care
- Experience working in a school setting, directly with children. Experience taking direction to carry out tasks from therapist or teacher
Desirable
- Working in the NHS
- Experience carrying out programs set by a therapist
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of children with special needs
- Demonstrated knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Learning Difficulties
- Ability to work in a team and take direction from others
- Ability to develop professional working relationships with education staff Ability to work independently to carry out set tasks Ability to self-reflect on own work
- Ability to record data and observations in a classroom Effective verbal and written communication
- Prove organisational skills. Problem solving skills
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of working in a special school
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmental disorders
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm Passion for working with children with special needs
- Strong interpersonal skills. Tact and diplomacy
- Reliable and flexible approach to work Excellent time management
- Capable of prioritising workload using own initiative
- Fit to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification Qualifications, Training, Experience and Skills Essential Good standard of education - GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths Accurate typing of reasonable speed Desirable ECDL Secretarial or administration qualification Experience Essential Working in an office/clinic environment in an administrative or secretarial role Data input, analysis and reporting Proven experience of providing excellent customer/service user care Experience working in a school setting, directly with children. Experience taking direction to carry out tasks from therapist or teacher Desirable Working in the NHS Experience carrying out programs set by a therapist Skills Essential Demonstrated knowledge of children with special needs Demonstrated knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Learning Difficulties Ability to work in a team and take direction from others Ability to develop professional working relationships with education staff Ability to work independently to carry out set tasks Ability to self-reflect on own work Ability to record data and observations in a classroom Effective verbal and written communication Prove organisational skills. Problem solving skills Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel Desirable Demonstrated knowledge of working in a special school Demonstrated knowledge of developmental disorders Personal qualities Essential Enthusiasm Passion for working with children with special needs Strong interpersonal skills. Tact and diplomacy Reliable and flexible approach to work Excellent time management Capable of prioritising workload using own initiative Fit to meet the requirements of the post
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
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Paddock Schools (Tooting and/or Putney site)
St Margaret's Crescent, Putney and/or Broadwater Road, Tooting
London
SW15 6HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Paddock Schools (Tooting and/or Putney site)
St Margaret's Crescent, Putney and/or Broadwater Road, Tooting
London
SW15 6HL
United Kingdom
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Nursing Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437812
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Services as a Health Care Assistant. You will provide high quality, person-centred care to patients with complex needs who require an inpatient admission, whilst supporting those in transitioning through their recovery pathway to discharge. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients in their inpatient journey, promote safety and contribute to therapeutic interventions .
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships.
- Compassion, empathy, and a non-judgemental approach to patient care.
- A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and recovery.
- The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Good observation skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Resilience and emotional intelligence when working with individuals with complex mental health needs.
- A willingness to undertake training and develop skills relevant to forensic mental health services.
- Basic IT skills to maintain electronic patient records and complete mandatory documentation.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-ICG26-Northg
Job locations
Northgate Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 20th October 2026
Closing date : 27th October2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 20th October 2026
Closing date : 27th October2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Person centred care approach
- Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Awareness of carer needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective Time Management
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Accurate record keeping skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Person centred care approach
- Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Awareness of carer needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective Time Management
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Accurate record keeping skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northgate Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northgate Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Specialist Children's Physiotherapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437807
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.
Come and join our children's therapy team in East Sussex. This is an opportunity to work as part of an integrated therapy team, supporting theneeds of children and young people aged 0-19.The East Sussex Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (ESCITES) is provided by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. We are based across East Sussex in three main bases; Crowborough/Uckfield, Polegate and Hastings.You will work within an integrated children's therapy team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistants and administrators for children aged 0-19. You will work in close partnership with schools, other education providers and the local authority ISEND services. It is expected that therapists will offer a range of expertise and work across the wider community of the county.We support leadership development at all levels and as a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to less experienced therapists and students, and take part in service improvement groups.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 Health Care professionals (HCP) work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services.oKeeping the people who use our services safe through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessmentsoEnsuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and proceduresoEnsuring the people that use our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with them.oAssessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care or identified projectsDeveloping integrated care programmes in partnership with senior practitioners and/orcommissioners.oSupporting in the supervision and development of staff.oActively working as a member of the integrated team to provide high quality care to service users.oUndertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service.oActing as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.oSupporting and making recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements.
About us
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. As part of this work, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams and roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes.
Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.
We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.
We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.
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Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
846-8343002-UJ
Job locations
Chaucer Clinic
Polegate
BN26 6QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6, Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) Experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change.
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6, Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Experience Essential Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) Experience Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months. Skills Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change. Ability to manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chaucer Clinic
Polegate
BN26 6QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chaucer Clinic
Polegate
BN26 6QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Respiratory Occupational Therapist
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437804
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with at least four years' post-registration experience, or already working in a respiratory specialty role?
Join the East Kent Specialist Community Respiratory Service, a multidisciplinary team committed to reducing hospital admissions and supporting patients to manage their conditions confidently at home. Working across Ashford and the South Kent Coast, you will deliver group interventions and home visits, empowering patients through self-management, symptom control, behaviour change, and personalised support.
Based at Trinity House, Ashford, you will manage a varied caseload across Ashford, Dover, Aylesham, Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh, making a meaningful difference to patients' quality of life.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist respiratory skills within an innovative, patient-centred service that values collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement. If you are motivated, compassionate and ready to make an impact in community respiratory care, we'd love to hear from you.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Main duties of the job
Join our specialist respiratory team supporting people with complex, long-term respiratory conditions to live well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage a varied caseload, delivering comprehensive assessments, care planning, treatment and evaluation for patients with complex and high-risk respiratory needs.
Using evidence-based symptom management approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural techniques, you will provide both one-to-one and group interventions focused on breathlessness, fatigue, anxiety and sleep management. You will empower patients through education, self-management support and personalised care, improving health outcomes and quality of life.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will identify vulnerable patients, coordinate appropriate interventions, and act when a person's safety or wellbeing is at risk. You will also undertake equipment and environmental assessments to maximise independence and function.
This role offers the opportunity to develop and maintain specialist expertise in respiratory care while supporting and supervising colleagues, contributing to service development and the growth of clinical competencies across the wider workforce.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and ready to take the next step into a rewarding specialist role, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.
Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.
We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.
We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.
Explore KCHFTcareer pathways
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
846-8347938-CF
Job locations
Trinity House, Upper Pemberton, Eureka Park
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training and experience
Essential
- Level 6 Degree or equivalent in relevant health related subject or equivalent knowledge through experience
- You'll need to have post-graduate experience/short specialist courses such as a basic qualification in CBT with experience of a CBT approach to self-management techniques for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
- You'll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and proven ability to work effectively in your area of practice.
- You will be a registered health care professional with the Health and Care Professionals Council
- A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- You will need to have a customer focussed approach
- Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience
- You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
- You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health
- You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
Desirable
- Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training and experience
Essential
- Level 6 Degree or equivalent in relevant health related subject or equivalent knowledge through experience
- You'll need to have post-graduate experience/short specialist courses such as a basic qualification in CBT with experience of a CBT approach to self-management techniques for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
- You'll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and proven ability to work effectively in your area of practice.
- You will be a registered health care professional with the Health and Care Professionals Council
- A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- You will need to have a customer focussed approach
- Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience
- You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
- You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health
- You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
Desirable
- Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance
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
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trinity House, Upper Pemberton, Eureka Park
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trinity House, Upper Pemberton, Eureka Park
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
United Kingdom
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https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Associate Practitioner Occupational Therapy (APOT)
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437500
Job summary
We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience and transferable skills.
The successful AHP applicant will have access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and professional networks to support their ongoing professional development and professional registration requirements.
The Associate Practitioner will support the Occupational Therapists in delivering and overseeing high-quality therapy services within the Children's Occupational Therapy Service. The role requires service-wide oversight and contribution to the overall quality and consistency of care across the Trust's geographical area.
This role is for an experienced individual who has a passion for working with children, young people, and their families, and who has a good knowledge and understanding of child development and the role of Occupational Therapy. The role requires an individual who is dynamic and enjoys working both within a team and autonomously. They will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to organise their time effectively. This post will provide an opportunity to further develop their career.
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate will support theChildren's Occupational Therapistsin all aspects of their work and in addition to this, they will have their own responsibilities to provide advice and support to children and young people and their families.
- They will provide intervention as directed by members of the team with service users both in a clinic setting, schools, nurseries and within the patient's own homes.There will be an Induction, training, and the opportunity to develop and expand on your existing skills and knowledge.
- The successful candidates will have regular supervision.
- The APOT is a keyrole within theservice,and the successful candidate will need to have the skills and knowledgeto be able to work with a range of other agencies e.g. Physiotherapy,Education, Social Care and other providers within the area and the wider community, asappropriate.
- The ability to commute within the Trust's geographical area, with access to an appropriate means of transport is essential. The successful applicants will have excellent computer skills and engagement skills.
- The role may be eligible for recruitment incentives, please liaise with the recruiting manager for further detail.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
338-8357748-26
Job locations
The Children's Centre
70 Walker Street
Hull
HU3 2HE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the relevant local and national drivers/legislation that impact service area
- Knowledge of working in clinical area
- Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
Desirable
- General knowledge of government drivers and policies.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health care setting and providing occupational therapy interventions as delegated.
- Experience of facilitating individual and group interventions
- Experience and knowledge of occupational therapy assessments
Desirable
- Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of working within a health care setting relevant to position.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Effective communication, interpersonal, organisational and clinical skills
- Evidence of engagement with patients experiencing complex needs
- Motivated and ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload and using own initiative
- understanding the limit of the job role and responsibilities
- able to work as effective and flexible member of a team
Desirable
- Ability to effectively communicate to a range of professionals and patients/carers.
- Ability to work flexibly to respond to specific service need
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the relevant local and national drivers/legislation that impact service area Knowledge of working in clinical area Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level Desirable General knowledge of government drivers and policies. Experience Essential Experience of working within a health care setting and providing occupational therapy interventions as delegated. Experience of facilitating individual and group interventions Experience and knowledge of occupational therapy assessments Desirable Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams Evidence of working within a health care setting relevant to position. Skills and Competencies Essential Effective communication, interpersonal, organisational and clinical skills Evidence of engagement with patients experiencing complex needs Motivated and ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload and using own initiative understanding the limit of the job role and responsibilities able to work as effective and flexible member of a team Desirable Ability to effectively communicate to a range of professionals and patients/carers. Ability to work flexibly to respond to specific service need
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
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Children's Centre
70 Walker Street
Hull
HU3 2HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Children's Centre
70 Walker Street
Hull
HU3 2HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Phlebotomist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437496
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a flexible and motivated individual to join the Phlebotomy Service working as a Phlebotomist.
You will be expected to be available for work between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm 7 days a week.
Must have a clean UK driving licence and access to a car
Royal Derby Hospital - Clinic and Wards
Florence Nightingale Hospital - Clinic and Wards
Community locations - Coleman Health Centre, Babington Hospital, Ilkeston Hospital, Ripley Hospital, Old Heanor Fire Station, St Oswalds Hospital, Long Eaton Health Centre.
This is a 7 day service and the expectation is that once trained you would work on the wards at Royal Derby Hospital every other weekend until 12 noon.
You must be a car user and have business insurance as you will be required to drive throughout Derbyshire,please ensure that you mark on your application that you have got a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a large team taking blood samples at varying locations in Derbyshire. You will work on your own initiative organising your daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards, responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting. You will assist senior staff with audits and data collection and will ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and assist with stock control.
You should have a flexible approach to working and possess excellent communication skills being able to respond to enquiries from users and patients whilst maintaining confidentiality, this is a fast-paced and demanding role. It is essential that you have a caring and empathetic nature and have clear legible handwriting. You should also have basic IT skills.
Demonstrable experience of working in a care environment or customer service role would also be preferable.
Closing date of applications: 1 November 2026
Assessment day: 7 November 2026
Interviews: 12 & 13 November 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-4399
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa
Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE level qualifications
Experience
Desirable
- Previous phlebotomy experience
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or care environment
- Previous customer care experience
Essential
Essential
- Valid Driving Licence and vehicle available for work
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to communicate clearly whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing workload well
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE level qualifications
Experience
Desirable
- Previous phlebotomy experience
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or care environment
- Previous customer care experience
Essential
Essential
- Valid Driving Licence and vehicle available for work
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to communicate clearly whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing workload well
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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437491
Job summary
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist within the Experts at Hand team, the post holder will work across health, education and local authority services to provide early, needs-led advice, consultation, assessment and intervention for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support schools and settings to develop confidence and capability in meeting needs inclusively, improve access to specialist support, and help children and young people thrive within their local communities.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of the Experts at Hand model, providing individual, group and whole-setting approaches in partnership with education professionals, therapists, psychologists, family support services, social care and other relevant partners.
- The role will support the development of innovative, accessible pathways that provide the right support at the earliest opportunity, reduce barriers to specialist advice and strengthen inclusive practice across local services.
- To be responsible for Occupational therapy intervention by setting appropriate short and long-term goals, training parents and carers and monitoring and evaluating outcomes.
- To provide spontaneous and planned advice and support to parents, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to solve complex problems.
- To maintain and develop service specification by assessing the needs of children at home, nursery / school, to determine the most appropriate intervention pathway, setting appropriate goals and monitoring and evaluating outcomes.
- To work autonomously to plan, implement and evaluate a specialist programme of therapy by reviewing their current situation in terms of condition, presentation, equipment, adaptation and commencing the most suitable intervention.
- To provide highly specific and comprehensive information to parents about their child's condition, support groups, other treatment centre/approaches.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
349-LCOD-8378160C-RL4
Job locations
Sale Waterside
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered to practice with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Desirable
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development to Masters level or equivalent.
- Qualification in Sensory Integration or equivalent
- Relevant post graduate qualification (s)
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of paediatric conditions and disabilities
- Knowledge of paediatric and government legislation relevant to this job role specifically 2026 SEND Reforms
- Knowledge of a range of standardised assessment and treatment modalities
- Extensive knowledge of paediatric equipment.
- Knowledge and application of Health & Safety principles
Desirable
- Plans and drawings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working single handed and autonomously in the community setting.
- Practical experience of assessment and working with children and young people with a range of complex, sensory needs.
- Experience of working with a range of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partners including education settings
Desirable
- Working with children and young people with neuro - developmental difficulties e.g. Autism
- Accredited Clinical educator's qualification.
- Supervision of Students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use and interpret a range of standardised assessments.
- Ability to assess children and young people and identify need with those who have a range of neurological, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic or profound and complex disabilities.
- Ability to work as part of a Multi professional team across all children's services.
- Ability to use a range of treatment modalities in therapeutic work with children
- An ability to communicate complex and/or contentious information at all levels.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills
- Upper limb splinting experience and /or qualification
- Skills working with children and young people with Autism
- Group work skills
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered to practice with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Desirable Evidence of Continued Professional Development to Masters level or equivalent. Qualification in Sensory Integration or equivalent Relevant post graduate qualification (s) Knowledge Essential Extensive knowledge of paediatric conditions and disabilities Knowledge of paediatric and government legislation relevant to this job role specifically 2026 SEND Reforms Knowledge of a range of standardised assessment and treatment modalities Extensive knowledge of paediatric equipment. Knowledge and application of Health & Safety principles Desirable Plans and drawings Experience Essential Experience of working single handed and autonomously in the community setting. Practical experience of assessment and working with children and young people with a range of complex, sensory needs. Experience of working with a range of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partners including education settings Desirable Working with children and young people with neuro - developmental difficulties e.g. Autism Accredited Clinical educator's qualification. Supervision of Students Skills Essential Ability to use and interpret a range of standardised assessments. Ability to assess children and young people and identify need with those who have a range of neurological, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic or profound and complex disabilities. Ability to work as part of a Multi professional team across all children's services. Ability to use a range of treatment modalities in therapeutic work with children An ability to communicate complex and/or contentious information at all levels. Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance. Desirable Training and presentation skills Upper limb splinting experience and /or qualification Skills working with children and young people with Autism Group work skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sale Waterside
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
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Sale
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United Kingdom
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Community Phlebotomist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437490
Job summary
We are TraffordLocal Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adultsocial care services in Trafford. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries.
Our community healthcare teams inadults andchildren's servicesare employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a massive difference to the health of people in Trafford.
We are looking to recruit a trained/untrained Phlebotomist to join our team. For this role it is necessary that you are a caring and courteous individual that can work under pressure in a challenging environment You will be responsible for carrying out venipuncture working across the Trafford/Manchester Footprint for patients in their own homes, Care/Nursing homes, and in clinics to meet service needs, as such it is essential that you have a full UK driving license and a vehicle insured for business use.
The phlebotomist will respond to phlebotomy requests for patients in the Primary Care Setting. They will work as a team under the direction and guidance of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and Phlebotomy Manager. The service will be provided at a variety of clinics across Trafford & Manchester
Main duties of the job
The Phlebotomist will respond to phlebotomy requests for patients in the Primary Care Setting.
They will work as a team under the direction and guidance of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and Phlebotomy Manager.
The service will be provided at a variety of clinics across Trafford & Manchester in addition to visiting housebound patients in their own homes or residential/nursing homes.
The phlebotomist will work with minimal clinical supervision and without direct supervision following completion of an approved training course.
As part of an ongoing development programme/Job description the clinician may be required to provide Health care checks e.g. Blood pressure monitoring, Height and weight checks.
The post holder will work without direct supervision. Applications are invited from flexible individuals for the above post. Phlebotomy experience is not essential as full training will be given.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
349-LCOD-8310150-RL4
Job locations
Trafford & City wide
Chapel road
Sale
M33 7EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience within a Health Care setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the nursing and medical workforce within the community
- Knowledge of GP practices and community clinics
- Experience of working in the community
- Previous phlebotomy experience
Experience
Essential
- An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
Person Specification Knowledge Essential Experience of working in the community Experience within a Health Care setting Desirable Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the nursing and medical workforce within the community Knowledge of GP practices and community clinics Experience of working in the community Previous phlebotomy experience Experience Essential An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Desirable Previous Phlebotomy experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trafford & City wide
Chapel road
Sale
M33 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trafford & City wide
Chapel road
Sale
M33 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437488
Job summary
Fantastic opportunity in a beautiful County for a B6 Therapist or development opportunity for a B5.
Are you looking for a new challenge? The paediatric SALT team at Wye Valley NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed Speech and Language Therapist. You will join a friendly & highly committed team of therapists & therapy assistants delivering support to children across rural Herefordshire. Ideally, you will have some knowledge & experience of working with children who present with DLD/ significant & complex speech and language difficulties.
We are looking to recruit a Band 6, full time position (part time applications considered) note: this post would be considered as a developmental role, therefore there is an opportunity for an experienced B5 to work towards a B6 within a set time frame.
The role would include working with pre-school children with significantly delayed/disordered speech and language & supporting children, most with an EHCP, within mainstream schools as part of a school based team.
If you are an enthusiastic and evidence driven individual then please get in touch. Due to the nature of the post you must be a car driver.
We look forward to welcoming you to our relatively small but highly committed team.
Informal discussions prior to application are welcome- via the SALT admin base at Belmont 01432 363975 or email: Lucy Sweeting (Clinical Manager and Head of Profession for CYP - SALT). [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Provide assessment and therapy for pre-school and school age children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties. Write concise notes, reports and programmes for children in order for family and education staff to support ongoing needs.
Support initiatives within the SALT service to maintain timely waiting lists and waits for therapy intervention.
Engage in and be pro-active in CPD activities in order to continually provide evidence based practice and intervention.
Support the team to continue its transformation journey to deliver an equitable and supportive service across the whole County.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
229-IC-8276175-A
Job locations
Various including Hereford central and Ross on Wye
Hereford
HR2 9RP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view the Job description and person specification attached to this vacancy in the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view the Job description and person specification attached to this vacancy in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- High Level of general education. Leading to entry to professional training.
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Membership to RCSLT
Desirable
- Accredited courses such as Elklan, POPAT, Signalong, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to communicate complex and delicate information in a timely and sensitive way where there are frequent barriers to understanding and/or acceptance.
- Ability to relate theory to practise.
Desirable
- An awareness and understanding of the vision within the Experts at Hand SEND Reform White Paper
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing own large and complex caseload independently, being accountable for own professional actions.
- Experience in working in a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Experience of using manual signing systems e.g. Sign along
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- High Level of general education. Leading to entry to professional training.
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Membership to RCSLT
Desirable
- Accredited courses such as Elklan, POPAT, Signalong, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to communicate complex and delicate information in a timely and sensitive way where there are frequent barriers to understanding and/or acceptance.
- Ability to relate theory to practise.
Desirable
- An awareness and understanding of the vision within the Experts at Hand SEND Reform White Paper
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing own large and complex caseload independently, being accountable for own professional actions.
- Experience in working in a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Experience of using manual signing systems e.g. Sign along
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
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Various including Hereford central and Ross on Wye
Hereford
HR2 9RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Various including Hereford central and Ross on Wye
Hereford
HR2 9RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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MSK Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Powys Teaching Health Board View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437485
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North Powys MSK team. We are looking for an MSK rehabilitation therapy assistant to join our friendly, enthusiastic and motivated team.
The post will involve delivering MSK physiotherapy interventions as delegated by a qualified physiotherapist.
The post will be based in Welshpool but travel will be required to support clinics in Machynlleth.
Main duties of the job
To deliver interventions as delegated by therapists, to support patients toachieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life in the mostappropriate setting for the individual.
To assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independence in everyday tasks under the supervision of a therapist.
To participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team projects.
To organise and manage a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate and bring forward ideas for service development.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
070-ACS076-1026
Job locations
Victoria Memorial Hospital
Salop Road
Welshpool
SY21 7DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
- Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent
Desirable
- An understanding of manual handling principles
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting
- Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
Desirable
- Broad range of life experiences
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
- IT skills
Values
Essential
- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively.
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
- Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent
Desirable
- An understanding of manual handling principles
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting
- Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
Desirable
- Broad range of life experiences
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
- IT skills
Values
Essential
- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively.
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Victoria Memorial Hospital
Salop Road
Welshpool
SY21 7DU
United Kingdom
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Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Victoria Memorial Hospital
Salop Road
Welshpool
SY21 7DU
United Kingdom
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Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437482
Job summary
To provide a courteous efficient cleaning service within the trust.
Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with the operator instructions.
Ensure that all equipment and materials are used and stored safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.
Undertake all cleaning duties in a safe manner using hazard signs as appropriate
To project a friendly and professional attitude to all patients, staff and visitors and to demonstrate product knowledge when enquires are made.
Ensure that communication channels are maintained between appropriate staff / suppliers / contractors /visitor / patient groups with regard to cleaning sciences.
Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at risk whilst cleaning duties are being performed.
- Initially deal with any complaints / comments regarding the service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or patients.
- As required or under supervision, provision of any ad-hoc cleaning duties complying with any specific infection control or management instruction in respect of specific cleaning requirements.
Main duties of the job
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view "supporting documents" linked to this vacancy.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
229-COR-8364745
Job locations
Leominster Community Hospital
South Street
Leominster / Hereford
HR6 8AG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description/personal specification to view the full range of duties and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description/personal specification to view the full range of duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Good level of communication skills
- Basic Literacy Skills
- Good customer service skills / Experience
- Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales
- Previous experience in cleaning or catering Environment
Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate ( or willingness to complete) /
- Understanding of health and safety processes
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in cleaning or catering environment
Desirable
Essential
- Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to complete
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Good level of communication skills
- Basic Literacy Skills
- Good customer service skills / Experience
- Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales
- Previous experience in cleaning or catering Environment
Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate ( or willingness to complete) /
- Understanding of health and safety processes
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in cleaning or catering environment
Desirable
Essential
- Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to complete
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
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Leominster Community Hospital
South Street
Leominster / Hereford
HR6 8AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Leominster Community Hospital
South Street
Leominster / Hereford
HR6 8AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Ambulance Care Assistant
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437471
Job summary
Start your career in care with an Ambulance Care Assistant apprenticeship.
Do you share our passion for helping others? Do you enjoy the demands of a physically challenging job and are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Then this role is for you!
As an Ambulance Care Assistant apprentice, you'll be at the heart of patient care, providing safe, compassionate transport for patients who need support getting to and from hospital appointments, clinics, or treatment centres. You'll gain hands-on experience whilst completing a recognised qualification.
Initial training consists of a 7-week pass or fail course which includes practical driving and classroom-based learning at our education centre in Gateshead.
On passing the initial training course, we will support you to achieve Level 3 Certificates in Ambulance Patient Care and in Patient Care Services Ambulance Driving, if you don't already hold literacy and numeracy level 2/equivalents you'll be supported to obtain them.
As a 365 days of the year service you'll work, days, nights, bank holidays, (Christmas included) evenings and weekends.
Relief Shifts are designed to cover annual leave/sickness.
If you aren't allocated a training course immediately, we want to find a base closer to your home, this means you will be placed in a pool for a maximum of 6 months.
Please view the Map for stations to be able to chose your location of priority.
We are recruiting to this vacancy Trustwide.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the transport team, assisting in the delivery of high quality and effective care and the transportation of patients in line with pre-agreed standard operating procedures in line with their scope of practice and associated training.
About us
We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.
Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!
Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.
We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.
We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions, terrorist attacks and much more.
Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do, to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Plus Unsocial Hours Payments as per Section 2 of NHS T&Cs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
340-ACA-10-26
Job locations
Trust Wide - Throughout the North East
Throughout the North East
NE15 8NY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the roles and responsibilities of these posts please refer to the attached job description and person specification as this will support you in the completion of your application.
Please indicate on your application if you have a preference for either full time or part time hours, or if you have no preference.
NB: Training is 7 weeks and is full time, even if you opt for part time working hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the roles and responsibilities of these posts please refer to the attached job description and person specification as this will support you in the completion of your application.
Please indicate on your application if you have a preference for either full time or part time hours, or if you have no preference.
NB: Training is 7 weeks and is full time, even if you opt for part time working hours.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Three GCSE (Grade C or above) to include English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent relevant experience working in a customer focused/ patient focused environment
- Full Manual Driving Licence with eligibility to drive in the UK
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant area e.g. Health and Social Care, Customer Care.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Demonstratable strong communication skills and ability to deal with a range of people
- Basic IT knowledge and Skills.
- Physically able to regularly lift and carry patients of various weights, to bend, twist, pull, push and kneel (daily) etc
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Three GCSE (Grade C or above) to include English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent relevant experience working in a customer focused/ patient focused environment
- Full Manual Driving Licence with eligibility to drive in the UK
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant area e.g. Health and Social Care, Customer Care.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Demonstratable strong communication skills and ability to deal with a range of people
- Basic IT knowledge and Skills.
- Physically able to regularly lift and carry patients of various weights, to bend, twist, pull, push and kneel (daily) etc
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 East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Wide - Throughout the North East
Throughout the North East
NE15 8NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.neas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Wide - Throughout the North East
Throughout the North East
NE15 8NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.neas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437469
Job summary
Are you methodical? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail and accuracy? Are you Patient focused. Then this may be the new career for you!
Working in Aseptic Services is a vocation. It is technical, detailed, sometimes repetitive but the learning never ends.
We provide a range of injectable medicines e.g Chemotherapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for patients and clinical trials, using isolator cabinets in a cleanroom environment.
Working as part of a team, once trained you would be responsible for making a range of medicines using a range of aseptic manipulations and using needles and syringes.
Working under supervision you also will rotate through other areas of the department so you need to be able to follow procedures precisely and be able to document things clearly and concisely.
No experience is necessary for the band 2 position as comprehensive training will be given.
This position offers progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after completion of training and qualification.
Only candidates with suitable experience and NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services/SMPO or accepted equivalent may apply for the Band 3 position.
IMPORTANT: Candidates who fail to supply a detailed supporting statement specifying how their skills and experience match the person specification contained in the job description will not be invited for interview.
Main duties of the job
To aseptically prepare products for patient administration. You will wear clean room clothing and be trained to work following strict clean room behaviours.
You will assemble trays containing consumables and pharmaceutical ingredients for 1st stage checks, therefore must be able to document information clearly and accurately.
You will perform transfer sanitisation using sterile agents e.g. isopropyl alcohol and other disinfectant agents and be responsible for cleaning equipment and areas of work to the highest standards on a regular basis.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
236-CSS-CS396-26-B
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
- Evidence of team working capabilities
- Flexible, motivated, and organised
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
- Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Numerical accuracy
- Willingness to follow instructions
- Able to work unsupervised in closed sterile environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
- Evidence of team working capabilities
- Flexible, motivated, and organised
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
- Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Numerical accuracy
- Willingness to follow instructions
- Able to work unsupervised in closed sterile environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Medical Imaging Rota Manager
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437463
Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, proactive and motivated Rota Manager to join our Medical Imaging team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the effective coordination and management of staff rotas, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and continuity of service across the department.
Working closely with clinical leads, service managers and multidisciplinary teams, the postholder will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate rotas, coordinating annual leave and sickness cover, managing rota gaps and responding to changing service demands. They will use strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills to support the efficient delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative and workforce coordination skills to make a positive contribution to the Medical Imaging service, supporting staff wellbeing, operational efficiency and an excellent patient experience.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-11880-14535
Job locations
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Osprey House
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7WN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day medical staffing management of approximately 40 Consultants, Advanced Practice Sonographers and Resident Doctors across the Trusts Medical Imaging departments, including the acute site and Exeter Nightingale Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The role is central to ensuring appropriate staffing levels, maintaining safe and effective service delivery, and supporting the continued development of a growing imaging service.
The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of rota development, coordination and ongoing management, ensuring rotas are accurate, up to date and responsive to operational requirements. This will include proactively identifying and addressing rota gaps, arranging appropriate cover, coordinating planned and unplanned absences, and negotiating staffing arrangements where individuals have external contractual commitments. The postholder will work closely with Consultants, Resident Doctors, locum staff, clinical leads and the management team to maintain continuity of service and minimise disruption to patient care.
Acting as the main point of contact for medical staffing and rota-related enquiries, the postholder will provide a responsive, professional and supportive service to clinical colleagues. Responsibilities will include the accurate recording and monitoring of sickness absence, annual leave, study leave and professional leave, as well as ensuring return-to-work interviews are completed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
The role will also provide high-quality administrative and personal assistance to the Medical Imaging management team, including providing appropriate support during periods of absence. The postholder will be expected to work independently, use their own initiative, prioritise competing demands and maintain excellent standards of accuracy, organisation and communication.
In addition, the postholder will contribute to service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of effective departmental processes to support increasing service demand and recovery. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to improve rota management systems, promote efficient working practices and ensure compliance with relevant HR policies, mandatory training requirements and Personal Development Reviews.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and adaptable individual with strong administrative, communication and problem-solving skills to make a meaningful contribution to the Medical Imaging service. The successful candidate will play an important part in supporting the clinical workforce, enabling operational resilience and helping the department deliver safe, timely and high-quality patient care across the Trust.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00
Interview Date: 9th of November 2026
For further information please contact: Liz Chapman, Operations Manager [email protected] or Laura Coles, Operations Manager [email protected]
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day medical staffing management of approximately 40 Consultants, Advanced Practice Sonographers and Resident Doctors across the Trusts Medical Imaging departments, including the acute site and Exeter Nightingale Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The role is central to ensuring appropriate staffing levels, maintaining safe and effective service delivery, and supporting the continued development of a growing imaging service.
The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of rota development, coordination and ongoing management, ensuring rotas are accurate, up to date and responsive to operational requirements. This will include proactively identifying and addressing rota gaps, arranging appropriate cover, coordinating planned and unplanned absences, and negotiating staffing arrangements where individuals have external contractual commitments. The postholder will work closely with Consultants, Resident Doctors, locum staff, clinical leads and the management team to maintain continuity of service and minimise disruption to patient care.
Acting as the main point of contact for medical staffing and rota-related enquiries, the postholder will provide a responsive, professional and supportive service to clinical colleagues. Responsibilities will include the accurate recording and monitoring of sickness absence, annual leave, study leave and professional leave, as well as ensuring return-to-work interviews are completed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
The role will also provide high-quality administrative and personal assistance to the Medical Imaging management team, including providing appropriate support during periods of absence. The postholder will be expected to work independently, use their own initiative, prioritise competing demands and maintain excellent standards of accuracy, organisation and communication.
In addition, the postholder will contribute to service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of effective departmental processes to support increasing service demand and recovery. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to improve rota management systems, promote efficient working practices and ensure compliance with relevant HR policies, mandatory training requirements and Personal Development Reviews.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and adaptable individual with strong administrative, communication and problem-solving skills to make a meaningful contribution to the Medical Imaging service. The successful candidate will play an important part in supporting the clinical workforce, enabling operational resilience and helping the department deliver safe, timely and high-quality patient care across the Trust.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00
Interview Date: 9th of November 2026
For further information please contact: Liz Chapman, Operations Manager [email protected] or Laura Coles, Operations Manager [email protected]
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437439
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AP) in Elective Orthopaedics at Broadgreen Hospital. The team deliver pre and post op care for patients undergoing planned orthopaedic surgery over a 7 day service, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure seamless pathways of care.
We are looking for a motivated, adaptable, compassionate, and dedicated individual to take on this key role within the team.
You should have a minimum of two years' therapy experience in a health care setting. Knowledge of orthopaedics and discharge planning is desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to complete comprehensive assessments and to support and motivate patients to participate in therapy programmes.
If you do not have the AP qualification, foundation degree or equivalent, you will be supported to complete the AP apprenticeship programme. For this, you will need an NVQ level 3 in health care along with both Maths and English qualifications at level 2 (GCSE equivalent grade C or above).
Main duties of the job
The post is subject to 7-day shift working pattern, staff are required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
To take responsibility for own caseload providing direct Therapy intervention for an identified patient group under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
To be accountable for own clinical practice whilst undertaking the assessment and treatment/intervention of identified patient group within agreed parameters and defined protocols of care.
To work independently within the multidisciplinary team setting, reporting back patient progress and informing therapists of any problems.
To support registered staff in the administrative duties required for the functioning of the Therapy Department.
To participate in and contribute to training, audit and service development.
To support new Band 3 Therapy Assistants to achieve their competencies
The post is full time, however requests for part time and flexible working patterns will be considered.
Candidates who do not already hold the Assistant Practitioner (AP) qualification or equivalent will be required to undertake the Assistant practitioner apprenticeship. Salary will be remunerated (Annex 21) to reflect the training element of the post and will only be transferred to a band 4 pay scale on successful completion of the AP apprenticeship.
If unsuccessful at interview for this position; there may be other opportunities to offer within the Care Group. This may include working on an alternative Hospital site.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
287-AMED-393-26
Job locations
Broadgreen Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3LB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details:
- To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and assess their needs according to agreed protocols and within defined sphere of practice
- To plan and implement treatment / intervention for specified patient group, utilising individual, or group activities / rehabilitation programmes, as required.
- To monitor the progress of patients and adjust interventions where necessary, liaising with registered practitioners as required
- To obtain informed consent prior to undertaking any intervention and to develop and agree individual goals with the patient, their carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To record and report findings sensitively, accurately, and appropriately, following the standard procedure used by the department.
- To liaise with and within agreed parameters initiate referrals on to other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to support the effective management of patients care.
- Where appropriate to undertake intervention in the community, within the patients own home or other settings as appropriate
- To ensure that the dignity and respect of patients and their carers is maintained at all times
- To assess for, provide, fit and demonstrate defined items of adaptive equipment according to local guidelines and evidence of competency
- To assess for and refer on appropriately for minor adaptations under supervision of a Registered Therapist
- To provide information and advice to patients and their carers on a range of services provided by local health, social care and voluntary agencies as required, including any relevant information regarding criteria or exclusions that may be in place
- Within all aspects of practice adopt strategies to identify and combat potential and actual barriers to understanding.
Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details: To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and assess their needs according to agreed protocols and within defined sphere of practice To plan and implement treatment / intervention for specified patient group, utilising individual, or group activities / rehabilitation programmes, as required. To monitor the progress of patients and adjust interventions where necessary, liaising with registered practitioners as required To obtain informed consent prior to undertaking any intervention and to develop and agree individual goals with the patient, their carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To record and report findings sensitively, accurately, and appropriately, following the standard procedure used by the department. To liaise with and within agreed parameters initiate referrals on to other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to support the effective management of patients care. Where appropriate to undertake intervention in the community, within the patients own home or other settings as appropriate To ensure that the dignity and respect of patients and their carers is maintained at all times To assess for, provide, fit and demonstrate defined items of adaptive equipment according to local guidelines and evidence of competency To assess for and refer on appropriately for minor adaptations under supervision of a Registered Therapist To provide information and advice to patients and their carers on a range of services provided by local health, social care and voluntary agencies as required, including any relevant information regarding criteria or exclusions that may be in place Within all aspects of practice adopt strategies to identify and combat potential and actual barriers to understanding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree/equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of therapy work in a health care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of issuing and retrieving patient equipment.
- Experience of carrying out mobility and exercise programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care agencies and how to access them.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Capable of working on own initiative
- Able to communicate written information clearly
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
- Good level of admin/clerical skills
- Able to work as a team member
- Evidence of organisational abilities
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation degree/equivalent qualification Experience Essential Experience of therapy work in a health care setting. Desirable Experience of issuing and retrieving patient equipment. Experience of carrying out mobility and exercise programmes Knowledge Essential Knowledge of care agencies and how to access them. Desirable Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues Skills Essential Capable of working on own initiative Able to communicate written information clearly Excellent communication skills Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload Good level of admin/clerical skills Able to work as a team member Evidence of organisational abilities Other Essential Willingness to work flexibly
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
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broadgreen Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broadgreen Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437430
Job summary
We are seeking a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist, to take up the exciting opportunity to work in the Berkshire East CAMHS Specialist Community Team (SCT). An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Psychologist to cover Slough, Bracknell and Windsor and Maidenhead boroughs. This role is full time (1WTE) 9-5pm, with the main base being at Upton Hospital, Slough with expected travel to other Berkshire sites.
CAMHS SCT provides a responsive, formulation led intervention for children and young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties or needing urgent and/or intensive specialist support. The service develops an early, holistic understanding of each young person by coproducing formulations with them, their families and key professionals across education, social care and the voluntary sector. This shared approach clarifies the young person's difficulties and the systemic factors influencing their presentation and creates the best care plan to meet their needs.
Main duties of the job
- Assist and work jointly with senior clinicians, following their clinical recommendations.
- Respond to the needs of the service, gathering data reports and information as the service requires.
- Undertake administrative tasks to support the multidisciplinary team and senior staff including taking accurate clinical meeting notes and engaging in audit and service evaluation.
- Use supervision effectively.
- Work with colleagues to support the clinical and operational leadership of the team.
- Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and within a multi-agency system.
- Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.
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
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CFS866
Job locations
Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ
Slough
SL1 2BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- To work as part of a team.
- To have an invested interest in the mental health of children, young people and their families.
- To support the clinical and operational leadership of the team
- IT, data and reporting Skills
The post holder will join a team of clinicians from various disciplines to assist and work jointly with senior clinicians undertaking assessments, care-coordination, and evidence-based psychological interventions with young people and their families.
The post holder will respond to the needs of the service and is likely to co-ordinate and assist in the development and delivery of group interventions and to occasionally work individually with service users and their family/carers. This may also involve supporting the development and running of relevant training to carers, staff and system partners.
The post holder will undertake administrative; audit and service evaluation tasks as directed and deliver reports and presentations associated with any such undertakings as required.
There will be support through regular clinical and management supervision as well as receiving support and guidance through the regular Multi-Disciplinary Team approach. You will be provided with a supportive induction, and in-house training opportunities.
The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and a team player. We are an experienced team that is supportive, compassionate and welcoming. As a service we can provide a supportive structure and a safe, working environment with manageable caseloads.
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 that AI tools 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. AI must 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: Bharti Kumar on 07815485178 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- To work as part of a team.
- To have an invested interest in the mental health of children, young people and their families.
- To support the clinical and operational leadership of the team
- IT, data and reporting Skills
The post holder will join a team of clinicians from various disciplines to assist and work jointly with senior clinicians undertaking assessments, care-coordination, and evidence-based psychological interventions with young people and their families.
The post holder will respond to the needs of the service and is likely to co-ordinate and assist in the development and delivery of group interventions and to occasionally work individually with service users and their family/carers. This may also involve supporting the development and running of relevant training to carers, staff and system partners.
The post holder will undertake administrative; audit and service evaluation tasks as directed and deliver reports and presentations associated with any such undertakings as required.
There will be support through regular clinical and management supervision as well as receiving support and guidance through the regular Multi-Disciplinary Team approach. You will be provided with a supportive induction, and in-house training opportunities.
The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and a team player. We are an experienced team that is supportive, compassionate and welcoming. As a service we can provide a supportive structure and a safe, working environment with manageable caseloads.
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 that AI tools 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. AI must 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: Bharti Kumar on 07815485178 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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An upper second class (2:1) honours degree or higher in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Graduate Membership of British Psychological Society
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Can demonstrate additional interest and/or learning in relevant areas of applied psychology and mental health practice
- Evidence of an interest in pursuing a career in the psychological professions
Desirable
- Undertaken additional training (e.g. practice-based training and workshops) in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, neuropsychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with people with any of the following: mental health difficulties; neurological difficulties, learning disabilities, eating disorder, personality difficulties or people with emotion regulation difficulties or equivalent within an inpatient or community setting
- Experience of audits, service evaluation and/or research, ideally within a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of providing direct clinical or social care
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of psychological theory, practice and evidence-based psychological interventions as relevant to this role
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotional
- Appreciation of the needs and challenges face by people with mental health difficulties, neurological difficulties and learning disabilities
- Ability to apply existing psychological theory and knowledge within a mental health, dementia and/or learning disabilities context
- Ability to appropriately communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues
- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office including a high standard of letter and report writing
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties, neurological difficulties and learning disabilities
- Ability to work under supervision, using own initiative to think quickly on the spot in often challenging situations and to deliver work as agreed and reviewed at regular intervals
- Ability to recognise the limits of own competencies and to seek supervision and support as required to practice safely and within professional guidelines
- Able to work flexibly as required
- Able to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position, with minimal impact on daily productivity
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An upper second class (2:1) honours degree or higher in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Graduate Membership of British Psychological Society
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Can demonstrate additional interest and/or learning in relevant areas of applied psychology and mental health practice
- Evidence of an interest in pursuing a career in the psychological professions
Desirable
- Undertaken additional training (e.g. practice-based training and workshops) in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, neuropsychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with people with any of the following: mental health difficulties; neurological difficulties, learning disabilities, eating disorder, personality difficulties or people with emotion regulation difficulties or equivalent within an inpatient or community setting
- Experience of audits, service evaluation and/or research, ideally within a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of providing direct clinical or social care
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of psychological theory, practice and evidence-based psychological interventions as relevant to this role
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotional
- Appreciation of the needs and challenges face by people with mental health difficulties, neurological difficulties and learning disabilities
- Ability to apply existing psychological theory and knowledge within a mental health, dementia and/or learning disabilities context
- Ability to appropriately communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues
- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office including a high standard of letter and report writing
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties, neurological difficulties and learning disabilities
- Ability to work under supervision, using own initiative to think quickly on the spot in often challenging situations and to deliver work as agreed and reviewed at regular intervals
- Ability to recognise the limits of own competencies and to seek supervision and support as required to practice safely and within professional guidelines
- Able to work flexibly as required
- Able to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position, with minimal impact on daily productivity
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
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ
Slough
SL1 2BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ
Slough
SL1 2BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (Bank) - Band 3
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437417
Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for Band 3 therapy assistants to work with our Children's Speech and Language Therapy team supporting children, young people and their families. This role involves delivering individual therapy programmes to children and young people with a wide variety of speech, language and communication difficulties.
You will join a friendly, dynamic and supportive children's team who meet for training, peer support and clinical supervision. You should have experience working with children ideally within a health or educational setting but you will receive training, mentoring and support to develop your skills in supporting communication development.
Please note that this is a Bank contract - we can provide consistent work, and can be flexible around candidate's availability.
Main duties of the job
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service provides a countywide service to children in Lincolnshire. The team works in a range of settings and you will deliver services in a variety of environments including mainstream and special schools, nurseries, children's centres and clinics. It is anticipated that service delivery will be completed in areas not accessible by public transport. You will work closely with colleagues from other services and agencies including the education.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
818-CYP443
Job locations
Base to be agreed with successful applicant
Lincolnshire
LN5 7JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent
- Demonstrable basic literacy and numeracy skills
- NVQ3 in Care or equivalent knowledge experience or training
- Ability to successfully complete a period of clinical induction lasting 3-6 months, and to undertake on-going short clinical courses/updates
Desirable
- Trained in issues relation to child protection
- Makaton (foundation training)
Experience
Essential
- Of working with relevant client groups and/or in relevant settings (e.g. in schools)
- Of working with children with communication difficulties
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic IT Skills
- Able to work independently (Planning and organising own work load) and as part of a team
- Negotiation/problem solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent
- Demonstrable basic literacy and numeracy skills
- NVQ3 in Care or equivalent knowledge experience or training
- Ability to successfully complete a period of clinical induction lasting 3-6 months, and to undertake on-going short clinical courses/updates
Desirable
- Trained in issues relation to child protection
- Makaton (foundation training)
Experience
Essential
- Of working with relevant client groups and/or in relevant settings (e.g. in schools)
- Of working with children with communication difficulties
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic IT Skills
- Able to work independently (Planning and organising own work load) and as part of a team
- Negotiation/problem solving skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Address
Base to be agreed with successful applicant
Lincolnshire
LN5 7JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Address
Base to be agreed with successful applicant
Lincolnshire
LN5 7JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Dietitian
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437415
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a friendly, enthusiastic, confident Dietitian to become part of the Community Dietetic Team delivering community healthcare within the Fylde Coast All Age Eating Disorder Service. The permanent post will be based at Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre in Blackpool but flexibility may be required to work and travel around the area.
Main duties of the job
Your role will involve the assessment and implementation of care plans for patients in their own home, care homes and community locations including community hospitals. Assist in the training of health care professionals and carers and maintenance of IT systems that support patient care. Offering expert knowledge to a Multi Disciplinary Team.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
20 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
351-CEN2680-BD
Job locations
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre
Blackpool
FY2 0JG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a mentoring and clinical supervision programme with an experienced clinician for those new to community work.
The department has excellent IT facilities with good clerical support across the Fylde locality.The Fylde Coast and our surrounding areas have good motorway and train links to Lancashire including the city of Preston.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a mentoring and clinical supervision programme with an experienced clinician for those new to community work.
The department has excellent IT facilities with good clerical support across the Fylde locality.The Fylde Coast and our surrounding areas have good motorway and train links to Lancashire including the city of Preston.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council.
- Health Professions Council registered Dietitian.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education at post graduate level or equivalent and /or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practice in relevant health setting.
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MEED and NICE and relevant assessment tools.
Experience
Essential
- Thorough and sound knowledge of the development and maintenance of Eating Disorders and its physiological, psychological and medical aspects.
- Skills/experience in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Assessment and treatment of adults an/or children with non-complex conditions.
- Experience of collaborative working across / between professions /agencies to achieve agreed outcomes for individuals in delivery of treatment outcomes.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council.
- Health Professions Council registered Dietitian.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education at post graduate level or equivalent and /or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practice in relevant health setting.
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MEED and NICE and relevant assessment tools.
Experience
Essential
- Thorough and sound knowledge of the development and maintenance of Eating Disorders and its physiological, psychological and medical aspects.
- Skills/experience in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Assessment and treatment of adults an/or children with non-complex conditions.
- Experience of collaborative working across / between professions /agencies to achieve agreed outcomes for individuals in delivery of treatment outcomes.
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre
Blackpool
FY2 0JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre
Blackpool
FY2 0JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Bank Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437409
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious and newly formed NHS Group, NHS Humber Health Partnership, the 12th largest acute and community provider in the NHS. With a budget of over £1.3 billion, Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) (the Group) are united to ensure better care is provided to a population of over 1.5 million people.
We seek to appoint Bank Sonographers to provide patient focussed services as part of the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of our expanding ultrasound service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified reporting Ultrasonographer to join our small friendly team and participate in all disciplines of ultrasound in purpose-built units with dedicated GE ultrasound machines in the Obstetric Department, the General department and at the Community Diagnostic Centres.
We provide scans to a range of service users including obstetrics, abdominal, gynaecology, small parts, musculo-skeletal and vascular services across the three hospital sites as well as at community settings in the area.
Main duties of the job
All Advanced Practitioner Sonographers will scan independently and report all studies undertaken. Support from the Radiologist team is available if required for more complex cases.
Applicants must be ultrasound qualified (Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound) with state registration and possess a full UK driving license and must have at least 1 years ultrasound practical experience in an established NHS Ultrasound department.
The candidate will be able to scan abdominal, gynaecology, obstetrics, small parts and DVT's. Musculo-skeletal qualification or additional vascular qualification would be an advantage.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
208-114-26-1
Job locations
Trustwide
Scartho Road
Grimsby / Scunthorpe
DN33 2BA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about The Humber Health Partnership and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about The Humber Health Partnership and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR(R) or BSc
- oPost Graduate Ultrasound Qualification in Obstetrics abdominal , gynecology and vascular
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development
- oHCPC Registration
Desirable
- oQualification in Musculo-skeletal ultrasound.
Occupational Experience
Essential
- One years previous NHS experience / employment
Desirable
- Driving License
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oDCR(R) or BSc oPost Graduate Ultrasound Qualification in Obstetrics abdominal , gynecology and vascular oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development oHCPC Registration Desirable oQualification in Musculo-skeletal ultrasound. Occupational Experience Essential One years previous NHS experience / employment Desirable Driving License
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Scartho Road
Grimsby / Scunthorpe
DN33 2BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Scartho Road
Grimsby / Scunthorpe
DN33 2BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Practitioner Psychologist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437398
Job summary
Due to staff movements, we are inviting applications for a Consultant Psychologist position within our Women's Secure Blended Service (WSBS), recognising the specialist needs of forensic mental health services for women.
Our WSBS currently comprises 18-beds across 2 wards within the Riverside Centre, part of the wider Adult Forensic Services (AFS) in Prestwich. A major positive development within the WSBS is the introduction of a new clinical model of care which is underpinned by the guiding principles of collaborative, gender-sensitive and formulation-driven care, within a system which is trauma-informed and recognises the centrality of relationships for both our patients and workforce.
As the Consultant Psychologist, you will provide dedicated strategic and clinical leadership, shaping service transformation, psychological practice, staff development and clinical evaluation. In addition, you will collaborate with the Lead Consultant Psychologist for AFS with AFS-wide work. To ensure the delivery of quality care, you will work closely with multidisciplinary and senior leadership teams, alongside patients and their family members, as well as with commissioning colleagues, particularly in respect to the Women's Transformation Programme.
This post is suited to a Practitioner Psychologist with substantial leadership and clinical experience, who can work ably with both systemic and clinical complexity. We would warmly welcome hearing from potential candidates.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are to:
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Provide expert psychological leadership within the WSBS, contributing to strategic planning and service transformation.
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Provide professional leadership for the psychological provision, embedding andmaintaining clear mechanisms of governance which ensure the delivery of safe and quality care.
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Lead on complex psychological assessment, formulation and interventions, ensuring care is evidence-based, trauma-informed and gender-sensitive.
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Offer expert advice on risk assessment, formulation and management, and ensuring this is integrated into multidisciplinary decision-making.
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Provide consultation, supervision and training to a variety of professionals across the wider Adult Forensic Service.
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Assist with the ongoing implementation of the National Women's Transformation Work and embedding best practice standards.
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Lead and support service evaluation, research, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
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Develop and maintain effective partnerships with commissioners, carers and community services.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
437-8172199
Job locations
Riverside Centre
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- Postgraduate training in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Forensic service experience
- Supervision and management experience of qualified psychologists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- Postgraduate training in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Forensic service experience
- Supervision and management experience of qualified psychologists
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Riverside Centre
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Riverside Centre
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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