Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Specialist Mental Health Nurse, to work in the Boscombe East Collaborative Primary Care Network which comprises of GP Practices based in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will be an experienced RMN Mental Health Practitioner with experience of working in a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting.

This is an exciting role for those who are proactive and passionate about innovation and providing high-quality care to people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and skill set in a highly innovative and creative environment.

We are looking for someone with a NMP qualification or with the passion to complete this qualification.

Applications from candidates that require current Healthcare worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

This role will work collaboratively between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services as part of an Integrated Model of Care.

The intention is to focus services around local communities and local GP practices to help rebuild and reconnect healthcare teams across the communities they serve. This practitioner role will provide targeted care according to the needs of the population by supporting the PCN clinical strategy, including prescribing medication inline with your scope of practice and primary care guidance.

The practitioner will facilitate onward access to other secondary care-based services, third sector services and link in with existing support services via the Primary Care Network.

If you have the skills and qualities that meet the requirements for this post we would welcome your application.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M365.26

Job locations

Boscombe East Collaborative Primary Care Network

Shelly Manor Clinic, Beechwood Avenue

Bournemouth

BH5 1LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered RMN, OT, Social Work or Psychologist qualification and registration to degree/diploma level plus masters degree level or equivalent experience.
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level or above
• Evidence of risk management skills and experience.
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working.

Desirable

• Evidence of working in primary care and understanding of primary care

Leadership/Supervisory Experience

Essential

• Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Evidence of delivering education and training in practice.

Finance/Resources

Essential

• Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment

Information Technology/Resources

Essential

• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Registered RMN, OT, Social Work or Psychologist qualification and registration to degree/diploma level plus masters degree level or equivalent experience. Membership of the relevant Professional Body Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff Desirable Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate) Job Specific Experience Essential Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level or above Evidence of risk management skills and experience. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Desirable Evidence of working in primary care and understanding of primary care Leadership/Supervisory Experience Essential Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of delivering education and training in practice. Finance/Resources Essential Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment Information Technology/Resources Essential Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Boscombe East Collaborative Primary Care Network

Shelly Manor Clinic, Beechwood Avenue

Bournemouth

BH5 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Boscombe East Collaborative Primary Care Network

Shelly Manor Clinic, Beechwood Avenue

Bournemouth

BH5 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team within the outpatient physiotherapy service covering Post Operative/Complex hand Trauma and Acute MSK conditions.

The role is based at Southend Hospital but there is requirement to work and run clinics across the 3 hospital sites.

You will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree in physiotherapy.

You will be required to have experience working as a Band 5 physiotherapist and have completed core rotations, including MSK outpatients.

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job

We offer physiotherapy for acute complex hand traumas, Post Operative Hands and Acute general MSK.This post is ideal for those wanting to expand their acute MSK practice.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and be interested in personal and service development. You will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload and provide supervision to junior members of staff and students.

The Outpatient Physiotherapy team have a strong commitment to ongoing CPD and you will actively participate in clinical teaching and in-service training sessions, whilst delivering a high standard of patient-centred clinical care.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-HC-CSS-SO-3841

Job locations

Based at Southend but there is a requirement to work across the 3 sites

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• oRegistered with Health Professional Council
• oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• oRelevant CPD

Desirable

• oInvolvement in Special Interest Groups.

Experience

Essential

• Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior.
• Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions.
• Experience of audit and research

Desirable

• Clinical Educators course.
• Supervision of junior staff or students

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy oRegistered with Health Professional Council oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy oRelevant CPD Desirable oInvolvement in Special Interest Groups. Experience Essential Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior. Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions. Experience of audit and research Desirable Clinical Educators course. Supervision of junior staff or students

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Based at Southend but there is a requirement to work across the 3 sites

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Based at Southend but there is a requirement to work across the 3 sites

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative and supportive team, where you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer treatment. We have 2 Elekta Versa HD linacs delivering VMAT/IMRT with XVI imaging, supporting high-quality Radiotherapy and stereotactic treatments. We also have an Ethos Halcyon Linac delivering adaptive Radiotherapy, a Halcyon with hypersight and CRAD SGRT available throughout the department. Having access to state-of-the-art equipment enables you to deliver outstanding patient care every day. We also runs a busy and diverse brachytherapy service, treating prostate, gynaecological, and skin cancers, and we utilise a Toshiba wide bore CT scanner for precision imaging.

As a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for guiding and managing a small team of Radiographers and Apprentice Radiographers, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our treatment or pre-treatment units. You'll play a key role in delivering a timely, accurate, and patient-centred service--working collaboratively while following departmental protocols.

You'll provide essential support and reassurance to patients throughout their treatment journey, always maintaining the highest standards of care, professionalism, and respect for patient dignity and emotional well-being.

Main duties of the job

Lead by example in clinical documentation and accurate record-keeping for both treatment planning and delivery.

Be adaptable and flexible, working shifts or extended hours as needed to meet patient demand.

Participate in the on-call rota and be available for weekend and Bank Holiday coverage when required to support service continuity.

To be responsible for the daily efficient time management of the treatment unit workload and patient workload.

Implement departmental policies and procedures, participating in the development as required including proposing changes to practice.

Initiate new policies to maintain or improve services to patients.

To organise, manage and delegate tasks and duties as required to maintain an effective patient-focussed service.

Ensure that radiotherapy treatments are precisely planned and delivered, with careful consideration of dosage, targeting, and patient positioning.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job summary

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician ready for your next exciting challenge?

Join one of the largest and most progressive NHS Trusts in the UK and play a key role in shaping the future of pharmacy services.

Our pharmacy teams across Southend, Basildon and Broomfield have worked collaboratively under a single Chief Pharmacist for several years, developing strong, standardised systems and innovative services. We are now taking this further as we support major clinical transformation across the Trust, including the implementation of a brand-new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.

We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding Pharmacy IT team. Based primarily at Southend Hospital, this role offers the opportunity to work across all three Mid and South Essex sites, providing variety, collaboration and professional development.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong IT skills, confident working independently while also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence digital transformation, support patient care and be part of a service that values innovation and continuous improvement.

If you're enthusiastic, adaptable and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of pharmacy at MSE.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of the Pharmacy ePMA and Digital Systems team to support, maintain and develop pharmacy and Trust-wide digital systems.

Hold responsibility for a defined portfolio of MSE pharmacy systems, ensuring systems are effectively managed, supported and optimised.

Contribute as a senior member of the MSE Digital Systems team, supporting system strategy, development and continual improvement.

Provide digital and analytical support to clinical pharmacy teams, particularly in the investigation, monitoring and tracking of medicines savings schemes.

Produce accurate and timely reports to support clinical, operational and financial decision-making.

Deliver a range of internal and external reports to meet organisational, regional and national requirements.

Support effective use of digital systems across pharmacy teams, promoting good data quality and system governance.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job summary

We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly, supportive, and energetic Recruitment Team as a Resourcing Assistant.

In this key role, you will help deliver a fast, accurate, and customer-focused end-to-end recruitment service. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing a truly Gold Star experience to both hiring managers and candidates, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to outstanding service.

You will work closely with departments and colleagues across our three hospital sites--Basildon, Broomfield, and Southend--building strong, trusted relationships and supporting them throughout the recruitment process.

As a Trust, we aim to deliver safe, high-quality services and to be an employer of choice. Our Recruitment and Workforce Services teams are based at the Corporate Services Hub in Britannia Park, Southend, though some travel across our sites may occasionally be required.

If you are enthusiastic, organised, and eager to be part of a proactive team that makes a real difference to our workforce and patient services, we would love to hear from you!

The post will be offered at band 3 or band 4 dependent on experience. Those offered band 3 will have the opportunity to progress to band 4 once competencies' met.

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY

Main duties of the job

• Advertising Vacancies
• Administering Offers
• Conducting and recording the pre-employment checks through to booking start dates and finalising the onboarding process for successful candidates
• Communicating with and supporting hiring managers and candidates over the phone, face to face and via email
• Ensuring adherence to the NHS employment check standards and compliance with appropriate employment legislation, resulting in the delivery of a comprehensive and responsive recruitment service within the Trust

Additionally, you will be supporting various members within the team as well as supporting and collaborating to deliver the recruitment service level agreement in place. This will be through; coordinating recruitment activities, providing an effective, efficient and customer focused service which meets the changing needs of the Groups' services and clinical areas.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0019-C

Job locations

Southend

Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY

Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English/NVQ 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Foundation Certificate in CIPD or working towards qualification
• Willingness to study relevant qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous exposure of working in a busy HR or customer service environment
• Experienced and proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office packages including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Previous Recruitment Experience
• Demonstrates good team working skills in application
• Demonstrates good written skills in all aspects of application

Desirable

• Previous NHS recruitment experience

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - communicating clearly, concisely and confidently, using language and manner appropriate to audience, avoiding jargon
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Able to deal sensitively and tactfully with all contacts and maintain confidentiality

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSEs including Maths and English/NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Desirable Foundation Certificate in CIPD or working towards qualification Willingness to study relevant qualifications Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous exposure of working in a busy HR or customer service environment Experienced and proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office packages including Excel, PowerPoint and Word Previous Recruitment Experience Demonstrates good team working skills in application Demonstrates good written skills in all aspects of application Desirable Previous NHS recruitment experience Communication Skills Essential Excellent communication skills - communicating clearly, concisely and confidently, using language and manner appropriate to audience, avoiding jargon Negotiation and influencing skills Able to deal sensitively and tactfully with all contacts and maintain confidentiality

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist / CBT Therapist 0.8 wte: Bognor EIPS

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) in the Western locality (Bognor and Chichester), based at the Bedale Centre in Bognor Regis, a short walk from the beach. In Chichester our service does work within Chapel Street Clinic in centre of Chichester.

The Bognor EIPS are a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team providing support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who are presenting with either a First Episode of Psychosis or an At Risk Mental State. We are looking for an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist, with strong clinical skills, to offer evidence-based psychological interventions to service users and their families. Psychological approaches are highly valued by the team, and you will have the opportunity to support and enhance psychologically-informed practice within the team. You will be closely supported by the Senior Psychologist in the team, and will be joining a positive and welcoming community of staff from the psychological professions working across EIPS in the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

As a Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist working in our Bognor EIPS, your main duty is to contribute to the provision of psychological services from the team. This will include offering psychological assessments, formulation and evidence-based psychological interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Family Interventions for Psychosis. There are opportunities for clinical skill development, including training in Family Interventions in Psychosis. Opportunity to develop your consultation, supervisory and leadership skills by assisting with team case formulations, consultations and training in order to support the team in delivering psychologically-informed care.

You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for Family Interventions and CBTp and opportunities to link with other Practitioner Psychologists both within EIP and other services, for peer support. You will be able to develop your special interests and expertise in line with service and team objectives, and will be supported in your continuing professional development.

We welcome applications from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC); or from qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapists accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).

About us

The Bognor EIPS team is one of six Early Intervention in Psychosis teams in Sussex. The teams have a service-wide leadership and governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organisationally, EIPS sits within our specialist division.

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare Trust are excited to offer opportunities to join our Band 5 Rotation, working across all Northumbria hospital sites. You will gain experience in a range of specialities, including stroke, mental health, A&E, rheumatology and falls, developing skills and knowledge against a comprehensive competency framework.

We will offer you learning and development opportunities tailored to your individual career aspirations.

We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic therapists who are passionate about occupational therapy and enjoy developing their professional skills. You will be offered regular supervision and meetings with the Band 5 cohort.

It is essential that candidates are able to meet travel requirements of the role. This is a 6 monthly rotation covering 3 hospitals Wansbeck General hospital, NSEC in Cramlington and North Tyneside General Hospital.

Some weekend working will be required. Our service is moving towards 8am - 8pm operating hours, therefore some 8am starts and 8pm finishes may be required. We support the trust's flexible working policy.

We would welcome staff who are about to complete their Occupational Therapist Apprenticeship.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will;

Undertake assessments, plan implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions. This may occur in hospital and within relevant community environments, including the patients' home.

Work with a wide range of patients in specific specialised areas as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Ensure service provision is prioritised and service delivery is made effectively within resource available.

Manage a defined caseload, using evidence based clinical reasoning to assess plan implemented and evaluate interventions.

Deliver a quality service responding to referrals within an appropriate time scale, and achieve optimum functional achievements for all patients.

Lead in the decision making process for discharge planning through assessment and the analysis of treatment outcomes.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres.

We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available to work part time within the Childrens Therapy Team at Basildon Hospital due to maternity leave.

If you have experience working with patients in a healthcare setting this may be the job for you!

Working alongside the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists you will be responsible for supporting therapists in clinics, undertaking treatment programmes including supporting hydrotherapy sessions.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

• You will work on the wards and with outpatients, in an integrated manner supporting the role of the occupational therapist, physiotherapist and other members of the therapy department & Multi-Disciplinary Team, in the delivery of an excellent service to patients
• To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients both individually and in groups. This may include supervising gym classes, working in designated clinics, undertaking therapeutic work (including hydrotherapy) and supervising patients in activity relating to their treatment.
• Undertake general departmental duties such as cleaning, collation of statistical information and ordering equipment
• To undertake clerical and household tasks as necessary to maintain the smooth running of the department.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job summary

Two full time posts are available to work within the Palliative Care Support Team, Community Team based at Morpeth NHS Centre. We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Support Workers on a permanent basis to join this well-established team in providing excellent supportive personalised care.

The team is based in Morpeth NHS Centre, Morpeth delivering care to all patients who are registered with a GP in Northumberland, therefore the successful applicant must be able to fulfil the transport requirements of the post including at times of inclement or bad weather.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Palliative Care Support Team to deliver compassionate care and demonstrating kindness to patients at end of life and their families in their own homes.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can liaise with the wider MDT, patients, and relatives about emotive and difficult conversations. Both verbal and written communication must be of the highest standard.

The successful candidate should have a problem-solving approach to complex situations, remaining calm and reassuring during difficult times.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

The Team's primary function is to support patients with a palliative condition in the last few weeks/months of life. The Team provides a home visiting service delivering care and support for both patients and relatives.

Provide care as planned by the District Nurse for patients with palliative care needs and or at the end of life.

Monitor patient's condition during a visit or shift and report accurately any change or deterioration to either the Team Leader, District Nurse or Out of Hours nurses.

Deal with highly distressing situations when a patient dies during a visit or shift following Trust policies for the confirmation of expected death out of hours and reporting appropriately during office hours.

Provide family and carers with emotional, physical and spiritual support during planned interventions.

Provide nutrition to patients presenting food and fluid in an acceptable way depending on patient's needs and capabilities.

Provide patient's mouth care regimes to maintain a healthy mouth and patient comfort.

Provide the hands on support and care to patients. You should have a willingness and passion to provide high quality, essential nursing care to ensure comfort and support to our patients and family's.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres.

We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate.

High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides health and social care services in acute and primary care settings, community hospitals, and care centres, through the 11,000 employed staff. The Trust spans over two counties of North Tyneside and Northumberland, and has a main WAN MPLS between the main hospitals in those regions.

Northumbria Digital Services team provide, IT services to all of the Trusts directorates, departments and subsidiaries and this role is to support the team to ensure the campus LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi services are correctly designed, implemented, secured and supported to match the digital delivery needs and ambitions of the Trusts digital strategy.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the management and performance of client network infrastructure LAN/WAN, WLAN and DC, providing pro-active support to ensure maximum availability of service in line with Trust service level agreements.

To be a point of escalation through the network operational team, from the digital services department and the Network technician, engineer and associate roles.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?

Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Pilgrim MRI

Band 6 MRI Radiographer

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the country, providing acute services across the county of Lincolnshire.

We are seeking a dynamic MRI radiographer to join the dedicated team in the MRI department at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston and Skegness Community Diagnostic Centre.

Pilgrim Hospital has a newly refurbished department with a Siemens Sola 1.5T and Skegness Community Diagnostic Centre has a Philips Ingenia 1.5T

The MRI service is open from 07:30 to 20:30 hrs daily, 7 days a week.

This is a friendly, busy but dedicated team, and they need someone who is a team player, and able to take the department forward as the Trust develops its MRI scanning services. A flexible approach to the working day is essential. The successful candidate will be a State Registered Radiographer with MR experience.

Successful candidates will be expected to undertake a preceptorship, this can take as little as 6 months to complete up to 18 months depending on your experience level and your own progress. The preceptorship provides information about the MRI service and mandatory training and supports your integration into the Trust.

Level of banding for this post will be dependent on skill level and experience,should you be new or have limited experience in the field of MRI you will be allocated as a band 5 until completion of the preceptorship

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a busy but dedicated team at Pilgrim Hospital and Skegness Community Diagnostic Centre, delivering high quality MR imaging. In 2027, Boston Community Diagnostic Centre will be completed and the post holder will be expected to rotate between all sites.

The shifts are 3 x 12.5 hour shifts a week.

About us

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment, it is now known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job summary

Operational Lead - Activity Services

Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until July 2027

Are you an experienced leader who is passionate about empowering others, developing teams and delivering outstanding patient-led services?

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to lead the Activity Service at Brooklands Hospital. Working closely with the Activity Manager, Activity Team and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will provide operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, meaningful activities that enhance patient experience, wellbeing and recovery.

You will support the ongoing development of the service, leading innovation and continuous improvement to ensure activities remain responsive to patient need and aligned with organisational priorities. Working collaboratively with Clinical Leads, Ward Managers, Matrons and the wider leadership team, you will empower staff to deliver creative, person-centred opportunities that make a real difference to patients.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing services within health or social care, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to motivate, inspire and develop others while driving positive change and improving outcomes.

Main duties of the job

You will provide operational leadership and oversight for the Activity Service, working closely with the Activity Manager, Activity Team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to support the delivery of high-quality, meaningful and patient-led activities. You will help drive quality, performance, service development and continuous improvement, ensuring the service remains responsive to patient needs and aligned with organisational priorities. You will be responsible for maintaining safe and effective services, monitoring quality and performance, and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and standards. As a key member of the Brooklands leadership team, you will lead, support and develop staff, contribute to service development and continuous improvement, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to improve outcomes, address operational challenges and deliver organisational priorities

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job summary

Exciting opportunity for Band 3 Administrator to join the Kent & Medway Urgent Mental Health Helpline- NHS 111 Opt 2 service. The service provides access to urgent and emergency mental health servicesfor people who are experiencing urgent mental health crisis.

The administrator role is a vital role in supporting the Urgent Mental Health Helpline with the day-to-day running of the Service including organisation of work for self and other team members.

The focus of the role is on customer service, organisation e.g. diary management and organising meetings & events, maintenance of effective and efficient working systems and supporting business and performance management.

Please note- the Urgent Mental Health Helpline are currently in Consultation regarding the team base location.There is a proposal for the team to undertake a two step move to West Kent with an interim move to a location in East Kent

Main duties of the job

• It is important that the successful applicants exhibits empathy and compassion, has a professional and flexible attitude, likes being part of a team, has initiative, good communication and interpersonal skills, is able to prioritise workloads and can work to agreed timescales.
• You will be self-sufficient and required to manage own workload and mainly work without supervision on a daily basis but this is readily available
• Post-holders will be able to adopt a systematic and proactive approach e.g. ensuring previous documentation is available for follow up review
• Manage time effectively ensuring systems and processes are efficient and do not duplicate each other or overlap with other team members tasks
• You will work autonomously but will receive regular supervision and appraisals by their line manager
• Meet and greet either by phone or face to face - welcoming visitors in courteous/prompt manner and check contact details are up to date.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of line manager, colleague or team member
• Ensure KMMH standards are adhered to in terms of all communications and timescales when answering the phone, the message to the caller and promptly redirecting where appropriate.
• Scrutinise and process email inboxes, determines urgency and importance and takes appropriate action

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway.

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Details

Date posted

15 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, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

380-WK0428

Job locations

Eastern & Coastal Area Offices-To be discussed at interview

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• May devise and distribute Trust leaflets and information e.g. on Mental Health Act to colleagues which highlight services available.Development of documents e.g. letters and spread sheets, slides, reports - to KMMH branding/standards.
• Perform basic patient administration e.g. on RiO amending non-clinical information - entry and deletion of non-clinical information such as referrals, appointments, waiting list entries, episode information, case load.
• May draft simple feedback questionnaires for clinician or manager approval, distribute and collate results on spread sheet
• Managing team daily setup according to requirements and staffing levels
• Preparation of standard and non-standard reports on activity, basic statistics
• Ability to cross check data from different systems to meet information needs and to highlight discrepancies
• Developing spread sheets for recording of local information where appropriate after checking whether existing report formats are available
• Ordering of stationery and supplies and managing stationery stores
• Compiling staff rotas though responsibility for cover arrangements will lie with manager/clinician
• Really efficient diary management, understands constraints and when to say no to diary entries having first established parameters with manager
• Arrange and co-ordinate appointments and meetings of all sizes

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

Job description Job responsibilities May devise and distribute Trust leaflets and information e.g. on Mental Health Act to colleagues which highlight services available.Development of documents e.g. letters and spread sheets, slides, reports - to KMMH branding/standards. Perform basic patient administration e.g. on RiO amending non-clinical information - entry and deletion of non-clinical information such as referrals, appointments, waiting list entries, episode information, case load. May draft simple feedback questionnaires for clinician or manager approval, distribute and collate results on spread sheet Managing team daily setup according to requirements and staffing levels Preparation of standard and non-standard reports on activity, basic statistics Ability to cross check data from different systems to meet information needs and to highlight discrepancies Developing spread sheets for recording of local information where appropriate after checking whether existing report formats are available Ordering of stationery and supplies and managing stationery stores Compiling staff rotas though responsibility for cover arrangements will lie with manager/clinician Really efficient diary management, understands constraints and when to say no to diary entries having first established parameters with manager Arrange and co-ordinate appointments and meetings of all sizes Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 9-4 GCSE English & Maths
• NVQ2/RSA 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in clinical or document typing
• Experience within NHS/mental health

Experience

Essential

• 2 years administration experience
• Experience in high quality customer services

Desirable

• Experience in NHS
• Experience using RIO

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Prioritisation & organisation of workloads
• Keyboard skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Customer services experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of general office procedures

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential 9-4 GCSE English & Maths NVQ2/RSA 2 or equivalent Desirable Experience in clinical or document typing Experience within NHS/mental health Experience Essential 2 years administration experience Experience in high quality customer services Desirable Experience in NHS Experience using RIO Knowledge & Skills Essential Prioritisation & organisation of workloads Keyboard skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Customer services experience Desirable Knowledge of general office procedures

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eastern & Coastal Area Offices-To be discussed at interview

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eastern & Coastal Area Offices-To be discussed at interview

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity of a Band 7 position in our Paediatric team. You will be joining a well established, dynamic and supportive specialist team, committed to delivering an excellent standard of care to our Paediatric population.

The acute trust is responsible for managing the needs of children during an acute admission onto the ward, Paediatric Assessment unit, ED and the Neonatal unit. Specialist ongoing Physiotherapy outpatient Services are provided to children with Respiratory, Rheumatology, Orthopaedic, Oncology and MSK conditions.

The post holder will have specialist expertise in acute respiratory physiotherapy, including the management of children with cystic fibrosis, acute respiratory illnesses and complex respiratory needs. They will also provide advanced physiotherapy input within neonatal services, paediatric acute care, and musculoskeletal conditions encountered in the acute setting.The role includes a strong educational and leadership component, with responsibility for developing and delivering training programmes for multidisciplinary staff, students and parents/carers.

We have strong links with Children's Community Services which helps with development and training. The trust is fully committed to developing and supporting its staff in their education not only with internal training programme, but also helping with accessing external courses.

We would also welcome interest from candidates who may consider a B6-7 developmental.

Main duties of the job

• To take a major role in the advanced assessment of patients within paediatrics, who have complex acute/chronic, physical/psychological conditions. To determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To deputise clinically for senior paediatric colleagues in their absence.
• To be professionally and legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of your own work. To ensure high standards of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support other members of the team to deliver high standards of care.
• To take responsibility for the care of children with Cystic Fibrosis and other Respiratory conditions, within this Trust and the community served by the Trust.
• To take a major clinical role for physiotherapy within the Women's and Children's division, and work at a highly specialised level within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To participate in service planning within paediatrics, facilitating change as necessary and supporting the members of the physiotherapy team.
• To take responsibility for the delivery of specialist neonatal physiotherapy support within the model of Family Integrated Care to infants and families on the neonatal unit.
• To lead on the education of colleagues within physiotherapy both in the hospital and in the community team, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, with regards to the physiotherapy needs of children with acute respiratory illness.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR983-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• State Registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD related to paediatric physiotherapy
• Post graduate paediatric respiratory courses

Desirable

• Neonatal respiratory course
• Spirometry accreditation certification
• Post graduate CF courses

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience, including work in acute/ community Paediatrics
• Evidence or multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of delegating to junior/technicians/assistants
• Experience treating patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
• Experience of co-ordinating and providing acute care for respiratory patients
• Experience of working on an Acute on call rota

Desirable

• Experience with patients on the NNU
• Experience of treating patients with Dysfunctional breathing patterns

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of Physiotherapy in paediatrics
• Knowledge of audit
• Forward thinking/flexible approach
• Multi-agency and multidisciplinary working
• Advanced knowledge in paediatric respiratory

Desirable

• Knowledge of critical appraisal
• Advanced knowledge in CF

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy State Registration Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD related to paediatric physiotherapy Post graduate paediatric respiratory courses Desirable Neonatal respiratory course Spirometry accreditation certification Post graduate CF courses Experience Essential Post graduate experience, including work in acute/ community Paediatrics Evidence or multidisciplinary team working Experience of delegating to junior/technicians/assistants Experience treating patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Experience of co-ordinating and providing acute care for respiratory patients Experience of working on an Acute on call rota Desirable Experience with patients on the NNU Experience of treating patients with Dysfunctional breathing patterns Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of Physiotherapy in paediatrics Knowledge of audit Forward thinking/flexible approach Multi-agency and multidisciplinary working Advanced knowledge in paediatric respiratory Desirable Knowledge of critical appraisal Advanced knowledge in CF

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Audiologist will undertake all routine audiological and rehabilitation procedures, including direct referrals for hearing aids and open access from GPs. Ensure provision of a comprehensive service to patients referred to the department from GPs and consultants including the provision of the full range of NHS aids including digital aids. Undertake ENT outpatient clinics at Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals supporting the Consultant ENT surgeons. Assist with the clinical supervision of students. Keep updated with professional knowledge and new technology.

Main duties of the job

Take a medical case history to exclude pathologies that require a medical opinion, and informs which audiometric tests are appropriate. Safely and accurately undertake appropriate test regimes for school age children and adults with hearing disorders including direct referrals from GPs. Analyse and interpret test results. Provide appropriate reports for clinicians and GPs. Provide recommendations as appropriate with respect to further patient management. Provide re/habilitation of adults with hearing disorders including care planning and specialist advice including complex cases.Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs, assessment and diagnostic test results.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

Harford Ward is offering an exciting job opportunity for the role of Senior HealthCare Assistant. The Healthcare Assistant post is an integral part of the Multi Disciplinary Team on the Ward that provides both physical, social and psychological care to the patients that are admitted to Harford Ward. We are looking for the right person with an aspiration to provide compassionate care and support to people admitted to the Unit who are acutely mentally unwell and in crisis. This post is a rewarding role with career development opportunities for the successful individual.

The Glenbourne Unit is an acute mental health inpatient service provided by Livewell Southwest. The Unit consist of one female 19 bedded acute ward which is Bridford Ward and a male 19 bedded acute ward which is Harford Ward. We are currently rated outstanding by the CQC with the ward providing a wide range of support and treatment available to those experiencing deteriorating mental health; to support and enable their recovery. The Unit is an integral element of our Acute Care Pathway with links with the citywide Home Treatment Team and Community Mental Health Services.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Nursing Assistant is to assist the trained nurse in delivering physical, social and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness, admitted to the Unit.

The post holder will be required to work both within Glenbourne and with clients in the community. This will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. They will carry out interventions as part of the care plans and record information using our electronic patients notes.

The post holder will be directed to undertake tasks once adequate instruction has been given by the trained nurse and both parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. However, the trained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision making and direction.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Job Share(s) Considered

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

B5 Pharmacy Technician-Enhanced Role Cancer Services-County Site

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary department to work in our highly regarded Pharmacy cancer services team.

At UHNM we provide cancer care to a local population of 700,000 and diagnose approximately 2,300 new cases of cancer each year. We provide inpatient, day care and outpatient services for all areas of cancer treatment.

Both sites at UHNM have a pharmacy cancer unit where systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive medicines are dispensed to patients. The County Cancer Unit is an out-patient day unit consisting of 16 chairs and 4 beds. The Cancer Centre at the Royal Stoke site consists of a 40 bedded in-patient ward and a dedicated Emergency Admissions Bay. There is also a 27 chaired out-patient area.

The Pharmacy Cancer team is patient focussed, collaborative and supportive and have an excellent working relationship with other key professionals to maximise efficiency of the services provided.

The pharmacy directorate has modern, purpose-built pharmacy departments on both hospital sites and has close links with Keele University School of Pharmacy.

You will work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, MMAs, SATOs and a variety of ward staff in providing the pharmacy services for a wide range of SACT and supportive medicines used to treat cancers.

Main duties of the job

Providing dispensary-based activities in the cancer units including the accurate dispensing of prescriptions and specialised items e.g. chemotherapy, clinical trials materials, supplementary medications.

Ensuring timely arrangement of supply of medications for SACT and supplementary medications

Working as an Accredited Checking Technician including SACT and oral medications

Providing comprehensive, professional and high-quality support in the provision of pharmaceutical services to cancer patients

Participating in any medicines management and safety/quality initiatives within the Directorate

Dispensing and checking clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol under the direction of the Clinical Trials Technician/Pharmacist

You will need excellent organisational, communication and computer skills with a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to work alone and act on own initiative.

You will be supported in your training and further development by the experienced Pharmacy Cancer team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the delivery of treatments for cancers.

Minimum qualifications include; Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council and a National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification.

Although primarily based at the County Cancer Unit you will work across both sites of the hospital as required by the demands of the service.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Job summary

Are you seeking a new challenge? We are looking for someone to join our friendly team of Phlebotomists! This is a either a full-time or part time position with up to 37.5 hours per week available. You will be part of a team providing a blood-taking service across York Hospital and community clinics at LNER Stadium, Vanguard Centre, Askham Bar, Selby War Memorial, Malton, Tadcaster Medical Centre, and Sherburn Medical Centre. You will need to be: o An enthusiastic and motivated team player o Someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills o Passionate about delivering high-quality, timely, and effective phlebotomy services o Flexible and able to work across all service locations and hours on a rotating basis Previous blood-taking experience is not essential. If you share our values and are committed to patient care, we would love to hear from you! Please note: Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply. Interviews for this position are held in person only and requests for remote interviews will not be offered.

Main duties of the job

• To collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture, as requested by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals.
• To collect blood samples safely with due respect to the dignity of patients, and the needs of other clinical services.
• To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and prepared and dispatched to relevant laboratory sections in a timely and correct manner.
• To contribute to the provision of an efficient, high quality service and ensure that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained.
• To work closely with Medical, Nursing, and Laboratory staff to provide a rapid blood collection service, which is sensitive to service requirements on individual Wards, OPD or GP practices as appropriate.
• To provide high quality, timely and effective phlebotomy services to patients on one or more floors at York Hospital, or other designated areas as directed by the Phlebotomy Manager.
• To take part in a weekend and bank holiday rota to maintain phlebotomy services across the Trust.

About us

For further information about working for our Trust please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job summary

The First Response Service is looking to recruit a passionate, experienced Senior Nurse Practitioner to join the team in the North First Response Service.

This is a demanding and challenging role where, as a successful candidate you will undertake triage and assessments for people who present in Mental health crisis. You will be required to demonstrate high levels of resilience, excellent problem solving and inter-personal skills as well as the ability to provide sound clinical and managerial advice and support to team members.

The post holder will also demonstrate a passion for quality improvement and an attitude which respects and values service users' choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be competent in mental health assessment and identifying and managing risk.

Professional responsibility for the Community Mental Health Team and in the setting and adhering to the overall standards, which will include assessment of need and delivery of care within the context of Effective Care Coordination.

The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers.

The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a staff member to work in the Warrington area, covering several different GP surgeries within the working hours.

Core working hours are 9am-5pm.

This position is for an experienced registered mental health nurse to work in an exciting, innovative post that supports patients to access mental health support via Primary Care. It is vital that candidates have community experience and understand the role.

*This job is only suitable for a NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse.

The core working hours of this role are 9am - 5pm excluding bank holidays.

Applicants will need to confirm they are able to complete these hours and have the means to be able to travel between the different GP surgeries.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work in the Primary Care setting, offering specialistMental health assessment to those patients who have moderate to severe mentalhealth conditions. This role allows the practitioner to work across the interfacebetween Primary Care setting and Secondary Care Mental Health Services to provideadvice, support, and assessment to patients. This will allow timelier access to servicesand ensure that the patient gets the right treatment at the right time and will offerthe practitioner the environment to work in an autonomous way.

The role aims to improve the experience for our patients with mental health needs toensure they can transition between services with the best support in place.

The post holder will be an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team, effectivelytriaging and signposting patients into the right team or service to support them intheir needs

The post holder will be supported in their role by a variety of other professionals.This includes Pharmacists, GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Leads, NonMedical Prescribers and Psychologists - as well as the management team.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles."

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

350-MHC8198571-B

Job locations

Various GP surgeries for Halton PCN

Various GP surgeries within a PCN in Halton area

Warrington

WA7 2DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a safe and effective day to day operation of the service, including the handling of clinical enquiries. The role holder may be required to undertake telephone triage screening assessments to assess the level of risk/priority with that patient, so they can be treated, signposted, or referred on to agencies as appropriate as well as face to face appointments within the GP surgery.

To undertake assessments of individual patients difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action, taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a partnership approach, engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing.

Work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments, monitoring mental health medication, taking into consideration any physical health interactions.

To providing short term interventions and support, under the guidance of the GP and ensure that monitoring is well managed, and care and treatment is provided in line with practice standards.

Provide and receive information, some of which may be contentious, sensitive, and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers and actively support as appropriate.

To collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to patients referred to the service (e.g., voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities). Facilitate sign posting to other appropriate services and occasionally undertake very short-term interventions for patients with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

To evaluate outcomes and maintain accurate clinical data.

Have an awareness of your own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience and ensure that you practice within this and seek support as required.

Utilise clinical curiosity in assessing and developing treatment plans with patients. Obtaining and focussing on goal based outcomes with patients, using a holistic approach to their care and social circumstances.

To understand and process Quality Outcome Framework data.

Undertake joint assessment work (as required) with PCN colleagues.

Offer advice to or obtain advice for the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going Service User care management.

Ensure systems/ pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services.

Regularly be involved in quality improvement activity/audit/significant event review and clinical meetings.

Clinical Partnership

Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN/ secondary mental health care system.

Develop links and foster a culture of partnership between Primary Care Teams and Secondary Mental Health Services.

Facilitate joint work with PCN, Secondary Care providers and Voluntary Care Sector (VCS) to increase range of services / interventions available to the communities.

Attend PCN meetings and work with PCN members to develop and implement joint governance and clinical forums.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a safe and effective day to day operation of the service, including the handling of clinical enquiries. The role holder may be required to undertake telephone triage screening assessments to assess the level of risk/priority with that patient, so they can be treated, signposted, or referred on to agencies as appropriate as well as face to face appointments within the GP surgery. To undertake assessments of individual patients difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action, taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a partnership approach, engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing. Work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments, monitoring mental health medication, taking into consideration any physical health interactions. To providing short term interventions and support, under the guidance of the GP and ensure that monitoring is well managed, and care and treatment is provided in line with practice standards. Provide and receive information, some of which may be contentious, sensitive, and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers and actively support as appropriate. To collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to patients referred to the service (e.g., voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities). Facilitate sign posting to other appropriate services and occasionally undertake very short-term interventions for patients with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. To evaluate outcomes and maintain accurate clinical data. Have an awareness of your own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience and ensure that you practice within this and seek support as required. Utilise clinical curiosity in assessing and developing treatment plans with patients. Obtaining and focussing on goal based outcomes with patients, using a holistic approach to their care and social circumstances. To understand and process Quality Outcome Framework data. Undertake joint assessment work (as required) with PCN colleagues. Offer advice to or obtain advice for the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going Service User care management. Ensure systems/ pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services. Regularly be involved in quality improvement activity/audit/significant event review and clinical meetings. Clinical Partnership Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN/ secondary mental health care system. Develop links and foster a culture of partnership between Primary Care Teams and Secondary Mental Health Services. Facilitate joint work with PCN, Secondary Care providers and Voluntary Care Sector (VCS) to increase range of services / interventions available to the communities. Attend PCN meetings and work with PCN members to develop and implement joint governance and clinical forums.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration or holds a relevant professional qualification (to be maintained)
• Assessor/Mentorship Training*

Desirable

• Post registration training in relevant field
• Leadership/Management training
• Qualification in nonmedical prescribing

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of mentorship, supervision and coordination of staff.
• Experience of Care Planning process working in a multi- agency framework.
• Demonstrate a contribution to change management process
• Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
• Recovery model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant national policies and guidance
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Mental Capacity Act
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience of working as a Nurse in Charge/ Shift Coordinator
• Experience in positive leadership of a team An overview of the Trust's objectives

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
• Ability to delegate and co-ordinate
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
• IT skills
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Effective time and workload management
• Mentorship skills and record keeping
• Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively
• Ability to travel in the course of performing duties.
• Flexible approach to working
• Commitment to effective teamwork
• Commitment to service development
• Good time management
• Demonstrate continuous professional development

Desirable

• Project Management
• Formulation of reports
• Presentation skills
• Resource and budget management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration or holds a relevant professional qualification (to be maintained) Assessor/Mentorship Training* Desirable Post registration training in relevant field Leadership/Management training Qualification in nonmedical prescribing Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of mentorship, supervision and coordination of staff. Experience of Care Planning process working in a multi- agency framework. Demonstrate a contribution to change management process Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches Recovery model Mental Health Act (1983) Effective Care Coordination Relevant national policies and guidance Evidence based and reflective practice Mental Capacity Act Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines Desirable Community experience Experience of working as a Nurse in Charge/ Shift Coordinator Experience in positive leadership of a team An overview of the Trust's objectives Skills Essential Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting Ability to delegate and co-ordinate Ability to work to deadlines Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings IT skills Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues Effective time and workload management Mentorship skills and record keeping Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively Ability to travel in the course of performing duties. Flexible approach to working Commitment to effective teamwork Commitment to service development Good time management Demonstrate continuous professional development Desirable Project Management Formulation of reports Presentation skills Resource and budget management

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various GP surgeries for Halton PCN

Various GP surgeries within a PCN in Halton area

Warrington

WA7 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various GP surgeries for Halton PCN

Various GP surgeries within a PCN in Halton area

Warrington

WA7 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit staff to work in our Facilities Services in our Domestic, Portering and Catering departments at Blossomwood Hospital and Mansfield, including community sites.

This will be a zero hour contract to cover all needs of our service.

To maintain a high quality patient and customer focused service within the Facilities areas delivering a high standard of cleanliness, infection prevention, provision of safe, serving patients nutritious food in line with food hygiene legislation, to be aware of associated health and safety issues and to participate in planned mandatory and professional training.

Main duties of the job

Full training will be given in all departments and uniform will be provided. Working hours will be 7 days a week including Bank Holidays 11.30 - 6.00 (30 min break)

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.92 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

186-925-26-BR

Job locations

Blossomwood Hospital

MANSFIELD ROAD

SUTTON IN ASHFIELD

NG17 4JT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Facilities provides a wide range of non clinical support services to patients, staff and visitors. The services provided include Cleaning, Catering, including serving patient food and Portering.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description Job responsibilities Facilities provides a wide range of non clinical support services to patients, staff and visitors. The services provided include Cleaning, Catering, including serving patient food and Portering. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific)
• Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.

Desirable

• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
• Flexible in managing own time and work duties
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.
• Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Training

Essential

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post

Desirable

• COSHH, Sharps and Manual Handling Procedures

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values
• Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens
• Basic understanding of Infection Control
• Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
• Knowledge of Manual Handling
• Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures
• Basic knowledge of Food Safety

Values and Behaviours

Essential

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

Contractual

Essential

• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
• Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training

Desirable

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Person Specification Qualifications Essential An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific) Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience. Desirable Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification Skills Essential Good communication skills Basic numeracy and literacy skills Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job Flexible in managing own time and work duties Ability to work alone and as part of a team Experience Essential Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description Desirable Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function. Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP) Training Essential Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post Desirable COSHH, Sharps and Manual Handling Procedures Knowledge Essential Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Desirable An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens Basic understanding of Infection Control Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH Knowledge of Manual Handling Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures Basic knowledge of Food Safety Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Contractual Essential Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform) Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training Desirable A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blossomwood Hospital

MANSFIELD ROAD

SUTTON IN ASHFIELD

NG17 4JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blossomwood Hospital

MANSFIELD ROAD

SUTTON IN ASHFIELD

NG17 4JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Ealing Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) Service is responsible for the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service to children and young people who have an Ealing GP. The service covers a wide range of community settings including local Special Schools, Children's Centres / Nurseries, Mainstream Schools, Health Centres / Clinics and clients' homes.

The post holder will be primarily based at Armstrong Way and/or Carmelita House (see above) for administrative duties and at other community sites (see above) for clinical work within the London Borough of Ealing. The service reserves the right to require the post holder to work and base from any other settings with mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

An Occupational Therapy Technician is required to join our dynamic paediatric Occupational Therapy team at least 4 days a week. The post holder will be working alongside a large team of Paediatric Occupational Therapists to provide guided Occupational Therapy (OT) input to children and young people with special needs and disability including those with Social Communication Disorders, Profound to Moderate Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities within community services and / or special school's environment.

This post will involve mainly working in nurseries, mainstream schools, special schools and clinics. Our service is keen to focus on evidence based family-centred care principles, and applying best practice guidelines to enable occupational participation. We are open to new ideas and constantly reviewing and modifying the way we work. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been operating a hybrid face-to-face and remote working service delivery model.

About us

Ealing Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service is looking for a motivated, flexible and innovative individual to work with children and young people in Ealing. We are a friendly, dynamic and innovative team who are passionate about supporting children, young people and families in Ealing. We work with a diverse population group across health, education and social care. We are currently based at Armstrong Way (1 Armstrong Way, Southall, UB2 4SD) but we are expected to return to our main base at Carmelita House (21-22 The Mall, Ealing, London, W5 2PJ), which is off Ealing Broadway, when the renovation is completed in 2027.

The team has been highly successful in getting funding from different agencies, and have a team of more than 23 staff. We have a strong professional structure with Clinical Leads (Band 8a) and Advanced Therapists (Band 7), each leading on different aspects of service delivery. There are also Band 6 & 5 Therapists and Band 3 Technicians. We have regular in-house and external CPD opportunities and a strong supervision structure.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly committed individual to work on a fixed-term 24-month role. Any previous experience of working in a team or school will be an advantage. Regular supervision and support will be provided.

Please note that the post does not meet the application criteria for the trust's Golden Hello and Relocation package.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-G-ECP-0726

Job locations

West London NHS Trust Headquarters, Ealing OT Service

1 Armstrong Way

Southall

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work as an autonomous OT Technician (OTT) delivering pre-formulated OT input to children, young people and families/carers in community sites allocated by the Occupational Therapist.

2. To maintain liaison between school staff, other professionals, families/carers and Occupational Therapy staff.

3. Basic equipment management with support from the Occupational Therapist.

4.To monitor inventory of sensory-based and other therapeutic equipment and to notify the Occupational Therapist / school if items needs to be ordered. To complete appropriate orders.

5. To work flexibly and liaise appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, including attendance at meetings as directed.

6. To undertake delegated tasks from the Occupational Therapist.

7. To communicate effectively with children and young people, their carers / family members, school staff and other professionals.

8. To hold responsibility for, and manage daily allocated caseload using effective prioritisation and time management skills, and to seek senior support if issues arise.

9. To be professionally and legally responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of treatment delivered to the child to ensure a high standard of clinical care. This would include joining The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) as an associate member.

10. To deliver OT input in collaboration with the child/young person, family and carers, respecting their diversity, ethnicity, cultural and religious beliefs and their right to informed consent in all areas of service delivery.

11. To be aware of limitations to practice and seek advice and guidance from Senior practitioners/therapists as needed.

12. To be responsible for the safekeeping and confidentiality of electronic and paper records including the use of the Trust electronic patient records system e.g. SystmOne.

13. To carry out administration tasks in a timely manner e.g. filing, typing, data input, uploading documents, distribution of reports and programs, responding to verbal / written queries etc.

14. To adhere to Legal and Trust policies and procedures e.g. Infection Control and Manual Handling etc.

15. To be responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained e.g. cleaning toys following protocol between sessions.

16. To access clinical and management supervision sessions on a regular basis and appraisal on an annual basis.

17. To ensure that all statutory and mandatory training is kept up to date and recorded on the Trust database e.g. LDZ.

The above list is not exhaustive. Please refer to attached Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To work as an autonomous OT Technician (OTT) delivering pre-formulated OT input to children, young people and families/carers in community sites allocated by the Occupational Therapist. 2. To maintain liaison between school staff, other professionals, families/carers and Occupational Therapy staff. 3. Basic equipment management with support from the Occupational Therapist. 4.To monitor inventory of sensory-based and other therapeutic equipment and to notify the Occupational Therapist / school if items needs to be ordered. To complete appropriate orders. 5. To work flexibly and liaise appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, including attendance at meetings as directed. 6. To undertake delegated tasks from the Occupational Therapist. 7. To communicate effectively with children and young people, their carers / family members, school staff and other professionals. 8. To hold responsibility for, and manage daily allocated caseload using effective prioritisation and time management skills, and to seek senior support if issues arise. 9. To be professionally and legally responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of treatment delivered to the child to ensure a high standard of clinical care. This would include joining The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) as an associate member. 10. To deliver OT input in collaboration with the child/young person, family and carers, respecting their diversity, ethnicity, cultural and religious beliefs and their right to informed consent in all areas of service delivery. 11. To be aware of limitations to practice and seek advice and guidance from Senior practitioners/therapists as needed. 12. To be responsible for the safekeeping and confidentiality of electronic and paper records including the use of the Trust electronic patient records system e.g. SystmOne. 13. To carry out administration tasks in a timely manner e.g. filing, typing, data input, uploading documents, distribution of reports and programs, responding to verbal / written queries etc. 14. To adhere to Legal and Trust policies and procedures e.g. Infection Control and Manual Handling etc. 15. To be responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained e.g. cleaning toys following protocol between sessions. 16. To access clinical and management supervision sessions on a regular basis and appraisal on an annual basis. 17. To ensure that all statutory and mandatory training is kept up to date and recorded on the Trust database e.g. LDZ. The above list is not exhaustive. Please refer to attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE's or A levels or equivalent
• oNVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant subjects e.g. direct care biology, social care

Desirable

• oNVQ Level 3
• oPractical and teaching knowledge to NVQ Level 3 plus knowledge skills development, group working for patient group - to diploma equivalent level

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oKnowledge of the role of an occupational therapy technician in supporting the work of a multidisciplinary team.
• oDemonstrated previous training/experience relevant to working with vulnerable people relevant to this role.
• oDemonstrated previous experience in implementing and/or demonstrating prescribed programs to clients, carers or other staff.
• oDemonstrated applied knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
• oAbility to recognize and respect different cultural, religious and personal beliefs/experiences of colleagues and clients.
• oWorking knowledge of data protection legislation.
• oUnderstanding of the challenges facing children and young people with disability and their families.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience in the provision of OT input.
• oUnderstanding of the role of Teaching Assistants in the special school environment.
• oExperience in implementing and/or demonstrating prescribed OT programs to children, young people, carers or staff.
• oExperience of working with children and young people with disability and/or long term conditions.
• oExperience of working with children and young people in a different capacity.

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to use initiative and know limitations of knowledge/skills and refer as appropriate.
• oAbility to work autonomously without direct supervision and be accountable for own work.
• oExcellent organisational and time management skills and ability. Be punctual and trustworthy.
• oAble to travel across the Borough in a timely manner when required.
• oAssesses clients' responses to activities and decides on appropriate action e.g. advise Occupational Therapist, summon assistance, alter programme of activities.
• oIT literacy i.e. internet, email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, videoconferencing platforms.
• oDemonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• oAbility to communicate with staff and other agencies at all levels.
• oAbility to communicate with children and their families under challenging circumstances and/or presence of communication barriers.
• oAbility to demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and empathy when working with children and their families.
• oAbility to maintain composure and function calmly in challenging situations.
• oDemonstrate commitment to self-development through attendance at team meetings, mandatory and in-service training.
• oAbility and willingness to be flexible in approach to work and be responsive to changes in demand.

Desirable

• oHold a valid UK car license.
• oAccess to a car or a bike for work purposes.

Physical Skills

Essential

• oAbility to attend work activities in person.
• oDemonstrated ability to complete complex physical skills required, involving the manipulation of objects and people with narrow margins for error. E.g. manual handling, manipulating Allen-keys.
• oDemonstrated ability to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day. E.g. moving & handling clients with mechanical aids including hoists; manoeuvring clients into position for intervention and personal care purposes; moving & handling heavy pieces of adaptive equipment safe.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential oGCSE's or A levels or equivalent oNVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant subjects e.g. direct care biology, social care Desirable oNVQ Level 3 oPractical and teaching knowledge to NVQ Level 3 plus knowledge skills development, group working for patient group - to diploma equivalent level Knowledge & Experience Essential oKnowledge of the role of an occupational therapy technician in supporting the work of a multidisciplinary team. oDemonstrated previous training/experience relevant to working with vulnerable people relevant to this role. oDemonstrated previous experience in implementing and/or demonstrating prescribed programs to clients, carers or other staff. oDemonstrated applied knowledge and understanding of confidentiality. oAbility to recognize and respect different cultural, religious and personal beliefs/experiences of colleagues and clients. oWorking knowledge of data protection legislation. oUnderstanding of the challenges facing children and young people with disability and their families. Desirable oPrevious experience in the provision of OT input. oUnderstanding of the role of Teaching Assistants in the special school environment. oExperience in implementing and/or demonstrating prescribed OT programs to children, young people, carers or staff. oExperience of working with children and young people with disability and/or long term conditions. oExperience of working with children and young people in a different capacity. Skills, Abilities & Attributes Essential oAbility to use initiative and know limitations of knowledge/skills and refer as appropriate. oAbility to work autonomously without direct supervision and be accountable for own work. oExcellent organisational and time management skills and ability. Be punctual and trustworthy. oAble to travel across the Borough in a timely manner when required. oAssesses clients' responses to activities and decides on appropriate action e.g. advise Occupational Therapist, summon assistance, alter programme of activities. oIT literacy i.e. internet, email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, videoconferencing platforms. oDemonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills in English. oAbility to communicate with staff and other agencies at all levels. oAbility to communicate with children and their families under challenging circumstances and/or presence of communication barriers. oAbility to demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and empathy when working with children and their families. oAbility to maintain composure and function calmly in challenging situations. oDemonstrate commitment to self-development through attendance at team meetings, mandatory and in-service training. oAbility and willingness to be flexible in approach to work and be responsive to changes in demand. Desirable oHold a valid UK car license. oAccess to a car or a bike for work purposes. Physical Skills Essential oAbility to attend work activities in person. oDemonstrated ability to complete complex physical skills required, involving the manipulation of objects and people with narrow margins for error. E.g. manual handling, manipulating Allen-keys. oDemonstrated ability to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day. E.g. moving & handling clients with mechanical aids including hoists; manoeuvring clients into position for intervention and personal care purposes; moving & handling heavy pieces of adaptive equipment safe.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West London NHS Trust Headquarters, Ealing OT Service

1 Armstrong Way

Southall

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West London NHS Trust Headquarters, Ealing OT Service

1 Armstrong Way

Southall

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Summary of the Role:

Due to an increase in funding , an exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding , dynamic stop smoking team. We are looking for two Tobacco Dependence Advisors . The post holders will contribute to supporting people within the borough, who want to stop smoking or using tobacco, contributing to the reduction of smoking rates thus improve the health of the local population, reduce smoking related ill health, disability and preventable death and reduce health inequalities.

Please note:This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

To provide smoking cessation advice and support through established groups, one to one and telephone interventions in local community settings.

To provide smoking cessation interventions in line with the evidence base and to agreed National standards

Utilise motivational techniques, assess client's motivation to quit smoking and maintain relationships with the client group to support smoking cessation

Develop an action plan with the client and discuss the use of appropriate pharmacological support suitable to them.

Extensive relevant knowledge of evidence-based information on smoking cessation approaches and methods

Attend bespoke training events as required for career and continuous professional development.

Extensive knowledge of health-related behaviour change evidence

About us

The AddictionsDirectorate with CNWLFoundation Trust is a large, well-establishedprovider which offers a wide range of specialist NHS drug and alcohol treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural populations in Central and North West London. Our Drug and Alcohol services includecommunity services, and the NationalGambling Service and a Club Drug Clinic. In addition, we provide smoking cessation services in Hillingdon and Camden & Islington.

CNWL is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training and values clinical governance, audit and research. We are linked with Imperial College, University of London, University College London and numerous other local universities and are committed to evaluating our services and developing new and innovative approaches.

Hillingdon Stop Smoking Service is committed to providing accessible, evidenced based services that treat tobacco dependence, effectively helping smokers to stop smoking, reduce smoking health harms and inequality and ensure residents stay healthy, giving children the best start in life.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive Outer HCAS Pro Rata (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-D-AD-0639

Job locations

Addictions Recovery Community Hillingdon ( Arch)

64 High Street

Uxbridge

UB8 1JP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide smoking cessation advice and support through established groups, one to one and telephone interventions in local community settings.

To provide smoking cessation interventions in line with the evidence base and to agreed National standards

Utilise motivational techniques, assess clients motivation to quit smoking and maintain relationships with the client group to support smoking cessation

Develop an action plan with the client and discuss the use of appropriate pharmacological support suitable to them.

Extensive relevant knowledge of evidence-based information on smoking cessation approaches and methods

Attend bespoke training events as required for career and continuous professional development.

Extensive knowledge of health-related behaviour change evidence

Responsible for continuous learning knowledge of smoking cessation using the NCSCT online training packages

Assess clients motivation to quit to determine best course of action in their quit attempt

Review personal objectives to ensure that they are effectively met in accordance with service work-plan

Participate in regular reviews of service provision including venues, frequency and timing to ensure the needs of the clients needs are met

Job description Job responsibilities To provide smoking cessation advice and support through established groups, one to one and telephone interventions in local community settings. To provide smoking cessation interventions in line with the evidence base and to agreed National standards Utilise motivational techniques, assess clients motivation to quit smoking and maintain relationships with the client group to support smoking cessation Develop an action plan with the client and discuss the use of appropriate pharmacological support suitable to them. Extensive relevant knowledge of evidence-based information on smoking cessation approaches and methods Attend bespoke training events as required for career and continuous professional development. Extensive knowledge of health-related behaviour change evidence Responsible for continuous learning knowledge of smoking cessation using the NCSCT online training packages Assess clients motivation to quit to determine best course of action in their quit attempt Review personal objectives to ensure that they are effectively met in accordance with service work-plan Participate in regular reviews of service provision including venues, frequency and timing to ensure the needs of the clients needs are met

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oA good level of general education to include O Level or GCSE standard for English and Math's or equivalent.
• oCompleted the National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) or level 2 Smoking Cessation training.

Desirable

• oAdditional modules of smoking cessation training via NCSCT for specialist priority groups

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Essential

• oExperienced in providing a range of evidenced based behavioral change interventions
• oExperience of and knowledge of Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
• oExperience of providing Motivational Enhancement Therapy
• oExperience of promoting health & wellbeing sessions.

Desirable

• oExperience of working in addictions services and working with client group.
• oExperience of audit and service user satisfaction feedback and analysis.
• oExperience and an understanding of the role of service users and promoting the 'experts by experience 'model of service provision.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• oAbility to be work flexibly within this setting,
• oAbility to develop a therapeutic rapport with SUs
• oAbility to prioritise and plan workload to meet deadlines and competing demands.
• oExperience of working with partner agencies and communicating clinical information to ensure positive outcomes for service users.

Desirable

• oGood understanding of local and national policies relating to Stop Smoking Service provision - NHS Long Term Plan

ATTITUDES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• oCompassion for Service Users experiencing addiction and associated physical and psychological health problems.
• oAbility to maintain quality in own work.
• oFlexible attitude to work
• oAble to work autonomously and within a team.

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential oA good level of general education to include O Level or GCSE standard for English and Math's or equivalent. oCompleted the National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) or level 2 Smoking Cessation training. Desirable oAdditional modules of smoking cessation training via NCSCT for specialist priority groups PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job Essential oExperienced in providing a range of evidenced based behavioral change interventions oExperience of and knowledge of Nicotine Replacement Therapy. oExperience of providing Motivational Enhancement Therapy oExperience of promoting health & wellbeing sessions. Desirable oExperience of working in addictions services and working with client group. oExperience of audit and service user satisfaction feedback and analysis. oExperience and an understanding of the role of service users and promoting the 'experts by experience 'model of service provision. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential oAbility to be work flexibly within this setting, oAbility to develop a therapeutic rapport with SUs oAbility to prioritise and plan workload to meet deadlines and competing demands. oExperience of working with partner agencies and communicating clinical information to ensure positive outcomes for service users. Desirable oGood understanding of local and national policies relating to Stop Smoking Service provision - NHS Long Term Plan ATTITUDES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential oCompassion for Service Users experiencing addiction and associated physical and psychological health problems. oAbility to maintain quality in own work. oFlexible attitude to work oAble to work autonomously and within a team.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addictions Recovery Community Hillingdon ( Arch)

64 High Street

Uxbridge

UB8 1JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addictions Recovery Community Hillingdon ( Arch)

64 High Street

Uxbridge

UB8 1JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Senior Psychologist to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Mental Health Team at HMP Woodhill. By joining our Prison Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the prisoners, but will also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. We are keen to recruit someone with a passion for working with people in custody, and those who have experienced trauma, adversity and offending.

Working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those in prison, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

We strive to deliver a culturally competent and responsive service that can meet the needs of our population. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.

Main duties of the job

To provide a key role in integrating clinical psychology within the wider mental health team.

To provide a comprehensive specialist clinical psychology service to service users.

To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy as well as offering advice and consultation on service users' psychological care to other members of the clinical team.

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

To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the Health & Justice Services Directorate.

To provide clinical supervision to other members of the team when appropriate.

To contribute to the reflective practice and critical thinking of the team on a case-by-case basis (e.g. complex case reviews) and in service improvement.

About us

CNWL's Health and Justice Services are led by a highly motivated team with vast experience in healthcare within secure environments. We employ a range of psychologists and psychological therapists with clinical, counselling and forensic trainings. Psychologists work within the mental health services in numerous sites, across prisons, YOIs and secure hospitals, with children and adults, men and women and across the range of security categories. Psychologists also lead four specialist Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) commissioned services and Sexual Behaviour Services in the youth estate.

Joining a large, forward-thinking Trust will bring successful candidates excellent development opportunities, an exciting career structure, and job satisfaction. Psychologists from across Health and Justice come together for professional and clinical development. High quality supervision and continuing professional development are integral to our approach and to our intent to support and retain an excellent team. Focused training which contributes to your own development and to our service development will be supported.

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a supportive OT Team with a family feel. We are recruiting motivated Occupational Therapists to our general Band 6 rotation at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust. Applications are welcome from experienced Band 5's or current B6's looking for a change. NHS experience is essential. A valid drivers license and access to your own vehicle are essential for this post. The rotations are 6 months in length and include:

Cardiology and respiratory

Surgery

Emergency services and admission avoidance (Home first)

Medicine and Care of the Elderly

Orthopaedics

Hyper Acute and Acute Stroke

Hand Therapy

The rotations will offer you the opportunity to work within different settings and with varied MDT professionals allowing you to refine your clinical skills and development of self, and focus more on developing others and your own specialist skills.

There is an established formal supervision and appraisal process as well as robust in-house training within each team.

There is multiple opportunities to support OT apprentices and supervise students from all levels.

The therapies department embraces development of our own staff to progress their career within the department.

ASPH offers a seven-day service across some teams and you will be expected to participate in seven day working as per service requirements. Flexible working requests will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Manage a specialist inpatient caseload using clinical skills and reasoning

Support junior staff with caseload management and prioritisation on other wards

Complete patient assessments in a ward setting, formulate problem lists and provide appropriate therapy input and discharge planning to facilitate a safe discharge

Contribute to board rounds, putting patient care and the patient experience first.

Communicate with fellow therapists and other MDT members such as nurses, consultants, specialists and support junior staff with decision making

Complete cognitive screens and assessments as well as self care and ADL assessments

Treatment and management of patients requiring post-operative protocols and ensuring that risks are minimised for discharge

Actively participate in yours and others' regular supervision and service development, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements

Use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.

Demonstrate leadership skills and deputise for the team leads whenever necessary

Participate in the development of occupational therapists, support staff, apprenctices and students within clinical speciality through training, competencies and supervision

Participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching

To participate in specific 7 day working rotas, dependent on the team/area

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org