Job summary

North Somerset child and adolescent mental health team is a well-established multi-disciplinary team. The team currently offers a range of innovative and informed approaches, supports CPD opportunities with a comprehensive in-house training programme.

We offer flexible working patterns and have the benefit of working across 2 sites in Weston-super-Mare & Clevedon.

The team also provides Eating Disorder & Learning Disability Services and so have the potential to offer development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be part of a stimulating and supportive multidisciplinary, working as part of the leadership team to provide assessment, treatments for children, adolescents & their families with complex mental health needs.

We particularly welcome applications from accredited CBT/EMDR/Family Therapist or those who are coming up to accreditation.

We welcome calls/visits from prospective candidate to discuss in more detail, this opportunity, & what the team can offer.

WSM & Clevedon are thriving seaside towns within commuting distance to Bristol and Taunton. The M5 motorway within easy access.

WSM is a growing multi-cultural area with numerous amenities and has access to the beautiful coastline & also the Mendip Hills.

The area is ideal for those who like an active lifestyle but also who want to be within reach of Bristol and Taunton.

Main duties of the job

To carry out assessments and provide treatment for young people presenting with significant mental health difficulties in the community.

To be highly skilled in clinical risk assessment and management in relation to children and young people including experience of managing self-injurious behaviour. To be able to develop and to implement and review risk management and safety plans collaboratively.

To be able to offer evidence based interventions to children, young people and families according to NICE guidance and local pathways of care.

To hold and to manage a case load and using resources creatively to provide excellent intervention for children, young people and families; uniquely tailoring therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of service users.

To be able to work as an autonomous practitioner as well as with the wider team and partner agencies within the North Somerset Team and the wider systems within a collaborative care model approach.

To work and provide leadership in the assessment and treatment within a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team involved in the assessment and treatment of children and young people with serious and complex mental health difficulties.

To work with the team and the wider care system to deliver care which can positively impact on the welfare of the child.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all-round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

Exciting opportunity to enter the Audiology career pathway as an Assistant Audiology Practitioner. You will be joining a diverse and friendly team of audiologists, clinical scientists, administration support, and management, who are all focused on providing the best possible service to our patients. The job involves direct contact with patients. The post-holders will work closely with students, associate, audiologists and more senior staff to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role, and you will be working towards supporting adults with hearing aids, carrying out hearing aid servicing and maintenance, some hearing rehabilitation and advice, taking ear impressions, postal repairs and batteries working closely with the other Assistant Audiology Practitioners, and supporting the senior team assisting in routine and complex clinics.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

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

Reference number

349-MRI-8204103-RL4

Job locations

Withington Community Hospital

Nell Lane

West Didsbury

M20 2LR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths

Desirable

• GCSE Science Subjects (or equivalent)
• Audiology Practitioner Assistance course

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Dealing with the public in a face to face role
• Basic understanding of hearing loss.
• Basic understanding of the anatomy of the ear

Desirable

• Working in a healthcare environment (NHS)
• Able to programme hearing aids using Audiology PMS systems
• Hearing physiology and anatomy
• Hearing aids and other communication devices

Other

Essential

• Ability to deal with distressed or aggressive people

Desirable

• Full UK driving license or means to travel between sites

Skills

Essential

• Effective Communication
• Computer literacy
• Ability to write concise and clear information

Desirable

• Proven communication skills - leading groups, speaking at meetings etc.
• Report writing
• Experience of patient management systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths Desirable GCSE Science Subjects (or equivalent) Audiology Practitioner Assistance course Experience and Knowledge Essential Dealing with the public in a face to face role Basic understanding of hearing loss. Basic understanding of the anatomy of the ear Desirable Working in a healthcare environment (NHS) Able to programme hearing aids using Audiology PMS systems Hearing physiology and anatomy Hearing aids and other communication devices Other Essential Ability to deal with distressed or aggressive people Desirable Full UK driving license or means to travel between sites Skills Essential Effective Communication Computer literacy Ability to write concise and clear information Desirable Proven communication skills - leading groups, speaking at meetings etc. Report writing Experience of patient management systems

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Withington Community Hospital

Nell Lane

West Didsbury

M20 2LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Withington Community Hospital

Nell Lane

West Didsbury

M20 2LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Opportunity to join an innovative and forward thinking team!- Join our Team as a Occupational Therapy Assistant.

The post holder will provide support for the patients who are admitted to the ward and will require the successful candidate to work flexibly, which could include weekends and evenings.

Fletcher Ward is a 17 bed Acute Ward for adults experiencing severe mental health crisis. We work hard to provide a therapeutic environment which promotes the principles of person centred care that is least restricted and recovery focused.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting occupational therapy led, therapeutic groups, moving on groups, life skills, sensory and functional activities. You will be using practical, communication and creative skills to provide a flexible programme of groups and individual activities on and off the ward. The post holder will co facilitate/facilitate activity based groups in collaboration with third sector/ partner agencies where appropriate. You will also be responsible for coordinating volunteers in group delivery. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting specific interventions which have been identified from the occupational assessment this could be ward based or in the community.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to provide strategic oversight of mental health legislation across the Trust. The post holder will lead the Mental Health Legislation service, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights legislation and associated legal frameworks, while safeguarding the rights, dignity and wellbeing of service users.

Working closely with senior leaders, clinicians, regulators and external partners, you will provide expert advice, influence organisational strategy, develop policy, oversee audits and assurance processes, and support services to implement legislation effectively. You will lead on governance, risk management, quality improvement and regulatory compliance, ensuring the Trust remains responsive to legislative and policy developments.

The role includes responsibility for education and training programmes, implementation of legislative changes, oversight of Associate Hospital Managers, and leadership of the Mental Health Legislation Team. You will provide assurance to the Trust Board, drive continuous improvement and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.

This high-profile role requires extensive knowledge of mental health law, strong leadership and governance expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively across complex healthcare environments to deliver the highest standards of lawful and ethical practice.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Mental Health Legislation will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trust's Mental Health Legislation service, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements whilst safeguarding the rights of service users. The post holder will act as the Trust's expert advisor on the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated legislation, leading policy development, governance, audit, training and quality improvement activities. Working closely with senior leaders, clinical teams, regulators and external partners, the role will drive continuous improvement, provide assurance to the Trust Board and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care across all services. The successful candidate will also lead and develop a specialist legislation team, oversee Mental Health Act governance processes, and ensure emerging legislative changes are successfully implemented across the organisation.

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 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-921-26-CS

Job locations

Duncan Macmillan House

Porchester Rd

Mapperley

NG3 6AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be the Trust expert and lead on all matters and functions relating to mental health legislation (MHL), including the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), to ensure that the Trust operates in accordance with the requirements of both legislations, including associated Codes of Practice, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards in relation to the Mental Health Act, Trust Policies and Procedures and accepted good practice.

To improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the Trusts compliance with the mental health legislation across its services. To ensure that service users rights are protected and that due legal safeguards are in operation.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Job description Job responsibilities To be the Trust expert and lead on all matters and functions relating to mental health legislation (MHL), including the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), to ensure that the Trust operates in accordance with the requirements of both legislations, including associated Codes of Practice, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards in relation to the Mental Health Act, Trust Policies and Procedures and accepted good practice. To improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the Trusts compliance with the mental health legislation across its services. To ensure that service users rights are protected and that due legal safeguards are in operation. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert, current knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, associated Codes of Practice and related mental health legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of human rights law, including the Human Rights Act 1998, as it applies to mental health services.
• Detailed knowledge of legal proceedings and challenges affecting implementation of mental health legislation, including the Court of Protection and First-tier Tribunal.
• Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the developing Liberty Protection Safeguards framework
• Detailed understanding of Care Quality Commission standards and regulatory expectations relating to the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of national and local health policy and the implications of legislative and policy change for NHS services.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, audit, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of organisational development, management and leadership principles.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS commissioning, system partnership arrangements and wider legal processes relevant to mental health services.
• Understanding of research methods and evaluation approaches relevant to service improvement.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing services in a complex healthcare setting.
• Substantial experience applying the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated Codes of Practice in practice.
• Experience of leading and managing teams, including objective setting, supervision, appraisal, learning and development, performance management and workload allocation.
• Successful track record of staff, financial, performance and change management. oSignificant experience of leading complex organisational change and service improvement.
• Experience of developing and implementing policy, governance systems, audit programmes and quality/performance reporting frameworks.
• Experience of identifying, managing and escalating legal, clinical and organisational risks.
• Experience of producing high-quality reports and assurance papers for senior committees and Boards.
• Evidence of building effective relationships with clinical leaders, service users, carers, partner organisations, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Experience of developing and delivering role-specific training.

Desirable

• Experience of direct liaison with the Care Quality Commission in relation to Mental Health Act reviews or provider action statements.
• Experience of managing Associate Hospital Managers or supporting Mental Health Act managers' hearings and tribunals.
• Experience of managing a delegated budget and delivering cost improvement requirements.
• Experience of supporting quality improvement activity across clinical services.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with current professional registration.
• Master's degree or equivalent level qualification or experience relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Law or a closely related subject.
• Relevant leadership or management qualification.

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to mental health legislation, leadership and governance.
• Up-to-date professional and statutory training appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Training in quality improvement, audit, change management or project/programme management.
• Formal training relating to the Court of Protection, First-tier Tribunal, DoLS or Liberty Protection Safeguards.

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams through change.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and national policy and translate requirements into clear organisational policy, procedures, advice and practical action.
• Advanced analytical and judgement skills, including the ability to evaluate highly complex information, develop options and make authoritative recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills, including communicating highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to varied audiences.
• Ability to resolve conflict and work constructively where there are significant barriers to acceptance or resistance to change.
• Ability to plan and lead complex programmes of work, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously as the Trust expert, exercising sound professional judgement and seeking advice where appropriate.
• High-level numerical and performance analysis skills, including interpreting performance against strategic objectives and providing expert opinion.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office and software used to prepare performance, governance and Board reports.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training for clinical, managerial and administrative staff.
• Commitment to service-user rights, legal safeguards, equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Project or programme management skills.
• Quality improvement methodology and facilitation skills.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel frequently across Trust locations and occasionally beyond Nottinghamshire.
• Able to work flexibly and, on occasion, outside normal working hours to meet service requirements and deadlines.
• Willing and able to undertake any DBS check required for the post.
• Maintains current professional registration throughout employment.
• Complies with Trust requirements for safeguarding, infection prevention and control, data quality, equality and diversity, and sustainability.

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 Knowledge Essential Expert, current knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, associated Codes of Practice and related mental health legislation. In-depth knowledge of human rights law, including the Human Rights Act 1998, as it applies to mental health services. Detailed knowledge of legal proceedings and challenges affecting implementation of mental health legislation, including the Court of Protection and First-tier Tribunal. Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the developing Liberty Protection Safeguards framework Detailed understanding of Care Quality Commission standards and regulatory expectations relating to the Mental Health Act. Knowledge of national and local health policy and the implications of legislative and policy change for NHS services. Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, audit, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Understanding of organisational development, management and leadership principles. Desirable Knowledge of NHS commissioning, system partnership arrangements and wider legal processes relevant to mental health services. Understanding of research methods and evaluation approaches relevant to service improvement. Experience Essential Significant experience of managing services in a complex healthcare setting. Substantial experience applying the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated Codes of Practice in practice. Experience of leading and managing teams, including objective setting, supervision, appraisal, learning and development, performance management and workload allocation. Successful track record of staff, financial, performance and change management. oSignificant experience of leading complex organisational change and service improvement. Experience of developing and implementing policy, governance systems, audit programmes and quality/performance reporting frameworks. Experience of identifying, managing and escalating legal, clinical and organisational risks. Experience of producing high-quality reports and assurance papers for senior committees and Boards. Evidence of building effective relationships with clinical leaders, service users, carers, partner organisations, regulators and other stakeholders. Experience of developing and delivering role-specific training. Desirable Experience of direct liaison with the Care Quality Commission in relation to Mental Health Act reviews or provider action statements. Experience of managing Associate Hospital Managers or supporting Mental Health Act managers' hearings and tribunals. Experience of managing a delegated budget and delivering cost improvement requirements. Experience of supporting quality improvement activity across clinical services. 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 Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with current professional registration. Master's degree or equivalent level qualification or experience relevant to the role. Desirable Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Law or a closely related subject. Relevant leadership or management qualification. Training Essential Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to mental health legislation, leadership and governance. Up-to-date professional and statutory training appropriate to the role. Desirable Training in quality improvement, audit, change management or project/programme management. Formal training relating to the Court of Protection, First-tier Tribunal, DoLS or Liberty Protection Safeguards. Skills Essential Highly developed leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams through change. Ability to interpret complex legislation and national policy and translate requirements into clear organisational policy, procedures, advice and practical action. Advanced analytical and judgement skills, including the ability to evaluate highly complex information, develop options and make authoritative recommendations. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills, including communicating highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to varied audiences. Ability to resolve conflict and work constructively where there are significant barriers to acceptance or resistance to change. Ability to plan and lead complex programmes of work, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines. Ability to work autonomously as the Trust expert, exercising sound professional judgement and seeking advice where appropriate. High-level numerical and performance analysis skills, including interpreting performance against strategic objectives and providing expert opinion. Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office and software used to prepare performance, governance and Board reports. Ability to develop and deliver effective training for clinical, managerial and administrative staff. Commitment to service-user rights, legal safeguards, equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement. Desirable Project or programme management skills. Quality improvement methodology and facilitation skills. Contractual Requirements Essential Able to travel frequently across Trust locations and occasionally beyond Nottinghamshire. Able to work flexibly and, on occasion, outside normal working hours to meet service requirements and deadlines. Willing and able to undertake any DBS check required for the post. Maintains current professional registration throughout employment. Complies with Trust requirements for safeguarding, infection prevention and control, data quality, equality and diversity, and sustainability. 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Duncan Macmillan House

Porchester Rd

Mapperley

NG3 6AA

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

Duncan Macmillan House

Porchester Rd

Mapperley

NG3 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Due to the expansion of our service, we have a new vacancy for a diagnostic radiology (DR) physicist within the Radiological Sciences Unit of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT).

We are looking for DR physicists with a few years' experience and a good background in Quality Assurance and radiation protection/safety to join our team of 12, delivering scientific and technical support and radiation safety services to ICHNT and a number of external organisations.

The successful candidate (who must be HCPC registered) is expected to play a key role in acceptance, commissioning and routine quality assurance of x-ray diagnostic equipment. They will be appointed as MPEs and expected to provide MPE support in Diagnostic Radiology and contribute to the development and optimisation of examination protocols, providing compliance with IRMER legislation. It would be advantageous if the applicant also has some teaching experience as they will be supporting STP training and lecturing at MSc level.

Candidates with less experience who are working towards gaining Medical Physics Expert (MPE) status in Diagnostic Radiology are encouraged to apply as training and support will be available (subject to an amended job description and salary band).

Main duties of the job

• To act as the Senior Radiological Physicist for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and other trusts covered by Service Level Agreements .
• To be responsible for the development and provision of highly complex and specialised radiological physics support and scientific and technical expertise to the trust and SLA customers.
• To act as the Medical Physics Expert for specified areas of work for the Trust and the Service Level Agreement customers.
• To plan, organise and implement integrated computer information systems for handling, analysing and interpreting Quality Assurance data and provide specialist expertise in the analysis of such data.
• To teach and train members of staff and update local policies to ensure the safety of patients and staff regarding the use of x-rays.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

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

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2748

Job locations

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in a relevant subject
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE)

Experience

Essential

• Proven competence and experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER
• Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the legislation listed above.
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposures in order to perform dose and risk assessments following such exposures
• Practical experience in commissioning and routine testing of a wide range of X-ray Radiological equipment

Desirable

• Teaching at a postgraduate level

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
• Able to work independently providing specialist advice to the Trust
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel)

Desirable

• Experience of computer programming e.g. ImageJ.
• Statistical analysis techniques
• Ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information to a large group of staff

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Honours degree in a relevant subject MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Desirable Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) Experience Essential Proven competence and experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the legislation listed above. High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposures in order to perform dose and risk assessments following such exposures Practical experience in commissioning and routine testing of a wide range of X-ray Radiological equipment Desirable Teaching at a postgraduate level Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines Able to work independently providing specialist advice to the Trust Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel) Desirable Experience of computer programming e.g. ImageJ. Statistical analysis techniques Ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information to a large group of staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Slough OPMH has an exciting opportunity for a Community Psychiatric Nurse who wishes to join our dynamic Home Treatment Crisis team. A flexible working shift pattern is just one of the attractions this opportunity will provide to you. You will provide high quality treatments and will work with the clinical team to take responsibility for the assessment and implementation of intensive care and treatment people with mental health needs/dementia in the community.

You must have specialist knowledge of the care of older people with mental health problems and mental health crises. You will be required to travel within the community for the performance of your duties.

We are a friendly, dynamic and supportive team and you will have regular access to supervision and peer support in your role. You will be supported by our commitment to continuing personal development, and as such these are only two of many very exciting opportunities that Slough OPMH has to offer.

Main duties of the job

• Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team managing a caseload of patients
• To undertake assessments of patients, involving their carers and family members in the patient's care and care plans.
• To be responsible for the formulation, execution, and evaluation of care plans for a designated number of patients who may present with significant complexity, in consultation with the patient and the multi-disciplinary team.
• The post holder will direct and supervise Support Workers and/or students.
• Post holder will provide advice to other members of the service and agencies on the needs of service users.
• To provide a fast and flexible response to care needs, responding to referrals in a timely manner and providing intensive treatment (up to four times daily).
• To initiate and carry out the agreed treatment plan
• This is a summary of the responsibilities associated with this post and is not intended as an exhaustive or precise definition of details and consequently will be subject to review considering the developing services.

About us

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

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum (incl of HCAS), pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-MHS1161-C

Job locations

Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

• Have the relevant professional qualification for a Mental Health Nurse
• Able to work flexibly on a shift pattern to cover CRHTT Service as required
• The ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position.

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

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

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

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rashieda Ebrahim on 03002473001 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

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

Job description Job responsibilities The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role: Have the relevant professional qualification for a Mental Health Nurse Able to work flexibly on a shift pattern to cover CRHTT Service as required The ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rashieda Ebrahim on 03002473001 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• NMC Registration
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate short courses, training and equivalent experience, in a relevant field.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working autonomously to deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care.
• Experience in providing supervision to junior colleagues and students in the completion of routine nursing and clinical skills.
• Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstrable examples and experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of an acute mental health environment and relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs
• Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible via public transport.

Person Specification Education, qualifications or training Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse NMC Registration Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate short courses, training and equivalent experience, in a relevant field. Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Previous Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working autonomously to deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care. Experience in providing supervision to junior colleagues and students in the completion of routine nursing and clinical skills. Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstrable examples and experience. Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Demonstrable understanding of an acute mental health environment and relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems. Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible via public transport.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact every day, using your skills, experience, and compassion to provide high quality patient care?

Imagine living in Cornwall -- a county renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, picturesque countryside, and some of the best beaches in the UK. With millions of visitors each year, this could be your opportunity to call Cornwall home and contribute to the wellbeing of our community.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within Perran Ward. Based at Longreach House, Perran Ward is an adult acute mental health unit working with service users from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures who are experiencing an acute episode of mental health difficulties.

We are looking to appoint a Senior Staff Nurse who is passionate about providing safe and quality care.

Our emphasis is on providing a therapeutic environment, offering a holistic approach to treatment in a safe and supported space which promotes rehabilitation and recovery. We work with various professionals, carers and community staff to ensure effective delivery of care and a planned, safe and timely discharge.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to take a leadership role on the ward, deputising for the ward manager when required, oversee the day to day running of the ward and be responsible for providing high quality clinical leadership to the in-patient multi-disciplinary team through supervision and direction.

The appointee will be required to work rotational shifts including weekends and bank holidays as necessary, with a flexible manner to ensure a seamless whole service approach.

Safe and effective delivery of care will be expected alongside compliance with The Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job summary

The Medical Staffing Administrator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective coordination and management of medical rotas across the Trust, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This is a hybrid role, with the opportunity to work flexibly from home alongside a requirement to attend the Trust's offices in Redruth for a minimum of two days per week. Working closely with doctors, operational leads, service managers and clinical teams, the post holder will maintain accurate rotas, coordinate leave and study leave requests, identify and escalate staffing gaps, and arrange appropriate cover to ensure service continuity. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with medical staff and managers, providing timely advice, updates and support on workforce matters. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities whilst delivering a responsive and professional medical staffing service in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive administrative support for the coordination and management of medical staffing rotas, ensuring accurate workforce information is maintained and staffing gaps are identified and addressed in a timely manner. Liaise regularly with doctors, operational leads, service managers and clinical teams to coordinate leave, study leave, on call arrangements and locum cover, supporting the safe and effective delivery of services. Maintain workforce records, produce reports, respond to staffing queries, and communicate rota changes promptly to relevant stakeholders. Support workforce planning activities, recruitment processes and medical staffing initiatives whilst delivering a professional, responsive and customer focused service within a busy and fast paced environment.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

We are looking for skilled, compassionate people to join our new team in this exciting role!

The Dietician will play an important part in leading and managing the dietetic service for the children and young people in the CYPGS.

The post is a 0.3 WTE part-time role, permanent or on secondment. Please tell us your preference in your supporting information.

The Cass Review recommended that gender service staff should maintain a broad clinical perspective by working across related NHS services, so that the care of children and young people with gender-related distress is within the broader context of child and adolescent health. We encourage part time applications from staff already working in other NHS services.

The service is delivered by a wide multi-disciplinary team. Children and young people receive an in-depth assessment of their needs,and a care plan is developed, offering them a range of care interventions. Our team also liaises with health professionals in local services nearer to the child or young person.

The Children and Young People's Service (London) is delivered by a partnership of Evelina London Children's Hospital (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will have experience with dietary management of children and young people across a range of specialisms. They will be experienced in research, computing and teaching at a Masters level. They will have knowledge of all areas of paediatric nutrition and dietetics. They will have experience of working with neurodiverse young people.

The post holder will plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate a dietetic function provided by CYPGS and support the planning and long-term development of the service. They will provide expert practise in the highly complex specialist field of gender dysphoria.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our In Patient Unit, located at Little Havens Hospice, nestled within the beautiful Essex countryside in Thundersley.

Main duties of the job

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our In Patient Unit, located at Little Havens Hospice, nestled within the beautiful Essex countryside in Thundersley.

About us

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have direct effect on our care services.

Job summary

Make a Real Impact in Cancer Care as a Band 7 Engineer at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

If you are motivated by work that truly matters this is your opportunity to play a vital role in supporting cancer patients throughout their treatment journey by ensuring the reliability and performance of essential medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled engineer to join our team.

You will be a key contributor to the safe and effective delivery of our services, taking responsibility for both planned and corrective maintenance across a diverse portfolio of advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment. Helping to ensure that our clinical teams can deliver world class care every day.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable professional with engineering knowledge to at least HND level. You will bring strong problem solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to work under pressure on complex technical challenges.

Experience with medical devices or quality management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or ISO 14971 is highly desirable, though not essential for the right candidate.

If you are driven by purpose, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to contribute to life changing patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This role is critical in ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of specialist medical technology used in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Core responsibilities typically include:

Radiology equipment maintenance -- Acting as a primary engineering lead for the Radiology department, delivering planned preventative maintenance & timely corrective repairs across a wide range of imaging systems to minimise downtime & support uninterrupted clinical services.

Technical fault investigation -- Diagnosing complex equipment issues under time pressure, applying advanced engineering principles to restore functionality & ensure devices remain safe & compliant.

Quality and safety compliance -- Working within existing quality frameworks, contributing to documentation, risk assessments & adherence to ISO standards.

Cross departmental support -- Providing secondary engineering support to the Radiotherapy department, assisting with maintenance activities on high precision treatment equipment.

Collaborative service delivery -- Working closely with clinical, technical & managerial teams to ensure equipment availability, communicate technical findings clearly, & contribute to a responsive, patient centred service.

Continuous improvement -- Identifying opportunities to enhance equipment performance, maintenance processes & service efficiency through proactive monitoring & professional development.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job summary

Are you ready to shape and lead a high-quality pharmacy service for surgery and theatres?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Specialist Pharmacist to join our team at University Hospitals Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, leadership and service development in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will be the pharmacy lead for surgery and theatres at our Birmingham Heartlands Hospital site working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and specialist pharmacy teams across UHB. You will have the scope to influence medicines optimisation, develop evidence-based practice and help design services that improve safety, outcomes and experience for surgical patients.

* A visible specialist role with real influence across surgery and theatres

* Opportunities to lead quality improvement, audit, research and service redesign

* Support to develop as an independent prescriber, where required

* The chance to teach, mentor and inspire pharmacy colleagues and the wider MDT

* A collaborative cross-site team committed to innovation and excellent patient care

Main duties of the job

Make a difference across the surgical pathway.

As Specialist Pharmacist for Surgery and Theatres, you will lead the day-to-day clinical pharmacy service for the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital site and work collaboratively with specialist colleagues across UHB. You will provide expert, patient-focused advice, use advanced clinical reasoning and support safe, effective and cost-conscious use of medicines throughout the surgical pathway.

Deliver and develop the specialist clinical pharmacy service to surgical wards and theatres and provide regular cross cover to critical care.

Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, influencing medicines-related decisions and specialty plans

Lead service improvement, clinical audit, research, guideline development and medicines safety initiatives

Monitor medicines expenditure and contribute to cost improvement plans

Support seamless care across hospital, primary care and community pharmacy interfaces

Line manage, supervise, teach and mentor pharmacists, technicians, assistants, trainees and students

Role-model UHB's values by being Kind, Connected and Bold

we are looking for a motivated pharmacist with strong clinical judgement, excellent communication and a passion for improving surgical care. You will be confident working across professional boundaries, managing competing priorities and turning ideas into practical improvements.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9019555

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
• *Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• *Has completed a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent advanced practice.
• *To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification

Desirable

• *Has completed a non-medical prescribing course and registered as an NMP with the GPhC
• *Working towards Level I Faculty Membership with the RPS

Experience

Essential

• *Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in complex clinical pharmacy settings.
• *Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team
• *Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care.
• *Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients
• *Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• *Experience in older people services

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Able to demonstrate professional approach.
• *Well-motivated and reliable
• *Able to work with all grades and staff roles.
• *Capacity to work calmly under pressure.
• *Ability to travel across all Trust sites as required by job role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) *Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) *Has completed a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent advanced practice. *To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification Desirable *Has completed a non-medical prescribing course and registered as an NMP with the GPhC *Working towards Level I Faculty Membership with the RPS Experience Essential *Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in complex clinical pharmacy settings. *Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team *Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care. *Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients *Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable *Experience in older people services Additional Criteria Essential *Able to demonstrate professional approach. *Well-motivated and reliable *Able to work with all grades and staff roles. *Capacity to work calmly under pressure. *Ability to travel across all Trust sites as required by job role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join their Aseptic Services Pharmacy Department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The position available is for a Band 2/3 Aseptic Services Pharmacy Assistant within the Oncology Pharmacy Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivery Management: Assist in managing the delivery of products across trust sites, ensuring appropriate storage conditions are maintained.

Aseptic Unit Maintenance: Perform extensive cleaning of the aseptic unit on a sessional, daily, and weekly basis to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Stock Control: Manage stock control of consumables and drugs used for the aseptic process.

Qualifications and Requirements:

No prior experience is necessary as specialist training of 6-12 months is provided.

Work towards approved qualification relevant to the job role, e.g Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills.

Hold the qualifications and grades in Maths and English as specified in the job description.

Additional Information:

The work involves tight schedules and deadlines, requiring good manual dexterity and accuracy.

The Aseptic Department is an enclosed environment with no patient contact.

An informal visit to the Aseptic Department is recommended for those interested in applying for a clearer understanding of the role.

Main duties of the job

Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of the Aseptic facility and Isolators.

Assist with the preparation of aseptically prepared medication.

Support the daily stock level checks of drugs and consumables within the aseptic department and using a picking list generated via the JAC pharmacy system replenish stock of drugs and consumables as required.

Assist in the receipt and correct storage for dose banded products and outsourced patient specific SACT's

Assist with the dispensing of dose banded product

Support the streamlined delivery service of SACT's to clinics and /or wards ensuring appropriate storage conditions are maintained and relevant paperwork / delivery tracking systems is completed.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Click here to hear what our staff say.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

Please note: We monitor the use of AI in applications and we strongly discourage the use of AI to complete your application. Please include personal examples to enhance your application.

This is an opportunity to join our community nursing teams in Wymondham and Attleborough as a Community Healthcare Assistant.

The role will be to visit patients in care homes across the "Ketts" area, and address a variety of care needs, for example,diabetes care / insulin administration, wound care, venepuncture and catheter care.

Our service works 7 days a week. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility as well a sound clinical basis and understanding of community working.

We would welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information as well as meeting the team. You will be able to demonstrate a good basic knowledge of health care and appreciation of community based working.

Main duties of the job

1. To contribute to the delivery of a variety of interventions for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
2. To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
3. To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
4. To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

About us

The nursing teams are based in Wymondham and Attleborough and consists of Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare assistants. The Therapy team are based with the Nursing team and work very closely. They consist of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners.

We would welcome conversations with interested people, as well as meeting the team etc.

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

Job summary

Pharmacy Services at Maidstone Hospital are modern and proactive and are highly regarded in the Trust.

The Pharmacy is in a modern purpose built department complete with fully automated dispensary and excellent training facilities.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of friendly Pharmacy Assistants in our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution department.

You will be part of a busy team who deliver a high standard of service to the wards and have the opportunity to work in the busy dispensary. You will facilitate stock and IV fluid replenishment to the wards to ensure there is sufficient stock available to maintain patient care. You will also provide Annual leave cover for colleagues at an off site facility.

Main duties of the job

You will ensure all external deliveries are received correctly and stored appropriately within our modern stores area. You will help deliver medication to wards and departments, check and request stock requirements and update stock lists. Dispensing is on a limited basis but will form part of your duties. Being relied upon to pack Emergency medication boxes on a routine basis is valued task.

Some computer experience would be an advantage however you will be trained to use the JAC Pharmacy computer system.

The role does involve heavy lifting due to large orders being delivered to the Pharmacy stores and when delivering to the wards and departments.

You should enjoy working in a team but will be required to work on your own at times. You must also be accurate, numerate and organised with good communication skills.

Training will be provided to achieve NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services including dispensing if the qualification is not currently held

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Click here to hear what our staff say.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job summary

This vacancy is for an Assistant Psychologist working in our Adult Learning Disability East Durham Integrated Community Team

You will be working in a friendly and supportive MDT environment. The service user group we support is adults with a learning disability residing within the Durham service area.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and able to manage their time effectively. They will demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent psychological care and evidence-based practice, under the supervision of Applied Psychologists. They will work in a range of settings, including hospital environments, contributing to assessment and intervention for adults presenting with a range of health needs and with learning disabilities.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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

Main duties of the job

We believe in working with our local communities and building strong links with families, and provider agencies to achieve positive outcomes for the person at the centre of our care. We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist who can work as an integral part of the Psychologyteam and wider multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist who is passionate about working with people with learning disabilities, who is enthusiastic and creative in their working. We require Assistant Psychologists who believe in working alongside individuals and their networks to strengthen the individuals preferred identifies and values to enable new possibilities. You will learn to provide specialist assessment to individuals with learning disabilities and their families or carers. You will learn to formulate and plan interventions for people with learning disabilities and the network around them.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

About us

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

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

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

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

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Pharmacy Services at Maidstone Hospital are modern and proactive and are highly regarded in the Trust.

The Pharmacy is in a modern purpose built department complete with fully automated dispensary and excellent training facilities.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of friendly Pharmacy Assistants in our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution department.

You will be part of a busy team who deliver a high standard of service to the wards and have the opportunity to work in the busy dispensary. You will facilitate stock and IV fluid replenishment to the wards to ensure there is sufficient stock available to maintain patient care. You will also provide Annual leave cover for colleagues at an off site facility.

Main duties of the job

You will ensure all external deliveries are received correctly and stored appropriately within our modern stores area. You will help deliver medication to wards and departments, check and request stock requirements and update stock lists. Dispensing is on a limited basis but will form part of your duties. Being relied upon to pack Emergency medication boxes on a routine basis is valued task.

Some computer experience would be an advantage however you will be trained to use the JAC Pharmacy computer system.

The role does involve heavy lifting due to large orders being delivered to the Pharmacy stores and when delivering to the wards and departments.

You should enjoy working in a team but will be required to work on your own at times. You must also be accurate, numerate and organised with good communication skills.

Training will be provided to achieve NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services including dispensing if the qualification is not currently held

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Click here to hear what our staff say.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Team, working with Adults to support with maternity cover.

We are looking for an individual who is motived to support the development and delivery of Community Mental Health services across the team's footprint. The post will be focusing on adults but may also work with patients with an organic illness

We would welcome informal discussions about the role should you wish to contact us.

Main duties of the job

• Manage individual casework in the most efficient manner possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of care.
• To manage a defined caseload.
• Maintain recording systems in line with trust standards.
• Delivering professional standards of care to the very highest using evidence based practice.
• Assisting medical staff, and members of the primary care team, voluntary agencies and other professionals, to meet the needs of the people of East locality.
• Participate in team meetings and review client care and needs with a senior members of the community mental health team,.
• Interpreting Trust and National Health Service policies for clients and family and professionals as required.
• Ensuring that all communications with colleagues, clients and families are clearly understood, giving written confirmation of verbal communications where there is observed to be a need.
• Promote the recovery agenda with service users.
• Taking responsibility for maintaining and advancing own professional knowledge and keeping abreast with current developments.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an imaging department assistant to work in the Radiology Department at Alder Hey to cover a maternity leave.

The post holder will cover a 9 month fixed term contract for 3 days per week.

We are looking for a friendly, supportive, hard working assistant who will enjoy the challenges of working in a busy department, coming into contact with a wide range of patients, families and medical teams.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the team in Ultrasound, to provide support and assistance to the ultrasonographers and radiologists to ensure that the high standard of service currently provided is maintained and improved.

About us

One of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Job summary

Are you seeking a community role based in Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) where flexible working arrangements are considered to enable you to bring your best self to work and, most significantly, help transform the lives of children and young people?

With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join us an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.

As part of the multi -disciplinary team, you will be working with young people experiencing a wide variety of mental health difficulties sometimes with complex social situations and neurodevelopmental challenges.

We strongly encourage professionals who are interested in re-direction to apply and have a robust training package tailored to specific roles to ensure you feel confident as you join us.

Check us out online at: BSW Recruitment

Main duties of the job

The role will include undertaking the assessment of the young person's mental health needs alongside your colleagues.

You'll be working 1-1 with young people in providing the treatment plan, drawing on a variety of interventions that may involve multi-agency networking where necessary.

You will be offered in house training in a number of evidence-based interventions, for example DBT skills, Mentalisation based therapy, motivational interviewing and compassionate focused therapy to name just a few.

The main duties of the job are:

• Comprehensive assessment of children and young people presenting to the service. BANES CAMHS have a multi disciplinary clinic working with colleagues to assess and make the best plan for young people.
• Hospital liaison assessments of young people presenting with deliberate self harm
• Shared formulation , risk assessment and care planning
• Multi agency working
• Delivery and/or oversight of collaborative treatment plan using evidence-based interventions
• Support and supervision of colleagues
• Being part of the on-call rota covering out of hours contact from professionals.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

Job Title: Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - 88918

Grade: Band 8a

Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5AN

Ward: Pharmacy

Pay Rates: £33.11 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:00-17:15

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacist with extensive Clinical experience? Are ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

Main duties of the job

• Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to the designated clinical area, taking professional responsibility for the pharmaceutical care of patients with complex medicines needs, including prescription review, medicines reconciliation, adverse drug reaction reporting, therapeutic drug monitoring and individualisation of drug therapy.
• Act as the first point of contact for complex medicines queries from medical, nursing and allied health professional staff, giving expert advice where evidence is limited or conflicting, and escalating where appropriate.
• Undertake regular dispensary sessions, including clinical screening and final checking of prescriptions, or homecare prescription screening, ensuring homecare prescriptions are clinically appropriate, meet commissioning and Blueteq requirements where applicable, and are processed in a timely way.
• Support audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects in the clinical area, present findings at departmental and directorate meetings, and make sure resulting changes are put in place.
• Work with the lead pharmacists to develop and extend pharmacist prescribing in the clinical area, such as discharge prescribing, medicines optimisation reviews or pharmacist-led clinics.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong interest in IT and innovation to help develop a key role within the Pharmacy Department at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust .

The postholder will be joining our well-established, committed and friendly Pharmacy Procurement Team, helping to deliver a safe, cost effective medicines procurement service, advance the department's IT agenda and contribute to the Trust's wider digital strategy.

We are looking for someone who can combine their pharmacy experience with strong IT knowledge to support and improve how the pharmacy department works. You will have the opportunity to broaden your IT skillset, strengthen your analytical expertise, and develop your business intelligence (BI) capabilities.

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a stand alone paediatric hospital located on the outskirts of Liverpool with a national reputation for excellence. A dedicated team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide pharmacy services to a wide range of paediatric surgical and medical specialties.

Come and join us!

Main duties of the job

Supporting the pharmacy department and wider trust in:o Ensuring compliance with standing financial instructions and national standards for NHS pharmaceutical procurement serviceso Organising the pharmacy procurement and homecare teamo The maintenance and development of IT systems in the pharmacy departmento In managing the pharmacy stock control systemo Acting as a role model for the use and development of Information Technology and supports the development and implementation of IT systems to ensure the best possible patient care.o Helping to develop specialist, technical purchasing services ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of medicines for the Trust, including negotiating and monitoring contracts, as appropriate.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-DIA-26-8323294

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for full details.

The postholder will support the pharmacy department and wider trust in: Ensuring compliance with standing financial instructions and national standards for NHS pharmaceutical procurement services Organising the pharmacy procurement and homecare team The maintenance and development of IT systems in the pharmacy department In managing the pharmacy stock control system Acting as a role model for the use and development of Information Technology and supports the development and implementation of IT systems to ensure the best possible patient care. Helping to develop specialist, technical purchasing services ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of medicines for the Trust, including negotiating and monitoring contracts, as appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description for full details. The postholder will support the pharmacy department and wider trust in: Ensuring compliance with standing financial instructions and national standards for NHS pharmaceutical procurement services Organising the pharmacy procurement and homecare team The maintenance and development of IT systems in the pharmacy department In managing the pharmacy stock control system Acting as a role model for the use and development of Information Technology and supports the development and implementation of IT systems to ensure the best possible patient care. Helping to develop specialist, technical purchasing services ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of medicines for the Trust, including negotiating and monitoring contracts, as appropriate.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Experience

Essential

• Extensive previous experience and knowledge of working in a hospital pharmacy environment
• Extensive working knowledge of pharmacy IT systems
• System Management, daily maintenance tasks and ongoing system development including managing upgrades to IT systems.
• Previous experience of leadership role in a hospital environment

Desirable

• Experience of Paediatric Pharmacy
• Previous experience of completing department projects and audits
• Experience of helping to implement new IT systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Pharmacy procurement / Homecare policies and processes
• Legality and Best Practice with respect to the procurement of unlicensed medicines
• Pharmacy IT systems

Desirable

• IT infrastructure requirements and servers

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Excellent management/ people skills and ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to review and adapt plans as circumstances dictate
• Excellent leadership skills

Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC Experience Essential Extensive previous experience and knowledge of working in a hospital pharmacy environment Extensive working knowledge of pharmacy IT systems System Management, daily maintenance tasks and ongoing system development including managing upgrades to IT systems. Previous experience of leadership role in a hospital environment Desirable Experience of Paediatric Pharmacy Previous experience of completing department projects and audits Experience of helping to implement new IT systems Knowledge Essential Pharmacy procurement / Homecare policies and processes Legality and Best Practice with respect to the procurement of unlicensed medicines Pharmacy IT systems Desirable IT infrastructure requirements and servers Skills Essential Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills Excellent management/ people skills and ability to motivate self and others Ability to review and adapt plans as circumstances dictate Excellent leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist or already working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist and thinking of a career in an Urgent Community Response/Fast Falls team?

Do you want to make a difference? Then why not join the Urgent Community Response/Fast Falls team in Newham!

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for providing highly skilled occupational therapy input to patients who reside in Newham and need an urgent therapy response. You will be promoting the health of this population and reducing the effects of ill health, disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence.

Main duties of the job

You will work very closely with physiotherapists, nurses and rehab support workers to provide a coordinated response to patients who have fallen or who require therapeutic input to minimise the risk of hospital admission.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the local GPs, Newham Social Service team and other statutory and non-statutory services to meet the health and social needs of the local population.

The integration and collaboration of all these disciplines and services allows all new admissions to our service to have a clinically robust assessment and treatment plan, with an emphasis to promote independent living, that is holistic, evidence based and in line with all current Best Practice Guidelines.

Support and development for staff in our service is one of our main goals. We have a robust in-service training programme that is supported by our dedicated Practice Experience Facilitator.

In addition to this you will be supported by a team of highly experienced band 6 and band 7 therapists to ensure you reach a very high standard of clinical knowledge, skills and experience. We will also support the development, implementation and maintenance of high quality, safe and sustainable clinical and operational leadership under the direction of the Therapy Team Leaders and Clinical Leads.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualifying or an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing children's speech and language therapy team.

Main duties of the job

We have opportunities to work across the service including Early Years, mainstream schools and complex needs. Your role will involve working across no more than two parts of the service. Sessions will be allocated depending on experience and interest.

Within the Schools Team, the caseload is varied, split between delivering a core service and a buy in service into the schools. There are opportunities within pre-school, primary and secondary settings where we work in close partnership with school staff to provide a 3 tier model of universal, targeted and specialist support for children, young people and their families. Training for school staff and families is a crucial part of the service we deliver.

Within the Early Years service you will be seeing children within clinics and nurseries. We deliver 1-1 dynamic assessments/ intervention and provide parent workshops and groups in our Family hubs and Children's centres.

Within the complex needs service you will be working with children and families in a clinic setting and/or in a specialist resource or special school setting.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

As a service we have robust supervision structures and excellent CPD opportunities. If you are an NQP you will benefit from the ELFT preceptorship programme. Preceptorship isa period of structured transition to guide and support all newly qualified practitioners from student to autonomous professional in order to develop their practice further

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. We pride ourselves in working at the leading edge of clinical pharmacy practice and medicines optimisation, with our teams winning national recognition for innovative, high-quality patient care. This rotational post based at either Darlington Memorial Hospital or the University Hospital of North Durham however the successful applicant may be required to work across any of the Trust hospital sites.

As part of one of Englands largest integrated care providers, you will work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, compassionate and joined up care, supporting our mission of getting it right first time, every time.

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves on the quality of the pharmaceutical care we provide for patients. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a high standard of near-patient specialist pharmaceutical care to our patients. In addition, they will support the pharmacy team to deliver governance, education, training and service improvement to their rotational area. They will help shape the strategic direction of pharmacy by supporting the development of innovative new services. To achieve this we will support the successful candidate with mentoring and development opportunities including independent prescribing, RPS portfolio development and other further education opportunities. Applicants need to be able to work autonomously, be a team player whilst motivating others. We welcome applications from forward thinking, motivated pharmacists who share the values of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants currently undertaking a postgraduate Clinical Diploma may be eligible for financial support to continue this with us.

Pharmacists that do not have an independent prescriber qualification will be supported to undertake and complete the course as part of their professional development

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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