Job summary

Are you a driven and registered Pharmacy Technician?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Procurement Team. You should have good communication skills and be able to work accurately within a busy Pharmacy setting.

Interview dates: To Be Confirmed

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist in the provision and development of the efficient purchasing of pharmaceuticals and Homecare service.
• To assist the Systems and Purchasing Administrator manager to develop and deliver training to Pharmacy colleagues and other Trust healthcare professionals.
• To assist the Systems Manager and Purchasing Administrator in developing reports from the JAC computer system and the administration of the JAC system.
• To assist in the supervision and education of trainees in Purchasing and Homecare.
• To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist with auditing the service.
• To act as an Accredited Checking Technician within the dispensary at Whiston hospital on a pre-determined rota.
• To participate in the department rota to ensure a pharmacy service is provided efficiently over 7 days

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8149483

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To assist in the daily management of the Purchasing section
• To use the JAC pharmacy computer system to maintain an efficient system of ordering from suppliers taking account of national, regional and local contracts / buying agreements.
• To establish and implement an effective method of regular and timely dissemination of information to colleagues regarding product shortages / changes and the action being taken.
• To assist in sourcing pharmaceutically suitable alternatives to contract items in the case of supplier failure.
• To take an active role in reviewing contract changes
• To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist in ensuring that unlicensed medicines are purchased according to best practice
• To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a purchasing for safety policy to promote procurement of products with inherent safety features.
• To assess deliveries of unlicensed medicines for suitability and release them from quarantine according to the unlicensed medicines procedure.
• To assist in the existing homecare service and contribute to the review and development of this service
• To ensure that homecare providers adhere to their contractual obligations / service level agreements and national standards.
• To maintain continuing professional development to maintain registration as a Pharmacy Technician and maintain accreditation as Accuracy Checking Technician.
• To assist in the development of Information Technology, in particular the management of the Omnicell cabinets, JAC stock control system and the production of reports from the JAC system.
• To assist in the development, roll-out and maintenance of electronic ordering and invoicing.
• To assist in the management of recalled drugs following MHRA / notification via another route.
• To assist in promoting patient safety and efficiency within the department.
• To undertake personal staff appraisals and review objectives according to the Trusts requirements.
• To act as an Accredited Checking Technician within the dispensary at Whiston hospital on a pre-determined rota.
• To participate in the late night, weekend and bank holiday rota on a rotational basis to assist a 7 day working service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• To maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements.
• To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary.
• To undertake any training and assessment required to maintain competency in his/her duties.
• To maintain security and the safe storage of medicines within the pharmacy in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• To provide training and supervision of rotational pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and student technicians within the Purchasing and Homecare section.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• To co-operate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective service

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• To carry out and assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To assist in the daily management of the Purchasing section To use the JAC pharmacy computer system to maintain an efficient system of ordering from suppliers taking account of national, regional and local contracts / buying agreements. To establish and implement an effective method of regular and timely dissemination of information to colleagues regarding product shortages / changes and the action being taken. To assist in sourcing pharmaceutically suitable alternatives to contract items in the case of supplier failure. To take an active role in reviewing contract changes To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist in ensuring that unlicensed medicines are purchased according to best practice To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a purchasing for safety policy to promote procurement of products with inherent safety features. To assess deliveries of unlicensed medicines for suitability and release them from quarantine according to the unlicensed medicines procedure. To assist in the existing homecare service and contribute to the review and development of this service To ensure that homecare providers adhere to their contractual obligations / service level agreements and national standards. To maintain continuing professional development to maintain registration as a Pharmacy Technician and maintain accreditation as Accuracy Checking Technician. To assist in the development of Information Technology, in particular the management of the Omnicell cabinets, JAC stock control system and the production of reports from the JAC system. To assist in the development, roll-out and maintenance of electronic ordering and invoicing. To assist in the management of recalled drugs following MHRA / notification via another route. To assist in promoting patient safety and efficiency within the department. To undertake personal staff appraisals and review objectives according to the Trusts requirements. To act as an Accredited Checking Technician within the dispensary at Whiston hospital on a pre-determined rota. To participate in the late night, weekend and bank holiday rota on a rotational basis to assist a 7 day working service. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. To maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements. To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary. To undertake any training and assessment required to maintain competency in his/her duties. To maintain security and the safe storage of medicines within the pharmacy in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To provide training and supervision of rotational pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and student technicians within the Purchasing and Homecare section. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY To co-operate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective service RESEARCH & AUDIT To carry out and assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC, NC & NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or GPhC recognised equivalent
• Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Desirable

• BTEC accredited checking qualification or equivalent recognised by the dept or willing to work towards within 12 months of starting employment

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment
• Experience of dispensing for discharge and medicines management

Desirable

• Experience in using the JAC pharmacy computer system
• Knowledge of LEAN principles

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Good verbal communication skills both face to face and using telephones
• Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health care professionals
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Good administration skills including accurate record keeping

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver
• Ability to participate in the department rota for 7-day working
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC, NC & NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or GPhC recognised equivalent Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC Desirable BTEC accredited checking qualification or equivalent recognised by the dept or willing to work towards within 12 months of starting employment Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Knowledge & Experience Essential Substantial post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment Experience of dispensing for discharge and medicines management Desirable Experience in using the JAC pharmacy computer system Knowledge of LEAN principles Skills Essential Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives Good verbal communication skills both face to face and using telephones Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health care professionals Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able to work under pressure Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail Well organised with good time management skills Good administration skills including accurate record keeping Desirable Good negotiation skills Other Essential Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver Ability to participate in the department rota for 7-day working Supportive of colleagues of all grades

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Under the Data Protection Act data subjects have a right to have access to and copies of their records, this role is to assist in the provision of these records

You will be required to work as part of a small team, communicating effectively and courteously with a wide range of internal and external personnel.

You will be involved in all aspects of locating personal files both physical and electronic and preparing them for disclosure to a tight deadline.

Main duties of the job

To work on own initiative to prioritise, assist with the management and allocation of the administrative workload of the department within clearly defined policies and procedures, but understand when to escalate for assistance.

To clearly and accurately identify information which will be released to outside agencies and individuals (restricting information where appropriate), adhering to the Data Protection Act 2018, UK General Data Protection Regulation and Access to Health Records Act 1990

To record all requests on Datix (reporting system)

To receive, log and action any incidences of misfiled personal identifiable information.

To take calls from the public, solicitors and the Police in response to their requests.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Job summary

The Advanced Therapy Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Unit is co-located with the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Guy's Hospital on the 15th floor of the tower. The GMP Unit is purpose built for the manufacture of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products such as somatic cell therapies, gene therapies and tissue engineered products for early-phase clinical trials. It is used for both commercial and non-commercial clients as well as departments within GSTFT and KCL to manufacture products related to trials undertaken in the CRF and at trial sites across the UK.

The post holder will be personally responsible for supporting all QA activities. The unit itself holds a GMP licence for manufacturing of T-Reg cell therapies and CAR T-Cell gene therapies as well as new manufacturing processes. The post holder will also be responsible for organising systems and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK & EU legislation and Trust requirements. This will also include responsibility for following policies and standard operating procedures for manufacturing and quality assurance of the GMP Unit. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day QA queries from core staff and collaborators using the unit equipment and systems and ensuring that GMP compliance is maintained.

Main duties of the job

• Operate within the PQS: Reviewing Planned Deviations, by assessing impact/risk on the manufacturing or testing process prior to its implementation. Report deviations through Quality deviations to line managers. You will undertake Preventive Actions and Change Controls to rectify exceptions and implement audit and inspection findings.
• Assist in the management and monitoring of QA and QC activities, ensuring that agreed quality standards of service are maintained. Enable preparation of quality data to be used in the certification of ATMPs.
• Undertake strategic judgements based upon specialist knowledge of the manufacturing process, operating within the boundaries of the PQS, such as: how to proceed during technical failures; PPM; Quality Control assessments; technical decisions; suitability of material for manufacture; analysis of anomalous results.
• Contribute to quality meetings internally and with collaborators, tracking the progress of open deviations and reporting on KPIs
• Understand how an electronic PQS operates and assist in the design and qualification in a new system. Have the ability to keep PQS logs current and escalate upcoming overdue items to appropriate personnel including the Heads of unit

About us

Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTFT) and King's College London (KCL) have formed a centre that has a strong focus on translational research taking advances in basic medical research out of the laboratory and into the clinical setting, forming a key part of the Department of Health's new strategy for research and development in the NHS. The Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Unit is co-located with the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Guy's Hospital. The GMP Unit is purpose built for the manufacture of somatic cell therapies, gene therapies and proteins for early-phase clinical trials. It is used by staff from different departments within GSTFT and KCL to manufacture products related to trials undertaken in the CRF and at trial sites across the UK.

Organisational Values:

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand andreflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

The post holder will:

Caring- we put patients first

Ambitious- we innovate and strive for excellence

Inclusive- we respect each other and work collaboratively

Ourvalues and behaviours framework| describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and GTIntranet .

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a. inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-RD561E

Job locations

Guy's Hospital, CRF GMP Unit, 15th Floor Tower Wing

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ATMP GMP Unit is looking for a highly motivated and experienced quality assurance professional who will become fully integrated within the GMP core team. This team member will have specialist quality assurance skills and ideally with some experience in ATMP manufacturing and some understanding of the challenges ATMP manufacturing poses. The applicant will be required to work alongside the core GMP Production and Quality Control team providing assistance with supplier and raw material approval. They will also be required to communicate effectively with collaborators using the GMP cleanrooms and ensure users adherence to procedures. The applicant should have some experience in providing training and will be expected to train new users of the cleanrooms in basic GMP. The individual will have some experience in using an electronic Pharmaceutical Quality System and ensuring that logging of non-conformances, change controls and corrective and preventive actions is current and escalating any actions that are becoming overdue. The selected candidate will understand how to develop metrics to monitor the effectiveness of the PQS system and to assist with improving its effectiveness. The Quality Assurance Assistant will be expected to assist in the procurement and validation of a new ePQS system for the department. The QA assistant will lead in collating environmental monitoring data, trending of data and highlighting any mico exceptions within the cleanroom. The postholder will be also be responsible for ensuring timely completion of micro deviation investigations and reporting and will be trained into completing these reports. The QA assistant will assist with collating Batch manufacturing records and making them ready for head of unit and QP review. The role requires someone with attention to detail and they will be responsible for ensuring correct distribution of master SOPs to the relevant GMP activity areas and on a regular basis auditing these areas to ensure that correct documentation is available to Production and QC staff members. All core GMP staff are responsible for assisting in maintenance of the cleanroom and this includes cleaning specific areas on a rotational basis. The QA assistant will be trained to review engineer reports and log any non-conformances raised. The selected candidate will already be an experienced QA professional but will be expected to develop further in the role to become an ATMP QA specialist.

Job description Job responsibilities The ATMP GMP Unit is looking for a highly motivated and experienced quality assurance professional who will become fully integrated within the GMP core team. This team member will have specialist quality assurance skills and ideally with some experience in ATMP manufacturing and some understanding of the challenges ATMP manufacturing poses. The applicant will be required to work alongside the core GMP Production and Quality Control team providing assistance with supplier and raw material approval. They will also be required to communicate effectively with collaborators using the GMP cleanrooms and ensure users adherence to procedures. The applicant should have some experience in providing training and will be expected to train new users of the cleanrooms in basic GMP. The individual will have some experience in using an electronic Pharmaceutical Quality System and ensuring that logging of non-conformances, change controls and corrective and preventive actions is current and escalating any actions that are becoming overdue. The selected candidate will understand how to develop metrics to monitor the effectiveness of the PQS system and to assist with improving its effectiveness. The Quality Assurance Assistant will be expected to assist in the procurement and validation of a new ePQS system for the department. The QA assistant will lead in collating environmental monitoring data, trending of data and highlighting any mico exceptions within the cleanroom. The postholder will be also be responsible for ensuring timely completion of micro deviation investigations and reporting and will be trained into completing these reports. The QA assistant will assist with collating Batch manufacturing records and making them ready for head of unit and QP review. The role requires someone with attention to detail and they will be responsible for ensuring correct distribution of master SOPs to the relevant GMP activity areas and on a regular basis auditing these areas to ensure that correct documentation is available to Production and QC staff members. All core GMP staff are responsible for assisting in maintenance of the cleanroom and this includes cleaning specific areas on a rotational basis. The QA assistant will be trained to review engineer reports and log any non-conformances raised. The selected candidate will already be an experienced QA professional but will be expected to develop further in the role to become an ATMP QA specialist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Immunology, Haematology or equivalent experience

Desirable

• PhD and/or MSc in Immunology, Haematology or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience working in Quality Assurance
• Expert knowledge and hands on experience of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or equivalent.
• Experience with process qualification, and equipment validation for GMP

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge relating to the manufacture of somatic cell and gene therapy products within GMP
• Experience in cellular immunology techniques and analyses: proliferation, characterisation, and safety tests
• Specialist knowledge of: environmental monitoring, GMP unit cleaning, maintenance and qualification of specialist equipment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing.

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of deviation management within a pharmaceutical quality system
• Experience in training staff and students

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc in Immunology, Haematology or equivalent experience Desirable PhD and/or MSc in Immunology, Haematology or equivalent Experience Essential 2 years experience working in Quality Assurance Expert knowledge and hands on experience of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or equivalent. Experience with process qualification, and equipment validation for GMP Desirable Specialist knowledge relating to the manufacture of somatic cell and gene therapy products within GMP Experience in cellular immunology techniques and analyses: proliferation, characterisation, and safety tests Specialist knowledge of: environmental monitoring, GMP unit cleaning, maintenance and qualification of specialist equipment Skills Essential Ability to work independently Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team Ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing. Desirable Specialist knowledge of deviation management within a pharmaceutical quality system Experience in training staff and students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital, CRF GMP Unit, 15th Floor Tower Wing

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital, CRF GMP Unit, 15th Floor Tower Wing

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

1.0 WTE | Fixed-Term 10-Month Contract (Secondment Cover)Open to internal and external applicants

0.8 WTE | Fixed-Term 9-Month Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)Internal applicants only

We are seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapists to join the innovative @home Service, one of London's largest Urgent Community Response teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 seeking a new challenge, a Band 5 ready to progress, or a returning-to-practice Occupational Therapist.

The @home Service delivers rapid assessment, intervention and rehabilitation to support people with urgent and complex health and social care needs to remain safely at home, helping to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and support discharge from acute services.

You will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment, intervention and care planning within patients' homes, managing a varied caseload as part of a larger integrated multidisciplinary team.

Community experience and an interest in urgent community-based care are desirable. Serving the diverse populations of Lambeth and Southwark, the role offers exposure to a wide range of cultures, languages and complex needs.

We are looking for adaptable clinicians with strong communication, assessment and clinical reasoning skills. In return, we offer excellent opportunities for professional development, career progression and extended-scope practice.

Main duties of the job

Provide case management for adults and older people through intensive short-term support and rehabilitation, engaging in patient-centred and inclusive goals setting aimed at maximising their independence in the community.

Work across traditional professional boundaries; liaising with health and social care professionals and voluntary agencies to deliver individualised and expert patient centred care to a high standard.

Work both autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues acrosshealth and social care to ensure seamless, coordinated care and positive patient experiences in patients' homes.

You will have supervisory, teaching and training responsibilities for the Nursing Rehab Support Workers, Allied Health Students, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Active participation in evidence-based projects, departmental research and audits including recommendations for changes in practice as required and in line with current NHS directives.

Maintain ongoing professional development across the four pillars of practice through supervision, reflection, and multidisciplinary working; and adhering to standards set out by Health and Care Professions Council and Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

About us

GSTT @home is an innovative hospital-at-home service, bringing together health and social care professionals to deliver responsive, multidisciplinary care in patients' homes, reducing the need for hospital admission while supporting people to remain independent. The service operates seven days a week, with therapists participating in a four-week rota that includes weekend working. The 1.0 WTE position would be expected to work predominantly between 8.00 - 2.00, with the 0.8 WTE position between 08:00 and 18:30. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support individual needs where possible.

What we offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate health and social care professionals, committed to patient-centred care
• Continuous Growth: Contribute to expanding and improving urgent community response services within Lambeth and Southwark
• Career development: Access opportunities for professional and personal development within a supportive team
• Meaningful impact: Make a real difference to people with urgent and complex needs
• Supportive Leadership: Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of experienced therapy leads

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

196-LIS10865M

Job locations

Community

Elmcourt Health Centre, Norwood Road & Walworth Sexual Health Clinic, Walworth Road

London

SE27 9AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description for comprehensive summary of the essential and desirable criteria for this role. Main headings include:

• Professional and clinical responsibilities
• Communication
• Service Development - Research / Audit / Quality
• Staff management and Leadership
• Education and Training
• Personal and Professional Development

Key relationships include:Head of Nursing, Deputy Head of Nursing, Deputy Chief AHP, Therapy Lead Practitioners, Clinical Development Matron, Matrons, @home GPs, Nursing staff and the wider MDT, District Nurses and Community Matrons, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health Professionals, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, community and acute therapy and rehabilitation teams, Social Services staff administrative and support staff, Home Care Provider Staff, Voluntary Sector Staff.

General points to note:This job may involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, e.g. bodily fluids, unpleasant smells, exposure to variant weather conditions, and within a fast-paced environment.

Being community-based, you will visit patients in their own homes across Lambeth and Southwark. Travel within the boroughs can be achieved by public transport and/or trust-provided or your personal vehicle for those holding a valid UK driving licence.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full job description for comprehensive summary of the essential and desirable criteria for this role. Main headings include: Professional and clinical responsibilities Communication Service Development - Research / Audit / Quality Staff management and Leadership Education and Training Personal and Professional Development Key relationships include:Head of Nursing, Deputy Head of Nursing, Deputy Chief AHP, Therapy Lead Practitioners, Clinical Development Matron, Matrons, @home GPs, Nursing staff and the wider MDT, District Nurses and Community Matrons, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health Professionals, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, community and acute therapy and rehabilitation teams, Social Services staff administrative and support staff, Home Care Provider Staff, Voluntary Sector Staff. General points to note:This job may involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, e.g. bodily fluids, unpleasant smells, exposure to variant weather conditions, and within a fast-paced environment. Being community-based, you will visit patients in their own homes across Lambeth and Southwark. Travel within the boroughs can be achieved by public transport and/or trust-provided or your personal vehicle for those holding a valid UK driving licence.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Previous clinical experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults and older people with chronic conditions and complex co-morbidities
• Post-graduate rotional/rehabilitation experience (minimum Band 5) in all core areas: medicine, vascular orthopaedics, and care of the elderly
• Excellent knowledge and application of manual handling techniques in line with Manual Handling Guidelines.

Desirable

• Community and/or triage experience preferably in an occupational therapy role
• Experience of the research/Audit process
• Previous experience in urgent/rapid response, A&E, acute medicine or similar

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and an evidence based approach, including outcome measures
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice
• Demonstrated ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and to make sound clinical judgments and decisions regarding patient care, being responsible and accountable for decisions
• Working effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex and constantly changing workload of clinical and non-clinical duties, demonstrating excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability in completing risk assessments and taking a positive risk approach
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills including observation, active listening and empathy to develop effective therapeutic and working relationships
• Able to effectively manage conflict and difficult situations, and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability supervising junior staff e.g. OT's and physios, AHP Apprentice, AHP students, Rehab Support Workers
• Experience of running courses, in-service teaching, and presenting to colleagues
• Committed to personal and team professional development
• Ability to adopt innovative and flexible working practices and support successful change management

Person Specification Qualifications/ Education Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Desirable Member of RCOT Previous clinical experience Essential Experience of working with adults and older people with chronic conditions and complex co-morbidities Post-graduate rotional/rehabilitation experience (minimum Band 5) in all core areas: medicine, vascular orthopaedics, and care of the elderly Excellent knowledge and application of manual handling techniques in line with Manual Handling Guidelines. Desirable Community and/or triage experience preferably in an occupational therapy role Experience of the research/Audit process Previous experience in urgent/rapid response, A&E, acute medicine or similar Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability Essential Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and an evidence based approach, including outcome measures Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice Demonstrated ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and to make sound clinical judgments and decisions regarding patient care, being responsible and accountable for decisions Working effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions Demonstrated ability to manage a complex and constantly changing workload of clinical and non-clinical duties, demonstrating excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills Demonstrated ability in completing risk assessments and taking a positive risk approach Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills including observation, active listening and empathy to develop effective therapeutic and working relationships Able to effectively manage conflict and difficult situations, and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively Desirable Demonstrated ability supervising junior staff e.g. OT's and physios, AHP Apprentice, AHP students, Rehab Support Workers Experience of running courses, in-service teaching, and presenting to colleagues Committed to personal and team professional development Ability to adopt innovative and flexible working practices and support successful change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community

Elmcourt Health Centre, Norwood Road & Walworth Sexual Health Clinic, Walworth Road

London

SE27 9AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community

Elmcourt Health Centre, Norwood Road & Walworth Sexual Health Clinic, Walworth Road

London

SE27 9AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Permanent- Part Time - 18 hours per week

The post holder supports the team of health professionals to enable them to provide an effective, caring, seamless service to babies and their families by carrying out assigned tasks and by being involved in direct care under the supervision of a qualified nurse.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.

• To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.

• To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.

• To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.

• To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible, and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.

• To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.

• To be able to work autonomously as required and to receive close supervision and instruction as necessary.

• To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.

• To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.

• To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team in Chelmsford, Mid Essex. This role requires a creative and positive approach to meeting the needs of service users, their families, and carers.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) delivers secondary mental health services across Mid Essex, providing specialist care for individuals with severe or complex mental health needs. As part of the Chelmsford team, you will work closely with crisis intervention services, inpatient care, and specialist pathways such as early intervention in psychosis and personality disorder support. You will also collaborate with GPs through initiatives like the Integrated Mental Health Service, which offers assessments and tailored support plans at GP surgeries, and work alongside Essex County Council to implement the Care Act principles of prevent, reduce, and delay.

Main duties of the job

This role emphasizes holistic, person-centred care, safeguarding, and recovery-focused interventions for adults in the Chelmsford area. You will have the opportunity to exercise professional autonomy while benefiting from the support and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team.

Chelmsford, located in Essex, has a population of approximately 93,000 residents with a relatively young demographic (median age 37). Around 61% of residents are of working age, and the town is ethnically diverse, with 27% identifying as an ethnicity other than White British. Languages spoken include English, Polish, and South Asian languages. This diversity brings varied social care needs, including support for families, older adults, and culturally diverse communities.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

16 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

364-A-9750-E

Job locations

C&E Centre

New London Road

Chelmsford

CM2 0QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

EPUT invests in the development of social workers and plays a leading role in initiatives such as Think Ahead. We offer support from our Social Care Leadership Team, structured caseload supervision, and extensive training opportunities, including AMHP training, therapy training (EMDR, CBT, DBT), and specialist roles in areas such as Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder. Career progression is actively encouraged for aspiring leaders and clinical experts.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence.Deliver strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Job description Job responsibilities EPUT invests in the development of social workers and plays a leading role in initiatives such as Think Ahead. We offer support from our Social Care Leadership Team, structured caseload supervision, and extensive training opportunities, including AMHP training, therapy training (EMDR, CBT, DBT), and specialist roles in areas such as Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder. Career progression is actively encouraged for aspiring leaders and clinical experts. Responsibilities Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence.Deliver strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Desirable

• Studying or willingness to study towards full Post Qualification Award in Social Work

Skills

Essential

• Able to offer coaching and support to students and/or unqualified staff and supervise as required.
• Demonstrates a commitment to highest professional and ethical values.
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Desirable

• Communication and presentation skills.

Person Specification qualification Essential Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Desirable Studying or willingness to study towards full Post Qualification Award in Social Work Skills Essential Able to offer coaching and support to students and/or unqualified staff and supervise as required. Demonstrates a commitment to highest professional and ethical values. Literate in IT/Computer Skills Desirable Communication and presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

C&E Centre

New London Road

Chelmsford

CM2 0QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

C&E Centre

New London Road

Chelmsford

CM2 0QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are recruiting motivated, caring and compassionate individual for the role of Apprentice Wheelchair Therapy Assistant for our Adult Therapies area. This full-time (37.5 hours per week) apprenticeship is undertaken within a fifteen month fixed-term contract, and provides an ideal opportunity to begin your healthcare career at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. You will be required to work Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30 pm. You will have regular study days as part of your apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

As an Apprentice Wheelchair Therapy Assistant at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, youll learn how to assess for the provision of mobility devices under the supervision of a Wheelchair Therapist, including personal care tasks, unpacking and assembling of devices, mobility and transfer tasks. Over the 15-month programme, youll learn how to take into account a patients individual physical, social and emotional needs to give an holistic assessment and will become a valued part of the therapy team.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

The CAMHS Disability Service is a well-established part of Community CAMHS and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to profound LD, ASD and ADHD as well as physical disabilities) including specialist therapeutic interventions, neurodevelopmental assessments with post-diagnostic support, MDT and group interventions, duty and initial assessments and brief, focused interventions for autism. Systemic and relational models form the basis for much of our work, alongside behavioural techniques and a variety of specialist, evidence based approaches. Referrals are diverse, reflecting our local community which we are proud to serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two band 7 part-time psychologists to work within the Social Communication Assessment Clinic (SCAC), focused on delivering high-quality autism assessments for children and young people aged 5-18.

We are aforward thinking, passionate team supporting children and young people with disability and their families.

If you are motivated and enthusiastic to work in CAMHS in the context of autism assessment in a multi diverse and partnership delivery model, within an outstanding NHS organisation, this is an ideal position to apply to.

Main duties of the job

o Deliver a high-quality autism assessment service to children and young people aged 5-18 and their families within SCAC, working within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency context and contributing to differential diagnosis and diagnostic formulation.

o Provide a flexible clinical service based on highly developed specialist psychological knowledge, doctoral training, ongoing CPD, regular clinical supervision and relevant experience in child and adolescent neurodevelopmental assessment.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job summary

The CAMHS Disability Service is a well-established part of Community CAMHS, and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to profound LD, ASD and ADHD as well as physical disabilities) including specialist therapeutic interventions, neurodevelopmental assessments with post-diagnostic support, MDT and group interventions, duty and initial assessments and brief, focused interventions for autism. Systemic and relational models form the basis for much of our work, alongside behavioural techniques and a variety of specialist, evidence based approaches. Referrals are diverse, reflecting our local community which we are proud to serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant psychologist to join the CAMHS Disability Service at the Hackney Ark to co-ordinate diagnostic assessment clinics and complete supervised diagnostic assessments. We are aforward thinking, passionate team supporting children and young people with disability and their families.

If you are motivated and enthusiastic to work in CAMHS in the context of autism assessment in a multi diverse and partnership delivery model, within an outstanding NHS organisation, this is an ideal position to apply to.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Contribute to ASD ADHD assessments both with/with out LD
• Support and coordinate CAMHS clinics, plan and organise the group schedule in advance, utilising administration
• Support clinical work of qualified staff in relation to diagnostic assessment e.g. reports, outcome measures and group interventions, develop clinical resources
• Liaise closely with the designated Clinical Lead, MDT and Psychology assistants for ASD
• Undertake activities appropriate to the post, under the guidance of the line manager.

We encourage male and minority UK applicants to reflect the local area.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, and the City of London.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.

Homerton Healthcare aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mid Essex Mental Health Support Team (MHST) as a Children and Young People Psychological Trainee (CYP-PT) for Systemic Family Practice with Conduct Disorder and Depression (CDD) as part of the NHS England-funded programme. This is a unique opportunity to undertake a nationally recognised postgraduate training programme whilst gaining valuable clinical experience within NHS Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The post combines academic study at King's College London (KCL) with supervised clinical practice delivering evidence-based interventions to children, young people and their families. The CYP-PT programme is designed to expand the specialist children and young peoples mental health workforce and improve access to evidence-based psychological therapies. NHS England funds both the trainee salary and university training costs for the duration of the programme. This is a combined employment and training post. Successful applicants should be prepared to balance postgraduate study, clinical practice, supervision, independent learning and assessment requirements throughout the training programme. The Essex MHSTs are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health support to children, young people and families.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking motivated and experienced practitioners who are passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Applicants must have: A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of equivalent standard, in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Education, Childhood Development, Social Work or a related discipline; AND A registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor (three-year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience in the public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist. For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and King's College London course information. Training Programme Information This full-time training programme will commence in January 2027. Trainees will spend approximately: 2.5 days per week undertaking academic study, teaching and independent learning 2.5 days per week undertaking supervised clinical work within the service Successful candidates will be employed by NELFT while simultaneously enrolled as students with King's College London. Upon successful completion of the programme, trainees will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma from King's College London. Teaching will take place at King's College London, Denmark Hill Campus, attendance is mandatory

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SHX-3EL-002337

Job locations

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the programme can be found at:

https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train

Important Eligibility Information

NHS England Two-Year Funding Rule

Applicants should be aware that individuals who commence an NHS England-funded course listed on the NHS England Psychological Professions Training Programmes webpage will normally be required to wait two years from their qualifying exam board date before commencing another NHS England-funded training programme.

Recent graduates of NHS England-funded programmes may therefore not be eligible to commence the CYP-PT programme.

Applicants should also consider the impact of this rule on future training opportunities. For example, trainees commencing this programme in January 2027 would typically qualify in April 2028 and would not normally be eligible to begin another NHS England-funded programme until two years after this date.

For further guidance, please review the NHS England funding information (NHS funding for psychological professions training programmes | NHS England | Workforce, training and education) and course guidance documents before applying

Dual Application Process

This is a dual application process.

In addition to submitting an NHS application, applicants must also complete a King's College London course application.

You will only be offered a training place if:

• You are successful in securing this NHS post; and
• You meet all university entry requirements, including academic criteria, relevant experience and any visa requirements.

Location and Travel Requirements

This post is based within the Mid Essex MHST; however, the service operates across a large geographical area.

Successful candidates will be required to travel independently to:

• Schools and community settings across the Mid Essex area
• King's College London, Denmark Hill Campus, South London

Due to the geographical area covered and limitations of public transport in some locations, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel independently for work purposes is essential.

Course Information and Application Documents

SFP CDD:

https://emckclac-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/k1809503_kcl_ac_uk/IQDMN_9xAS0IQrQfRhRGvdHYAc6icyr2zWLi57xUGV4hVco?e=QL59Q2

Application Guidance

https://emckclac-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/k1809503_kcl_ac_uk/IQD2H5rto04_Q7UVpZIHS4swAf1fPVoZMNPQpCQHupzBvkc?e=4UdBfZ

For course-related enquiries regarding teaching, curriculum content or university requirements, please contact: [email protected]

Data Sharing Notice

As part of the recruitment process, applicants' information may be shared with King's College London for the purposes of shortlisting, verifying eligibility and enrolling successful candidates onto the training programme.

The successful applicant will be required to have met all recruitment requirements and be able to commence the role, with a provisional start date of 4 January 2027.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the programme can be found at: https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train Important Eligibility Information NHS England Two-Year Funding Rule Applicants should be aware that individuals who commence an NHS England-funded course listed on the NHS England Psychological Professions Training Programmes webpage will normally be required to wait two years from their qualifying exam board date before commencing another NHS England-funded training programme. Recent graduates of NHS England-funded programmes may therefore not be eligible to commence the CYP-PT programme. Applicants should also consider the impact of this rule on future training opportunities. For example, trainees commencing this programme in January 2027 would typically qualify in April 2028 and would not normally be eligible to begin another NHS England-funded programme until two years after this date. For further guidance, please review the NHS England funding information (NHS funding for psychological professions training programmes | NHS England | Workforce, training and education) and course guidance documents before applying Dual Application Process This is a dual application process. In addition to submitting an NHS application, applicants must also complete a King's College London course application. You will only be offered a training place if: You are successful in securing this NHS post; and You meet all university entry requirements, including academic criteria, relevant experience and any visa requirements. Location and Travel Requirements This post is based within the Mid Essex MHST; however, the service operates across a large geographical area. Successful candidates will be required to travel independently to: Schools and community settings across the Mid Essex area King's College London, Denmark Hill Campus, South London Due to the geographical area covered and limitations of public transport in some locations, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel independently for work purposes is essential. Course Information and Application Documents SFP CDD: https://emckclac-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/k1809503_kcl_ac_uk/IQDMN_9xAS0IQrQfRhRGvdHYAc6icyr2zWLi57xUGV4hVco?e=QL59Q2 Application Guidance https://emckclac-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/k1809503_kcl_ac_uk/IQD2H5rto04_Q7UVpZIHS4swAf1fPVoZMNPQpCQHupzBvkc?e=4UdBfZ For course-related enquiries regarding teaching, curriculum content or university requirements, please contact: [email protected] Data Sharing Notice As part of the recruitment process, applicants' information may be shared with King's College London for the purposes of shortlisting, verifying eligibility and enrolling successful candidates onto the training programme. The successful applicant will be required to have met all recruitment requirements and be able to commence the role, with a provisional start date of 4 January 2027. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Use of AI We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to JD

Desirable

• Please refer to JD

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to JD Desirable Please refer to JD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Vita Health Group, part of Spire Healthcare, is seeking compassionate and motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our NHS Talking Therapies service, supporting individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working remotely and supporting patients within your local community.

We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes, thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, and are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based Step 2 interventions.

If you're ambitious, empathetic, and eager to help people take positive steps towards recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (CCBT).

Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.

About us

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/

Job summary

There are few better opportunities to learn about people than by getting to know someone who experiences the world differently from you.

Working with autistic people challenges our assumptions about communication, perception, emotion and behaviour, and invites us to become much more curious about how the human mind works.

We are looking for someone who shares that curiosity and wants to make a difference to the life of one person and their family: someone kind, open-minded enough to listen, learn and allow the person they support to teach them what good support looks like.

This is a challenging but deeply rewarding role. You'll join a small specialist service supporting one autistic man with mild learning difficulties, He is curious, active, humorous and enjoys engaging with others. He can also experience anxiety and distress, and when he does, can show behaviours of concern.

Youll provide social and emotional support on his varied countryside walks and help him expand the places and activities he can access and enjoy in the community. At home, youll help him with activities that reflect his interests and develop his skills, so his days are active, meaningful and enjoyable.

Youll receive ongoing, bespoke training and support from a highly experienced team committed to excellent autism practice and Positive Behaviour Support. Together, well create the conditions for him to feel less anxious and to thrive, working towards goals that matter to him.

Main duties of the job

To listen, strive to understand and empathise with the client.

To support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.

Working alongside other practitioners, to support the client on walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community facilities.

To drive the client and his support practitioner to his activities and walks, or, if you do not drive, to navigate on car journeys when needed.

To support the client, engage in meaningful activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking or other practical and leisure pursuits.

To work collaboratively with the client, his family and support team, following his care plans to ensure he receives consistent care.

To provide calm emotional support and, where necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in accordance with M.R. Trust policies/training, to reduce risk and promote safety for James, those supporting him, and the public.

To and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.

To protect the confidentiality and privacy of James and his family.

To attend all necessary training, supervision and when possible, team meetings, using these to improve James support, as well as your own confidence and wellbeing.

About us

The M.R. Trust was established to manage a Direct Payment from the local authority, enabling the person we support to live at home with his family while receiving genuinely person-centred support.We employ a small, dedicated team of skilled practitioners who help him lead a fulfilling life, combining emotional security, stimulating activities, and opportunities to follow his interests, goals, and personal development. We are passionate in our belief that autistic adults, and those with learning disabilities who show behaviours of concern should enjoy their full rights and participate actively in their communities.We place great value on our staff, providing extensive training, professional and wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development.If you share our values and have experience supporting or teaching people with autism, learning disabilities, behaviours of concern, brain injury, and/or mental health needs we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0658-26-0001

Job locations

Thicket Avenue

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 4EP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title: Bank Autism PBS Practitioner

Pay Scale: Starting at £16.00 per hour

Hours: To be negotiated at times/days agreed by both parties. We mostly offer 4 hr shifts during the morning as required to cover staff leave.

Contract: Permanent.

Location: Fishponds, Bristol.

Holiday entitlement: 28 days statutory holidays pro rata.

Responsible to: Manager

Job purpose

Alongside an experienced colleague, to provide calm, reliable support that helps James (not the client's real name) feel secure and manage his anxiety during walks and other activities outside his home. Through consistent, emotionally attuned relationships, to build his confidence and wellbeing, uphold his freedom of choice and ensure his safety. At home, to help him prepare for outings and, when needed, support him with activities that reflect his interests and develop his skills, so that his days are active, meaningful and enjoyable.

Main duties and responsibilities

To listen, strive to understand and empathise with James. To support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.

To build a relationship with James which enables him to feel comfortable and safe in your presence.

To support James on walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community facilities.

To support James on a 2:1 ratio in the community, working closely and collaboratively with experienced practitioners to ensure James trips run smoothly and safely.

To support James in preparing for his outings, and when plans change, to help him engage in alternative meaningful activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking, or other practical or leisure pursuits.

To work collaboratively with James, his family, care team and other professionals, following his care plans to ensure he receives consistent care.

To reduce James anxiety and promote his emotional wellbeing by attending all required training to develop a good understanding of his Positive Behaviour Support Plan, so effective, agreed ways of supporting him are followed consistently.

To provide calm verbal support and, where necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in accordance with M.R. Trust policies, training, and risk management plans, to reduce risk and promote safety for James, those supporting him, and the public.

To drive James and his support practitioner to his activities and walks, or if you do not drive, to navigate on car journeys when needed. To support James in planning and following routes on walks, using street maps, OS maps or the OS Maps app.

To help James navigate social situations in the community, advocating and mediating as needed to support his understanding and inclusion.

To accompany James on his weekly one-mile jog if required.

To help James navigate the social world by helping him understand what is going on around him.

To read important information before shifts and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.

To protect the confidentiality and privacy of James and his family.

To attend training, supervision, occasional incident debriefing and when possible, team meetings, and use these constructively to improve James support, as well as your own confidence and wellbeing.

In the case of James activities being cancelled or shortened, to provide flexibility and carry out alternative domestic, administrative or any other duties that are considered relevant or appropriate to James support.

Job description Job responsibilities Job title: Bank Autism PBS PractitionerPay Scale: Starting at £16.00 per hourHours: To be negotiated at times/days agreed by both parties. We mostly offer 4 hr shifts during the morning as required to cover staff leave. Contract: Permanent.Location: Fishponds, Bristol. Holiday entitlement: 28 days statutory holidays pro rata. Responsible to: ManagerJob purposeAlongside an experienced colleague, to provide calm, reliable support that helps James (not the client's real name) feel secure and manage his anxiety during walks and other activities outside his home. Through consistent, emotionally attuned relationships, to build his confidence and wellbeing, uphold his freedom of choice and ensure his safety. At home, to help him prepare for outings and, when needed, support him with activities that reflect his interests and develop his skills, so that his days are active, meaningful and enjoyable.Main duties and responsibilitiesTo listen, strive to understand and empathise with James. To support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.To build a relationship with James which enables him to feel comfortable and safe in your presence.To support James on walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community facilities.To support James on a 2:1 ratio in the community, working closely and collaboratively with experienced practitioners to ensure James trips run smoothly and safely.To support James in preparing for his outings, and when plans change, to help him engage in alternative meaningful activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking, or other practical or leisure pursuits.To work collaboratively with James, his family, care team and other professionals, following his care plans to ensure he receives consistent care.To reduce James anxiety and promote his emotional wellbeing by attending all required training to develop a good understanding of his Positive Behaviour Support Plan, so effective, agreed ways of supporting him are followed consistently.To provide calm verbal support and, where necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in accordance with M.R. Trust policies, training, and risk management plans, to reduce risk and promote safety for James, those supporting him, and the public.To drive James and his support practitioner to his activities and walks, or if you do not drive, to navigate on car journeys when needed. To support James in planning and following routes on walks, using street maps, OS maps or the OS Maps app.To help James navigate social situations in the community, advocating and mediating as needed to support his understanding and inclusion.To accompany James on his weekly one-mile jog if required.To help James navigate the social world by helping him understand what is going on around him.To read important information before shifts and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.To protect the confidentiality and privacy of James and his family.To attend training, supervision, occasional incident debriefing and when possible, team meetings, and use these constructively to improve James support, as well as your own confidence and wellbeing. In the case of James activities being cancelled or shortened, to provide flexibility and carry out alternative domestic, administrative or any other duties that are considered relevant or appropriate to James support.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities and Capabilities

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of empathy and understanding for the needs of James, his family, and paid carers
• Interest in understanding the psychological and emotional world of others
• Commitment to the values and aims of the M.R. Trust
• Responsible and reliable
• Patient
• Willingness to follow care plans agreed by the M.R. Trust team to provide James with consistency
• Mindful, attentive and observant, to reduce anxiety for James and manage risk effectively
• Ability, with support, to work calmly and effectively in emotionally demanding circumstances which includes exposure to mild to moderate reactive aggression (See Essential Job Information for details).
• Willingness to provide emotional and practical support to James, including occasional use of trained physical interventions to ensure safety
• Strong coping mechanisms such as a sense of humour, optimism, ability to talk through difficulties with others and/or the ability to view difficulties as opportunities for learning.
• Intention to remain in the post for at least 1 year
• Able to work a morning shift most weeks for the first few months, to help build a relationship with James
• Able to adapt when plans change, including some flexibility over finishing times and the support tasks needed on the day
• Good, clear, written and verbal communication skills
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to adapt communication style and level of difficulty to the needs of others
• Basic IT skills: confident in using email, internet, and Microsoft Word independently
• Own PC, and e-mail
• Fit and able to walk for up to 1.5 hours at a brisk pace in countryside that includes mud and hills
• Interpersonal confidence (to approach the public to advocate or mediate for James)
• Confidence in exploring new areas in country or town
• Willing to walk in countryside in all weather
• Able to jog for 1 mile, or willingness and ability to achieve this with training
• Own smart phone with ability to use maps/navigation apps with training

Desirable

• Full driving licence
• Own transport and willingness to use car during working hours to enable the client to access the community
• Confidence to drive in towns and on motorways
• Willingness to install a removable protective barrier in your car to manage potential risk on journeys (provided by the Trust)
• Good map reading or navigation skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting individuals with communication or social functioning difficulties, such as autism, learning disabilities or mental health problems, either in a personal or professional capacity
• Knowledge and understanding of autistic spectrum disability
• Good team working skills
• Experience of supporting adults with behaviours of concern, which includes physically aggressive behaviours

Desirable

• Experience of supporting individuals with autism
• Experience of providing emotional support
• Understanding of causes of anxiety and behaviours of concern in individuals with autism, including the ways the environment may contribute to this

Person Specification Personal Qualities and Capabilities Essential Demonstrates a high level of empathy and understanding for the needs of James, his family, and paid carers Interest in understanding the psychological and emotional world of others Commitment to the values and aims of the M.R. Trust Responsible and reliable Patient Willingness to follow care plans agreed by the M.R. Trust team to provide James with consistency Mindful, attentive and observant, to reduce anxiety for James and manage risk effectively Ability, with support, to work calmly and effectively in emotionally demanding circumstances which includes exposure to mild to moderate reactive aggression (See Essential Job Information for details). Willingness to provide emotional and practical support to James, including occasional use of trained physical interventions to ensure safety Strong coping mechanisms such as a sense of humour, optimism, ability to talk through difficulties with others and/or the ability to view difficulties as opportunities for learning. Intention to remain in the post for at least 1 year Able to work a morning shift most weeks for the first few months, to help build a relationship with James Able to adapt when plans change, including some flexibility over finishing times and the support tasks needed on the day Good, clear, written and verbal communication skills Tactful and diplomatic Ability to adapt communication style and level of difficulty to the needs of others Basic IT skills: confident in using email, internet, and Microsoft Word independently Own PC, and e-mail Fit and able to walk for up to 1.5 hours at a brisk pace in countryside that includes mud and hills Interpersonal confidence (to approach the public to advocate or mediate for James) Confidence in exploring new areas in country or town Willing to walk in countryside in all weather Able to jog for 1 mile, or willingness and ability to achieve this with training Own smart phone with ability to use maps/navigation apps with training Desirable Full driving licence Own transport and willingness to use car during working hours to enable the client to access the community Confidence to drive in towns and on motorways Willingness to install a removable protective barrier in your car to manage potential risk on journeys (provided by the Trust) Good map reading or navigation skills Experience Essential Experience of supporting individuals with communication or social functioning difficulties, such as autism, learning disabilities or mental health problems, either in a personal or professional capacity Knowledge and understanding of autistic spectrum disability Good team working skills Experience of supporting adults with behaviours of concern, which includes physically aggressive behaviours Desirable Experience of supporting individuals with autism Experience of providing emotional support Understanding of causes of anxiety and behaviours of concern in individuals with autism, including the ways the environment may contribute to this

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

M. R. Trust

Address

Thicket Avenue

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 4EP

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

M. R. Trust

Address

Thicket Avenue

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 4EP

United Kingdom

Job summary

The Supplies team currently have a vacancy for a Supplies Inventory assistants based in Letchworth. The job involves a mixture of driving, warehouse work as well as administrative duties.

This role fills several purposes within the Supplies department and involves warehouse work, admin work and courier work. Each day can be different based on operational pressures.

This role will involve heavy lifting as it will include deliveries of Linen to Essex locations within a rota and the loading/unloading of vehicles/cages

Main duties of the job

The Supplies Inventory Assistants are the backbone of the Supplies department fulfilling a vital role in the Supply chain of clinical goods, clinical equipment, drugs, and consumables, ensuring each Trust department has the supplies they need to deliver outstanding patient care.

The postholder must be able to drive a Luton type delivery vehicle as work will often require courier deliveries across East of England and will involve manual handling, computer work and warehouse duties.

The postholder will be allocated tasks by the Supplies Inventory Coordinator, Supplies Supervisor or Supplies Manager and will be flexible in completing the tasks allocated.

About us

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (Pro Rota)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-SS-SIA-L-1026

Job locations

Letchworth

The Longabout, Letchworth Gate,

Letchworth

SG6 2AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Job description Job responsibilities For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues.
• Experience of working in a stores/stock control or administrative environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• General standard of education.
• NVQ level 3 in appropriate subject or relevant experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence including category C1 (maximum 6 points, dependent on code).

Desirable

• ECDL pass.
• English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use handheld PDA barcode reader.
• Ability to use IT systems such as NHS Supply Chain, Agresso, eProcurement, email.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and ability to use bespoke packages, after training.
• Keyboard skills.
• Project work.
• Ability to take personal responsibility for Continued Professional Development through the personal development review process and knowledge and skills framework.
• Ability to transport goods including consumable stock, mail, pharmacy, medical records, linen, etc, to and from locations within a specified schedule, to agreed standards.

Desirable

• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word.

Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to complete daily routine vehicle checks, defects, maintenance, accident reports, timesheets and other information in accordance with Trust Policy and ISO 9001:2015(en).
• Well organised.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Able to promote the benefits of the supply function.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer-focused environment. Desirable Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues. Experience of working in a stores/stock control or administrative environment. Qualifications Essential General standard of education. NVQ level 3 in appropriate subject or relevant experience. Full UK Driving Licence including category C1 (maximum 6 points, dependent on code). Desirable ECDL pass. English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent. Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to use handheld PDA barcode reader. Ability to use IT systems such as NHS Supply Chain, Agresso, eProcurement, email. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and ability to use bespoke packages, after training. Keyboard skills. Project work. Ability to take personal responsibility for Continued Professional Development through the personal development review process and knowledge and skills framework. Ability to transport goods including consumable stock, mail, pharmacy, medical records, linen, etc, to and from locations within a specified schedule, to agreed standards. Desirable Knowledge of MS Excel, Word. Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes Essential Ability to complete daily routine vehicle checks, defects, maintenance, accident reports, timesheets and other information in accordance with Trust Policy and ISO 9001:2015(en). Well organised. Able to meet deadlines. Able to promote the benefits of the supply function.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Letchworth

The Longabout, Letchworth Gate,

Letchworth

SG6 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Letchworth

The Longabout, Letchworth Gate,

Letchworth

SG6 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Trust within our Medicine and Emergency Care Division and Surgical Division at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

The successful candidates will be supported by both our nursing and medical team and essential training for the role will be provided.

You will work closely with a range of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. The role includes supporting patients with eating and drinking, personal care, attending procedures, and assisting the nursing and medical teams with treatment.

In addition to providing essential nursing care, there will be a range of clinical skills you are expected to acquire to fulfil the role requirements, such as undertaking clinical observations and venepuncture (taking blood samples). All necessary training for acquiring these skills will be provided by the Trust, through our induction and training program, including enrolment in the Care Certificate qualification.

Working alongside skilled health professionals who work within this multidisciplinary team, the departments provide a fantastic place to learn and for you to develop your skills.

Please apply early as this vacancy may close early.

The Trust DOES NOT provide sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a number of caring and enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join various wards across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

You need to have excellent communication skills, as our patients are often complex and require you to be patient and understanding.You will be required to liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are identified and communicated effectively so that safe decisions are made around patient care.

You will be expected to maintain high standards of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be personally responsible for your actions following the Trust's Policies and Procedures. You will be required to support the safe admission, transfer and discharges of patients and be pro-active in the timely support provided to patients at all times.

You will be expected to maintain accurate written and/or electronic records ensuring all legal requirements are met.

You will be encouraged and supported to gain new skills and to be actively involved in change improvement and being a champion for an area of care that you feel interested in. You should also be committed to and have evidence of continuing professional development.

The Trust supports continuous development through clinical supervision, training, and appraisal, with ongoing career development opportunities available once in post such as Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard.

About us

Working for our organisation

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.

We are proud of the care we strive to provide, and we want to continue to build on this by the addition of passionate, kind and caring people to our teams. Using the latest pathways, evidence-based care and, using all the community therapy support networks available to us to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported. We are looking for people who strongly align with our Trust values and share common goals.

As a Trust we are committed to:

• Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
• Real equality of opportunity.
• Continuous learning and development for staff.
• Achieving a work life balance

We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.

The Trust is accredited as a Disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.

Job summary

Band 7 Vestibular and Paediatric audiologist

Full time - 37.5 hrs/week

Main Base: Manchester Royal Infirmary

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your skills in vestibular audiology with other specialist audiology work. You will work within the Audiology services across Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) where clinics take place at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Withington Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital. You will work within Audiology as part of the Manchester balance service and will have an interest in balance assessment and rehabilitation for patients of all ages. Whilst the main area of work will be in balance, the varied nature of the audiology work that is available at MFT, allows additional interests to be explored with a current need within our paediatric audiology services at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Additional training and support will be given where required. MFT Audiology provides a number of specialist regional and supra-regional services including the Manchester Balance Service, specialist and complex audiology and all types of auditory implants for adults and children. Our service attracts complex cases from throughout the region and through our close relationship with ENT.

The department has educational and research links to the University of Manchester. Successful candidates should have a recognised M level postgraduate training equivalent to BAA HTS in vestibular assessment/rehabilitation or have STP training.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for complete patient journey from initial assessment to discharge or ongoing review/monitoring in all areas of the balance service.

Perform and interpret diagnostic tests of balance using videonystagmography, calorics, Video head impulse testing, skull vibration induced nystagmus test (SVINT) including specialist equipment which may include rotational chair testing and posturography using the Equitest system.

Perform and interpret evoked potential testing in relation to assessment of the balance system such as vestibular evoked myogenic potentials.

Write patient reports and make recommendations for further management.

Counsel patients in the techniques of vestibular rehabilitation to formulate an individual management plan and review outcomes such objective and subjective measures.

Refer patients for diagnostic scans (MRI) as required.

Attend Balance MDT meetings and deputise for the balance clinical leads as required.

Maintain a complex case load

Training and education

Provide highly specialised assessment, advice and information for patients (adults and/or children) with hearing losses - including complex hearing losses.

A proportion of the role will involve paediatric hearing assessment and rehabilitation, including behavioural testing, hearing-aid fitting and verification, counselling families and multidisciplinary working

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 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-MRI-8264509-RL4

Job locations

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

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

• Relevant M-level academic qualification in Audiology/Clinical Science or equivalent
• Advanced clinical qualification/competence in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation equivalent to BAA HTS Vestibular, or completion of STP with appropriate vestibular competencies
• Registration with HCPC or RCCP/AHCS other appropriate professional register as an audiologist or clinical scientist

Desirable

• Additional advanced paediatric audiology qualification/HTS or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of vestibular assessment, differential diagnosis and rehabilitation in adults
• Detailed knowledge of common peripheral, central and non-vestibular causes of dizziness and appropriate onward pathways
• Knowledge of paediatric hearing assessment and hearing rehabilitation

Desirable

• VEMPs, SVINT, rotatory chair and posturography
• Management of complex paediatric cases
• Knowledge of bone conduction hearing devices

Experience

Essential

• Significant postqualification experience in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation
• Demonstrable ability to independently assess a patient with dizziness, rapidly obtain a focused history, perform targeted basic/bedside testing and formulate an appropriate working diagnosis and management plan without routine direct support from senior audiology or ENT staff
• Knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures in balance
• Post qualification experience with paediatric hearing assessment and hearing aid fittingren
• Experience making autonomous onwardmanagement decisions, including when to request MRI, arrange further vestibular testing or escalate/refer to ENT, neurology or other specialties
• Experience of vestibular assessment using a range of techniques, including vHIT, VNG/oculomotor and positional assessment, caloric testing and BPPV assessment/management
• Experience of vestibular rehabilitation, counselling and monitoring outcomes
• Significant postqualification experience working in busy paediatric audiology clinics
• Experience of routine paediatric hearing assessment using a range of age-appropriate clinical techniques
• Experience of hearing-aid fitting/verification and paediatric hearing rehabilitation

Desirable

• Experience of first-contact vestibular practice or an equivalent autonomous diagnostic pathway
• Experience of VEMPs, SVINT, rotatory chair testing and/or posturography
• Experience managing complex paediatric cases
• Experience of triaging balance referrals
• Experience of leading service developments or audit
• Experience training and developing junior staff or students
• Experience of presentation at meetings/conferences and/or publication of research
• Database management and Microsoft Excel

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant M-level academic qualification in Audiology/Clinical Science or equivalent Advanced clinical qualification/competence in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation equivalent to BAA HTS Vestibular, or completion of STP with appropriate vestibular competencies Registration with HCPC or RCCP/AHCS other appropriate professional register as an audiologist or clinical scientist Desirable Additional advanced paediatric audiology qualification/HTS or equivalent Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of vestibular assessment, differential diagnosis and rehabilitation in adults Detailed knowledge of common peripheral, central and non-vestibular causes of dizziness and appropriate onward pathways Knowledge of paediatric hearing assessment and hearing rehabilitation Desirable VEMPs, SVINT, rotatory chair and posturography Management of complex paediatric cases Knowledge of bone conduction hearing devices Experience Essential Significant postqualification experience in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation Demonstrable ability to independently assess a patient with dizziness, rapidly obtain a focused history, perform targeted basic/bedside testing and formulate an appropriate working diagnosis and management plan without routine direct support from senior audiology or ENT staff Knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures in balance Post qualification experience with paediatric hearing assessment and hearing aid fittingren Experience making autonomous onwardmanagement decisions, including when to request MRI, arrange further vestibular testing or escalate/refer to ENT, neurology or other specialties Experience of vestibular assessment using a range of techniques, including vHIT, VNG/oculomotor and positional assessment, caloric testing and BPPV assessment/management Experience of vestibular rehabilitation, counselling and monitoring outcomes Significant postqualification experience working in busy paediatric audiology clinics Experience of routine paediatric hearing assessment using a range of age-appropriate clinical techniques Experience of hearing-aid fitting/verification and paediatric hearing rehabilitation Desirable Experience of first-contact vestibular practice or an equivalent autonomous diagnostic pathway Experience of VEMPs, SVINT, rotatory chair testing and/or posturography Experience managing complex paediatric cases Experience of triaging balance referrals Experience of leading service developments or audit Experience training and developing junior staff or students Experience of presentation at meetings/conferences and/or publication of research Database management and Microsoft Excel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

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

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a Trust that places a strong emphasis on development?

This role will offer a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in an exciting and dynamic therapy team, within a Trust that places a strong emphasis on CPD, clinical supervision, preceptorship and staff development.

You will also be fully supported with an excellent development programme which includes supervision, with competencies to achieve and in-service training.

Is this the ideal role for you?

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified Physiotherapist?

Are you dynamic and flexible to the workload fluctuations, and understand the demands of working in an acute trust?

Are you able to take part in a full 7 day working and the respiratory on call service?

If you answered YES to these questions then we would love to hear from you!

Our integrated Somerset Foundation Trust really is a place to start your career with opportunities for development from day one.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH).

Rotations occur every 4 months with current rotations being:

*Orthopaedics -- MPH

*Stroke service and Neurology -- MPH

*Care of the elderly - MPH

*ITU and Respiratory - MPH

*Surgery, with some exposure to oncology - MPH

*Musculoskeletal Out-patients -- Dene Barton/Bridgewater Community Hospital

*JETT (Joint Emergency Therapy Team) -- MPH

The workload will be flexible and, at times, will involve the provision of service in locations other than specified.

To take a full part in the on-call and weekend rota (following an induction programme).

This post will be part of the delivery of the physiotherapy 7 day week service including Bank Holidays and you will be required to participate in the rota system i.e. work 5 days within a 7 day period.

This is a post graduate 'training post' in physiotherapy where the post holder is supervised. Mentoring is available on all aspects of patient care and more senior staff are always available on site The post serves to:-

*Identify, prioritise, assess and treat appropriate patients providing a safe and effective physiotherapy service

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job summary

Job Overview

We are expanding our Neurodevelopmental offer for children and young people across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, and are growing our team to improve experiences for CYP and families. This fulltime (37.5 hours, MondayFriday) role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

The post supports the Neurodevelopment (ND) Improvement Programme, which aims to improve outcomes for CYP with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The programme focuses on understanding current resources, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing new delivery, workforce, and financial models.

Successful candidates will join an ambitious, passionate team of clinical and administrative colleagues. You will help drive improvements, reduce waiting lists, and increase access to support.

The role requires delivering highquality care, working creatively and at pace, and keeping CYP and families at the centre of decisionmaking.

We are committed to innovation, learning, reducing inequalities, and improving quality and access to services.

Contact: Maeve McAllister [email protected] / 07553717463

Main duties of the job

Job Description Summary

• Provide assessment and diagnosis of Autism for children and young people with and without SLCN difficulties.
• To produce reports regarding children and young peoples needs, recommendations and appropriate sign posting reflecting specialist knowledge.
• To use a range of communication strategies, e.g. verbal, non-verbal, assisted (e.g. via signing and/or communication aids), to ensure that, wherever possible, children and young people, carers and others understand the outcome of assessment and engage in the assessment. This includes obtaining informed consent and where this is not possible ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Provide effective caseload management for identified caseloads.
• Provide mentorship, advice and learning opportunities for other Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.
• Contribute to whole service improvements.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and be part of our award-winning finance team. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Team as an Assistant CSU Accountant. This is an essential position that supports Clinical Service Units (CSUs) and Corporate Functions on all financial matters.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant CSU Accountant you will assist and support the Senior Accountant team in the provision of an efficient, accurate, dynamic and holistic financial management service. This is the ideal position within a Team that has an enviable culture, a clear focus on putting the patient at the centre of everything we do as well as providing the opportunities for career progression and development. We would love to hear from you if you are ready for a new challenge and can mirror our values and ambitions for this finance role!

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

We are rapidly expanding our Neurodevelopmental offer to the children and young people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). Leicestershire Partnership Trust (LPT) has a fabulous opportunity to grow our team to positively impact the experience for children, young people and their families.

This post is for 37.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday. Please note that this role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours.

The ongoing Neurodevelopment (ND) Improvement Programme has set out to improve the outcomes of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by identifying the resources committed to their diagnosis and care, agreeing opportunities for improvement and implementing new delivery, finance and workforce models.

Successful candidates will be joining an ambitious and passionate multi-disciplinary team of clinical and administrative colleagues feeding into the ND programme.

Post holders will need to have the skills and character to consistently deliver high quality care and work creatively at pace with colleagues with our CYP and families at the centre.

The successful applicants will be at the core of the exciting work and improvements for our local population; working to make a significant impact to reducing waiting lists and improving access to support for CYP.

Main duties of the job

We are an ambitious & innovative team with an active interest in learning and a determination to reduce inequality, improving the quality and accessibility of the services we support.

We are very excited for the future of our ND offer within LLR.

The principle role of the Senior Healthcare Assistant is to assist the healthcare team in the provision and delivery of programmes of patient care under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners. This includes:

Taking physical or psychological measurements from named clients/service users as delegated by the team;

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing;

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities;

Under the supervision of healthcare professionals assist the healthcare team with the planning, organising and provision of clinical care;

Ensuring high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals;

Assisting Registered Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans;

Accurately recording patient information.

Provides support and supervision to other colleagues and learners as appropriate.

We take pride in the versatility of our skill mix within the team and seek results in utilising a variety of competencies.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the team at the Kedleston Unit.

It's a great time to join Derbyshire Healthcare and be part of a dynamic, supportive team making a real difference in mental health care.

This role is based at our secure inpatient unit. The service is designed to offer direct support to mental health patients in a secure setting.

The role of an Occupational Therapist on this unit focuses on the assessment, therapeutic interventions and the delivery of care based on national recommendations, to support patients to be discharged into the community.

This is a great opportunity for you to support shaping the service and build on MDT working, alongside the Ward Manager and other senior leaders. You will work with others to develop the OT service on this ward and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking ethos. The service as a senior occupational therapist who will support you with your development and offer clinical supervision (and preceptorship programme, if needed).

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Occupational Therapy Team, you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy, the Model of Human Occupation and other relevant occupational therapy interventions.

Additionally, you will be expected to work and support the wider MDT to to support patients and provide a safe and effective discharge plan back into the community.

About us

Join Team Derbyshire Healthcare and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of "making a positive difference in people's lives".

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Our values

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, as expressed through our Trust Strategy for 2024-28. Our Trust values are as follows:

Caring, Inclusive, Ambitious, Belonging & Collaborative.

"As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)"

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-SPE-7702-26

Job locations

Kedleston Unit

Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significantothers to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.

Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills.

DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.

As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.

You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc.

They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc.

This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significantothers to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment. Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills. DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities. As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies. You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed. You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc. They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc. This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• MOHO Framework
• L'APPLE Accreditation
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

• Working Mental Health Experience
• Group work and planning
• Experience of using the recovery approach

Desirable

• Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards
• Inpatient experience

Skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Good communication skills
• Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Desirable MOHO Framework L'APPLE Accreditation Level 2 Food Hygiene Experience Essential Working Mental Health Experience Group work and planning Experience of using the recovery approach Desirable Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards Inpatient experience Skills Essential IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Good communication skills Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kedleston Unit

Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kedleston Unit

Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity for a full-time position has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Practitioner to work full time on Kingfisher House in our brand new Carsington Unit on our Kingsway Hospital site, Derby.

This is an exciting time to work for Derbyshire Healthcare. The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit is a purpose-built 14 bed unit. The new facilities will improve safety, privacy and dignity for our adult acute mental health patients by providing en-suite accommodation in single rooms.

Kingfisher House is a new 14 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care unit based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby.

Kingfisher House focus on therapeutic interventions to support individuals in crisis.

This is a great opportunity for you to support shaping the service and build the team along with the Occupational Therapy team. You will work alongside others to establish and develop this new ward for Derbyshire and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking programme team and senior leaders.

The post is 37.5 hours a week between Mon-Fri and shifts are expected to be 7.5 hours, ranging from earlies and lates, covering times between 8am and 8pm. Shift patterns may vary depending on the service requirements.

Main duties of the job

This position is on a Psychiatric Intensive Care mental health unit, based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby.

As a member of the Ward Occupational Therapy Team, you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy including utilising the VtD MoCA and MOHO models.

Additionally, you will be expected to work and support the wider MDT to provide a safe and effective step down to acute services, rehab and discharge plan back into the community.

About us

Join Team Derbyshire Healthcare and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of "making a positive difference in people's lives".

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 27 days' annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Derbyshire Healthcare supports several specialist staff network groups to reflect its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. These include the Disability and Wellness group, Multi-Faith forum, BME staff support network, LGBT+ staff support network, Christian network, Women's network and Armed Forces network.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Our values

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, as expressed through our Trust Strategy for 2024-28. Our Trust values are as follows:

Caring, Inclusive, Ambitious, Belonging & Collaborative.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-ACA-7797-26

Job locations

Kingfisher House PICU

Carsington Unit, Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach, including enabling service users/carers/significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.

Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills.

DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.

As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.

You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc.

They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc.

This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach, including enabling service users/carers/significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment. Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills. DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities. As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies. You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed. You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc. They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc. This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• MOHO and VtD MoCA
• L'APPLE Accreditation
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

• Working Mental Health Experience
• Group work and planning
• Experience of using the recovery approach

Desirable

• Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards
• Inpatient experience

Skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Good communication skills
• Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Desirable MOHO and VtD MoCA L'APPLE Accreditation Level 2 Food Hygiene Experience Essential Working Mental Health Experience Group work and planning Experience of using the recovery approach Desirable Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards Inpatient experience Skills Essential IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Good communication skills Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingfisher House PICU

Carsington Unit, Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingfisher House PICU

Carsington Unit, Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Audrey House.

This service offers direct support to adult acute mental health patients in a intensive care unit

The role of an Occupational Therapist focuses on the assessment of therapeutic interventions and delivers specialist care in this unit. .This service requires you to build on MDT working and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking ethos. This service will support you with your development and offer clinical supervision (and preceptorship programme, if needed).

It's a great time to join Derbyshire Healthcare and be part of a dynamic, supportive team making a real difference in mental health care!

The post is currently part time week on a flexible working pattern. And wider OT team is currently undergoing a review so working patterns may be subject to change. Patterns of work can be discussed upon recruitment.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the team, you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation and promotion of VtD OT assessments.

Additionally, you will be expected to work and support the wider MDT to contribute to a safe and effective discharge plan back into the community.

You will be required to offer and facilitate recovery focused intervention which supports the development of patient skill and autonomy.

You will be required to link with wider community links and support networks which support patient transition into the community.

About us

Join Team Derbyshire Healthcare and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of "making a positive difference in people's lives".

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."

Our values:

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, as expressed through our Trust Strategy for 2024-28. Our Trust values are as follows:

Caring, Inclusive, Ambitious, Belonging & Collaborative.

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

383-ACA-7798-26

Job locations

Audrey House Kingsway Site

Royal Derby Hospital site, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

The Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.

Within the role you will need to have the ability to work autonomously to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication, empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills.

DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.

As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.

You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc.

You should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilising local support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc.

This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. The Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment. Within the role you will need to have the ability to work autonomously to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication, empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills. DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities. As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies. You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed. You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc. You should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilising local support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc. This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• MOHO Framework
• L'APPLE Accreditation
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

• Working Mental Health Experience
• Group work and planning
• Experience of using the recovery approach
• Completion of assessment and intervention

Desirable

• Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards
• Inpatient experience

Skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Good communication skills
• Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Desirable MOHO Framework L'APPLE Accreditation Level 2 Food Hygiene Experience Essential Working Mental Health Experience Group work and planning Experience of using the recovery approach Completion of assessment and intervention Desirable Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards Inpatient experience Skills Essential IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Good communication skills Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audrey House Kingsway Site

Royal Derby Hospital site, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audrey House Kingsway Site

Royal Derby Hospital site, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship. Your duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust whilst completing the requirements to meet the apprenticeship standard. On completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Applicants must qualify for apprenticeship funding in order to be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way. Your duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items, contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control. You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy organisations external to LTHT. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team in Loughton, West Essex. This role requires a creative and positive approach to meeting the needs of service users, their families, and carers.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) delivers secondary mental health services across West Essex, providing specialist care for individuals with severe or complex mental health needs. As part of the Harlow team, you will work closely with crisis intervention services, inpatient care, and specialist pathways such as early intervention in psychosis and personality disorder support. You will also collaborate with GPs through initiatives like the Integrated Mental Health Service, which offers assessments and tailored support plans at GP surgeries, and work alongside Essex County Council to implement the Care Act principles of prevent, reduce, and delay.

Main duties of the job

This role emphasizes holistic, person-centred care, safeguarding, and recovery-focused interventions for adults in the Loughton area. You will have the opportunity to exercise professional autonomy while benefiting from the support and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team.

Harlow, located in Essex, has a population of approximately 93,000 residents with a relatively young demographic (median age 37). Around 61% of residents are of working age, and the town is ethnically diverse, with 27% identifying as an ethnicity other than White British. Languages spoken include English, Polish, and South Asian languages. This diversity brings varied social care needs, including support for families, older adults, and culturally diverse communities.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-B-311-B

Job locations

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

EPUT invests in the development of social workers and plays a leading role in initiatives such as Think Ahead. We offer support from our Social Care Leadership Team, structured caseload supervision, and extensive training opportunities, including AMHP training, therapy training (EMDR, CBT, DBT), and specialist roles in areas such as Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder. Career progression is actively encouraged for aspiring leaders and clinical experts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence.
• Deliver strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).
• Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Job description Job responsibilities EPUT invests in the development of social workers and plays a leading role in initiatives such as Think Ahead. We offer support from our Social Care Leadership Team, structured caseload supervision, and extensive training opportunities, including AMHP training, therapy training (EMDR, CBT, DBT), and specialist roles in areas such as Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder. Career progression is actively encouraged for aspiring leaders and clinical experts. Responsibilities Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence. Deliver strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014). Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Desirable

• Studying or willingness to study towards full Post Qualification Award in Social Work

Skills

Essential

• Able to offer coaching and support to students and/or unqualified staff and supervise as required.
• Demonstrates a commitment to highest professional and ethical values.
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Desirable

• Communication and presentation skills.

Person Specification qualification Essential Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Desirable Studying or willingness to study towards full Post Qualification Award in Social Work Skills Essential Able to offer coaching and support to students and/or unqualified staff and supervise as required. Demonstrates a commitment to highest professional and ethical values. Literate in IT/Computer Skills Desirable Communication and presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Applications are invited from Psychological Professionals (Practitioner psychologist, or psychotherapist/psychological therapist) for a 10-month fixed-term post providing psychological input within acute wards at Meadowfield Hospital ion Worthing. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, motivated, creative and enthusiastic Psychological Professional interested in working within Adult Acute Care, to join our existing skilled and motivated multidisciplinary teams. The successful applicant will work closely with the psychology and therapies team across the hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the acute clinical teams and must have a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary working. The role is varied and diverse and includes assessment and formulation of people with complex presentations, working with the whole team to develop formulations and care plans, direct interventions with service users and their families, supporting the wider team in their application of psychologically-informed approaches and supervision of colleagues.

About us

We will support you in this role and provide regular clinical and professional supervision. We believe that the best way to provide outstanding care to our patients is through teamwork and sharing our ideas. We have close links with the Clinical Psychology training schemes at Salomons and the University of Surrey offering trainee placements and engaging in research projects.