Job summary

The pharmacy technician provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

-Clinical responsibilities

-Responsibility for patients

-Responsibility for Policy and service development

-Responsible for financial and physical resources

-Responsible for leading and managing

-Responsible for Information Resources

-Responsible for research and development

-Professional responsibilities

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).**

About us

PHARMACY SERVICES

The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week.

The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis.

Job summary

As a Pharmacist (OUTPATIENT), you will be responsible for the provision of exceptional professional pharmacy services. The focus of your role will be to act as Responsible Pharmacist, provide support to the Senior Pharmacist, the rest of the pharmacy team and support the development of the business. You will help in ensuring a high quality patient and customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacies and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care across all sites.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMACIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Clinical Responsibilities

*Responsible for Patient

*Responsibility for policy and service development

*Responsibility for financial and physical resources

*Responsibility for leading and managing

*Responsibility for information resources

*Responsibility for research and development

*Educational responsibilities

*Professional responsibilities

*Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES(ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

About us

Conflict of InterestThe Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and DiversityThe Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures andobligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to inrelation to both staff and services.No SmokingThe Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staffcontravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.81 an hour Hourly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3977-BANK

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review.

If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

Job description Job responsibilities Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review. If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient counselling
• Completed audit and used to improve practice

Desirable

• experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration
• Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage
• Ward pharmacy experience
• Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy
• Understands role of hospital pharmacist
• Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary)
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
• Accurate/meticulous

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Experience Essential Experience of patient counselling Completed audit and used to improve practice Desirable experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage Ward pharmacy experience Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation Knowledge Essential General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy Understands role of hospital pharmacist Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs Desirable Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS. Skills and aptitudes Essential Good written communication skills Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary) Able to use initiative and work independently Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure Accurate/meticulous Royal Free shared commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The pharmacy technician (OUTPATIENT) provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

-Clinical responsibilities

-Responsibility for patients

-Responsibility for Policy and service development

-Responsible for financial and physical resources

-Responsible for leading and managing

-Responsible for Information Resources

-Responsible for research and development

-Professional responsibilities

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

About us

PHARMACY SERVICES

The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week.

The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis.

Job summary

As a Pharmacist (OUTPATIENT), you will be responsible for the provision of exceptional professional pharmacy services. The focus of your role will be to act as Responsible Pharmacist, provide support to the Senior Pharmacist, the rest of the pharmacy team and support the development of the business. You will help in ensuring a high quality patient and customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacies and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care across all sites.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMACIES.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Clinical Responsibilities

*Responsible for Patient

*Responsibility for policy and service development

*Responsibility for financial and physical resources

*Responsibility for leading and managing

*Responsibility for information resources

*Responsibility for research and development

*Educational responsibilities

*Professional responsibilities

*Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

About us

Conflict of InterestThe Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and DiversityThe Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures andobligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to inrelation to both staff and services.No SmokingThe Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staffcontravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.81 an hour Hourly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3975-BANK

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review.

If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

Job description Job responsibilities Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review. If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

Person Specification

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient counselling
• Completed audit and used to improve practice

Desirable

• experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration
• Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage
• Ward pharmacy experience
• Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy
• Understands role of hospital pharmacist
• Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary)
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
• Accurate/meticulous

Person Specification Royal Free Shared Commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments Education & Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Experience Essential Experience of patient counselling Completed audit and used to improve practice Desirable experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage Ward pharmacy experience Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation Knowledge Essential General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy Understands role of hospital pharmacist Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs Desirable Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS. Skills and aptitudes Essential Good written communication skills Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary) Able to use initiative and work independently Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure Accurate/meticulous

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Healthcare assistant CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)

The Mildred Creak Unit at GOSH is an in-patient CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) psychiatric unit for children and young people between the ages of 7 to 13. We have 8 inpatient beds available on the unit as well as 2-day patient spaces and we accept children with a range of behavioural and emotional difficulties such as Eating Disorders, Functional Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders etc.

The role of a HCA involves working as a member of the nursing team within a therapeutic environment, to provide care to the young people. You will facilitate their daily routines and attendance of the therapeutic timetable in a nurturing and supportive manner. The role includes various duties such as supporting young people to eat, helping young people with following their care plans, providing a space for young people to talk about their feelings as well as clinical tasks such as nasogastric feeding, physical observations and the facilitation of therapeutic groups.

We are seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants with experience of working in mental health services, ideally with children and young people to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. We are looking for candidates who are able to work either day shifts or night shifts, depending on service needs and their availability to support the 24-hour care needs of the unit.

Main duties of the job

• To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic person centred and family centred care to the children and families within the context of a CAMHS therapeutic milieu/environment.
• To actively engage with young people and families, in order to facilitate recovery from their individual difficulties.
• Completing physical observations, heights, weights and providing nutritional support via nasogastric feeding and meal support.
• To role model health eating habits by eating with the young people during meal and snack times.
• To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To work within agreed ways of working, under indirect supervision of a registered health care professional (usually a Registered Nurse), following relevant standards, policies and protocols and always acting within the limits of your training and competence.
• To follow and demonstrate the Trust Values, Expected Behaviours and Core Values of Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012), and adhere to the GOSH Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (2013).
• Provide comfort, reassurance, validation and support to the child/young person and their families when anxious or distressed.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

To participate in the delivery of high quality, patient focused clinical care.

To support registered healthcare professionals in the provision of a safe and caring environment

To work effectively as part of the nursing team

Assist in the induction, supervision and training of HCA's band 3 and trainee Dialysis Assistants

To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance

The post holder may be required to rotate between sites to meet service needs, including rotation between the main site and satellite units where applicable and when required to do so - this may be at short notice

Main duties of the job

• Be able to safely and competently connect patients to the haemodialysis system, only after all setting and programming have been verified by a Registered Nurse
• Measure, monitor and record the following, escalating and reporting any abnormalities to the RGN:

- Blood pressure, pulse, weight pre/post dialysis

- Temperature

- Respiratory rate

- Oxygen saturation levels

- Blood sugar

- Vascular access arterial and venous pressure

- Ongoing monitoring via the EPIC flowsheet

- Patient environment for risk of falls

- Document dialysis observations

• Be able to cannulate both arterial and venous sites of mature AV fistulas with minimal or no support as directed by a registered nurse
• Be able to undertake routine and monthly blood sampling as requested by a registered nurse
• Be able to competently and safely discontinue haemodialysis when treatment has been completed
• Be able to safely remove and dispose of AV fistula needles
• Be able to dispose of all HD circuit lines following infection control guidelines
• Be able to decontaminate dialysis equipment following infection control guidelines and document using the HD decontamination checklist.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

Environmental Services are looking for an enthusiastic new team member for waste collection a cross the CUH site.

Environmental Services Porter will assist the Deputy Environmental Service Manager in providing an efficient waste collection service for all wastes generated from the Trust. This will include dirty and infected laundry, cardboard/sharps, biohazard/hazardous clinical wastes and recyclables in accordance with legislation.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include collections of dirty and infected laundry, cardboard/sharps, biohazard/hazardous clinical wastes and recyclables in line with the work schedule. The use of an electric tug to transport waste bins and the use of good manual handling.

Carry out general waste and clinical collections duties of a routine nature on a daily basis which include:

Collect all hospital clinical waste, cardboard and clinical sharps, dirty and infected laundry in accordance with schedules set by the Environmental Services Manager.

Communicate with Ward Management if wastes are not presented for collection in accordance with Policy, and to report non-conformances to the Team Leader.

To respond to radio generated collections in a timely manner, and pass accurate information back to Radio Controller if jobs are unable to be completed.

To ensure that all collections from clinical waste storage areas are completed as per work schedules, and are checked on a regular basis. Collections may vary according to Incinerator plant availability, and own initiative must be used at all times.

To complete tasks unsupervised at all times when on shift.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job summary

Job overview Are you passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people? Do you have experience working with children, young people, families, schools or community services and want to develop a career in children's mental health? We are seeking an expirenced, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated EMHPs, CWPs and PWPs to join Barking & Dagenham Mental Health Support Team (MHST) You will work across educational settings and healthcare services to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. You will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver evidence-based early interventions, support emotional wellbeing within schools and colleges, and contribute to improving access to mental health support across Barking & Dagenham.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job Deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Work in partnership with schools, children, young people and families to support the self-management of presenting emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. Undertake assessments, contribute to formulations and develop collaborative intervention plans under appropriate supervision. Deliver guided self-help and other evidence-based interventions on both an individual and group basis. Support education staff to identify, understand and respond to mental health and wellbeing needs within their settings. Promote emotional wellbeing and improve access to mental health support across educational settings. Liaise effectively with health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners to support integrated care and effective pathways. Identify and appropriately escalate concerns where children and young people require more specialist mental health intervention. Maintain accurate clinical records, outcome measures and activity data in line with Trust policies and professional standards. Participate fully in the Education Mental Health Practitioner training programme and associated supervision requirements.

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.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Communications & Engagement Lead to join the Bradford District and Craven Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care (INHC) Programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a major NHS transformation programme, leading communications and engagement that support neighbourhood health and care, strengthen partnerships, and help improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities across Bradford District and Craven.

The INHC Programme brings together health, social care, primary care, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to deliver more integrated, preventative and person-centred care closer to home. Communications and engagement are central to building a shared vision, involving communities and partners, and supporting meaningful change across the health and care system.

You will lead the development and delivery of the programme's communications and engagement strategy, ensuring staff, partners, communities and people with lived experience are informed, engaged and involved in shaping neighbourhood health and care. Working across a complex partnership, you will develop campaigns and digital content, build stakeholder relationships, deliver engagement and co-production activity, advise senior leaders, and evaluate the impact of communications and engagement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

About You

You will have:

• Experience developing and delivering communications, engagement and stakeholder strategies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Experience leading communications campaigns and engagement activities.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to co-production and reducing health inequalities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of neighbourhood health and care across Bradford District and Craven. You will join a supportive programme team working with partners across the health and care system to deliver meaningful change for local communities, while benefiting from flexible working, NHS pension benefits and development opportunities.

Job Purpose

To lead communications and engagement activity for the Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care (INHC) Programme across Bradford District and Craven. The postholder will engage staff, communities, partners and stakeholders, helping to build understanding, participation and support for neighbourhood transformation. The role will promote collaboration across health, social care and VCSE partners, ensuring local people help shape integrated neighbourhood services.

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13th November 2026

Interview Date: 20th November 2026

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job summary

Are you a keen and positive individual looking for a career change or your next challenge in an acute hospital trust?

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic staff to join our modern purpose-built facilities at the Colchester hospital site.

You will be based within the Pharmacy department but will spend a significant amount of time working around the hospital site, ensuring the supply and delivery of medicines to clinical areas.

Our friendly pharmacy team are dedicated to nurturing, mentoring and developing our staff to reach their full potential.

ESNEFT recently completed a full site wide implementation of the EPIC electronic patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration and pharmacy stock control system replacement.

In addition to our fully automated dispensaries, we host one of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service medicines advice sites and the Regional Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (including a brand new Aseptic facility).

About our Pharmacy Service https://esneft.pagetiger.com/csusdpr/1

Main duties of the job

Provide a holistic Medicines Supply service to both internal and external customers in line with agreed pharmacy standards.

Carry out a re-stocking service to the supply service customers.

Receipt pharmaceuticals into the department from external wholesalers and suppliers; checking invoices diligently and in line with departmental procedures; then storing within Pharmacy in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Issue and prepare goods for dispatch to customers.

Assist the Principal Technician for Stores and Distribution Services in ensuring that all required medication safety and governance issues are actioned within the working environment.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR964-26

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Daily administration of stock using an electronic stock management system(s) - including stock checking and reconciliation
• Demonstrates effective communication skills through team working in complex/multi-disciplinary team environments
• Self-Managing daily workload - in a stock/stores/logistics environment
• Checking, storage and distribution of medicines or equivalent goods in regulated and controlled environments
• Acute/Community pharmacy stock management
• Experience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity ensuring good customer service
• Working with all levels of pharmacy staff including management.
• Use of computers

Desirable

• Experience of Pharmacy Robotic systems
• Has provided training to junior staff
• Competent undertaking ward stock top ups
• Experience using databases and basic report writing
• Experience using Inventory Management Software.
• Experience using Epic Software

Qualifications

Essential

• Secondary education; GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or higher) or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/ Level 2 standard or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• Stock control procedures - including stock checking an and stock reconciliation
• Handling of medicines, including receiving cytotoxic medicines
• Goods in and Out procedures
• Pharmacy Key performance indicators (KPI's)
• Medicines Optimisation

Desirable

• Distribution practices and supply chain logistics

Person Specification Experience Essential Daily administration of stock using an electronic stock management system(s) - including stock checking and reconciliation Demonstrates effective communication skills through team working in complex/multi-disciplinary team environments Self-Managing daily workload - in a stock/stores/logistics environment Checking, storage and distribution of medicines or equivalent goods in regulated and controlled environments Acute/Community pharmacy stock management Experience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity ensuring good customer service Working with all levels of pharmacy staff including management. Use of computers Desirable Experience of Pharmacy Robotic systems Has provided training to junior staff Competent undertaking ward stock top ups Experience using databases and basic report writing Experience using Inventory Management Software. Experience using Epic Software Qualifications Essential Secondary education; GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or higher) or equivalent qualifications Desirable NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/ Level 2 standard or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification. Knowledge Essential Stock control procedures - including stock checking an and stock reconciliation Handling of medicines, including receiving cytotoxic medicines Goods in and Out procedures Pharmacy Key performance indicators (KPI's) Medicines Optimisation Desirable Distribution practices and supply chain logistics

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 Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

RRIC: join our team

Our innovative Rapid Response & Intermediate Care service works across Buckinghamshire - and we need you to join our Aylesbury Team

• Your mission: To provide expert interventions and rehabilitation as part of a dynamic, tight-knit team that reacts quickly when people are in crisis.
• Your aim: To help patients stay in their own home, empowering recovery and preventing unnecessary hospitalisation. You will also support early discharge from hospital and patients at the end of life.
• Your role: Add your expertise to our multi-disciplinary community team working with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Specialist Paramedics, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Community Healthcare Assistant Practitioners or Healthcare Assistants.
• Who are we?We are part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based in 7 locations across the county, including a North and a South Urgent Community Response Squad. Together we operate as one collaborating with colleagues across all sectors of health and social care.
• Who are you?If you are committed to excellence, motivated by developing your clinical skills, driven by being at the cutting edge of healthcare delivery and thrive as part of a team

Disclaimer: The trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications and therefore early submission is recommended.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties include:

• Providing triage, comprehensive specialist assessment, review and evaluation of the needs of patients and carers using your OT skills and experience
• Being responsible for planning programmes of care to promote health gain and maximise independence, actively case managing patients through their journeys
• Allocating appropriate workloads to members of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care (RRIC) team
• Working with a range of professionals in order to ensure care is appropriate and delivered in a timely manner.Demonstrating professional skills and competence in leadership, care planning / co-ordination, and care and treatment delivery.Support the development of clinical pathway

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR7871974-K

Job locations

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Valid and current UK driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Allied Healthcare Professional with HCPC -Occupational Therapist
• Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Experience of recent Continuous Professional Development.
• Relevant post graduate clinical training e.g. Advanced History Taking & Assessment Long Term Conditions Respiratory Disease Cardiac Disease Trauma, Orthopaedics & End of Life

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Demonstrate experience post or preregistration placements in relevant clinical areas for therapists:- Care of Elderly Orthopaedics Neurology Respiratory Palliative Care Long term conditions
• In depth experience of working within multi-agency/multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS community/in-patient setting for a minimum of 2 years post registration.
• Experience of electronic clinical systems
• Experience participating in research or audit project.
• Experience of day-to-day staff management e.g. case allocation to Health Care Assistants
• Experience of working with single assessment process.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Demonstrate profession specific clinical assessment planning delivery and evaluation skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legal requirement for working with vulnerable adults and those who lack capacity
• Ability to manage complex cases
• Ability to develop and maintain partnership working
• Knowledge of modernisation agenda within the NHS and social care
• IT Skills
• Report writing skills
• Teaching patients, carers, and colleagues

Person Specification SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Valid and current UK driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered Allied Healthcare Professional with HCPC -Occupational Therapist Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy Experience of recent Continuous Professional Development. Relevant post graduate clinical training e.g. Advanced History Taking & Assessment Long Term Conditions Respiratory Disease Cardiac Disease Trauma, Orthopaedics & End of Life EXPERIENCE Essential Demonstrate experience post or preregistration placements in relevant clinical areas for therapists:- Care of Elderly Orthopaedics Neurology Respiratory Palliative Care Long term conditions In depth experience of working within multi-agency/multi-disciplinary team. Desirable Experience of working in an NHS community/in-patient setting for a minimum of 2 years post registration. Experience of electronic clinical systems Experience participating in research or audit project. Experience of day-to-day staff management e.g. case allocation to Health Care Assistants Experience of working with single assessment process. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Demonstrate profession specific clinical assessment planning delivery and evaluation skills. Desirable Knowledge of legal requirement for working with vulnerable adults and those who lack capacity Ability to manage complex cases Ability to develop and maintain partnership working Knowledge of modernisation agenda within the NHS and social care IT Skills Report writing skills Teaching patients, carers, and colleagues

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Paramedic Learning Facilitators support sectors to deliver the best possible learning experiences for learners and mentors/practice educators within PES Operations. This role will suit individuals with a strong background in supporting learners and a passion for improving learner experiences. Each PES sector will gain valuable support from a Paramedic Learning Facilitator, who will report to the Sector Manager and work as an integral part of the Sector management team, supporting, evaluating and improving the learner and mentor/practice educator experience within the Sector.

Main duties of the job

Suitable candidates will be qualified to degree level as a paramedic and will have experience of supporting learners as a practice educator/mentor and have completed a relevant mentoring learner module. Ideally candidates will hold/be working towards relevant teaching/learning qualifications at the point of application, but for the right candidates these will be provided following appointment.

The post holder will report on learner experiences, using data, analysing learner experiences and activities and provide assurance of quality and develop action plans to enable the delivery of consistent and highly valued learner programmes in the Sector. Paramedic Learning Facilitators will spend 70% of their time working operational shifts with identified learners on a double crewed ambulance (DCA).The role will not follow a fixed rota and will have the flexibility to determine the required working pattern to meet the needs of learners, recognising that different sectors may develop different operating models. They will work closely with rostering teams and the sector management team to plan shifts with learners. The remaining 30% of time (non operational) will be protected to support individual and sector-based learning activities, working in partnership with the local sector and workforce development teams.

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job summary

Triage and Referrals Mental Health Practitioner:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Brent for a triage and assessment mental health practitioner.

The role is to screen referrals, undertake specialist assessments and provide brief follow up or facilitate an alternative service provision for people referred to the team. This is a front-line post which involves face-to-face work with services users' and their carers'. The post holders will need to be able to make clear and autonomous decisions based on the complexity of the presentations due to the persons health and social care needs.

We are forward thinking, diverse and focussed on providing positive outcomes for the people we serve. Our strongly held core values are compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership which we apply to our working relationships with to those who use our services and our colleagues alike.

Main duties of the job

• To provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, evidence-based assessments for adults with primary mental health need.
• To establish eligibility for health and social care services for adults with mental health needs in line with national and local policy; the Care Act 2014 and Section 117; and any other relevant framework
• To undertake continuous risk assessment and risk management in partnership with the service-user; their relatives and other professionals. Recording and documenting using correct tools and systems.
• To co-ordinate a multidisciplinary response to crisis situations.
• To provide direct therapeutic care to users in their own home or other community settings, using evidence-based nursing skills and psychosocial interventions.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided to users, in collaboration with users, carers, GP's and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To identify carers and to support with referring for statutory Carers Assessments and Care Plans.
• To screen for Vocational Needs and refer on for full Vocational Needs Assessment where appropriate.
• To work in partnership with other agencies (e.g. Housing, Benefits, Social Services, etc)

About us

Our staff are our most valued asset and we work hard to ensure that our team members feel valued and encouraged to develop both professionally and contribute to the development of our service. We have a good reputation which we are keen maintain and continually improve.

Our service is diverse and dynamic work place . We work together to ensure we uphold trust values and to create a working environment which promotes respect and partnership.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 UCR Practitioner to join the Home 1st Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team on a fixed-term basis for 10 months. Working within an innovative multidisciplinary service, you will provide rapid assessment, treatment and clinical intervention for patients experiencing an acute health crisis in their own homes, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge from hospital. You will work autonomously and collaboratively with a range of health and social care professionals, delivering high-quality, person-centred care while responding to referrals within a two-hour timeframe. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, work across a variety of urgent community pathways, including Virtual Ward and intermediate care services, and contribute to the continued development of a forward-thinking community service.

Main duties of the job

Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients experiencing an acute health crisis in their own home or care home, helping to avoid unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate early discharge from hospital.

Triage and manage referrals received from a range of partners including GPs, Consultants, NHS 111, South Central Ambulance Service, care homes, district nursing teams and other community services.

Respond to urgent referrals within a two-hour timeframe, delivering safe, effective and person-centred care in line with national Urgent Community Response standards.

Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to determine appropriate care pathways and support patients with acute illness, frailty and exacerbations of long-term conditions.

Undertake comprehensive risk assessments, clinical decision-making and care planning, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Support patients on Virtual Ward, intermediate care and reablement pathways, providing ongoing assessment, monitoring and clinical intervention as required.

Deliver urgent assessment and intervention for patients who have fallen at home, working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to prevent avoidable conveyance to hospital.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional, organisational and regulatory standards at all times.

About us

At Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. Our values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership underpin everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture built on our SCARF behaviours: being Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective and Fair, ensuring both staff and patients have the best possible experience.

We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting career development, leadership opportunities and lifelong learning. Staff benefit from regular supervision, access to professional development and training programmes, flexible working opportunities where service needs allow, a comprehensive health and wellbeing offer, occupational health support, employee assistance services and active staff networks that champion inclusion and diversity. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Joining Home 1st Urgent Community Response offers the opportunity to work within an innovative and supportive multidisciplinary team at the forefront of community healthcare transformation in Milton Keynes. You'll have the chance to develop advanced clinical skills, contribute to service improvement and make a genuine difference to patients.

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team? Are you interested in applying your clinical skills to the rich and diverse community of Ealing? Do you want to work for an SLT service that is committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Staff Wellbeing?

This permanent position would provide the opportunity to work with a varied caseload across our community paediatric service, including opportunities in our dysphagia team (if already trained in dysphagia). The successful applicant will further develop and consolidate their speech and language therapy knowledge in a highly supportive environment whilst learning and advancing their skills within Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy.

Please note that applicants must be able to commit to working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week (3 days/0.6 wte) within the Ealing Speech and Language Therapy team.

Main duties of the job

This exciting post will provide a varied opportunity for assessment and intervention for children with a range of communication needs referred into the service. Opportunities to deliver training and workshops to parents and professionals will also be integral to this post. As part of Ealing Services for Children with Additional Needs (ESCAN) the posts will also involve regular collaborative working with other professionals.

You will be part of a forward thinking department that provides a range of services and is always striving to be innovative and put research into practice to improve patient outcomes: Developing our team members in their career path is the corner-stone of this. This will be an ideal opportunity for a therapist looking to develop their skills in paediatric speech and language therapy who also has values that align with those of our organisation and is passionate about making a difference to children and young people.

The needs of the communities we serve can change, requiring the service to evolve and develop. In light of this, the duties required in this role may also change in line with the service and therefore the successful candidate needs to be flexible to accommodate this.

About us

Working within this role will require travel across the borough of Ealing.

Our vision

Keeping children and young people's education, health and well-being at the centre of decision making to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Ealing Speech & Language Therapy Department feel strongly that Continual Professional Development is central to the delivery of the service and the development of the staff who work within it.

We are fortunate to work in Ealing, one of the most ethnically diverse boroughs in the UK, and we are striving to ensure our team reflects the communities we serve.

Ealing Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly team who embody the Trust values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership. We are committed to providing care and services which are inclusive and treat everyone with respect. The trust is committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion and have an Inclusive Heritage Staff Network whose focus is to improve EDI, staff voice and experience and promoting active bystander behaviour.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the CNWL eating disorders service. We are offering a fixed term part time Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/ CBT Therapist post within the Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service.

This position involves providing specialist therapies (CBT-E, MANTRA, CBT-AR) to clients across all sectors of care. This includes the provision of highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy, whilst also offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues and to other non professional carers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out clinical duties, clinically relevant audit and research (if needed/appropriate), and relevant administrative duties. The successful applicant will have a high level of knowledge, training, skill and experience in delivering CBT to patients with eating disorders. He or she will be encouraged to develop his or her academic and clinical knowledge in the context of service-related continuing professional development.

About us

The post holder will be based at the Vincent Square Clinic Eating Disorder Outpatient Therapy Service(Health at Stowe and Roxborough Road) and may also provide clinical and other services across the inpatient and day patient programmes (based at 1 Nightingale Place, London, SW10 9NG) Depending on service need, you will be expected to work flexibly across sites (Paddington, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Chelsea). Service provision within this scope may at times involve travelling to different sites within thecatchment area. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to adults with eating disorders.

Job summary

Hillingdon Adult Community Mental Health Servicesare seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our new Assertive Outreach pathway.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, proactive care. and is committed to supporting people in their mental health recovery.

The successful candidate will join a wider Community Mental Health Hub OT service that prides itself on innovation, excellent service delivery and continued learning.

This post is based at Mill House, but you will be required to visit patients across the Borough depending on service demand.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage a small, high-intensity caseload, delivering time-limited, occupationally focused interventions through proactive engagement. Practice will be guided by Assertive Outreach principles, with an emphasis on collaborative risk management, sustaining engagement and reducing barriers to recovery.

Working with individuals presenting with complex mental health needs, the post holder will assess the impact of illness on occupational performance, daily functioning and participation. Interventions will be strengths-based and trauma-informed, supporting individuals to develop meaningful routines, increase independence, enhance community participation, and achieve their recovery goals.

The role requires flexible working across a range of settings, including service users' homes and community environments, to enable assessment and intervention within real-life contexts.The Assertive Outreach Team role is patient-facing, requiring proactive outreach, direct therapeutic intervention and consistent face-to-face engagement. As such, the role is not suitable for remote or hybrid working arrangements.

About us

Are you passionate about helping others live meaningful lives? Join us as an Occupational Therapist at CNWL.

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and reflective working environment where people feel valued, listened to and able to do their best work. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that prioritises recovery-focused, person-centred care and values collaboration, curiosity and compassion.

We recognise that high-quality care depends on staff wellbeing and support this through flexible working, regular supervision and protected reflective space. We are committed to developing our Occupational Therapists, offering role-relevant training, leadership development and opportunities to broaden or specialise practice within community mental health.

As part of CNWL, you will also benefit from a wide range of staff wellbeing resources, award-winning staff networks, and an extensive NHS benefits package designed to support your work-life balance and overall wellbeing.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inc HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

333-G-HM-0818

Job locations

Mill House

38 Riverside Way

Uxbridge

UB8 2YF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and Person Specification for further information on the job role requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical

• deliver specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs
• provide assertive outreach interventions, including intensive and time-limited support during periods of risk or disengagement
• use proactive and persistent engagement approaches to maintain contact with individuals who are difficult to engage
• plan and deliver interventions with clear goals, outcome measures and structured transition planning
• contribute to risk assessment and management, balancing positive risk-taking with safety
• manage referrals and hold a small, high-intensity caseload within the multidisciplinary team
• prioritise work load and delegate appropriately to support staff
• apply occupational therapy models (e.g. MOHO) to inform clinical reasoning and interventions
• use outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness and inform care planning
• place service users at the centre of goal setting and involve carers where appropriate
• deliver culturally responsive and inclusive care
• prescribe equipment to support occupational performance in line with Trust policy

Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job description and Person Specification for further information on the job role requirements. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical deliver specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs provide assertive outreach interventions, including intensive and time-limited support during periods of risk or disengagement use proactive and persistent engagement approaches to maintain contact with individuals who are difficult to engage plan and deliver interventions with clear goals, outcome measures and structured transition planning contribute to risk assessment and management, balancing positive risk-taking with safety manage referrals and hold a small, high-intensity caseload within the multidisciplinary team prioritise work load and delegate appropriately to support staff apply occupational therapy models (e.g. MOHO) to inform clinical reasoning and interventions use outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness and inform care planning place service users at the centre of goal setting and involve carers where appropriate deliver culturally responsive and inclusive care prescribe equipment to support occupational performance in line with Trust policy

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Degree/ Diploma or equivalent in OT
• HCPC registered as an OT
• Relevant post-grad training

Desirable

• Practice Educator training
• RCOT membership
• Training in specialist standardised assessments

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience as an OT in secondary mental health
• Experience of engaging people who find it difficult to access/ sustain contact with services
• Experience of managing a complex caseload, including lone working and autonomous decision-making
• Experience of working collaborative with MDTs, service users and carers to co-produce care

Desirable

• Experience of working in assertive outreach or similar intensive community based services
• Experience of trauma-informed practice

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to apply OT theory/ models/ assessments to plan & deliver 1:1 and groupwork
• Strong and adaptable communication skills
• Understanding of how mental and physical health impact on occupational performance
• Evidence of culturally inclusive practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of research and service development principles
• Knowledge and skills in solution focused or motivational interviewing interventions
• Knowledge of housing, benefits & wider health & social care systems
• Experience of working with people within the criminal justice system

Attitude/ Aptitude & Personal Characteristics

Essential

• motivated to working in an assertive outreach service
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate
• Ability to manage conflict and maintain professional boundaries
• Self-awareness and commitment to ongoing learning & development

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel and undertake home visits
• Willingness to work flexibly (including evenings/weekends if required)

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Degree/ Diploma or equivalent in OT HCPC registered as an OT Relevant post-grad training Desirable Practice Educator training RCOT membership Training in specialist standardised assessments Previous Experience Essential Experience as an OT in secondary mental health Experience of engaging people who find it difficult to access/ sustain contact with services Experience of managing a complex caseload, including lone working and autonomous decision-making Experience of working collaborative with MDTs, service users and carers to co-produce care Desirable Experience of working in assertive outreach or similar intensive community based services Experience of trauma-informed practice Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Ability to apply OT theory/ models/ assessments to plan & deliver 1:1 and groupwork Strong and adaptable communication skills Understanding of how mental and physical health impact on occupational performance Evidence of culturally inclusive practice Desirable Knowledge of research and service development principles Knowledge and skills in solution focused or motivational interviewing interventions Knowledge of housing, benefits & wider health & social care systems Experience of working with people within the criminal justice system Attitude/ Aptitude & Personal Characteristics Essential motivated to working in an assertive outreach service Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate Ability to manage conflict and maintain professional boundaries Self-awareness and commitment to ongoing learning & development Other Essential Ability to travel and undertake home visits Willingness to work flexibly (including evenings/weekends if required)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mill House

38 Riverside Way

Uxbridge

UB8 2YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mill House

38 Riverside Way

Uxbridge

UB8 2YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated speech and language therapist to join our Community SLT (Speech and Language Therapy) service within the Ealing borough of London, as a Band 7.

We are looking for an enthusiastic SLT with proven experience of working with adults with neurological conditions and within the community. You will join our dynamic & friendly team working with a Band 8a SLT, other B7 SLT's, B6 & B5 SLT's and SLT Assistant's to assess, manage and treat patients in the borough of Ealing who have either swallowing or communication difficulties.

This post offers you the opportunity to develop your leadership and supervision skills. You must have experience in assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders in adults with acquired neurological conditions including Stroke, Head Injury; progressive neurological conditions; frailty; dementia & general medical conditions. This must include highly specialist skills in dysphagia management with relevant post graduate qualifications. The Speech and Language Therapy team are part of a larger MDT (ENable Team) specialist neurological team including OT, PT, Rehab Assistants, Nursing and Specialist MS/PD Nurses. There are great opportunities for joint working, joint goal setting and regular in-service training.

Main duties of the job

This post is within the Ealing Community Adult SLT Team, where the Community SLT team are based across two work bases including Ealing Day Treatment Centre (EDTC SLT clinic site) and Clayponds Hospital (O/P SLT clinic site).The Ealing Adult SLT offer a service encompassing Clayponds Rehabilitation Hospital, Enable Long Term Conditions Team, Community Stroke Team, Nursing Home Service and Outpatient SLT.There is close working with SLT colleagues across all our teams and with members of the wider MDT (including a GP led Care home service MDT for EDwAR patient discussion) and partnership organisations, ensuring the seamless transfer of care for our patients and adherence to excellent care pathways.The post-holder will be well supported & clinically supervised and supported by the 8a Community Adult SLT Team Leader. Peer supervision will take place with the other Community Band 7 SLT lead.Whether you are a B7 therapist wishing to consolidate or broaden your skills base or, a B6 therapist looking for their first B7 post you will be nurtured, facilitated and empowered to achieve your full potential in this role.The successful candidate will have knowledge, skills and experience working with both dysphagia and communication patients, in an outpatients/community clinical setting.The Ealing Adult SLT Team form part of the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust portfolio of services and we work closely with our colleagues within West London NHS Trust.

About us

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to contribute and participate in innovative new work models to improve staff working & patient care: Current projects include an EDI dysphagia project & the Care Home SLT pathway .
• An excellent support and supervision structure, including a Trust, SLT Lead
• Excellent professional development and ongoing training opportunities both internal and external.
• An interesting, manageable, caseload and waiting list
• Access to Talking Mats training
• Access to a department budget for resources and equipment including a specific Communications Aids Budget
• Fast, effective, IT and technology
• Excellent MDT working opportunities
• Good links to the Acute environment and access to VF
• Work from a purpose built location with free staff parking
• The opportunity to negotiate your work hours including flexible working

Speech and language therapy for adults :: West London NHS Trust

If you meet the person specification criteria and have the appropriate clinical skills, together with commitment, energy and experience, then we would welcome hearing from you.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

333-G-ECP-0723

Job locations

Ealing Day Treatment Centre

Britten Drive, Southall, UB1 2SH

Ealing

UB1 2SH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To demonstrate specialist knowledge within this clinical specialism, underpinned by current evidence based practice.
• To manage a complex and specialist caseload independently demonstrating evidence of sound clinical judgment and outcome measures.
• To reflect on practice with peers and identify strengths and needs.
• To provide specialist second opinions and advice to more junior colleagues and other professionals in the field.
• To write appropriate reports and case notes, reflecting specialist knowledge.
• To communicate verbally and in writing with client/carer, assessment findings, diagnosis and therapy intervention plan reflecting specialist knowledge. This will include breaking bad news in a sensitive manner e.g. explaining to a stroke patient why they may not ever be able to eat or drink again.
• To negotiate with clients/other professionals around case management and to recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and resolve.
• To employ negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.
• To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible.
• To employ excellent communication and advocacy skills to enable clients/carers to access statutory agencies and exercise statutory rights e.g. enabling patient and solicitor to understand each other.
• To attend and contribute to relevant Speech and Language Therapy Team meetings and lead in small team projects.
• To take a proactive role in team-building within multidisciplinary teams.
• To supervise and plan time-table and work for assistants and volunteers.
• To take responsibility for day-to-day operational management of staff groups.
• To take the lead on inter-agency team-working.
• To represent the SLT department in meetings with other agencies e.g. Stroke services, as requested.
• To contribute to the induction and support system for new staff.
• To mentor, supervise and provide leadership to junior Speech and Language Therapists.
• To provide full student Speech and Language Therapy placement.
• To advise line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc.
• To discuss with line manager options for caseload management.
• To monitor stock levels in specialist service area and request new equipment as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients.
• To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies.
• To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines.
• To work independently within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
• To monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness. This may require intense periods of concentration.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade.

Job description Job responsibilities To demonstrate specialist knowledge within this clinical specialism, underpinned by current evidence based practice. To manage a complex and specialist caseload independently demonstrating evidence of sound clinical judgment and outcome measures. To reflect on practice with peers and identify strengths and needs. To provide specialist second opinions and advice to more junior colleagues and other professionals in the field. To write appropriate reports and case notes, reflecting specialist knowledge. To communicate verbally and in writing with client/carer, assessment findings, diagnosis and therapy intervention plan reflecting specialist knowledge. This will include breaking bad news in a sensitive manner e.g. explaining to a stroke patient why they may not ever be able to eat or drink again. To negotiate with clients/other professionals around case management and to recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and resolve. To employ negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible. To employ excellent communication and advocacy skills to enable clients/carers to access statutory agencies and exercise statutory rights e.g. enabling patient and solicitor to understand each other. To attend and contribute to relevant Speech and Language Therapy Team meetings and lead in small team projects. To take a proactive role in team-building within multidisciplinary teams. To supervise and plan time-table and work for assistants and volunteers. To take responsibility for day-to-day operational management of staff groups. To take the lead on inter-agency team-working. To represent the SLT department in meetings with other agencies e.g. Stroke services, as requested. To contribute to the induction and support system for new staff. To mentor, supervise and provide leadership to junior Speech and Language Therapists. To provide full student Speech and Language Therapy placement. To advise line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc. To discuss with line manager options for caseload management. To monitor stock levels in specialist service area and request new equipment as appropriate. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies. To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines. To work independently within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct. To monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness. This may require intense periods of concentration. Any other duties commensurate with the grade.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent.
• Registered member of RCSLT.
• Evidence of successful completion of courses to Master's degree or equivalent.

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant courses and membership of relevant Special Interest Groups.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial postgraduate SLT experience, to include some NHS experience.
• Extensive dysphagia management skills, some of which should be within the clinical specialism.
• Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the clinical specialism
• Advanced knowledge of trends/best practice within the clinical specialism.

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the clinical specialism

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the clinical specialism and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
• Evidence of excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registration with Health Professions Council as a Speech and Language Therapist Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent. Registered member of RCSLT. Evidence of successful completion of courses to Master's degree or equivalent. Desirable Evidence of attendance at relevant courses and membership of relevant Special Interest Groups. Experience Essential Substantial postgraduate SLT experience, to include some NHS experience. Extensive dysphagia management skills, some of which should be within the clinical specialism. Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the clinical specialism Advanced knowledge of trends/best practice within the clinical specialism. Desirable In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the clinical specialism Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the clinical specialism and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits. Evidence of excellent organisational skills. Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ealing Day Treatment Centre

Britten Drive, Southall, UB1 2SH

Ealing

UB1 2SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ealing Day Treatment Centre

Britten Drive, Southall, UB1 2SH

Ealing

UB1 2SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Pharmacy Technician (Rotational) - Band 4 to 5 Progression

Post- 37.5 hours - Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Registered Pharmacy Technician with demonstrable post qualification experience, who wants to make a real difference to patient care, to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services and continuing to extend the technician role

Applicants should hold a Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.

Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician is desirable but not essential .

The initial banding of the postholder will depend on past experience and/or completion of a conversion competency document.

Duties will include:

- Dispensing and Accuracy Checking for In-patients, Outpatients and Discharge.

- Patient counselling,

- Medicines optimisation at ward level including medicines reconciliation; assessing patients' own medicines at the bedside and processing patient discharge prescriptions

- Aseptic Outsourcing duties

The post will require participation in rotas that extend into early evenings, weekends and bank holidays and those seeking part-time employment during the daytime, evening and / or weekend will be considered.

Soon to register Technicians can apply

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing and developing the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service including a comprehensive dispensing and medicines distribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wards and departments throughout the Trust.
• To act as Dispensary Team Leader when required.
• To train and mentor new and existing staff undertaking in-house or external training/qualifications
• To supervise pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants on a day to day basis
• Duties are carried out under the control or direct supervision of a pharmacist or where appropriate Principal or Chief Technician.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-HS4PHA-10-26

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or the recognised equivalent Certificated Pharmacy Technician qualification
• Good general education , preferably Mathematics , English and 2 other subjects at GCSE level grade C or above
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Technician Dispensing Accuracy Checking
• A minimum 12 month post registration Hospital experience

Experience

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in a busy hospital Pharmacy
• Experience of ward based medicines management processes, including assessment of patients own medicines
• Experience of undertaking aseptic dispensing

Skill and Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical practice
• Good therapeutics knowledge of frequently use medicines
• Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients and service users, particularly by telephone
• Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas and use initiative
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a large team

Other Factors

Essential

• Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public
• Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Able to accept guidance, direction and constructive criticism

Desirable

• Practical, enthusiastic and self motivated

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or the recognised equivalent Certificated Pharmacy Technician qualification Good general education , preferably Mathematics , English and 2 other subjects at GCSE level grade C or above Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Technician Dispensing Accuracy Checking A minimum 12 month post registration Hospital experience Experience Desirable Recent experience of working in a busy hospital Pharmacy Experience of ward based medicines management processes, including assessment of patients own medicines Experience of undertaking aseptic dispensing Skill and Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical practice Good therapeutics knowledge of frequently use medicines Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients and service users, particularly by telephone Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas and use initiative Able to work unsupervised Able to work as part of a large team Other Factors Essential Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work quickly and accurately under pressure Able to accept guidance, direction and constructive criticism Desirable Practical, enthusiastic and self motivated

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Lead Practitioner Psychologist (Band 8a)Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (Complex Needs Service Line)

This is an exciting time to join Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as we continue to transform adult community mental health services through our innovative Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams. We are seeking experienced and compassionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologists who are passionate about delivering high-quality psychological care and shaping the future of community mental health services.

We are recruiting into an 8a Senior Practitioner Psychologist post within the Complex Needs Service Line for the Surrey Heath Neighbourhood Mental Health Team based in Frimley (Theta House). This is a senior role for Clinical or Counselling Psychologists who are motivated to drive service development, champion psychologically informed care, and support multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for people experiencing complex mental health difficulties.

This post will be supported and supervised by the respective place-based Lead Principal Psychologist with additional support of the locality Consultant Psychologist.

Main duties of the job

As a senior psychological professional within your Neighbourhood Team, you will be responsible for delivering specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, while also providing clinical leadership, consultation, supervision, teaching, service development, audit and research activities. The role requires working with multidisciplinary teams, service users and carers to ensureperson-centred, trauma-informed and evidence-based care while contributing to ongoing improvement and development of psychological services.

Deliver specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs across community services.

Provide psychological leadership, consultation and expert advice to multidisciplinary teams, promoting trauma-informed and psychologically informed practice.

Undertake complex risk assessments and care planning, working collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies to support integrated care pathways.

Supervise, mentor and train assistant psychologists, trainees, junior psychological workforce and multidisciplinary staff, contributing to workforce development and professional standards.

Lead and contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research initiatives to enhance accessibility, effectiveness and equity of psychological services.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

We are looking for a talented and dynamic Dietitian to join the Hounslow Falls Prevention and Bone Health Service. The service aims to enable people to work towards self-management and improve their understanding of the health, nutritional and lifestyle factors that can contribute to falls, frailty and poor bone health. The team is working in partnership with borough colleagues to enhance links between clinical and community services, helping the population of Hounslow to live well, remain active, maintain independence and reduce their risk of falls and fragility fractures.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing, supporting patients and their family/carers through a comprehensive falls and bone health assessment pathway. You will play a key role in educating patients on the importance of nutrition in supporting overall health, strength and independence, with a particular focus on optimising bone health and reducing the risk of fractures.

Your expertise will add significant value for people living with osteoporosis, osteopenia, frailty and other long-term conditions associated with poor bone health and an increased risk of fragility fractures. You will provide evidence-based dietary advice and interventions to support bone strength, muscle health and healthy ageing, encouraging patients to make realistic lifestyle changes that improve their quality of life.

Main duties of the job

This is a patient-facing role requiring direct contact with patients through individual assessments, home visits and group-based interventions. Some virtual consultations may form part of the role. The post holder will work flexibly across the Hounslow Borough and may be required to travel between multiple sites.

Nutritional assessment of patients at risk of falls, frailty, bone health conditions and fragility fractures.

Screening and management of malnutrition, unintended weight loss and poor dietary intake.

Assessment of calcium, vitamin D and protein intake to support bone and muscle health.

Development of individualised nutrition plans to reduce falls risk and improve strength and function.

Provision of dietary advice on bone health, healthy eating, hydration and fracture prevention.

Prescription and monitoring of oral nutritional supplements where clinically indicated.

Identification and management of nutrition-related contributors to falls, including frailty, sarcopenia and dehydration.

Patient and carer education to support long-term nutritional management.

Monitoring outcomes and reviewing progress to optimise nutritional status, bone health and falls prevention where clinically indicated.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 7 Occupational Therapist maternity cover for 1 year within the General Rehabilitation and Admission Avoidance teams at Clayponds Hospital to work in our skilled and friendly MDT in West London Trust.

This role would suit a clinician who wishes to develop their managerial skills, as well as clinical rehabilitation skills for patients who require general rehabilitation and urgent intervention under the Admission Avoidance pathway.

As the Band 7 Occupational Therapist you will be expected to carry a clinical caseload and be an active member of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team. You will work closely with the Band 6 Occupational Therapists in Magnolia and Jasmin wards to ensure we deliver a high quality, effective Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to rehabilitate people, to meet their goals and to transition from the hospital environment to home.

You will also be expected to work alongside the Band 7 Physiotherapist and Band 8 Therapy Lead in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating the therapy service provided to patients admitted to General Medicine and Admission Avoidance.

You will have support and regular supervision from the Therapy Lead. And you will hold supervisory responsibility for Band 6's, rehabilitation assistants and students on placement and will also take part in our regular in-service trainings. This will form as great learning experiences

Main duties of the job

Magnolia and Jasmin wards are an integral part of the wider Intermediate Care team based at Clayponds Hospital. Patients have access to a variety of equipment in a large unique gym space and additional specific designated ADL rooms. Patients receive specialist therapy input until they are able to return to their preferred discharge destination (where appropriate) with support from our excellent community teams as needed.

The team is passionate about training and education. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to actively participate in regular in-service training and complete CPD courses as appropriate.

Our staff are central to delivering the service vision and we are keen to recruit high calibre staff who will be offered the support required to fulfil their roles as well as being provided with the training and experience to further their skills and build a career of which they can be proud.

To work within the clinical team, managing your own caseload including assessment, implementing and evaluating treatment and applying specialist skills to support patients presenting with varied and complex conditions.

With senior support, to provide clinical expertise in the prioritisation and treatment of patients within the scope of the conditions referred to the integrated care service.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term (12 months) Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Acute General Medicine inpatient workstream. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills and independent management of a complex caseload within a friendly and supportive team.

Based primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital, you will work across a range of specialties including Elderly Care, Respiratory, Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Surgery, while also independently managing the inpatient and palliative care caseload at the nearby Churchill Hospital. The service contributes to FEES, the countywide Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) service, and multidisciplinary education and training programmes.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative SLT who enjoys working in a busy multidisciplinary environment. You will work closely with colleagues across the Acute General Medicine, Stroke, Neurosciences, Critical Care, and Head and Neck Cancer teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

If you would like to learn more about the role, please get in touch. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Charlie Howland

Service Manager - Adult Speech and Language Therapy

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced Speech and Language Therapist working across acute inpatient wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital and nearby Churchill Hospital. This includes complex medicine, elderly care, surgery, cardiac services, trauma, palliative care, oncology/haematology, renal and transplant. They will be an integral member of the inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team and work closely within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring patients receive person-centred and effective care.

The post holder will:

• Use specialist clinical skills to identify, assess, diagnose and manage a specialist caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders across a complex general medical caseload.
• They will select the appropriate intervention for effective, evidence-based therapy.
• Make independent decisions about caseload management.
• Contribute to audit and service development projects in this clinical area and the wider department.
• Independently receive and provide supervision for students on placement
• Provide necessary cover for the caseloads of other Speech and Language Therapists within the Trust during periods of annual / sick leave.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join Gateshead's Children's Occupational Therapy Team for a 12 month fixed term contract. Our service works with children aged 0-18 completing assessment and intervention at the environment best suited for the child including home, school, and clinic. We work with children who present with coordination, physical and sensory related difficulties where there is an impact on more than one functional area/life skills. This is an exciting time to join our service as we are introducing new projects such as Coordination groups, sensory related parent groups, MDT intervention groups, Occupational Therapy/Portage pathway focused on neurodiversity preschool children.

The post is fortunate to sitwithin a well-established and supportive Children's MDT and benefits from excellent support from the OT department. Here in Gateshead, we encourage and support continuing professional development and have robust supervision processes. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced person to work with the Children's Occupational Therapy team. Please see the job description for a detailed list of the knowledge, skills and experience required for this post.

A UK Driving License and access to a vehicle for work purposes will be required for this post for community working. You will be based at one of the Gateshead Health Locations as directed by your line manager.

Main duties of the job

1. To act as an experienced autonomous practitioner, providing specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment for client's
2. To independently manage a caseload, using evidence-based practice and patient centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
3. To work closely with children, families and carers to identify individualised and meaningful goals incorporating the child's voice.
4. To work as a key member of the MDT.
5. To participate in service development projects and training including in service training and support of colleagues. Where appropriate, to provide supervision to team colleagues and students.
6. Actively maintain CPD.
7. The post holder will assist in the delivery of the occupational therapy service across community settings, including a range of health and social care locations and the patient's own home.
8. To be involved in a variety of service improvement initiatives and support delivery of OT business plan as directed by Team/Service Lead.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Therapy Technical Instructor to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills and experience within a supportive and dynamic service.

You will work alongside therapists to support the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory conditions across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. This includes supporting patients on respiratory wards, facilitating safe and timely discharge from hospital and assisting with the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and home visit programmes.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant therapy-based competencies, ideally gained within a Band 2 or Band 3 role in the NHS or a similar healthcare setting. Experience of delivering prescribed rehabilitation programmes under the supervision of registered therapists is desirable, along with excellent communication, organisational and team-working skills.

A comprehensive competency-based training programme will be provided, supported by regular supervision, education and development opportunities with senior members of the team. This will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to work confidently across a range of respiratory rehabilitation settings.

The successful candidate will be required to work between 08:00 and 17:00 and participate in a 7-day working rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of therapy assistant service to ward, group and clinic based patients.

To carry out tasks delegated from professionally registered staff, appropriate within clear guidelines and to supervise less experienced staff in the clinical areas, ensuring patient focused care is delivered.

To be responsible for the continuation of rehabilitation programmes during weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

To enable patients to achieve their optimum level of independence in mobility and activities of daily living

The post holder will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting with specified duties and to take responsibility for planning their own work duties.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.