Job summary

Are you looking for a senior clinical post which will allow you to develop leadership skills? Are you passionate about working with the elderly population in a busy, dynamic environment?

The Elderly Medicine Therapy team at Royal Derby Hospital are recruiting to a permanent Physiotherapist position.

The post holder will be joining an established, vibrant and friendly team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and assistant staff who share an office base and work closely together to provide a consistent and responsive Therapy service to our Elderly Medicine wards and a General Medicine ward.

The team is led by an Operational Lead Therapist, Lead Physiotherapists and Clinical Lead OT.

You will be required to carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to assist more junior physiotherapy staff and assistants as necessary.

You will have experience in working with the elderly population and will be expected to play an active role in the development of the service and the individuals within the service.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to junior physiotherapy staff and assistants as necessary. You must also be adaptable, calm and be able to effectively delegate work to physiotherapy and assistant staff to ensure priorities across the service are covered. This will involve working closely with the other senior Physio's and OT's

Experience in managing complex discharges in a fast paced acute hospital environment is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively as part of multi disciplinary and Therapy teams.

Prior experience as a senior physiotherapist is not essential if you have gained relevant skills and experience as a Band 5 and have a passion for the areas of Elderly and General Medicine. If you join our team we can offer:

• Support from Clinical Team Leader, Lead Physiotherapists and Clinical lead OT.
• A close knit friendly environment where the development of all staff is nurtured and encouraged.
• Regular Elderly Medicine Therapy team in-service training, to which you will be asked to participate. Opportunity to develop dual competencies,
• Support to attend other appropriate training Trust commitment to CPD, annual appraisal and regular supervision. The opportunity to work across specialities, shadow and develop links with other acute and community teams.

Closing date of applications: 2 November 2026

Interview date: 14 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff

Job summary

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Royal Derby Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care within a busy acute orthopaedic service. The team supports patients across trauma and elective pathways, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their hospital stay.

Applicants should have excellent communication and teamworking skills, along with experience as a Therapy Assistant or Healthcare Assistant within an acute inpatient setting, with an understanding of the therapy role. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship, or equivalent Band 3/4 Therapy Assistant competencies. A full driving licence is desirable.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, supporting patients following elective hip and knee replacements, undertaking pre-operative assessments, contributing to discharge planning, and assisting with the assessment and rehabilitation of trauma patients.

We are committed to staff development and offer competency-based training to support the development of clinical skills within orthopaedic rehabilitation and acute care.

The service operates seven days a week. The post includes a rota covering early evenings and weekends, with enhancements paid in line with NHS Terms and Conditions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Assess and treat patients with a wide variety of orthopaedic and trauma-related conditions.
• Work across therapy professions using competency-based practice to provide holistic care within the orthopaedic department.
• Support and lead discharge planning to facilitate safe and timely patient discharge.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute environment.
• Undertake one-to-one pre-operative assessments for elective orthopaedic patients.
• Manage a ward-based caseload and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Support the learning and development of therapy students on placement.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of the orthopaedic therapy service.

Closing date of applications: 4 November 2026

Date of interview: 23 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

Surgical First Assistant

Full time (including evenings and weekends) - 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Surgical First Assistant to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at Mersey & West Lancashire NHS Teaching Hospitals.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimised through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.

Self-motivation is essential along with a passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS.

This role will include evening and potentially weekend working as well as assisting on theatre lists across all MWL Hospital sites depending on service need.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for the post.

Please note the JD and PS are sbuject to AfC review

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in all aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedics and provide specialist perioperative expertise in the Surgical First Assistantrole, facilitating evidence based patient centred care for patients undergoing surgery.

You will assist with the co-ordination and smooth running of the Trauma and Orthopaedic operating sessions by liaising with theatre and otherpersonnel as appropriate to maintain safe levels of patient care throughout the surgical procedure.

This role will include evening and potentially weekend working as well as assisting on theatre lists across all MWL Hospital sites depending on service need.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

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

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Job summary

Band 6 - Specialist Occupational Therapist

Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit - St Helens Hospital

Full time 37.5 hrs pw (part time considered)

Are you a confident Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a more rewarding clinical challenge in a highly specialist rehabilitation service? Are you ready to further develop your clinical and leadership skills?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team at Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit, St Helens Hospital.

Seddon Rehab Unit offers a dedicated seven-day rehabilitation service as part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network, providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults following traumatic injury or serious illness. Rehabilitation is active and is provided at a level of intensity and duration that can be tolerated by the patient to enable the achievement of optimum functional potential. Our team work closely with patients and families to achieve the best possible level of independence and quality of life. In addition to the inpatients service, the unit also offers out-patient therapy services.

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

Please note- it is the applicant's responsibility to seek authorisation from their current manager to be released for the secondment before a formal application is made

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Occupational Therapist to this specialist post. The successful applicant will be part of a motivated, forward thinking, close interdisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Rehabilitation Assistants, Clinical Psychologists, a Rehabilitation Coordinator, Social Worker and Rehabilitation Nurses. The medical team is led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine.

You will be joining an established OT team and will have access to support and supervision from a Clinical Lead (Band 7) Occupational Therapist. We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to develop both the service and themselves. The appropriate candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to training rotational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and undergraduate staff.

Continuous evidence-based practice and service development is fundamental to the team, and you will be passionate in identifying, leading and driving forward new projects.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Job summary

Band 3, progressing to Band 4 upon successful completion of the pre-induction period and the 27-month Higher Apprenticeship TAP programme, commencing March 2027.

Successful candidates will be based in Radiology at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and must be willing to work across all Trust sites.

As a Trainee Assistant Practitioner within Radiology, you will support the delivery of a safe, efficient and effective imaging service. Working under the supervision of a qualified radiographer, you will undertake radiographic procedures within the Assistant Practitioner (AP) Scope of Practice in General Radiography, helping ensure patients receive safe, accurate and timely examinations.

You will support clinical sessions, provide administrative assistance and work collaboratively with the wider radiology team to maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery. Participation in extended working hours and a seven-day rotational shift pattern will be required.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake radiographic examinations within the Assistant Practitioner (AP) Scope of Practice in General Radiography, under qualified radiographer supervision.
• Maintain a safe working environment and use X-ray and image acquisition equipment correctly, both within and outside the department.
• Comply with Ionising Radiation Regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Explain procedures clearly and maintain patient dignity, privacy, safety and high standards of care.
• Assess patients' clinical needs and ability to cooperate, including elderly and trauma patients, to obtain diagnostic-quality images first time and minimise unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Assist radiographers, radiologists and sonographers during clinical sessions.
• Support patient moving, handling, transfers, escorting, dressing and undressing, and safe storage of personal belongings.
• Support patients' needs during examinations, including those relating to illness or trauma.
• Ensure imaging requests are justified and authorised in line with departmental protocols, escalating concerns to a senior radiographer or consultant radiologist.
• Perform an initial assessment of acquired images and promptly escalate urgent or concerning findings for appropriate clinical or radiological review before the patient leaves.
• Liaise with wards and departments to maintain an efficient imaging service and prioritise work according to clinical urgency

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-8243149

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.

Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please email[email protected]

Please note that if you are on a visa,you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course.

Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs

This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024.

Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection. Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21. Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers *If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please email[email protected] Please note that if you are on a visa,you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course. Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year -experience of working in a hospital setting or community health and social care setting in clinical role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in health/social care setting
• Previous experience of mentoring/supporting junior colleagues
• Evidence of involvement in service improvement or specific areas of interest/expertise e.g. link person/champion for area

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• In date statutory essential training

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking level 3 study or above

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to effective communication.
• Committed to undertake guided and self-directed study over 27 months
• Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills e.g. spreadsheets, power point or ECDL qualification (willing to undertake further training)

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year -experience of working in a hospital setting or community health and social care setting in clinical role Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in health/social care setting Previous experience of mentoring/supporting junior colleagues Evidence of involvement in service improvement or specific areas of interest/expertise e.g. link person/champion for area Qualifications & Training Essential GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent Care Certificate In date statutory essential training Desirable Evidence of undertaking level 3 study or above Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to effective communication. Committed to undertake guided and self-directed study over 27 months Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure. Desirable Advanced IT skills e.g. spreadsheets, power point or ECDL qualification (willing to undertake further training)

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a flexible and motivated individual to join the Phlebotomy Service working as a Phlebotomist.

You will be expected to be available for work between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm 7 days a week.

Must have a clean UK driving licence and access to a car

Royal Derby Hospital - Clinic and Wards

Florence Nightingale Hospital - Clinic and Wards

Community locations - Coleman Health Centre, Babington Hospital, Ilkeston Hospital, Ripley Hospital, Old Heanor Fire Station, St Oswalds Hospital, Long Eaton Health Centre.

This is a 7 day service and the expectation is that once trained you would work on the wards at Royal Derby Hospital every other weekend until 12 noon.

You must be a car user and have business insurance as you will be required to drive throughout Derbyshire,please ensure that you mark on your application that you have got a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a large team taking blood samples at varying locations in Derbyshire. You will work on your own initiative organising your daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards, responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting. You will assist senior staff with audits and data collection and will ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and assist with stock control.

You should have a flexible approach to working and possess excellent communication skills being able to respond to enquiries from users and patients whilst maintaining confidentiality, this is a fast-paced and demanding role. It is essential that you have a caring and empathetic nature and have clear legible handwriting. You should also have basic IT skills.

Demonstrable experience of working in a care environment or customer service role would also be preferable.

Closing date of applications: 1 November 2026

Assessment day: 7 November 2026

Interviews: 12 & 13 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for two outstanding Specialty Doctors to join the medical team of Consultants and Specialty Doctors in our Community Mental Health Service (CMHS).

Main duties of the job

You will be forward thinking and able to manage your caseload expertly by ensuring regular assessment and reviews alongside primary care colleagues. You will be encouraged to work closely with the Consultant and Operational Staff to ensure smooth functioning of the service but also to ensure a high standard quality of care for those patients on your caseload. You will have the opportunity to develop psychotherapeutic skills and there are extended opportunities for experience in training in family interventions and CBT.

About us

LSW employs a number of SAS Doctors and wishes to provide a working environment that recognises their diversity, commitment and contribution to not just patient care, but also to the multidisciplinary team. In order to deliver on this aspiration, LSW has formally adopted the recommendations of the Charter for Staff and Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors that was first published in 2014 as a joint production by the BMA, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, HEE and NHS Employers. As a SAS Doctor at LSW, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the weekly teaching of junior doctors, in monthly peer group meetings, and the Specialty Doctor Committee. With a highly experienced and empathetic Medical Staffing Department, we also have a track record of supporting our SAS doctors to gain CESR accreditation.

We want your enthusiasm, ideas and commitment. As a social enterprise, we have the flexibility to do things differently. You can help tailor this post to your skills and interests - please contact Dr Fiona Kinnarney (Medical Lead) or Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager at [email protected] to explore this post in more detail.

It is planned that interviews will take place on 30th November 2026.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Pharmacy Technician to lead our Pharmacy Stores team. The post holder will co-ordinate the supply of medicines from Pharmacy stores, and will ensure the safe storage of Pharmaceuticals within the department.

You will lead a team of Pharmacy Assistants in providing high quality Pharmacy services to all wards and departments within the Trust.

Both the Pharmacy stores and Dispensary are automated and have Omnicell dispensing robots installed.

You should have a proactive approach and be willing to work with the dispensary and procurement teams to ensure the safe and secure receipt and supply of medicines.

Applicants must be have an NVQ / BTEC Level 3 Pharmacy Service skills or a recognised equivalent and ideally should possess BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Dispensing Technician Checking or recognised equivalent, or must be willing to gain an approved accuracy checking qualification within 12 months,

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day to day management of the Pharmacy stores, and distribution section, including organisation of workload, correct storage of stock and supervision of designated staff. To ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medicines to both Trust and external service-users

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

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8334631

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage all staff and activities in Pharmacy stores, in conjunction with the Senior Stores Assistant to ensure that work is completed accurately, promptly and in order of priority, addressing issues with individuals as they arise. To manage the stock in the Pharmacy stores area and ensure that it is stored correctly, including monitoring of temperatures and correct storage of fridge items, cytotoxic medicines etc. To ensure a full audit trail is maintained for the supply of stock to wards, ensuring easy identification of the person that picked, checked, delivered and received. To liaise with Trust wards and departments and other external customers regarding any stock problems. Ensure that ward and department stock lists are kept up to date by co-ordinating stock list reviews for all wards and clinical areas, including liaising with ward Pharmacists and ward based Pharmacy Technicians. To ensure that expiry date checks are carried out in stores and on the wards and clinics on a continuous rolling basis as part of the top-up process, and ensure that expiry date checks occur before stocks are sent to the wards. Systems and procedures for documenting this must be maintained. To supervise and maintain the safe processing, assessment and re-use or disposal of stock drugs returned from wards and departments. To ensure the timely replenishment of stock items in the Emergency Medicines room to ensure an out of hours supply of critical medicines is maintained. To work with the Senior Technician team to manage the current Omnicell machines and to assist with the implementation of new Omnicell machines within the Trust. To ensure that orders from Omnicell from various wards and departments are processed accurately, and in a timely manner, and delivered securely. To carry out regular top-up spot check assessments in order to confirm the quality of the service, ensuring staff are retrained where appropriate and formally managed when quality fails to improve despite support and training. To be responsible for writing, reviewing and implementing written procedures and to ensure that all staff in the area have read and understand any new or updated procedures. To co-ordinate daily stock checks (KADJM) and investigates any stock discrepancies in line with department procedures in order to maintain accurate stock levels. To monitor stock to-follows or lack or out of stock medicines required for ward top-ups and liaise regularly with procurement staff to ensure alternatives are supplied as quickly as possible. To lead weekly meeting within the stores area to communicate workload, performance, service updates and issues to all staff working in the area. To work with the Clinical Trials Pharmacist to co-ordinate the safe and accurate operation of clinical trials within the department, which involves the receipt, correct storage, dispensing processes and administration duties involved, and to ensure that other dispensing staff are kept up to date with training. To implement planned service developments effectively, and communicate to staff. To final accuracy check dispensed prescriptions in accordance with departmental procedures To dispense prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To participate in the audit, returns and destruction of Controlled drugs in line with the relevant legislation and Trust procedures. To participate in the dispensing process of all prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices and departmental procedures, including; inpatient, outpatient, discharge prescriptions, Controlled drugs and Clinical trials.To ensure all staff comply with safe working regulations including wearing PPE/protective clothing where appropriate, and that that a safe, clean and tidy working environment is maintained. To participate in / lead other relevant department meetings and contribute to positive and effective communication within the department.

Job description Job responsibilities To manage all staff and activities in Pharmacy stores, in conjunction with the Senior Stores Assistant to ensure that work is completed accurately, promptly and in order of priority, addressing issues with individuals as they arise. To manage the stock in the Pharmacy stores area and ensure that it is stored correctly, including monitoring of temperatures and correct storage of fridge items, cytotoxic medicines etc. To ensure a full audit trail is maintained for the supply of stock to wards, ensuring easy identification of the person that picked, checked, delivered and received. To liaise with Trust wards and departments and other external customers regarding any stock problems. Ensure that ward and department stock lists are kept up to date by co-ordinating stock list reviews for all wards and clinical areas, including liaising with ward Pharmacists and ward based Pharmacy Technicians. To ensure that expiry date checks are carried out in stores and on the wards and clinics on a continuous rolling basis as part of the top-up process, and ensure that expiry date checks occur before stocks are sent to the wards. Systems and procedures for documenting this must be maintained. To supervise and maintain the safe processing, assessment and re-use or disposal of stock drugs returned from wards and departments. To ensure the timely replenishment of stock items in the Emergency Medicines room to ensure an out of hours supply of critical medicines is maintained. To work with the Senior Technician team to manage the current Omnicell machines and to assist with the implementation of new Omnicell machines within the Trust. To ensure that orders from Omnicell from various wards and departments are processed accurately, and in a timely manner, and delivered securely. To carry out regular top-up spot check assessments in order to confirm the quality of the service, ensuring staff are retrained where appropriate and formally managed when quality fails to improve despite support and training. To be responsible for writing, reviewing and implementing written procedures and to ensure that all staff in the area have read and understand any new or updated procedures. To co-ordinate daily stock checks (KADJM) and investigates any stock discrepancies in line with department procedures in order to maintain accurate stock levels. To monitor stock to-follows or lack or out of stock medicines required for ward top-ups and liaise regularly with procurement staff to ensure alternatives are supplied as quickly as possible. To lead weekly meeting within the stores area to communicate workload, performance, service updates and issues to all staff working in the area. To work with the Clinical Trials Pharmacist to co-ordinate the safe and accurate operation of clinical trials within the department, which involves the receipt, correct storage, dispensing processes and administration duties involved, and to ensure that other dispensing staff are kept up to date with training. To implement planned service developments effectively, and communicate to staff. To final accuracy check dispensed prescriptions in accordance with departmental procedures To dispense prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To participate in the audit, returns and destruction of Controlled drugs in line with the relevant legislation and Trust procedures. To participate in the dispensing process of all prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices and departmental procedures, including; inpatient, outpatient, discharge prescriptions, Controlled drugs and Clinical trials.To ensure all staff comply with safe working regulations including wearing PPE/protective clothing where appropriate, and that that a safe, clean and tidy working environment is maintained. To participate in / lead other relevant department meetings and contribute to positive and effective communication within the department.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Btec NC & NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or GPhC recognised equivalent
• Btec professional diploma in dispensing checking or GPhC recognised equivalent which must meet the APTUK standard for accuracy checking whish is 1000 item log with checking test The APTUK standard must be met within 3 months of starting role
• Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment
• Understand issues involved in safe and secure stock control and distribution of medicinces
• Computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel etc.

Desirable

• Experience in using the CMM pharmacy computer system

Skills

Essential

• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Good verbal communication skills both face to face and using telephones
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and other senior health care professionals of all grades
• Able to concentrate for long periods of time, work under pressure and deal with frequent interruption due to operational nature of the role
• Able to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
• Organised with good time management skills
• Able to manage a team and provide support in a clear and organised way

Other

Essential

• Enthusiastic for service development
• Physically fit and able to lift and handle weights of approx. 10kg-12kg daily
• Able to travel various hospital locations
• Able to participate in the department rota for 7 days working
• Presents a professional attitude
• Responsible to flexible attitude to work

Person Specification Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential Btec NC & NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or GPhC recognised equivalent Btec professional diploma in dispensing checking or GPhC recognised equivalent which must meet the APTUK standard for accuracy checking whish is 1000 item log with checking test The APTUK standard must be met within 3 months of starting role Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC Experience Essential Substantial post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment Understand issues involved in safe and secure stock control and distribution of medicinces Computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel etc. Desirable Experience in using the CMM pharmacy computer system Skills Essential Self-motivated with the ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives Good verbal communication skills both face to face and using telephones Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and other senior health care professionals of all grades Able to concentrate for long periods of time, work under pressure and deal with frequent interruption due to operational nature of the role Able to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail Organised with good time management skills Able to manage a team and provide support in a clear and organised way Other Essential Enthusiastic for service development Physically fit and able to lift and handle weights of approx. 10kg-12kg daily Able to travel various hospital locations Able to participate in the department rota for 7 days working Presents a professional attitude Responsible to flexible attitude to work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Therapy Rehabilitation Assistant AfC Band 3

St Helens Hospital, Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit

Department: Therapies Location: St Helens Hospital, Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit Salary: £ 25,760 to £27,476

Permanent: Full time: 37.5 hours per week PLEASE NOTE AI CHECKER USED AND AI APPLICATIONS WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM SHORTLISTING.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team on Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit, St Helens Hospital. This is post includes working one in every four weekends. The successful applicant will be part of a motivated, forward thinking, multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Rehabilitation Assistants, Clinical Psychologists, a Rehabilitation Coordinator, Social Worker and Rehabilitation Nurses. The medical team is led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine. Previous experience within a hospital/rehabilitation environment would be preferable however this is not essential.

Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Seddon Suite offers a dedicated seven-day inpatient rehabilitation service for Merseyside residents. It is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults following traumatic injury or serious illness. The rehabilitation unit has 20 beds, with facilities for a range of therapeutic treatments. Rehabilitation is active with individualised intensity and duration that is patient specific in order to facilitate optimum functional recovery. Our team of professionals work closely with patients and families to achieve the best possible level of independence and quality of life. In addition to the inpatients service, the unit also offers out-patient therapy services.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for two outstanding Specialty Doctors to join the medical team of Consultants and Specialty Doctors in our Community Mental Health Service (CMHS).

Main duties of the job

You will be forward thinking and able to manage your caseload expertly by ensuring regular assessment and reviews alongside primary care colleagues. You will be encouraged to work closely with the Consultant and Operational Staff to ensure smooth functioning of the service but also to ensure a high standard quality of care for those patients on your caseload. You will have the opportunity to develop psychotherapeutic skills and there are extended opportunities for experience in training in family interventions and CBT.

About us

LSW employs a number of SAS Doctors and wishes to provide a working environment that recognises their diversity, commitment and contribution to not just patient care, but also to the multidisciplinary team. In order to deliver on this aspiration, LSW has formally adopted the recommendations of the Charter for Staff and Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors that was first published in 2014 as a joint production by the BMA, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, HEE and NHS Employers. As a SAS Doctor at LSW, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the weekly teaching of junior doctors, in monthly peer group meetings, and the Specialty Doctor Committee. With a highly experienced and empathetic Medical Staffing Department, we also have a track record of supporting our SAS doctors to gain CESR accreditation.

We want your enthusiasm, ideas and commitment. As a social enterprise, we have the flexibility to do things differently. You can help tailor this post to your skills and interests - please contact Dr Fiona Kinnarney (Medical Lead) or Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager at [email protected] to explore this post in more detail.

It is planned that interviews will take place on 30th November 2026.

Job summary

Health Care Assistant

Band 3

Permanent - Full/Part Time

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Paediatric Unit at Whiston Hospital Ward 3F.

We are looking for committed individuals who would like to join our team supporting the nursing staff in the delivery of high quality care to our children and their families.

The ability to work alongside and support clinical staff with the day to day running of the ward environment is essential. Good communication skills and the ability to converse with all members of the multi disciplinary team are critical to the success of the role.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) will:

1. Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust's vision and values providing safe, high quality, compassionate, person centred care.
2. Support/supervise learners, new staff and junior staff where required.
3. Record patient information in accordance with local and trust policies. 4. Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from a registered healthcare practitioner.

About us

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

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

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for a Community Support Worker to work in the Chester Community Response Hub, providing an early supported discharge service to patients from The Countess of Chester Hospital & Ellesmere Port Hospital.

You will be required to work shifts over 7 days between the hours of 8am and 9pm.

You will be lone working across the West Cheshire Community. A full driving licence and car are required for this role.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Further information can be found following this link.

Closure of the Immigration Salary List: what this will mean for sponsored workers | NHS Employers

Main duties of the job

• The post involves assisting patients with their activities of daily living, providing resettlement, rehabilitation & care to patients in their own home, delivered in accordance to the patient's Care Plan.
• The post holder will support therapists and nurses with their patient caseload, will manage a caseload of your own under the supervision of qualified staff & Senior Community Support Workers, and have general administrative and housekeeping tasks as required to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
• The post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, empathetic and able to develop practical skills. It is essential to have a holistic view to patient care, with focus on facilitating patient safety & independence in their own home.
• The Community Response Hub provides a service 7 days per week including bank holidays and evening shifts.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-614

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or evidence of working towards
• ECDL or CLAIT qualification or able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience

Essential

• Previous working experience of working/volunteering with people in a healthcare/social care setting or being a carer
• To be able to show empathy and understanding
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• To work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Understanding of professional conduct
• Health, safety and risk awareness

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of group work
• Working knowledge of Meditech or Cerner systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or evidence of working towards ECDL or CLAIT qualification or able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint Experience Essential Previous working experience of working/volunteering with people in a healthcare/social care setting or being a carer To be able to show empathy and understanding Good organisational and time management skills. To work as part of a team. Desirable Understanding of professional conduct Health, safety and risk awareness Skills Essential Excellent verbal skills Basic IT skills Desirable Experience of group work Working knowledge of Meditech or Cerner systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 6 Rotational (6 monthly) (Frailty Therapy Intervention - Medical Specialities - Stroke)37.5 hours - Permanent post (part time considered) £39, 959 - £48, 117 p/a pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Physiotherapist to join our medical rotations carousel. At present the role consists of Frailty Therapy Intervention, Stroke and Medical Specialities teams, however there is opportunity to expand this and to rotate across both surgical and medical directorates. There is future potential to expand our partnership working with Southport and Ormskirk hospitals with the opportunity to work across the wider sites. The rotations are for 6 months giving the candidate the chance to successfully embed within the teams and gain in-depth knowledge of the patient caseloads. Please note NHS experience is essential for this post.

Rotations provide opportunity for the highly motivated therapist to develop their skills in a variety of specialist areas. Working in a diverse environment offers scope to build on skills in high paced assessment settings as well as a specialist service within our Stroke Unit and the diverse medical wards. You will need to demonstrate confidence and clarity with your clinical reasoning and make informed decisions that may assist in turning people around safely and effectively in a timely manner. You must be adaptable to increasing demand often in a high-pressured setting.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should have effective communication skills and be committed to the delivery of quality care as part of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as being open minded in their treatment approach to provide a holistic patient intervention. They will provide high quality, responsive care to patients in any given domain. You will be part of a service that aims to holistically assess and treat our patients incorporating home assessments and thorough follow up. Our aims are to provide a reactive and proactive service to care for the patients, preventing crisis, avoiding hospital attendance, and maximising independence in a patient's own home where possible.

You should have a broad knowledge base to assess a variety of conditions that may present in any given area. You must be flexible in your approach to meet the demands of our 7-day service. You will join our rota and will work 5 days a week over the 7 days that the service is provided. The team hours cover an extended service 8am to 8pm. Shifts are 8am - 4pm ,12pm - 8pm and 11am - 7pm. Please note each rotation will differ with their hours.

About us

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

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

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Job summary

Are you a driven and registered Pharmacy Technician?

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

Interview dates: To Be Confirmed

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

Our Services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8149483

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

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

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

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

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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

RESEARCH & AUDIT

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Our Values

Essential

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills

Other

Essential

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Permanent- Part Time - 18 hours per week

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and dynamic Therapy Assistant to join the Medicine & Surgery Acute Therapy Team.

The post holder will assist the qualified therapists in functional assessment and therapeutic interventions.

They will be responsible for managing their own delegated clinical caseload as well as completing housekeeping tasks, undertaking treatments as required by the HCPC registered therapists and maintaining accurate records.

This is an exciting position that contributes to excellent patient care and outcomes in a dynamic team that offers many training and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients under the direction of the registered therapists.

To report back to supervising staff regarding the individual needs/abilities of patients.

To liaise with members of the MDT and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care

To accept responsibility for delegated workload and manage own time effectively.

Undertake environmental visits within the community as instructed by the registered therapist, providing and fitting equipment as required.

To assist patients functionally with their mobility and personal care under the direction of senior staff.

To issue therapy equipment as directed.

To record and report findings accurately and in a timely manner according to standard procedure.

To participate in 7 day service.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July 2024 we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

• CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

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

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.

Job summary

Burns & Plastics Specialist Occupational Therapist- Burns & Plastics

Band 6 - Full time (Maternity leave cover until December 2027)

£37,339 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

VAC: 409-8298484

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mersey Regional Burns, Plastics and Reconstructive Therapy Team based at Whiston Hospital as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in burns and plastic surgery and will work in one of the largest units in the UK.

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

Please note- it is the applicant's responsibility to seek authorisation from their current manager to be released for the secondment before a formal application is made

Main duties of the job

Our therapy team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant and Pressure Garment Technicians who continuously strive to provide high-quality person-centred care.

This is a dynamic service that encompasses therapy provision across seven days in which you will play a key role. There will be opportunity to work with inpatients, outpatients and therapy led clinics. This is a rotational role across both clinical areas with the expectation that you will advance your knowledge and skills within the speciality.

As a regional centre we are responsible for the therapy management and rehabilitation of complex, challenging cases and are an integral part of a large multidisciplinary team. You will be an Occupational Therapist who is motivated, enthusiastic and able to demonstrate specialist clinical, interpersonal, communication, organisational, time management and clinical reasoning skills to provide bespoke patient care. You will have the ability to work independently and as a core member of the MDT.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Pharmacist to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services within our Women's and Children's Service at the Royal Derby Hospital.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic pharmacist to play a key role in ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines, while working as part of a highly valued multidisciplinary team. You will provide advanced clinical input, support service development, and contribute to education, training, and governance across the division, working as an integral part of the UHDB Women's & Children's Pharmacy Team.

The post also offers opportunities to contribute to strategic planning, service innovation and workforce development, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care aligned with national priorities and Trust objectives.

Applications are welcomed from experienced pharmacists with an interest in Women's and Children's, regardless of current specialism. If the preferred candidate requires further development to meet the role requirements, a Specialist to Advanced progression post may be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Women's and Children's services at the Royal Derby Hospital
• Providespecialist advice on medicines optimisation to multidisciplinary teams
• Lead and supportservice development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute tomedicines governance and safety, including incident review and risk reduction
• Support and developjunior pharmacists, technicians, and trainees
• Contribute tofinancial stewardship and medicines optimisation strategies
• Deputise for the Divisional Lead Pharmacist when required
• Work closely with the Women's & Children's pharmacists at Queen's Hospital Burton (occasional cross-site working may be required)

Closing date of applications: 29 October 2026

Interview date: 12 November 2026

About us

What we offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking pharmacy team
• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical and leadership skills
• Access to training, education and professional development programmes
• Involvement in innovative service developments and research
• A role where you can make a real difference to patient care and safety
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

About Us

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering exceptional care together, driven by our values of compassion, openness, and excellence. We are proud to support a diverse workforce and promote an inclusive working environment where all staff can thrive.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

320-CDCS-4434

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Professional Registration

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. NPPG)

Clinical Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
• Broad clinical pharmacy knowledge applied to patient care

Desirable

• Specialist experience in Women's & Children's / paediatrics / neonates

Clinical & Analytical Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical reasoning and ability to manage complex medicines-related problems
• Applies evidence-based practice and analyses clinical data to improve care

Service Development & Management

Essential

• Ability to support safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines

Desirable

• Experience in project management, service redesign, or managing change
• Experience with medicines budgets or financial management
• Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, or service development

Professional Practice & Development

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Independent pharmacist prescriber qualification

Person Specification Qualifications & Professional Registration Essential GPhC registration Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience Desirable Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. NPPG) Clinical Experience & Knowledge Essential Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience Broad clinical pharmacy knowledge applied to patient care Desirable Specialist experience in Women's & Children's / paediatrics / neonates Clinical & Analytical Skills Essential Advanced clinical reasoning and ability to manage complex medicines-related problems Applies evidence-based practice and analyses clinical data to improve care Service Development & Management Essential Ability to support safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines Desirable Experience in project management, service redesign, or managing change Experience with medicines budgets or financial management Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, or service development Professional Practice & Development Essential Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Independent pharmacist prescriber qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join UHDB in a newly created role.Are you an experienced clinical pharmacist passionate about improving care for people living with HIV and promoting the safe, effective use of antimicrobials? UHDB is seeking two Advanced Pharmacists - HIV and Antimicrobials to lead and develop our specialist HIV pharmacy service.

You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary HIV team, working with consultants in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and microbiology, specialist nurses, pharmacists and wider clinical colleagues to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will provide advanced clinical leadership for HIV medicines and support antimicrobial stewardship across the Trust. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, verification of antiretroviral therapy, and management of interactions, adverse effects and adherence concerns. You will undertake pharmacist-led reviews and independent prescribing within an agreed scope, using established multidisciplinary processes to strengthen treatment continuity and medicines safety.

This is an opportunity to shape HIV pharmacy provision at UHDB, improve transitions of care, build workforce capability and use NHS resources effectively. You will support readiness for national requirements, using audit, quality measures and financial reporting to demonstrate safety, compliance, patient benefit and value.

This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week and requires travel across UHDB sites.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and develop the specialist clinical pharmacy service to the UHDB HIV team in line with local and national standards, service specifications and commissioning requirements.
• Undertake timely medicines reconciliation and verify ART regimens across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide proactive review for people living with HIV who are admitted to hospital.
• Identify, assess and manage drug interactions, contraindications, dose adjustments and adverse effects, using recognised specialist resources and clearly documented escalation pathways.
• Clinically screen and verify HIV prescriptions before supply, ensuring compliance with formulary, funding, reimbursement and governance requirements; arrange MDT or senior review for complex, high-risk, non-standard or restricted prescribing decisions.
• Conduct autonomous pharmacist-led clinics and medication reviews, manage an appropriate caseload and independently prescribe within an agreed scope of practice.
• Participate actively in HIV MDT meetings, contribute to treatment decisions, document agreed outcomes and provide pharmaceutical assurance on the safe, effective and best-value use of ART.
• Undertake horizon scanning and lead gap analysis, action planning, implementation and assurance for new national HIV commissioning, prescribing and medicines frameworks.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of job responsibilities.

Closing date of applications: 29 October 2026

Interview date: 12 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

320-CDCS-4422

Job locations

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) plus statutory membership of GPhC
• PG Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Membership of other organisations (e.g. Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists, RPSGB etc)
• Specialist knowledge and experience in HIV medicines and/or antimicrobial stewardship, including ART optimisation, interaction management, adherence support and transitions of care.

Reasoning and Influencing Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and judgement
• Ability to influence decision making across a range of professional groups including at senior levels

Desirable

• Experience of project / change management processes

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration hospital practice experience including specialist pharmacy practice
• Willingness to undertake non-medical prescribing qualification if not already held

Desirable

• Qualified non-medical prescriber

Leadership and Communication

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Demonstrates effective verbal / written communication across a range of professional groups
• Ability to work on own initiative or within a team

Desirable

• Training in leadership skills

Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) plus statutory membership of GPhC PG Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience Desirable Membership of other organisations (e.g. Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists, RPSGB etc) Specialist knowledge and experience in HIV medicines and/or antimicrobial stewardship, including ART optimisation, interaction management, adherence support and transitions of care. Reasoning and Influencing Skills Essential Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and judgement Ability to influence decision making across a range of professional groups including at senior levels Desirable Experience of project / change management processes Experience Essential Significant post-registration hospital practice experience including specialist pharmacy practice Willingness to undertake non-medical prescribing qualification if not already held Desirable Qualified non-medical prescriber Leadership and Communication Essential Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills Demonstrates effective verbal / written communication across a range of professional groups Ability to work on own initiative or within a team Desirable Training in leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly motivated Outpatient Matron to lead and develop our outpatient services. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational nursing leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving continuous improvement across a diverse range of specialties.

As an Outpatient Matron, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership for our nursing teams across the Staffordshire sites of Queens Hospital Burton, Samuel Johnson and Sir Robert Peel Hospitals, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive services. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, senior clinicians, operational managers, and corporate departments to improve patient experience, clinical outcomes, and service efficiency.

We are looking for an ambitious and talented individual who is looking to take the next step in their nursing career in the NHS.

This will be a demanding role with influence and impact across the sites, so it will require good stakeholder management skills via clear communications and visible leadership.

Main duties of the job

You will therefore need to provide professional nursing leadership across outpatient services. Ensure the highest standards or patient safety, quality and experience. Lead service improvement initiatives. Manage clinical governance, risk management and compliance with regulatory standards. Act as a role model for professional nursing practice and leadership.

You will also be joining us at a time of unprecedented change as we look to revolutionise our Outpatient Services, we are currently engaged in an ambitious improvement programme including the introduction of a new electronic patient record systems (EPR). These programs of work will allow us to become more agile and efficient in our response to change and to getting things right first time. This will require you to have experience and knowledge of effective change management tools and techniques. You will champion service improvement and support the Trust's ambition to deliver outstanding care, whilst at the same time ensuring that the patient is at the centre of everything you do.

If this sounds like just the challenge you've been looking for, then we look forward to hearing from you. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Thamina Parveen via email [email protected]. If shortlisted, you will be expected to visit prior to your interview.

Closing date of applications: 29 October 2026

Interview date: 12 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a new Community Adult Dietitian to join our Dietetic Team at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB). This post is 30 hours per week and can offer flexible working to suit the successful candidate.

We are looking for a dietitian ready to step up to a specialist role, offering more advanced care and working autonomously in delivering expert dietetic advice.

You will be part of a talented, patient driven team to enhance service provision for patients in the community, move the service onwards in line with the digital objectives of the Trust and instigate along with the wider team, new and exciting ways of delivering community dietetic care.

Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application.

Main duties of the job

Although based within our community team, you will have links with the dietitians in the acute hospitals at Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton. You will be part of departmental meetings and contribute to the engagement of all of the dietetic teams working across the five sites.

We in return offer ample develop opportunities including leadership training and will prioritise regular 1:1's for support. We are a socially inclusive department, committed to empowering the staff, with emphasis on wellbeing and positive team culture.

Closing date of applications: 29 October 2026

Interview date: 12 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced diabetes dietitian to join our team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust for a permanent role focussed on supporting the insulin pump and antenatal services.

The post holder will be joining our diabetes dietetic team which consists of 4 band 7 dietitians (one of which is this post), a band 6 dietitian and 2 band 5-6 progression posts. The team are supported by an experienced MDT team of consultants and diabetes specialist nurses.

The team work cross site at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton, and other satellite sites. Having a driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Main duties of the job

The posts will include working with diabetes patients in an outpatient setting.

The applicant must have experience in independently managing:

• Hybrid closed loop insulin pumps
• CGMs
• Glucose management in pregnancy

The post will also include audit, quality improvement and service development as well as supporting junior staff members.

The department is committed to student training and dietetic apprenticeship. You will be involved in delivering placements for A, B and C placements.

Please read the job description and job specification for responsibilities of the role and what it entails.

Closing date of applications: 26 October 2026

Interview date: 9 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a centralised recruitment on behalf of the following services, listed in the Services Description document:

• CWP (Cheshire West)
• CWP (Central Cheshire)
• Everyturn Mental Health (Wirral)

This PWP apprenticeship is a developmental post within the 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' Programme (Talking Therapies).

The post-holder will work within the Talking Therapies service providing low intensity interventions at Step 2, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The apprenticeship programme will equip the post-holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

The method of delivery may include any of the following: Telephone, video calling, webinars, online digital platforms and face to face therapy. There may be a mix of both individual and group work.

The PWP apprenticeship leads to a Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice Level: 6 (non-degree qualification).

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

*Please note that sponsorship is not currently available for this position, with any of the service providers. If you will require sponsorship in order to undertake this role, we will be unable to progress your application.

Main duties of the job

In this training role, you will provide Step 2 Guided Self-Help low intensity interventions whilst undertaking studies at the allocated education provider (please refer to the information in the supporting documents section). Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) support people experiencing depression and / or anxiety disorders, including people with long term physical health conditions such as diabetes and respiratory problems. This training post will equip you to provide guided low intensity interventions and progress to working with a high degree of autonomy. You will be supported in the completion of both your academic study and clinical delivery by skilled and experienced supervisors.

We are looking for people with a commitment to deliver high quality evidence-based assessments and interventions, a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to improve the health and wellbeing of people anxiety and/or depression disorders. Both trainee and qualified PWPs play a critical role in helping shape the future direction of the Talking Therapies service.

Successful candidates will be motivated, resilient, efficient, empathic, supportive and will be required to have a good understanding of the needs of local populations and familiarise themselves with local knowledge of services.

About us

Talking Therapies Liverpool (Central, North & South), Halton, St Helens, Knowsley, Sefton, Warrington, Wirral, Cheshire West and Central Cheshire are services delivering psychological therapies as part of the national Talking Therapies initiative and are working together in a collaborative approach to the recruitment of the trainee Talking Therapies workforce across Cheshire and Merseyside.

These services are provided by different organisations, some of which are not NHS employers. A list of the employing services recruiting for the upcoming cohort is provided in the application form.

Please contact the individual service(s) for more specific information to support you in your application and choice of service.

*Not all Talking Therapies services are recruiting for the apprentice training programme.

The completed application form will be shared with the Cheshire & Merseyside recruiting services and the higher education institutions providing the training. In submitting your application, you are agreeing to your information being shared.

It will be compulsory to register with the British Psychological Society or the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies if you are a qualified PWP providing a service to NHS patients and are working within an appropriate system of care for the role.

https://babcp.com/Wellbeing-Registrations/About

https://www.bps.org.uk/wider-psychological-workforce

Job summary

Make every step count . Join our Orthopaedic team here at Ormskirk hospital.

Are you an experienced healthcare assistant looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where outstanding patient care makes a real difference? If this is you then we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Healthcare assistant to join our elective Orthopaedic surgical ward team. You will be supporting patients who are undergoing major joint surgery and will play a vital part in their surgical journey from admission through to discharge.

We have a supportive and highly skilled team at Ormskirk and there is every opportunity to develop skills within this speciality.

If your passionate about delivering a 5 star service and want to be part of a team that supports people to independence then apply now

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are

• Delivery of high quality care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery.
• Assisting patients with their daily activities of living including personal care, hydration and encouragement of independent mobility.
• Undertake and record routine observations, escalating any concerns to the Registered nurse in charge.
• Assist with patient transfers, mobilisation and rehabilitation programmes in line with their individual care plan and therapy plan.
• Promote patient dignity,privacy and well being at all times.
• Ensure ward areas are well stocked, reporting any environmental or equipment concerns.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings and service improvement initiatives
• Act as a role model for junior staff providing support and guidance where needed.
• Ensure that care is delivered in line with the trust values and behavioural standards at all times.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our Theatre team as Band 3 Theatre Assistants.

The responsibilities would include working as part of a team alongside the clinical staff in the department to ensure efficient running of the theatres.

Working for Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals offers the opportunity to work across two busy Hospitals across Sefton and West Lancashire.

On our Ormskirk site we cover the following specialities: Trauma & Orthopaedics, ENT, Dental, Gynae, Paediatrics, Urology, General, and Maternity.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

Main duties of the job

As part of the role, the individuals will be expected to rotate between the different theatre specialities.

There will be a requirement to clean and prepare for use special equipment and medical devices according to national and local guidelines. Training will be provided as appropriate.

You will be expected to cover a range of shifts including lates, on call, weekends and rotational twilight duty.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

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

Primary Care

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

Community Services

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

Specialist Regional Services

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

Achievements:

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