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Home Visiting Paramedic
North Hampshire Urgent Care
North East England
GBP 0 - 26 per year
Paramedic
Job summary In January 2026, North Hampshire Urgent Care introduced a new primary care service within the North Hampshire area.
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Home Visiting Paramedic
North Hampshire Urgent Care
North East England
GBP 0 - 26 per year
Paramedic
Job summary In January 2026, North Hampshire Urgent Care introduced a new primary care service within the North Hampshire area.
1 day(s) ago
Remote Monitoring Service Nurse / Paramedic
North Hampshire Urgent Care
North East England
GBP 0 - 25 per year
Paramedic
Job summary Are you an experienced registered healthcare professional looking to help shape the future of community-based care?
2 day(s) ago
Remote Monitoring Service Nurse / Paramedic
North Hampshire Urgent Care
North East England
GBP 0 - 25 per year
Paramedic
Job summary Are you an experienced registered healthcare professional looking to help shape the future of community-based care?
2 day(s) ago
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
North Hampshire Urgent Care
North East England
GBP 0 - 28,392 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Trainee PWP) to join our team.
22 day(s) ago
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
North Hampshire Urgent Care
North East England
GBP 0 - 28,392 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Trainee PWP) to join our team.
22 day(s) ago
Qualified High Intensity Therapist
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified High Intensity CBT therapist to join the TalkPlus team.
21 day(s) ago
Qualified High Intensity Therapist
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified High Intensity CBT therapist to join the TalkPlus team.
21 day(s) ago
Assistant Operations Manager
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you an organised and proactive leader looking to make a real difference in urgent healthcare services?
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Operations Manager
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you an organised and proactive leader looking to make a real difference in urgent healthcare services?
1 month(s) ago
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440866
Job summary
In January 2026, North Hampshire Urgent Care introduced a new primary care service within the North Hampshire area. This service will provide a day time Paramedic and ACP-led home visiting service for patients within four Primary Care Networks (PCNs) presenting with unplanned acute and subacute primary and urgent care needs. We are therefore looking to add to our team of experienced Paramedics (either with existing post-registration qualifications of urgent care, or those with a strong interest in primary/urgent care who would be interested in developing their career further in this area).
The service operates 10:00-18:00 Monday to Fridays (excluding bank holidays) and we currently have shifts available to be contracted to every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
Please note, this is a fixed term position until 31/3/2029.
Interviews will be held on the 20th November 2026 at our Head Office location in Farnborough.
We may close this advert early should we receive a high number of applications.
Please do reach out for an informal discussion about the role.
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate the NHUC Values, have good organisational skills, and be competent in using IT tools and systems. They must be able to manage changing demands and priorities and work effectively as both part of a team and independently. Experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential.
The successful candidate will be autonomously assessing, diagnosing and discharging or referring patients within their scope of practice with the support of GP practice colleagues and remote support provided by NHUC clinicians as required. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will help support the new service and build relationships with the practices and PCNs that the service is operating within as part of the role.
To work as part of the primary care home visiting team, providing acute assessment, investigations and diagnostics of unplanned acute and subacute urgent and primary care conditions to housebound patients.
The post holder will be responsible for providing appropriate urgent primary care level treatment and either discharging or onward referring patients as appropriate within their scope of practice with the support of remote clinical supervision.
Please refer to the JD for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
North Hampshire Urgent Care Ltd (NHUC) is a Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.
SDC provides services through the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) contract which covers the in Hours Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH) provision for North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham (NEHF) and Surrey Heath places which are part of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB and Frimley ICB respectively. NHUC also provides an Urgent Treatment Centre at the front door of Frimley Park Hospital whilst also holding some smaller contacts supporting Community Hospitals OOH and Flu response. Finally, SDC has a virtual care arm supporting patients at home.
TalkPlus provide NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people with common mental health problems in North East Hampshire and Farnham place. TalkPlus offers a range of treatments to people who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, phobias or OCD. TalkPlus has care pathways to provide timely treatment for perinatal and military veteran referrals.
NHUC is a Disability Confident registered organisation and are proud to support the Armed Forces community as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26.56 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
16 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
U0077-26-0028
Job locations
The Surgery
Reading Road
Hook
Hampshire
RG279ED
United Kingdom
Voyager Family Health
Apollo Rise
Southwood Business Park
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 0NP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary
To work as part of the primary care home visiting team, providing acute assessment, investigations and diagnostics of unplanned acute and subacute urgent and primary care conditions to housebound patients.
The post holder will be responsible for providing appropriate urgent primary care level treatment and either discharging or onward referring patients as appropriate within their scope of practice with the support of remote clinical supervision.
- To deliver high quality safe, effective patient centred care.
- To provide competent, compassionate responsive care.
- To communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
- To integrate pre-existing Paramedic knowledge and skills in to the Same Day Care service, providing first contact patient care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Autonomously undertake visits to patients home addresses, providing assessment and diagnostics as required of acute and subacute primary and urgent care presentations.
Undertake holistic assessment of wider care needs as appropriate.
Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.
Work within scope of practice, escalating to colleagues as required within agreed protocols.
Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
Work as part of multidisciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.
Professional
Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics.
Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
Maintain a professional manner.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.
Ensure that the service interfaces with all other stakeholders in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers.
Act as a positive role model.
Develop a professional partnership relationship with the GP surgeries utilising the home visiting service.
Communication
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.
Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.
Ensure accurate documentation record keeping in line with local policies and HCPC guidelines.
Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers
Clinical Governance
Cooperate with all investigations and audits as required.
Adhere to North Hampshire Urgent Cares policies, procedures and guidelines
Service Improvement
Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence based practice and improved standards of care
Participate in clinical audit identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement.
Contribute to the setting and monitoring of standards of care.
Help develop the services available to the urgent care population to reflect identified needs
Educational/Personal Development
Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment.
Support clinical practice and development of knowledge and skills.
Adhere to professional registration requirements to maintain professional development, participate in supervision and in line with HCPC guidance.
Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.
Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training, in particular for Basic Life Support or Intermediate Life Support, Information Governance, Infection Prevention Control, Safeguarding and conflict resolution.
To access regular peer support and clinical supervision.
Contribute to your own personal development and participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.
To support and coach new colleagues.
Other
Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff
Operate NHUC vehicles in a professional manner at all times, being aware the post holder is visibly representing NHUC at all times while in use.
Maintain vehicle standards of cleanliness.
Job description Job responsibilities Role SummaryTo work as part of the primary care home visiting team, providing acute assessment, investigations and diagnostics of unplanned acute and subacute urgent and primary care conditions to housebound patients.The post holder will be responsible for providing appropriate urgent primary care level treatment and either discharging or onward referring patients as appropriate within their scope of practice with the support of remote clinical supervision. To deliver high quality safe, effective patient centred care. To provide competent, compassionate responsive care. To communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. To integrate pre-existing Paramedic knowledge and skills in to the Same Day Care service, providing first contact patient care.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Care Autonomously undertake visits to patients home addresses, providing assessment and diagnostics as required of acute and subacute primary and urgent care presentations. Undertake holistic assessment of wider care needs as appropriate. Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols. Work within scope of practice, escalating to colleagues as required within agreed protocols. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact. Work as part of multidisciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.Professional Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics. Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain a professional manner. Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff. Ensure that the service interfaces with all other stakeholders in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers. Act as a positive role model. Develop a professional partnership relationship with the GP surgeries utilising the home visiting service.Communication Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care. Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure delivery of a coordinated service. Ensure accurate documentation record keeping in line with local policies and HCPC guidelines. Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providersClinical Governance Cooperate with all investigations and audits as required. Adhere to North Hampshire Urgent Cares policies, procedures and guidelinesService Improvement Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence based practice and improved standards of care Participate in clinical audit identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement. Contribute to the setting and monitoring of standards of care. Help develop the services available to the urgent care population to reflect identified needsEducational/Personal Development Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment. Support clinical practice and development of knowledge and skills. Adhere to professional registration requirements to maintain professional development, participate in supervision and in line with HCPC guidance. Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development. Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training, in particular for Basic Life Support or Intermediate Life Support, Information Governance, Infection Prevention Control, Safeguarding and conflict resolution. To access regular peer support and clinical supervision. Contribute to your own personal development and participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews. To support and coach new colleagues.Other Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff Operate NHUC vehicles in a professional manner at all times, being aware the post holder is visibly representing NHUC at all times while in use. Maintain vehicle standards of cleanliness.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience of EMIS Web
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, Urgent Care, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
- Understanding of evidence based practice including knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc.)
- Understanding of their accountability arising from the HCPC Standards of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency - Paramedics
- Good knowledge of Safeguarding both Adults & Children at Level 3
Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing clinical skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Able to use own initiative
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good
- working relationships
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours / able to work at the desired times
- DBS Enhanced Level Check
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Paramedic
- Full clean UK Driving License
Desirable
- Appropriate post reg. qualification e.g. triage, mentoring, minor illness etc.
Experience
Essential
- At least two years clinical experience working operationally in either a primary, urgent or emergency care setting
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge
- Experience of autonomously assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and subacute presentations.
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Primary Care, Community, Triage and/or A&E setting
- Experience of engaging external stakeholders
Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills Reflective practitioner Time management and ability to prioritise workload Desirable Experience of EMIS Web Knowledge Essential Awareness of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, Urgent Care, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework Understanding of evidence based practice including knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc.) Understanding of their accountability arising from the HCPC Standards of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency - Paramedics Good knowledge of Safeguarding both Adults & Children at Level 3 Qualities & Attributes Essential Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing clinical skills An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Equality and Diversity Essential Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Supports and promotes equality and diversity Other Essential Flexibility of working hours / able to work at the desired times DBS Enhanced Level Check Qualifications Essential HCPC Registered Paramedic Full clean UK Driving License Desirable Appropriate post reg. qualification e.g. triage, mentoring, minor illness etc. Experience Essential At least two years clinical experience working operationally in either a primary, urgent or emergency care setting Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge Experience of autonomously assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and subacute presentations. Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Desirable Experience of working in a Primary Care, Community, Triage and/or A&E setting Experience of engaging external stakeholders
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).
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North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Surgery
Reading Road
Hook
Hampshire
RG279ED
United Kingdom
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Address
The Surgery
Reading Road
Hook
Hampshire
RG279ED
United Kingdom
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Remote Monitoring Service Nurse / Paramedic
North Hampshire Urgent Care View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437865
Job summary
Are you an experienced registered healthcare professional looking to help shape the future of community-based care?
North Hampshire Urgent Care is seeking registered Nurses / Paramedics to join our Remote Monitoring Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of digital healthcare, supporting patients through innovative remote monitoring pathways that help identify deterioration early, improve outcomes, and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. NHUC has been delivering a Level 3 virtual ward across North and Mid Hampshire for over 5 years and is expanding to start a Level 2 proactive service across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
The service operates 7 days a week between 08:00 and 20:00, ensuring patients receive timely support when they need it most. We are recruiting full-time, part-time and zero-hours staff who can work flexibly across a range of shift patterns, from our Head Office location in Farnborough. This includes a mixture of weekday, weekend and bank holiday shifts, offering a range of working opportunities.
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and adaptable clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving patient care through technology-enabled services.
This is initially a fixed term position until 31/08/2028.
Interview Date: 25th November or 2nd December 2026 at our Head Office location in Farnborough
Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.
Main duties of the job
Please note, this is NOT a remote position.
As a Remote Monitoring Clinician, you will use your clinical expertise to assess, monitor and support patients remotely, providing professional oversight and clinical decision-making to ensure high-quality care is delivered across the service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing Level 3 patient onboarding and discharge processes.
- Responding to digital platform alerts and identifying patients requiring urgent intervention.
- Supporting and supervising Clinical Support Workers, providing clinical advice and accepting escalated cases.
- Working collaboratively with GPs, community teams and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Promoting self-management and empowering patients to take an active role in their healthcare.
- Contributing to service improvement, innovation and pathway development
Please see the Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
NHUC is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.
SDC provides services through the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) contract which covers the in Hours Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH) provision for North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham & Surrey Heath places which are part of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB and Surrey & Sussex ICB respectively. We also provide an Urgent Treatment Centre at the front door of Frimley Park Hospital whilst also holding some smaller contacts supporting Community Hospitals OOH and Flu response. Finally, SDC has a virtual care arm supporting patients at home.
TalkPlus provide NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people with common mental health problems in Northeast Hampshire and Farnham place. TalkPlus offers a range of treatments to people who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, phobias or OCD. TalkPlus has care pathways to provide timely treatment for perinatal and military veteran referrals.
NHUC is a Disability Confident registered organisation and are proud to support the Armed Forces community as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.
NHUC is not currently a licensed sponsorship employer. As such, we are only able to progress candidates who can demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25.26 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
U0077-26-0027
Job locations
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary:
The NHUC Remote Monitoring Service provides two interlinked services across North and Mid Hampshire; a proactive level 2 remote monitoring service that consists of the long term monitoring of patients with moderate/severe frailty and identifying deterioration earlier to promote community management. The service also provides a level 3 short term intensive monitoring for acute respiratory infections and exacerbations of respiratory chronic diseases.
This is a rapidly expanding area of clinical care in line with the NHS England strategic direction with the shift of care into the community and supporting proactive, not reactive care.
The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing the service, with responsibility in particular for the following:
- Level 3 onboarding and discharges
- Responding to digital platform red alerts
- Responding to escalated cases from other non-registered clinicians
- Clinical oversight for the non-registered clinicians
- Oversight of cases escalated outside of the Remote Monitoring Team
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- This role encompasses the skills of leadership and clinical oversight of the Remote Monitoring Service, using telephone and video triage to carry out assessment and monitoring within an agreed scope of practice.
- To work collaboratively with the Clinical Head of Service Primary Care, Remote Monitoring Service Manager, Lead Nurse, and other service Clinicians and Clinical Support Workers. This may include covering each other, and in some cases working closely together and sharing a role.
- To provide clinical oversight and support of the non-registered Clinical Support Workers, accepting escalated cases, providing training and clinical advice to ensure patient safety at all times.
- To use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care, and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. To participate in service development in conjunction with local colleagues and specialist practitioners as required
- To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of effective emergency care via the most appropriate services.
- Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills.
- To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology and technology
- To work collaboratively with the patients own GP & multidisciplinary team responsible for their care where required
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising electronic systems and consider the Caldicott Principles in relation to all data handling.
- To provide professional advice to multidisciplinary colleagues in relation to specialist area of practice.
- To ensure adherence to the professional rules of conduct as laid down by the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council), HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) or equivalent professional body.
- The Remote Monitoring Service will be run by North Hampshire Urgent Care working alongside other key external stakeholders. Governance Structures will be determined by North Hampshire Urgent Care. Within this structure, this role will be expected:
- To understand and comply with patient confidentiality as per Caldicott Guardianship Guidelines
- To undertake and comply with Data Protection Issues
- To undertake and comply with mandatory training as required
- To have a working knowledge of and comply with all organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines
Administrative and professional responsibilities:
- Oversight of the remote monitoring platform, to ensure patients are not missed from the appropriate level of escalation/follow up.
- Participation in team meetings to discuss patients on the Remote Monitoring service as required
- Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer systems as appropriate.
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care including EMIS Web.
- Keeping up to date with service information sent by email.
Liaison:
- Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
Confidentiality:
- While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff, and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
- Adhere to the NMC, HCPC (or equivalent body) Code of Conduct
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Service procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the service, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- Communicate effectively with other team members
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will:
- Apply policies, standards, and guidance
- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
- Participate in audit where appropriate
The nature of our business and the changing needs of the National Health Service mean that you must be flexible in your approach to your work to provide service to our patients, and that the obligations upon you will inevitably vary and develop.
Job description Job responsibilities Role Summary:The NHUC Remote Monitoring Service provides two interlinked services across North and Mid Hampshire; a proactive level 2 remote monitoring service that consists of the long term monitoring of patients with moderate/severe frailty and identifying deterioration earlier to promote community management. The service also provides a level 3 short term intensive monitoring for acute respiratory infections and exacerbations of respiratory chronic diseases.This is a rapidly expanding area of clinical care in line with the NHS England strategic direction with the shift of care into the community and supporting proactive, not reactive care.The post holder will work as part of a team of clinicians providing the service, with responsibility in particular for the following:- Level 3 onboarding and discharges- Responding to digital platform red alerts- Responding to escalated cases from other non-registered clinicians- Clinical oversight for the non-registered clinicians- Oversight of cases escalated outside of the Remote Monitoring TeamMain Duties and Responsibilities: This role encompasses the skills of leadership and clinical oversight of the Remote Monitoring Service, using telephone and video triage to carry out assessment and monitoring within an agreed scope of practice. To work collaboratively with the Clinical Head of Service Primary Care, Remote Monitoring Service Manager, Lead Nurse, and other service Clinicians and Clinical Support Workers. This may include covering each other, and in some cases working closely together and sharing a role. To provide clinical oversight and support of the non-registered Clinical Support Workers, accepting escalated cases, providing training and clinical advice to ensure patient safety at all times. To use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care, and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. To participate in service development in conjunction with local colleagues and specialist practitioners as required To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of effective emergency care via the most appropriate services. Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills. To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology and technology To work collaboratively with the patients own GP & multidisciplinary team responsible for their care where required To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising electronic systems and consider the Caldicott Principles in relation to all data handling. To provide professional advice to multidisciplinary colleagues in relation to specialist area of practice. To ensure adherence to the professional rules of conduct as laid down by the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council), HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) or equivalent professional body. The Remote Monitoring Service will be run by North Hampshire Urgent Care working alongside other key external stakeholders. Governance Structures will be determined by North Hampshire Urgent Care. Within this structure, this role will be expected: To understand and comply with patient confidentiality as per Caldicott Guardianship Guidelines To undertake and comply with Data Protection Issues To undertake and comply with mandatory training as required To have a working knowledge of and comply with all organisational policies, procedures, and guidelinesAdministrative and professional responsibilities: Oversight of the remote monitoring platform, to ensure patients are not missed from the appropriate level of escalation/follow up. Participation in team meetings to discuss patients on the Remote Monitoring service as required Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer systems as appropriate. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care including EMIS Web. Keeping up to date with service information sent by email.Liaison: Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines with appropriate regard to confidentiality.Confidentiality: While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff, and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Adhere to the NMC, HCPC (or equivalent body) Code of ConductHealth & Safety:The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identifiedEquality and Diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Service procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Quality:The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the service, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources. Communication:The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services:The post-holder will: Apply policies, standards, and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate The nature of our business and the changing needs of the National Health Service mean that you must be flexible in your approach to your work to provide service to our patients, and that the obligations upon you will inevitably vary and develop.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills
Essential
- Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases)
- Ability to respond to unwell patients and adapt communication styles to overcome barriers to successful consultation
- Demonstrates ability to lead, motivate, or supervise others. Supports performance management and contributes to team development.
- Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
- Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
- Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
- Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
- Excellent liaison and negotiation skills
- Willingness to work flexibly (including weekends) to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Awareness of, or experience in using remote monitoring platforms
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and full membership with a professional registering body (NMC, HCPC)
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of post-registration training relevant to long-term conditions, urgent care or remote monitoring
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical practice, digital health, leadership, education, management or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience working autonomously
- Experience managing initial patient contacts within a clinical setting (dealing with undifferentiated demand), with clinical decision making and risk assessment.
- Experience working within urgent care, primary care, same day care or integrated urgent care services
- Experience of leading, supervising or managing non-registered clinical workforce
- Expert in managing workload and that of others in a fast paced and unpredictable environment
Desirable
- Experience working within a Remote Monitoring Service, virtual wards or telehealth services
- Experience managing service users with frailty
- Proven track record of service development, transformation or pathway development programmes
- Experience of supporting CQC inspections, regulatory compliance or quality assurance processes
Person Specification Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills Essential Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases) Ability to respond to unwell patients and adapt communication styles to overcome barriers to successful consultation Demonstrates ability to lead, motivate, or supervise others. Supports performance management and contributes to team development. Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism. Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability. Excellent liaison and negotiation skills Willingness to work flexibly (including weekends) to meet the needs of the service Desirable Awareness of, or experience in using remote monitoring platforms Qualifications Essential Current and full membership with a professional registering body (NMC, HCPC) Educated to degree level Evidence of post-registration training relevant to long-term conditions, urgent care or remote monitoring Desirable Postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical practice, digital health, leadership, education, management or related subject Experience Essential Significant clinical experience working autonomously Experience managing initial patient contacts within a clinical setting (dealing with undifferentiated demand), with clinical decision making and risk assessment. Experience working within urgent care, primary care, same day care or integrated urgent care services Experience of leading, supervising or managing non-registered clinical workforce Expert in managing workload and that of others in a fast paced and unpredictable environment Desirable Experience working within a Remote Monitoring Service, virtual wards or telehealth services Experience managing service users with frailty Proven track record of service development, transformation or pathway development programmes Experience of supporting CQC inspections, regulatory compliance or quality assurance processes
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
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhuc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
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Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
North Hampshire Urgent Care View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 2374676
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Trainee PWP) to join our team.
Our dedicated Psychological Well-being Practitioners offer a range of psychological therapies & services to treat and support people in their recovery. TalkPlus is committed to developing staff to reach their full potential.
Depending on the amount of applications, first stage interviews may be held online on the 4th or 5th November 2026. If successful post first stage, second interviews will be held face to face in our offices in Farnborough on the 10th November 2026.
If we receive a very high volume of applications, we may close the advert early.
Main duties of the job
This is a training role within the NHS talking therapies service. The post-holder will work within the talking therapies service providing high volume, low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the postholder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with anxiety and depression. The post-holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by The University as specified within the National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
This is a training role within the NHS talking therapies programme and the trainee will take an active role in the service.
About us
NHUC is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.
SDC provides services through the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) contract which covers the in Hours Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH) provision for North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham & Surrey Heath places which are part of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB and Surrey & Sussex ICB respectively. We also provide an Urgent Treatment Centre at the front door of Frimley Park Hospital whilst also holding some smaller contacts supporting Community Hospitals OOH and Flu response. Finally, SDC has a virtual care arm supporting patients at home.
TalkPlus provide NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people with common mental health problems in Northeast Hampshire and Farnham place. TalkPlus offers a range of treatments to people who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, phobias or OCD. TalkPlus has care pathways to provide timely treatment for perinatal and military veteran referrals.
NHUC is a Disability Confident registered organisation and are proud to support the Armed Forces community as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.
NHUC is not currently a licensed sponsorship employer. As such, we are only able to progress candidates who can demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,392 a year
Contract
Training
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
U0077-26-0021
Job locations
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
- Undertakes patient-centred assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of safety to self and others.
- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, refers patients where Talkplus is not the most suitable service on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
- Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This will include 1-1 guided self-help via face to face, telephone, video or instant messaging as well as computerised CBT (Silvercloud). To also co-facilitate Step 2 courses with qualified PWPs.
- Adhere to an agreed number of clinical sessions per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- To liaise and refer to other mental health agencies as and when required.
- Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process, working alongside employment advisors (Waythrough) within the service.
- To operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
- Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
- Apply learning from the training programme (from university and service training) in clinical practice
- Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.
- Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.
- Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.
- Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and clinical practice.
- To partake in live supervision (shadowing) with qualified practitioners and to reflect on personal as well as others practice aiding development and meet university competencies.
PROFESSIONAL
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies. Keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
- Adhere to Talkplus Confidentiality policy at all times
- Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
- Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and maintain up to date knowledge of service developments.
- Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
- To work towards PWP registration it is a mandatory part of employment for Qualified PWPs to register with either the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychologists (BABCP) for PWP registration. The cost of this registration is met by the individual staff member and will be required as part of maintaining their contract of employment.
GENERAL
- To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
- All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
- All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
- All employees have a responsibility to prevent abuse and neglect and report concerns.
- It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
- This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
- To work from a Talkplus Premises at least 2 days a week
Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery. Undertakes patient-centred assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of safety to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, refers patients where Talkplus is not the most suitable service on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This will include 1-1 guided self-help via face to face, telephone, video or instant messaging as well as computerised CBT (Silvercloud). To also co-facilitate Step 2 courses with qualified PWPs. Adhere to an agreed number of clinical sessions per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach. To liaise and refer to other mental health agencies as and when required. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process, working alongside employment advisors (Waythrough) within the service. To operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.TRAINING AND SUPERVISION Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments. Apply learning from the training programme (from university and service training) in clinical practice Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards. Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and clinical practice. To partake in live supervision (shadowing) with qualified practitioners and to reflect on personal as well as others practice aiding development and meet university competencies.PROFESSIONAL Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies. Keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Adhere to Talkplus Confidentiality policy at all times Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development. Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and maintain up to date knowledge of service developments. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives. To work towards PWP registration it is a mandatory part of employment for Qualified PWPs to register with either the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychologists (BABCP) for PWP registration. The cost of this registration is met by the individual staff member and will be required as part of maintaining their contract of employment.GENERAL To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies. All employees have a responsibility to prevent abuse and neglect and report concerns. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development. To work from a Talkplus Premises at least 2 days a week
Person Specification
Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills
Essential
- Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases) and role-specific systems or platforms.
- Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
- Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
- Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
- Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding of role of the PWP, NHS talking therapies and stepped care model
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Able to attend a one day per week at training course
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability to travel to locations throughout the catchment area
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
Desirable
- Experience of using computerised patient management systems
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out safety assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Fluent in languages other than English and to use this within practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting preferably with those with mental health problems for at least 2 years
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service with agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Qualifications
Essential
- UK 2.2 Honours degree (post graduate route)
- or
- Level 5 qualification (e.g. foundation degree) (graduate route)
- A qualification under this may be considered depending on the outcome of an entry essay set by the university
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Person Specification Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills Essential Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases) and role-specific systems or platforms. Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism. Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability. Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Demonstrates high standards in written communication Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates an understanding of role of the PWP, NHS talking therapies and stepped care model High level of enthusiasm and motivation. Able to attend a one day per week at training course Able to complete academic components of the course Able to integrate training into practice Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work under pressure Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision The ability to travel to locations throughout the catchment area Ability to work evenings and weekends as required Desirable Experience of using computerised patient management systems Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out safety assessments within scope of practice Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Fluent in languages other than English and to use this within practice Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare setting preferably with those with mental health problems for at least 2 years Ability to manage own caseload and time Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Services Worked in a service with agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Qualifications Essential UK 2.2 Honours degree (post graduate route) or Level 5 qualification (e.g. foundation degree) (graduate route) A qualification under this may be considered depending on the outcome of an entry essay set by the university Desirable Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or a psychological therapy. Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree. Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
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
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhuc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhuc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Qualified High Intensity Therapist
North Hampshire Urgent Care View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: U0077-26-0022
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified High Intensity CBT therapist to join the TalkPlus team. The vacancy is for a full-time role (37.5 hours per week); however, we will also consider candidates who wish to work part time.
This is a role within an NHS Talking Therapies service providing high intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post-holder will work within a blended model of face-to-face and remote working. TalkPlus is a high achieving NHS Talking Therapies service and a well-established Long-Term Conditions (LTC) service. We are fortunate to work alongside a team of counsellors, psychologists, and employment advisors.This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate Therapist to work within an established service, where there are opportunities for team working and continued professional development. We believe in prioritising the wellbeing of our therapists and provide time to focus on resilience and reflection within our roles.
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, depending on the number of applicants, we may decide to extend the closing date or close early.
Interview date: 19th or 20th November 2026 at our Head Office in Farnborough.
Main duties of the job
As a High Intensity Therapist within NHS Talking Therapies, you will deliver high-quality CBT interventions to adults with common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will undertake assessments, formulate and implement treatment plans, manage a varied caseload, and work autonomously while maintaining strong links with primary care and wider healthcare services. You will play an active role in supporting service development, clinical supervision, audit, and quality improvement, helping to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Please see the JD for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
NHUC is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.
SDC provides services through the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) contract which covers the in Hours Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH) provision for North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham & Surrey Heath places which are part of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB and Surrey & Sussex ICB respectively. We also provide an Urgent Treatment Centre at the front door of Frimley Park Hospital whilst also holding some smaller contacts supporting Community Hospitals OOH and Flu response. Finally, SDC has a virtual care arm supporting patients at home.
TalkPlus provide NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people with common mental health problems in Northeast Hampshire and Farnham place. TalkPlus offers a range of treatments to people who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, phobias or OCD. TalkPlus has care pathways to provide timely treatment for perinatal and military veteran referrals.
NHUC is a Disability Confident registered organisation and are proud to support the Armed Forces community as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.
NHUC is not currently a licensed sponsorship employer. As such, we are only able to progress candidates who can demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,387 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
U0077-26-0022
Job locations
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary
The post holder will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).The post holder will work with clients who have a range of Anxiety and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions.
- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
- Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
- Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line with the service standards.
- Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
- Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week, in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
- Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback.
- Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided for clients.
- Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals / individuals / groups / committees across Mental Health Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and other voluntary agencies regarding service matters, related to the practice and delivery of specific agreed therapeutic modalities and service provision.
- Provide weekly duty cover where incoming referrals are screened and support is provided to the team in choosing the appropriate treatment pathway and with safety management.
TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
- Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service.
- Prepare for, attend and participate in clinical skills supervision and case management supervision as outlined in service policy.
PROFESSIONAL
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
- Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
- Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies.
- Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Line Manager.
- Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
- Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
- Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes in practice.
ADVISORY / LIAISON
- Provide an advisory service on matters related to the practice and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals/groups/committees across mental and physical health services and other voluntary agencies.
- Promote and maintain links with Primary Care and Secondary Care Staff to help co-ordinate the provision of an effective Psychological Therapies Service.
GENERAL
- To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
- All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
- All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
- It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
- This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary
The post holder will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).The post holder will work with clients who have a range of Anxiety and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions.
- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
- Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
- Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line with the service standards.
- Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
- Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week, in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
- Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback.
- Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided for clients.
- Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals / individuals / groups / committees across Mental Health Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and other voluntary agencies regarding service matters, related to the practice and delivery of specific agreed therapeutic modalities and service provision.
- Provide weekly duty cover where incoming referrals are screened and support is provided to the team in choosing the appropriate treatment pathway and with safety management.
TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
- Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service.
- Prepare for, attend and participate in clinical skills supervision and case management supervision as outlined in service policy.
PROFESSIONAL
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
- Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
- Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies.
- Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Line Manager.
- Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
- Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
- Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes in practice.
ADVISORY / LIAISON
- Provide an advisory service on matters related to the practice and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals/groups/committees across mental and physical health services and other voluntary agencies.
- Promote and maintain links with Primary Care and Secondary Care Staff to help co-ordinate the provision of an effective Psychological Therapies Service.
GENERAL
- To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
- All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
- All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
- It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
- This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation or working towards accreditation
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
- Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
- Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
- Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
- Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system
- Ability to travel to and from different clinical settings within working hours.
Desirable
- Completed clinical audits within a service
- Fluent in languages other than English
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6/7 Therapist:
- Qualification from High Intensity (previously IAPT) Course (Post Graduate Diploma)
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Person Specification
Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation or working towards accreditation
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
- Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
- Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
- Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
- Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system
- Ability to travel to and from different clinical settings within working hours.
Desirable
- Completed clinical audits within a service
- Fluent in languages other than English
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6/7 Therapist:
- Qualification from High Intensity (previously IAPT) Course (Post Graduate Diploma)
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhuc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
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Reference: U0077-26-0018
Job summary
Are you an organised and proactive leader looking to make a real difference in urgent healthcare services?
We are seeking two Assistant Operations Managers to join our Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) team. We have one vacancy based in Farnborough and one vacancy based in Hook. These are exciting opportunities to play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and responsive patient care within a fast-paced 24/7 healthcare environment.
Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider clinical and operational teams, you will support the day-to-day management of service delivery, workforce coordination, performance management, governance activities and continuous service improvement.
Please note, we may close this advert early should we receive a high number of applications.
Interview date: 8th October 2026 at our Head Office in Farnborough
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the operational running of a busy Integrated Urgent Care service.
- Monitoring performance against key targets and responding to service demands.
- Coordinating workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and staff development activities.
- Supporting governance processes, including incidents, complaints and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assisting with operational resilience, business continuity and escalation management.
- Providing day-to-day leadership and support to staff while promoting a positive team culture.
Please review the JD for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
NHUC is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.
SDC provides services through the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) contract which covers the in Hours Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH) provision for North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham & Surrey Heath places which are part of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB and Surrey & Sussex ICB respectively. We also provide an Urgent Treatment Centre at the front door of Frimley Park Hospital whilst also holding some smaller contacts supporting Community Hospitals OOH and Flu response. Finally, SDC has a virtual care arm supporting patients at home.
TalkPlus provide NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people with common mental health problems in Northeast Hampshire and Farnham place. TalkPlus offers a range of treatments to people who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, phobias or OCD. TalkPlus has care pathways to provide timely treatment for perinatal and military veteran referrals.
NHUC is a Disability Confident registered organisation and are proud to support the Armed Forces community as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.
NHUC is not currently a licensed sponsorship employer. As such, we are only able to progress candidates who can demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,073 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
U0077-26-0018
Job locations
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Farnborough Centre for Health
Apollo Rise
Southwood Business Park
FARNBOROUGH
Hampshire
GU14 0NP
United Kingdom
Hook Surgery
Reading Road
HOOK
RG27 9ED
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary:
The Assistant Operations Manager will provide operational leadership support to the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) service, ensuring the effective day-to-day coordination of service delivery, workforce coordination, governance processes, performance monitoring and quality improvement activities.
The post holder will work closely with clinical and operational teams to support delivery of safe, effective and responsive patient care. They will contribute to service performance, support workforce management, coordinate governance activities, deputise for the Operations Manager as required and assist in implementing service developments and operational improvement initiatives.
This is a substantive operational management role that plays a key part in supporting service delivery and performance. The post also provides opportunities to further develop leadership and operational management skills within a dynamic urgent care environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Operational Management
Support the Operations Manager in the daily operation of the IUC service.
- Monitor service activity, identifying issues and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Assist in maintaining operational resilience across the service.
- Coordinate operational meetings and maintain action logs.
- Support business continuity and contingency planning arrangements.
- Participate in service escalation processes during periods of increased demand.
- Assist in the implementation of operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure operational information is maintained accurately and reported in a timely manner.
- Deputise for the Operations Manager in relation to day to day operational service delivery, workforce coordination and operational escalation management during periods of absence, annual leave or meetings, escalating matters outside delegated authority as appropriate.Support the implementation of operational decisions made by the Operations Manager and Head of Service
- Escalate significant risks, workforce concerns, quality issues, and performance challenges appropriately
- Support service escalation and business continuity and service escalation responses both inside and outside normal working hours where required
People Management
- Provide day-to-day supervision and support to non-clinical staff.
- Manage day-to-day attendance matters including return to work discussions and wellbeing matters, escalating ongoing absence concerns in line with organisational policy.
- Undertake probation reviews, appraisal discussions and development conversations for delegated staff groups, escalating matters where appropriate.
- Support investigation processes relating to sickness, capability, conduct and grievances.
- Coach and support staff to achieve service objectives.
- Promote staff engagement and support a positive team culture
Workforce Coordination
- Support workforce planning activities to maintain safe staffing levels.
- Coordinate workforce deployment and Rota administration, identifying staffing gaps, supporting short term staffing solutions and escalating risks to safe service delivery.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.
- Monitor mandatory training compliance and support managers in addressing gaps.
- Assist with sickness absence monitoring and reporting.
- Maintain workforce records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Coordinate staff communications and team engagement activities.
Performance and Service Improvement
- Collect, validate and analyse operational performance information.
- Monitor real-time service performance against KPIs, initiating agreed corrective actions where appropriate and escalating emerging risks to the Operations Manager.Produce regular reports relating to KPIs, workforce performance and service activity.
- Support improvement projects and service development initiatives.
- Identify trends and opportunities for service improvement.
- Support operational responses to performance deterioration
- Contribute to audits and quality improvement programmes.
- Act as a first point of contact for operational escalations, coordinating immediate responses within agreed parameters and escalating significant concerns appropriately.
- Support implementation and monitoring of action plans arising from service reviews.
- Lead specific performance improvement actions as delegated
Governance, Quality and Risk
- Support investigation and tracking of incidents, complaints and compliments.
- Maintain governance records and action trackers, monitoring progress and following up outstanding actions with relevant staff and managers.
- Assist in coordinating patient safety reviews and learning events.
- Support compliance with CQC standards and organisational governance requirements.
- Assist in maintaining local risk registers.
- Monitor completion of governance actions and escalate overdue items.
- Coordinate audits and support dissemination of learning across teams.
Resources and Facilities
- Support stock management and inventory monitoring.
- Support with medicine and equipment management whilst carrying out checks and stocking where required
- Assist with procurement processes in accordance with organisational policies.
- Coordinate maintenance requests and equipment servicing records.
- Escalate facilities issues affecting service delivery.
- Support environmental and health and safety checks
Information Governance
- Promote and maintain high standards of information governance.
- Ensure confidential information is managed appropriately.
- Support compliance with GDPR, Data Protection and organisational policies.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper records.
- Report information governance concerns through appropriate channels
Communication and Relationships
- Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative and operational support to meetings and working groups.
- Communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
- Liaise with partner organisations where required.
- Provide professional and courteous support to staff, patients and visitors.
General Responsibilities
- Participate in mandatory and statutory training.
- Undertake continuing professional development.
- Work in accordance with NHUC values and behaviours.
- Undertake any reasonable duties commensurate with the role and grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary:
The Assistant Operations Manager will provide operational leadership support to the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) service, ensuring the effective day-to-day coordination of service delivery, workforce coordination, governance processes, performance monitoring and quality improvement activities.
The post holder will work closely with clinical and operational teams to support delivery of safe, effective and responsive patient care. They will contribute to service performance, support workforce management, coordinate governance activities, deputise for the Operations Manager as required and assist in implementing service developments and operational improvement initiatives.
This is a substantive operational management role that plays a key part in supporting service delivery and performance. The post also provides opportunities to further develop leadership and operational management skills within a dynamic urgent care environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Operational Management
Support the Operations Manager in the daily operation of the IUC service.
- Monitor service activity, identifying issues and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Assist in maintaining operational resilience across the service.
- Coordinate operational meetings and maintain action logs.
- Support business continuity and contingency planning arrangements.
- Participate in service escalation processes during periods of increased demand.
- Assist in the implementation of operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure operational information is maintained accurately and reported in a timely manner.
- Deputise for the Operations Manager in relation to day to day operational service delivery, workforce coordination and operational escalation management during periods of absence, annual leave or meetings, escalating matters outside delegated authority as appropriate.Support the implementation of operational decisions made by the Operations Manager and Head of Service
- Escalate significant risks, workforce concerns, quality issues, and performance challenges appropriately
- Support service escalation and business continuity and service escalation responses both inside and outside normal working hours where required
People Management
- Provide day-to-day supervision and support to non-clinical staff.
- Manage day-to-day attendance matters including return to work discussions and wellbeing matters, escalating ongoing absence concerns in line with organisational policy.
- Undertake probation reviews, appraisal discussions and development conversations for delegated staff groups, escalating matters where appropriate.
- Support investigation processes relating to sickness, capability, conduct and grievances.
- Coach and support staff to achieve service objectives.
- Promote staff engagement and support a positive team culture
Workforce Coordination
- Support workforce planning activities to maintain safe staffing levels.
- Coordinate workforce deployment and Rota administration, identifying staffing gaps, supporting short term staffing solutions and escalating risks to safe service delivery.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.
- Monitor mandatory training compliance and support managers in addressing gaps.
- Assist with sickness absence monitoring and reporting.
- Maintain workforce records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Coordinate staff communications and team engagement activities.
Performance and Service Improvement
- Collect, validate and analyse operational performance information.
- Monitor real-time service performance against KPIs, initiating agreed corrective actions where appropriate and escalating emerging risks to the Operations Manager.Produce regular reports relating to KPIs, workforce performance and service activity.
- Support improvement projects and service development initiatives.
- Identify trends and opportunities for service improvement.
- Support operational responses to performance deterioration
- Contribute to audits and quality improvement programmes.
- Act as a first point of contact for operational escalations, coordinating immediate responses within agreed parameters and escalating significant concerns appropriately.
- Support implementation and monitoring of action plans arising from service reviews.
- Lead specific performance improvement actions as delegated
Governance, Quality and Risk
- Support investigation and tracking of incidents, complaints and compliments.
- Maintain governance records and action trackers, monitoring progress and following up outstanding actions with relevant staff and managers.
- Assist in coordinating patient safety reviews and learning events.
- Support compliance with CQC standards and organisational governance requirements.
- Assist in maintaining local risk registers.
- Monitor completion of governance actions and escalate overdue items.
- Coordinate audits and support dissemination of learning across teams.
Resources and Facilities
- Support stock management and inventory monitoring.
- Support with medicine and equipment management whilst carrying out checks and stocking where required
- Assist with procurement processes in accordance with organisational policies.
- Coordinate maintenance requests and equipment servicing records.
- Escalate facilities issues affecting service delivery.
- Support environmental and health and safety checks
Information Governance
- Promote and maintain high standards of information governance.
- Ensure confidential information is managed appropriately.
- Support compliance with GDPR, Data Protection and organisational policies.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper records.
- Report information governance concerns through appropriate channels
Communication and Relationships
- Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative and operational support to meetings and working groups.
- Communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
- Liaise with partner organisations where required.
- Provide professional and courteous support to staff, patients and visitors.
General Responsibilities
- Participate in mandatory and statutory training.
- Undertake continuing professional development.
- Work in accordance with NHUC values and behaviours.
- Undertake any reasonable duties commensurate with the role and grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education including GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3/4, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- NHS Leadership Academy qualification or equivalent development programme
Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of operational service delivery
- Understanding of performance monitoring and KPIs
- Awareness of patient safety and clinical governance principles
- Understanding of workforce management principles
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality requirements
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to analyse and interpret information
- Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability
- Competent in Microsoft 365 applications including Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
- Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
- Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals
- Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS HR Process
- Knowledge of demand and capacity planning
- Knowledge of NHS structures and urgent care pathways
- Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to supervise and support staff performance
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Ability to manage difficult conversations professionally
- Coaching and mentoring skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare, urgent care or customer service environment
- Experience of coordinating teams, services or projects
- Experience producing reports and analysing data
- Experience dealing with confidential information
- Experience supporting recruitment or workforce administration processes
Desirable
- Experience managing operational issues within a healthcare setting
- Experience supporting staff supervision or line management
- Experience within NHS 111, IUC, Primary Care or Urgent Care services
- Experience supporting governance, incidents or complaints processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education including GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3/4, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- NHS Leadership Academy qualification or equivalent development programme
Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of operational service delivery
- Understanding of performance monitoring and KPIs
- Awareness of patient safety and clinical governance principles
- Understanding of workforce management principles
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality requirements
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to analyse and interpret information
- Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability
- Competent in Microsoft 365 applications including Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
- Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
- Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals
- Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS HR Process
- Knowledge of demand and capacity planning
- Knowledge of NHS structures and urgent care pathways
- Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to supervise and support staff performance
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Ability to manage difficult conversations professionally
- Coaching and mentoring skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare, urgent care or customer service environment
- Experience of coordinating teams, services or projects
- Experience producing reports and analysing data
- Experience dealing with confidential information
- Experience supporting recruitment or workforce administration processes
Desirable
- Experience managing operational issues within a healthcare setting
- Experience supporting staff supervision or line management
- Experience within NHS 111, IUC, Primary Care or Urgent Care services
- Experience supporting governance, incidents or complaints processes
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
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhuc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhuc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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