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Prison Services Pharmacy Technician
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
1 month(s) ago
Prison Services Pharmacy Technician
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
1 month(s) ago
Rotational Physiotherapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 36,943 - 44,900 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary ***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post*** As part of the...
1 month(s) ago
Rotational Physiotherapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 36,943 - 44,900 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary ***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post*** As part of the...
1 month(s) ago
Nursing Associate
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary Nursing Associate , Band 4 Permanent - Full Time - 37.
1 month(s) ago
Nursing Associate
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary Nursing Associate , Band 4 Permanent - Full Time - 37.
1 month(s) ago
Occupational Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the ADAPT Service within Bromley West Locality.
1 month(s) ago
Occupational Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the ADAPT Service within Bromley West Locality.
1 month(s) ago
Prison Services Pharmacist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you an experienced clinical pharmacist looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can make a real difference?
1 month(s) ago
Prison Services Pharmacist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you an experienced clinical pharmacist looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can make a real difference?
1 month(s) ago
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 30,630 - 32,346 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
1 month(s) ago
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 30,630 - 32,346 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary As part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) you will provide specialist assessment and intervention to offenders in prison.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary As part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) you will provide specialist assessment and intervention to offenders in prison.
1 month(s) ago
Bank Prison Services Pharmacy Technician - HMP Guys Marsh
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 34,592 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
1 month(s) ago
Bank Prison Services Pharmacy Technician - HMP Guys Marsh
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 34,592 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
1 month(s) ago
Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 31,554 - 33,270 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The pharmacy department has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 31,554 - 33,270 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The pharmacy department has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a...
1 month(s) ago
Prison Services Pharmacy Technician
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
23 day(s) ago
Prison Services Pharmacy Technician
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
23 day(s) ago
Digital Transformation Senior Optimisation Co-ordinator
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Agile working (2 office days per week minimum) Important Sponsorship Information: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorshipfor…
23 day(s) ago
Digital Transformation Senior Optimisation Co-ordinator
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Agile working (2 office days per week minimum) Important Sponsorship Information: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorshipfor…
23 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Radiographer
Job summary ** Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
23 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Radiographer
Job summary ** Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
23 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust as a valued Band 6 clinician based at Oxleas House, providing clincial input…
23 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust as a valued Band 6 clinician based at Oxleas House, providing clincial input…
23 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 31,554 - 33,270 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Addison Unit is a 12 bedded Unit located at Health care wing at HMP Wandsworth.
23 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 31,554 - 33,270 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Addison Unit is a 12 bedded Unit located at Health care wing at HMP Wandsworth.
23 day(s) ago
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you an experienced healthcare professional ready to develop into an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within a challenging, creative and fast-pace…
24 day(s) ago
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you an experienced healthcare professional ready to develop into an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within a challenging, creative and fast-pace…
24 day(s) ago
Mental Health Nurse
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
24 day(s) ago
Mental Health Nurse
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
24 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
24 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
24 day(s) ago
Primary Care Nurse
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
24 day(s) ago
Primary Care Nurse
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
24 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
24 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
24 day(s) ago
Administrator
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 30,630 - 32,346 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are excited to offer a full time position for a Band 3 Administrator to work at HMP YOI ISISproviding a varied and rewarding role.
25 day(s) ago
Administrator
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 30,630 - 32,346 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are excited to offer a full time position for a Band 3 Administrator to work at HMP YOI ISISproviding a varied and rewarding role.
25 day(s) ago
Bank Mental Health Support Worker - HMP Bristol
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 28,392 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
25 day(s) ago
Bank Mental Health Support Worker - HMP Bristol
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 28,392 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment?
25 day(s) ago
Administrator
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are excited to offer a 12 month opportunity for a Band 3 Administrator to work at HMP Leyhill, providing a varied and rewarding role.
25 day(s) ago
Administrator
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are excited to offer a 12 month opportunity for a Band 3 Administrator to work at HMP Leyhill, providing a varied and rewarding role.
25 day(s) ago
ESR Advisor
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Fixed Term/Secondment Ending 31.03.2027 The ESR Workforce Advisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate workforce information and…
25 day(s) ago
ESR Advisor
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Fixed Term/Secondment Ending 31.03.2027 The ESR Workforce Advisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate workforce information and…
25 day(s) ago
In-Reach Mental Health Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Radiographer
Job summary To provide specialist mental healthcare to offenders and to work as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team and wider mental health services in HMP…
28 day(s) ago
In-Reach Mental Health Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Radiographer
Job summary To provide specialist mental healthcare to offenders and to work as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team and wider mental health services in HMP…
28 day(s) ago
iSPA Assistant Psychologist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This post will aim to support and enhance the integrated Single Point of Access within the Bromley CAMHS service; working independently according t…
28 day(s) ago
iSPA Assistant Psychologist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This post will aim to support and enhance the integrated Single Point of Access within the Bromley CAMHS service; working independently according t…
28 day(s) ago
Prison Services Pharmacy Technician
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2339650
Job summary
Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?
Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patients future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.
As part of our pharmacy service (OPS), you will enjoy all the benefits of NHS AfC employment (inc pension) with the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service, who encourage career and personal development to all staff to increase their clinical and interpersonal skills.
**Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.**
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be providing a medicines management service to patients within the prison with the professional support of a prison service pharmacist. You will administer medicines to patients against a valid prescription, ensuring this is taken correctly, provide advice to patients about the appropriate use of medicines and promote healthy lifestyles to aid their rehabilitation.
You will dispense prescriptions and stock items, whilst supervising assistants when in the dispensary. There will also be elements of stock control involved in your role, such as undertaking stock top-up services and reviewing expiry dates and storage facilities for all medicines, reporting any deficiencies to the prison service pharmacist.
Wondering what it's like to work within offender healthcare?
"I really enjoy working in the Pharmacy Service for Oxleas, my role is extremely varied and I work within a very supportive team. I find my role rewarding as it is all about enabling patient's rehabilitation and I enjoy interacting with patients daily and building relationships with them. Oxleas are a good employer and there are plenty of opportunities to be supported through qualifications and training which then allows you to progress through different bands within the team."
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8041521-GUYS-D
Job locations
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Task and Responsibilities
- To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
- To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
- To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
- To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
- To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
- To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
- To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.
(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)
Oxleas Prison Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and provides the pharmacy services to the prison pharmacy contracts. Due to the recent contract award from NHS England, we are now providing pharmacy services (OPS Ltd) and Healthcare Services (Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust) to the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Dorset Prisons and are recruiting to newly established posts.
Oxleas Prison Services Ltd and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a strong culture of leading clinical audit and research projects and an excellent publication record. All of these attributes we wish to extend to the prison pharmacy and healthcare services.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
- Proof of right to work documentation
- Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
- Proof of address documentation
- Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description Job responsibilities Key Task and Responsibilities To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison. To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota. To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison. To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services. To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification. To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to. To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs. (Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section) Oxleas Prison Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and provides the pharmacy services to the prison pharmacy contracts. Due to the recent contract award from NHS England, we are now providing pharmacy services (OPS Ltd) and Healthcare Services (Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust) to the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Dorset Prisons and are recruiting to newly established posts. Oxleas Prison Services Ltd and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a strong culture of leading clinical audit and research projects and an excellent publication record. All of these attributes we wish to extend to the prison pharmacy and healthcare services. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
Desirable
- Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
- Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to problem solve
- Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician Evidence of CPD Desirable Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a pharmacy Desirable Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience Skills and abilities Essential Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft Desirable Ability to use initiative to problem solve Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2339549
Job summary
***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post***
As part of the Band 5 rotational scheme, the postholder will work across community clinics in the hospital, outpatient locations and patients' homes, gaining broad experience and developing clinical skills. Each six-month rotation builds on previous experience, enabling the postholder to strengthen and expand their clinical competencies with guidance and support from senior staff.
All staff are supported by our award winning Preceptorship team to complete their preceptorship within their first year. There are many opportunities for training and development even as a new member of staff and we welcome you to join our strong communities of practice.
Rotations include Musculoskeletal outpatients in Bexley Care, Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in Greenwich Clinics, COPD/ pulmonary rehabilitation, Community rehabilitation, community neurology and our Meadowview intermediate care unit
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are to assess and manage patients referred to the team with a wide range of conditions.
To show kindness, compassion and dedication to patient care, to colleagues and to the role through implementing the Trust Values of 'We are Kind, we are Fair, We Listen, We Care' .
You will be required to :
-be responsible for a designated caseload of patients. To organise this caseload efficiently and effectively with regards to clinical priorities
-Undertake client assessment using standardised assessment tools and/or the single assessment process
-Recommend appropriate interventions to promote independence and safety
-Monitor client status, using clinical judgement and knowledge in regards to progressing and/ or making minor modifications to treatment programmes
-Maintain effective multidisciplinary communications in order to ensure that treatment goals are met and a high quality service is provided to clients
-Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision, installation and demonstration of equipment and further develop knowledge of minor/major adaptation provision and teach necessary techniques to ensure patient safety.
-To work in a co-ordinated multidisciplinary manner, communicating effectively with other team members and the wider clinical and social network involved in client care.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8287425-CPH
Job locations
Rotational sites across the Trust in Greenwich and Bexley
Clinics and teams across Greenwich and Bexley
Greenwich and Bexley
SE18 3RZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all of the aspects of the role as detailed in the Job description and Personal Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all of the aspects of the role as detailed in the Job description and Personal Specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
Desirable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting
- Experience of working in the community
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- MCSP or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Ability to communicate complex information to others where there may be barriers to understanding
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
Desirable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting
- Experience of working in the community
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- MCSP or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Ability to communicate complex information to others where there may be barriers to understanding
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rotational sites across the Trust in Greenwich and Bexley
Clinics and teams across Greenwich and Bexley
Greenwich and Bexley
SE18 3RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rotational sites across the Trust in Greenwich and Bexley
Clinics and teams across Greenwich and Bexley
Greenwich and Bexley
SE18 3RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2339416
Job summary
Nursing Associate , Band 4 Permanent - Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post***
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Nursing Associate (Band 4) to join our Rapid Response Team, (RRT) based within our Adult Physical Community Health Services, based at Goldie Leigh Abbey Wood London SE2 0AS. Bexley Adult Community Physical Health Services is part of Oxleas Foundation Trust .
RRT is an integrated health and social care team and is part of the NHSE Urgent Community Response initiative, the team provides an urgent response to patients experiencing a health or social care crisis, this is an exciting time to join the team, which has expanded to include a face-to-face response within 2 hours, falls pick up and virtual ward elements to the service.
You should be a committed, highly motivated, and forward-thinking individual who should be able to work autonomously, and as part of a team. You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach and be able to demonstrate your ability to prioritise and organise your workRRT offers a friendly, supportive, innovation and progressive environment; we are truly passionate about developing your career.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will accept delegated assessment responsibility, delivering individual plans of care to meet the immediate needs and on-going needs of the service users and their carers
To participate in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered healthcare professional
Plan and document the patients' progress on the Trust's information systems
To maintain a professional standard of record keeping which is accurate and current, in line with professional codes, service standards and team specific requirements
To evaluate patient progress and discuss with senior clinicians through feedback discussions and multi-disciplinary meetings
To teach and demonstrate the correct use of equipment to optimise patients' functional ability and independence.
To teach and demonstrate elements of self-care to patients and their carers so that the patients' independence is maximised
To contribute to the team and service development, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery in order to provide best patient care in relation to resources available and evidenced-based practice, with the assistance of the registered nurses and other healthcare professionals
Ability to identify/manage and take action to minimise or eradicate risk to patients
Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision and demonstration of stock equipment
The post holder may be required to work across sites on a planned basis and in community when responding to urgent community referrals.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027 a year pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8238707-CPH
Job locations
181 Goldie Leigh
Lodge Hill
London
SE20AY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have knowledge of specific physical, emotional, physiological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and their carers, taking these into account and under direction of the registered health professional, implement appropriate action to meet those needs
Manage priorities as delegated by the registered nurse/ therapist
To undertake other duties commensurate with the banding of this post in agreement with the relevant line manager
To accept delegated assessment responsibility, delivering individual plans of care to meet the immediate needs and on-going needs of the service users and their carers
To participate in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered healthcare professional
Plan and document the patients progress on the Trusts information systems
You will have experience of the use of various IT applications including Microsoft
Knowledge of personal health and safety responsibilities is essential
To maintain a professional standard of record keeping which is accurate and current, in line with professional codes, service standards and team specific requirements
To evaluate patient progress and discuss with senior clinicians through feedback discussions and multi-disciplinary meetings
To teach and demonstrate the correct use of equipment to optimise patients functional ability and independence
To teach and demonstrate elements of self-care to patients and their carers so that the patients independence is maximised
To contribute to the team and service development, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery in order to provide best patient care in relation to resources available and evidenced-based practice, with the assistance of the registered nurses and other healthcare professionals
Ability to identify/manage and take action to minimise or eradicate risk to patients
Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision and demonstration of stock equipment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have knowledge of specific physical, emotional, physiological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and their carers, taking these into account and under direction of the registered health professional, implement appropriate action to meet those needs
Manage priorities as delegated by the registered nurse/ therapist
To undertake other duties commensurate with the banding of this post in agreement with the relevant line manager
To accept delegated assessment responsibility, delivering individual plans of care to meet the immediate needs and on-going needs of the service users and their carers
To participate in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered healthcare professional
Plan and document the patients progress on the Trusts information systems
You will have experience of the use of various IT applications including Microsoft
Knowledge of personal health and safety responsibilities is essential
To maintain a professional standard of record keeping which is accurate and current, in line with professional codes, service standards and team specific requirements
To evaluate patient progress and discuss with senior clinicians through feedback discussions and multi-disciplinary meetings
To teach and demonstrate the correct use of equipment to optimise patients functional ability and independence
To teach and demonstrate elements of self-care to patients and their carers so that the patients independence is maximised
To contribute to the team and service development, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery in order to provide best patient care in relation to resources available and evidenced-based practice, with the assistance of the registered nurses and other healthcare professionals
Ability to identify/manage and take action to minimise or eradicate risk to patients
Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision and demonstration of stock equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- completed NA Programme
- Car Driver
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- NHS experience
- Community Experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years in care setting
Desirable
- Demonstrate care qualities
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of health care experience
Desirable
- Experience of clinical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- completed NA Programme
- Car Driver
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- NHS experience
- Community Experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years in care setting
Desirable
- Demonstrate care qualities
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of health care experience
Desirable
- Experience of clinical skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
181 Goldie Leigh
Lodge Hill
London
SE20AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
181 Goldie Leigh
Lodge Hill
London
SE20AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2332848
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the ADAPT Service within Bromley West Locality. The post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and recovery-focused interventions to service users with complex mental health needs, supporting them to develop independence, meaningful routines and participation in daily, social and vocational activities. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development, supervision of support staff and students, and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services. *** Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post ***
Main duties of the job
- Manage a specialist occupational therapy caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.
- Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions through both individual and group work.
- Support service users to maximise independence, recovery and participation in meaningful activities.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the ADAPT occupational therapy pathway and borough-wide group programme.
- Provide specialist occupational therapy advice and consultation to colleagues and partner agencies.
- Supervise support workers and occupational therapy students on placement.
- Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans.
- Participate in service development, audit, research and quality improvement activities.
- Promote the role and value of occupational therapy within mental health services.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata pa inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
277-8181016-CMH-A
Job locations
Beckenham Beacon Hospital, Beckenham
Beckenham
BR3 3BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will manage a defined caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and implementing evidence-based interventions to support recovery and independence. They will work with individuals and groups, identifying occupational goals and developing therapeutic programmes relating to self-care, leisure, education, employment and daily living skills.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to assessment, care planning, implementation and review of interventions within the Care Programme Approach framework. They will undertake risk assessments, contribute to risk management plans and ensure that care is delivered safely and effectively.
The role requires the application of specialist occupational therapy knowledge and skills to assess functional ability, evaluate outcomes and modify treatment plans as required. The post holder will provide specialist advice to colleagues, facilitate service user involvement and ensure interventions are evidence-based and aligned with national guidance and best practice.
The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of occupational therapy services through active participation in service improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities, audits and research projects. They will support the development and implementation of care pathways, policies and protocols, promoting continuous quality improvement across the service.
The role includes leadership responsibilities such as supporting, supervising and appraising junior staff, support workers and students. The post holder will contribute to induction, training and education activities and provide regular supervision and assessment of occupational therapy students on placement.
The post holder will maintain accurate electronic and written records in accordance with Trust and professional standards, contribute to effective communication with service users, carers and partner agencies, and ensure compliance with Trust policies relating to safeguarding, risk management, health and safety, information governance and professional practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will manage a defined caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and implementing evidence-based interventions to support recovery and independence. They will work with individuals and groups, identifying occupational goals and developing therapeutic programmes relating to self-care, leisure, education, employment and daily living skills.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to assessment, care planning, implementation and review of interventions within the Care Programme Approach framework. They will undertake risk assessments, contribute to risk management plans and ensure that care is delivered safely and effectively.
The role requires the application of specialist occupational therapy knowledge and skills to assess functional ability, evaluate outcomes and modify treatment plans as required. The post holder will provide specialist advice to colleagues, facilitate service user involvement and ensure interventions are evidence-based and aligned with national guidance and best practice.
The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of occupational therapy services through active participation in service improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities, audits and research projects. They will support the development and implementation of care pathways, policies and protocols, promoting continuous quality improvement across the service.
The role includes leadership responsibilities such as supporting, supervising and appraising junior staff, support workers and students. The post holder will contribute to induction, training and education activities and provide regular supervision and assessment of occupational therapy students on placement.
The post holder will maintain accurate electronic and written records in accordance with Trust and professional standards, contribute to effective communication with service users, carers and partner agencies, and ensure compliance with Trust policies relating to safeguarding, risk management, health and safety, information governance and professional practice.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining a professional portfolio.
Desirable
- Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Additional training relevant to mental health occupational therapy practice.
- Evidence of postgraduate study or specialist training in mental health, vocational rehabilitation or psychological interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience as an Occupational Therapist, including experience working within mental health services.
- Experience of undertaking occupational therapy assessments and delivering individual and group interventions.
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working within community mental health services.
- Experience of supervising students, support workers or junior staff.
- Experience of participating in audit, research, service development or quality improvement activities
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and manage a clinical caseload effectively.
- Risk assessment, risk management and care planning skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation, policy and best practice guidance
- Presentation, teaching and training skills
- Knowledge and use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools and vocational rehabilitation approaches.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining a professional portfolio.
Desirable
- Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Additional training relevant to mental health occupational therapy practice.
- Evidence of postgraduate study or specialist training in mental health, vocational rehabilitation or psychological interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience as an Occupational Therapist, including experience working within mental health services.
- Experience of undertaking occupational therapy assessments and delivering individual and group interventions.
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working within community mental health services.
- Experience of supervising students, support workers or junior staff.
- Experience of participating in audit, research, service development or quality improvement activities
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and manage a clinical caseload effectively.
- Risk assessment, risk management and care planning skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation, policy and best practice guidance
- Presentation, teaching and training skills
- Knowledge and use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools and vocational rehabilitation approaches.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Beckenham Beacon Hospital, Beckenham
Beckenham
BR3 3BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Beckenham Beacon Hospital, Beckenham
Beckenham
BR3 3BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2330261
Job summary
Are you an experienced clinical pharmacist looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can make a real difference? We are seeking a motivated Band 7 Prison Services Clinical Pharmacist to join our integrated healthcare team at HMP Guys Marsh. You will lead medicines optimisation for patients with long-term and acute conditions, manage repeat prescribing, and deliver structured medication reviews and minor ailment clinics. Working closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacy colleagues, mental health and substance misuse teams, you will support the safe, effective and patient-centred use of medicines within a secure environment. This is an excellent opportunity to use your clinical knowledge, leadership skills and commitment to service improvement while helping patients achieve better health outcomes.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
- Coordinate and deliver structured medication review and minor ailment clinics.
- Manage repeat prescribing and reauthorisation through SystmOne.
- Provide medicines advice, adherence support and clinical reviews.
- Support patients with long-term conditions and high-risk medicines.
- Make evidence-based recommendations to prescribers.
- Support medicines governance, formulary management and clinical audits.
- Analyse medicines data and identify risks and areas for improvement.
- Provide education and training to pharmacy and healthcare colleagues.
- Undertake clinical screening and final accuracy checks when working in the dispensary.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8270038-GUYS
Job locations
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to identify patients at risk of medicine-related harm, optimise treatment and reduce avoidable hospital admissions. You will develop and maintain repeat prescribing procedures and searches within SystmOne, support long-term condition clinics and provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals and patients. The role includes contributing to clinical governance and medicines management committees, developing policies and procedures, completing audits, supporting public health initiatives and implementing improvements arising from national guidance and medicines safety alerts. You must hold a Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will have relevant clinical pharmacy experience, strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Experience within prison, GP, hospital, community, mental health or substance misuse services would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and prison security vetting.
Job description Job responsibilities You will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to identify patients at risk of medicine-related harm, optimise treatment and reduce avoidable hospital admissions. You will develop and maintain repeat prescribing procedures and searches within SystmOne, support long-term condition clinics and provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals and patients. The role includes contributing to clinical governance and medicines management committees, developing policies and procedures, completing audits, supporting public health initiatives and implementing improvements arising from national guidance and medicines safety alerts. You must hold a Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will have relevant clinical pharmacy experience, strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Experience within prison, GP, hospital, community, mental health or substance misuse services would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and prison security vetting.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent, or currently working towards this.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Relevant Clinical Pharmacy Experience
Essential
- At least three years' experience delivering clinical pharmacy services.
- Experience in a UK prison, hospital or community pharmacy setting.
- Experience undertaking medication histories, structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and providing prescribing advice.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Recent clinical practice in a GP, hospital, or prison setting.
- Strong clinical reasoning and ability to interpret evidence and make safe recommendations.
Desirable
- IT literacy; SystmOne experience is desirable
Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Registration Essential Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent. Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent, or currently working towards this. Evidence of continuing professional development. Relevant Clinical Pharmacy Experience Essential At least three years' experience delivering clinical pharmacy services. Experience in a UK prison, hospital or community pharmacy setting. Experience undertaking medication histories, structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and providing prescribing advice. Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Recent clinical practice in a GP, hospital, or prison setting. Strong clinical reasoning and ability to interpret evidence and make safe recommendations. Desirable IT literacy; SystmOne experience is desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2330259
Job summary
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
The postholder will contribute to the provision of occupational therapy services within Bexley, for community mental health service users, working alongside the Occupational Therapist's (OT) within all community mental health teams to enable service users to reach their recovery potential, this role will specifically focus on supporting clients to engage in meaningful activities via group and one to one intervention, also including social inclusion. Promoting access to community resources and building social networks.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) the postholder will:
- Work as part of the Community Mental Health OT team
- Use technical, creative, sports and psychosocial skills to deliver occupational therapy intervention. This will be service user centred that will include groups and individual sessions to service users who experience mental health difficulties.
- Focus on social inclusion and skills development.
- Work autonomously under the guidance of community Mental Health Occupational therapists to implement treatment for service users with mental health issues impacting upon function. This will entail both group and 1-1 work.
- Provide treatment in accordance with individualised care plans under the supervision of an occupational therapist
- Support service users to build physical activity and community activities into their daily activities and routine, that are designed to support recovery and independence as directed by the occupational therapist.
- Report any safety or security concerns in order to maintain the safety of service users, staff and others.
- Take part in regular supervision and appraisal and participate in mandatory training
- Participate in multi-disciplinary working by exchanging appropriate information with service users, staff, carers. Maintaining adherence to data protection guidance and confidentiality at all times.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as theBractonCentre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
277-8087281-CMH-A
Job locations
Erith Centre
Park Crescent
Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To work effectively as a member of a team in providing groups that are community based therapeutic activities, this post aims to focus on promoting meaningful in the community. To use technical, creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage clients in therapeutic activities to promote independence, well-being and social inclusion. Under supervision of a registered OT, facilitate/co-facilitate planned community group work and individual activities.
- Engage in ongoing continuous assessment and treatment and adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. Contribute to formal OT assessments, under guidance of a registered OT and provide feedback on clients occupational functioning. Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of OT and team interventions. Under supervision of a registered OT, instruct and support service users to achieve their goals. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
Communication
- To form professional relationships with service users, who often exhibit challenging behaviour, and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. To report effectively to the team on service users performance/progress in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To communicate appropriately with carers.
Documentation
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards. To open referrals and follow operational policy to managing caseload. To follow the processes for addressing complaints and incidents.
Professional
- To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and all other relevant policies and procedures.
Leadership, supervision &appraisal
- In line with Trust guidelines, review and reflect on your own practise and performance through regular participation in professional supervision and personal development reviews.
Training staff &students
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting.
Servicedevelopment &delivery
- To participate in and contribute to the development of the OT service across the Service.
Professionaldevelopment
- To undertake relevant activities to meet personal development objectives identified with your supervisor. To develop and maintain a CPD portfolio.
- To keep a record of your training and development activities. To participate in and contribute to the MDT Clinical Development Meetings
Clinicalgovernance,quality, standards
- Participate in clinical governance activities i.e. critical appraisal, peer review. To have knowledge of risk assessment and management and incorporate these principles into your practice.
Linemanagement,staff, budgets
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To be responsible for equipment and supplies and where appropriate the management of petty cash.
Physical & MentalEffort
- Complex workload within a busy department
Research & practice development
- As part of a team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive practise into your programme. Under the supervision of a qualified OT utilise evidence based practice in your everyday work. To participate in OT/team audit and evaluation activities as agreed with your supervisor.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To work effectively as a member of a team in providing groups that are community based therapeutic activities, this post aims to focus on promoting meaningful in the community. To use technical, creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage clients in therapeutic activities to promote independence, well-being and social inclusion. Under supervision of a registered OT, facilitate/co-facilitate planned community group work and individual activities. Engage in ongoing continuous assessment and treatment and adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. Contribute to formal OT assessments, under guidance of a registered OT and provide feedback on clients occupational functioning. Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of OT and team interventions. Under supervision of a registered OT, instruct and support service users to achieve their goals. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. Communication To form professional relationships with service users, who often exhibit challenging behaviour, and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. To report effectively to the team on service users performance/progress in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To communicate appropriately with carers. Documentation To ensure that up to date written and electronic and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards. To open referrals and follow operational policy to managing caseload. To follow the processes for addressing complaints and incidents. Professional To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and all other relevant policies and procedures. Leadership, supervision &appraisal In line with Trust guidelines, review and reflect on your own practise and performance through regular participation in professional supervision and personal development reviews. Training staff &students To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting. Servicedevelopment &delivery To participate in and contribute to the development of the OT service across the Service. Professionaldevelopment To undertake relevant activities to meet personal development objectives identified with your supervisor. To develop and maintain a CPD portfolio. To keep a record of your training and development activities. To participate in and contribute to the MDT Clinical Development Meetings Clinicalgovernance,quality, standards Participate in clinical governance activities i.e. critical appraisal, peer review. To have knowledge of risk assessment and management and incorporate these principles into your practice. Linemanagement,staff, budgets To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To be responsible for equipment and supplies and where appropriate the management of petty cash. Physical & MentalEffort Complex workload within a busy department Research & practice development As part of a team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive practise into your programme. Under the supervision of a qualified OT utilise evidence based practice in your everyday work. To participate in OT/team audit and evaluation activities as agreed with your supervisor.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent training + experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working with people in a caring setting/role
Desirable
- Experience of running groups
Skills/Abilities/Knowlege
Essential
- Good Communication skills
- Experience of working in a team
- Expression of interest in working within Occupational Therapy
- Good observation skills
- Group work skills
- Ability to work independently with supervision
Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent training + experience Experience Essential At least 2 years experience of working with people in a caring setting/role Desirable Experience of running groups Skills/Abilities/Knowlege Essential Good Communication skills Experience of working in a team Expression of interest in working within Occupational Therapy Good observation skills Group work skills Ability to work independently with supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Erith Centre
Park Crescent
Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Erith Centre
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Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
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Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2325327
Job summary
As part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) you will provide specialist assessment and intervention to offenders in prison. You will promote active engagement in meaningful occupations and facilitate the skills development and independence of patients. The postholder will work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in prison in contributing to the development and delivery of safe, effective care, while also holding care co-ordination responsibility for a clinical caseload.
Main duties of the job
o Manage a complex clinical caseload
o Work as a member of the multi-professional team and proactively support the NHSE&I safe staffing initiative
o Lead on the development of evidence-based OT practice
o Provide OT specific assessment & interventions via groups & individual work related to self- care, work and leisure
o Lead on service development
o Lead and participate in research/audit/quality improvement activities
o Supervise the work of junior staff including OT students on clinical placement
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year pa inc
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-7988448-WANDS-B
Job locations
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
Wandsworth
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to and carry out risk assessment and management plans
Provide specialist OT advice to the multi-professional team
Work independently without direct supervision
Be an OT specialist and have in-depth knowledge of OT assessment and interventions for the service user group
Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust wide OT service
Work within the social inclusion and recovery agenda.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to and carry out risk assessment and management plans
Provide specialist OT advice to the multi-professional team
Work independently without direct supervision
Be an OT specialist and have in-depth knowledge of OT assessment and interventions for the service user group
Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust wide OT service
Work within the social inclusion and recovery agenda.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience working in Forensics
- Extensive post registration experience as a Clinical Occupational Therapist
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work reflecting social inclusion
Desirable
- Previous experience working in Prisons
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ BSc or Masters in Occupational Therapy
- UK HCPC registration
Desirable
- Sensory Integration qualification
- Post graduate diploma in Forensics
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Use and understanding of the MOHO
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to clinical area
Desirable
- Presentation and training skill
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience working in Forensics
- Extensive post registration experience as a Clinical Occupational Therapist
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work reflecting social inclusion
Desirable
- Previous experience working in Prisons
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ BSc or Masters in Occupational Therapy
- UK HCPC registration
Desirable
- Sensory Integration qualification
- Post graduate diploma in Forensics
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Use and understanding of the MOHO
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to clinical area
Desirable
- Presentation and training skill
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
Wandsworth
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
Wandsworth
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
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Bank Prison Services Pharmacy Technician - HMP Guys Marsh
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2321875
Job summary
Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to escape your current job role and work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past? Now is the time to break into offender healthcare and develop your career.
Oxleas NHS trust were awarded the South West prison contract in 2022 and currently have a portfolio of 19 prisons across the South of England. We are currently looking to expand our pool of bank workers by recruiting Pharmacy Technicians to work within the Prison service on a flexible basis.
Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patients future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be providing a medicines management service to patients within the prison with the professional support of a prison service pharmacist. You will administer medicines to patients against a valid prescription, ensuring this is taken correctly, provide advice to patients about the appropriate use of medicines and promote healthy lifestyles to aid their rehabilitation.
You will dispense prescriptions and stock items, whilst supervising assistants when in the dispensary. There will also be elements of stock control involved in your role, such as undertaking stock top-up services and reviewing expiry dates and storage facilities for all medicines, reporting any deficiencies to the prison service pharmacist.
Wondering what it's like to work within offender healthcare?
"I really enjoy working in the Pharmacy Service for Oxleas, my role is extremely varied and I work within a very supportive team. I find my role rewarding as it is all about enabling patient's rehabilitation and I enjoy interacting with patients daily and building relationships with them. Oxleas are a good employer and there are plenty of opportunities to be supported through qualifications and training which then allows you to progress through different bands within the team." Amanda - Pharmacy Tech.
About us
Oxleas - About Us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£34,592 a year Per annum pro-rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
277-BankPharmB5-HMPGM-C
Job locations
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
- To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
- To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
- To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
- To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
- To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
- To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.
(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description Job responsibilities To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison. To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota. To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison. To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services. To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification. To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to. To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs. (Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section) IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
Desirable
- Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
- Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a pharmacy Desirable Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience Skills Essential Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft
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
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Guys Marsh
Shaftesbury
SP7 0AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2313106
Job summary
The pharmacy department has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a strong culture of leading clinical audit and research projects and an excellent publication record. All of these attributes we wish to extend to the prison pharmacy services.
We believe in supporting our staff to develop to their full potential.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job
If you are a pharmacy assistant with experience of working in a prison setting or a retail pharmacy, this post could be for you. The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the pharmacy stock and ensuring delivery schedules are to time. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Technician.
The post-holder will be based at the dedicated pharmacy department at HMP Wandsworth.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270 a year pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8181672-WANDS-A
Job locations
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the day to day ordering, receiving and unpacking of pharmaceutical products from suppliers according to GDP and departmental SOPs
- To ensure that medicines are sourced from credible and reliable suppliers, and purchasing contracts are adhered to.
- To accurately use the pharmacy computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store according to departmental SOPs.
- To ensure that all goods received into pharmacy stores are kept under the appropriate storage conditions in accordance with GDP.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the day to day ordering, receiving and unpacking of pharmaceutical products from suppliers according to GDP and departmental SOPs
- To ensure that medicines are sourced from credible and reliable suppliers, and purchasing contracts are adhered to.
- To accurately use the pharmacy computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store according to departmental SOPs.
- To ensure that all goods received into pharmacy stores are kept under the appropriate storage conditions in accordance with GDP.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2
- Completion of dispensary competencies (signed off as competent to dispense medicines
Desirable
- Certificate in purchasing and supply (CIPS) level 2 or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- 2 years or more experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in using JAC
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with wholesalers & Manufacturers
Communication
Essential
- Good knowledge of pharmacy stock control
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2
- Completion of dispensary competencies (signed off as competent to dispense medicines
Desirable
- Certificate in purchasing and supply (CIPS) level 2 or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- 2 years or more experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in using JAC
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with wholesalers & Manufacturers
Communication
Essential
- Good knowledge of pharmacy stock control
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Prison Services Pharmacy Technician
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8110069-VERN-A
Job summary
Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?
Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patients future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.
As part of our pharmacy service (OPS), you will enjoy all the benefits of NHS AfC employment (inc pension) with the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service, who encourage career and personal development to all staff to increase their clinical and interpersonal skills.
**Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.**
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be providing a medicines management service to patients within the prison with the professional support of a prison service pharmacist. You will administer medicines to patients against a valid prescription, ensuring this is taken correctly, provide advice to patients about the appropriate use of medicines and promote healthy lifestyles to aid their rehabilitation.
You will dispense prescriptions and stock items, whilst supervising assistants when in the dispensary. There will also be elements of stock control involved in your role, such as undertaking stock top-up services and reviewing expiry dates and storage facilities for all medicines, reporting any deficiencies to the prison service pharmacist.
Wondering what it's like to work within offender healthcare?
"I really enjoy working in the Pharmacy Service for Oxleas, my role is extremely varied and I work within a very supportive team. I find my role rewarding as it is all about enabling patient's rehabilitation and I enjoy interacting with patients daily and building relationships with them. Oxleas are a good employer and there are plenty of opportunities to be supported through qualifications and training which then allows you to progress through different bands within the team."
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8110069-VERN-A
Job locations
HMP The Verne
Verne Common Road
Portland
DT5 1EQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Task and Responsibilities
- To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
- To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
- To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
- To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
- To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
- To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
- To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.
(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)
Oxleas Prison Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and provides the pharmacy services to the prison pharmacy contracts. Due to the recent contract award from NHS England, we are now providing pharmacy services (OPS Ltd) and Healthcare Services (Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust) to the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Dorset Prisons and are recruiting to newly established posts.
Oxleas Prison Services Ltd and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a strong culture of leading clinical audit and research projects and an excellent publication record. All of these attributes we wish to extend to the prison pharmacy and healthcare services.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
- Proof of right to work documentation
- Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
- Proof of address documentation
- Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Task and Responsibilities
- To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
- To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
- To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
- To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
- To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
- To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
- To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.
(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)
Oxleas Prison Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and provides the pharmacy services to the prison pharmacy contracts. Due to the recent contract award from NHS England, we are now providing pharmacy services (OPS Ltd) and Healthcare Services (Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust) to the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Dorset Prisons and are recruiting to newly established posts.
Oxleas Prison Services Ltd and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a strong culture of leading clinical audit and research projects and an excellent publication record. All of these attributes we wish to extend to the prison pharmacy and healthcare services.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
- Proof of right to work documentation
- Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
- Proof of address documentation
- Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
Desirable
- Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
- Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to problem solve
- Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
Desirable
- Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
- Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to problem solve
- Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP The Verne
Verne Common Road
Portland
DT5 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP The Verne
Verne Common Road
Portland
DT5 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Digital Transformation Senior Optimisation Co-ordinator
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8311822-CORP
Job summary
Agile working (2 office days per week minimum)
Important Sponsorship Information: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorshipfor this post
An exciting opportunity for an experienced & motivated Digital Optimisation Senior Co-ordinator to join the Digital Transformation team at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
This key role will support the delivery of digital, organisational & behavioural change across the Trust's mental health, community, forensic & prison services. Working closely with clinical, operational, digital & data colleagues, the post holder will lead projects that improve clinical & operational processes, maximise the benefits of digital technologies & support the delivery of Trust priorities.
The role will be responsible for leading large-scale digital transformation & optimisation projects from discovery & planning through to implementation, adoption & benefits realisation. Project complexity may be determined by factors such as organisational impact, project value, duration, number of workstreams & system integrations.
The role requires excellent project management, stakeholder engagement & change management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across professional groups & influence sustainable improvements in ways of working.
Based at Pinewood House, the role offers agile working, with a minimum of 2 office days per week. Travel to other Trust sites & external locations will be required in line with service & project requirements.
Main duties of the job
This is a key role within Digital Services, involving close collaboration with digital, operational and clinical colleagues across the Trust. The post holder will engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support the successful delivery and adoption of digital transformation programmes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the redesign and optimisation of clinical and operational systems, processes and ways of working.
- Advising on the development and use of the Trust's clinical information systems.
- Leading change management and user engagement activities to embed new technologies and working practices.
- Developing project documentation, business cases, benefits realisation plans and governance papers for consideration through the Clinical Design Authority (CDA) and other Trust forums.
- Researching and evaluating emerging digital technologies and identifying opportunities to improve patient care, staff experience and operational efficiency.
- Supporting project delivery activities including implementation, testing, training and benefits monitoring.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year pa inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8311822-CORP
Job locations
Pinewood House
Pinewood Place
Dartford
DA2 7WG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Digital Transformation and optimisation
- Lead the development and implementation of specific areas of the Digital Transformation programme.
- Work with clinical and operational colleagues to identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, patient care and staff experience through digital change.
- Review existing clinical pathways, processes and working practices, and develop proposed future-state processes, supporting guidance and documentation.
- Advise on the development and configuration of clinical information systems to support clinical practice, service management, reporting, business planning and benefits realisation.
- Research emerging digital and assistive technologies and assess their potential application within Trust services.
- Support project delivery and digital operations, including system testing, training and implementation activities.
Project Management & Implementation
-
Lead digital transformation projects from initiation to completion, including business case development, benefits realisation, and documentation.
-
Design, implement, and monitor change initiatives, proactively managing risks and resolving issues.
-
Ensure alignment with Trust governance and quality standards.
-
Manage third-party contributions including external partners such as Local Authorities and the Third Sector.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
-
Develop and deliver communication plans for projects, ensuring engagement from all relevant stakeholders.
-
Facilitate collaboration with clinical, managerial, and technical teams to support change adoption.
-
Deliver presentations and act as a key advisor on digital systems and transformation initiatives.
Data, reporting and benefits realisation
- Work with directorate leads and relevant teams to review data quality, system use, validation reports and operational issues.
- Analyse complex information and make recommendations based on an understanding of clinical systems, processes and service requirements.
- Work with clinical user groups to develop and monitor data-input processes supporting statutory, local and ad hoc reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with Data Services to develop reliable and meaningful benefits reports.
- Undertake or support audits and surveys to establish baseline information and evaluate the impact of digital change.
- Ensure that expected project benefits are identified, measured, monitored and reported.
Leadership & Team Management
-
Line manage and support staff within the Optimisation Team.
-
Provide leadership, training, and support to drive behavioural change and ensure project success.
-
Cover for the Optimisation Programme Lead when required.
Service Improvement & Digital Innovation
-
Work with directorate leads to optimise clinical pathways and improve service delivery using digital tools.
-
Collaborate with data and information teams to evaluate impact and develop meaningful benefits reporting.
-
Ensure digital systems are configured for optimal clinical use and reporting accuracy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Digital Transformation and optimisation
- Lead the development and implementation of specific areas of the Digital Transformation programme.
- Work with clinical and operational colleagues to identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, patient care and staff experience through digital change.
- Review existing clinical pathways, processes and working practices, and develop proposed future-state processes, supporting guidance and documentation.
- Advise on the development and configuration of clinical information systems to support clinical practice, service management, reporting, business planning and benefits realisation.
- Research emerging digital and assistive technologies and assess their potential application within Trust services.
- Support project delivery and digital operations, including system testing, training and implementation activities.
Project Management & Implementation
-
Lead digital transformation projects from initiation to completion, including business case development, benefits realisation, and documentation.
-
Design, implement, and monitor change initiatives, proactively managing risks and resolving issues.
-
Ensure alignment with Trust governance and quality standards.
-
Manage third-party contributions including external partners such as Local Authorities and the Third Sector.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
-
Develop and deliver communication plans for projects, ensuring engagement from all relevant stakeholders.
-
Facilitate collaboration with clinical, managerial, and technical teams to support change adoption.
-
Deliver presentations and act as a key advisor on digital systems and transformation initiatives.
Data, reporting and benefits realisation
- Work with directorate leads and relevant teams to review data quality, system use, validation reports and operational issues.
- Analyse complex information and make recommendations based on an understanding of clinical systems, processes and service requirements.
- Work with clinical user groups to develop and monitor data-input processes supporting statutory, local and ad hoc reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with Data Services to develop reliable and meaningful benefits reports.
- Undertake or support audits and surveys to establish baseline information and evaluate the impact of digital change.
- Ensure that expected project benefits are identified, measured, monitored and reported.
Leadership & Team Management
-
Line manage and support staff within the Optimisation Team.
-
Provide leadership, training, and support to drive behavioural change and ensure project success.
-
Cover for the Optimisation Programme Lead when required.
Service Improvement & Digital Innovation
-
Work with directorate leads to optimise clinical pathways and improve service delivery using digital tools.
-
Collaborate with data and information teams to evaluate impact and develop meaningful benefits reporting.
-
Ensure digital systems are configured for optimal clinical use and reporting accuracy.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Health Informatics, Digital Health, Project Management)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile Project Management, MSP or equivalent project/programme management qualification, or equivalent practical experience
Desirable
- Qualification in Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, Quality Improvement or Benefits Realisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering digital transformation or service improvement projects
- Experience facilitating process mapping, pathway redesign or change workshops with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience engaging and influencing clinical, operational and managerial stakeholders
- Experience producing project documentation including business cases, PIDs, benefits plans or governance papers
- Experience monitoring project risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation
- Experience using data and performance metrics to support service improvement and decision-making
- Experience supervising, mentoring or line managing staff
Desirable
- Experience with procurement or evaluation of digital solutions
- Experience working within an NHS provider organisation
- Experience supporting EPR/EHR optimisation activities
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical and operational systems used within healthcare environments
- Understanding of change management methodologies and user adoption principles
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
- Ability to draft key project documentation (PIDs, business cases, process maps)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions within agreed governance arrangements
Desirable
- Knowledge of benefits realisation methodologies
- Knowledge of NHS digital strategy and transformation priorities
- Understanding of emerging technologies including AI, RPA or automation solutions
Other Requirement
Essential
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in a changing environment
- Able to travel across Trust sites as required
- Flexible and proactive approach to work
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Health Informatics, Digital Health, Project Management)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile Project Management, MSP or equivalent project/programme management qualification, or equivalent practical experience
Desirable
- Qualification in Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, Quality Improvement or Benefits Realisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering digital transformation or service improvement projects
- Experience facilitating process mapping, pathway redesign or change workshops with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience engaging and influencing clinical, operational and managerial stakeholders
- Experience producing project documentation including business cases, PIDs, benefits plans or governance papers
- Experience monitoring project risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation
- Experience using data and performance metrics to support service improvement and decision-making
- Experience supervising, mentoring or line managing staff
Desirable
- Experience with procurement or evaluation of digital solutions
- Experience working within an NHS provider organisation
- Experience supporting EPR/EHR optimisation activities
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical and operational systems used within healthcare environments
- Understanding of change management methodologies and user adoption principles
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
- Ability to draft key project documentation (PIDs, business cases, process maps)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions within agreed governance arrangements
Desirable
- Knowledge of benefits realisation methodologies
- Knowledge of NHS digital strategy and transformation priorities
- Understanding of emerging technologies including AI, RPA or automation solutions
Other Requirement
Essential
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in a changing environment
- Able to travel across Trust sites as required
- Flexible and proactive approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pinewood House
Pinewood Place
Dartford
DA2 7WG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pinewood House
Pinewood Place
Dartford
DA2 7WG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8273050-CYP-A
Job summary
** Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post. **
To provide a specialist clinical SLT service to children and young people (CYP)with speech, language, and communication needs which may include CYP with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Learning Disabilities (LD).
To be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing an integrated care pathway.
To participate in the co-ordination, development and delivery of training programmes and information for school staff, parents and carers and colleagues in health and education.
To work as part of a team with class-teachers, learning support assistants, head teacher, therapists, and the child's family / carers.
Main duties of the job
To provide an assessment and therapy service for children with speech and language needs, and children with complex communication needs referred to the SLT service.
To manage a complex communication caseload independently, accessing clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis and to make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, seeking advice when appropriate.
To deliver care in line with the RCSLT/HCPC professional guidelines and standards.
To be responsible for the planning, and evaluation of evidence-based therapy interventions. To monitor and review the progress of therapy programmes implemented and facilitate modifications of interventions / targets as appropriate.
To maintain professional competence through personal development and training. To be responsible for maintaining own professional registration and meet HCPC Registration requirements maintaining a professional portfolio.
To reflect on clinical practice identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical practice.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
277-8273050-CYP-A
Job locations
Erith District Hospital
Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification document for full job description and main responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification document for full job description and main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualifications or Equivalent
- Registration with HCPC-Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
- Evidence of successful completion of a range of generic and specialist short courses at post-graduate level
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of assessment and intervention of complex speech, language communication needs in school aged settings, including special schools/specialist provisions
- Experience providing training and coaching for education staff
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed concentration skills and ability to multi-task, and work with frequent interruptions of complex nature
- Team player who is keen to be part of service innovation and development
- Fluent spoken and written skills in English.
- Awareness of own need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualifications or Equivalent
- Registration with HCPC-Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
- Evidence of successful completion of a range of generic and specialist short courses at post-graduate level
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of assessment and intervention of complex speech, language communication needs in school aged settings, including special schools/specialist provisions
- Experience providing training and coaching for education staff
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed concentration skills and ability to multi-task, and work with frequent interruptions of complex nature
- Team player who is keen to be part of service innovation and development
- Fluent spoken and written skills in English.
- Awareness of own need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Erith District Hospital
Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Erith District Hospital
Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8325975-AAC
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust as a valued Band 6 clinician based at Oxleas House, providing clincial input into the Home Treatment Team in Greenwich.
Home Treatment Team is a multidisciplinary team, providing a service seven days a week, 365 days per year to individuals in mental health crisis with the principal aim of providing an effective alternative to inpatient care. This involves intensive clinical work over short periods of time to prevent the need for admission or facilitate safe early discharge. The team also carries out 72 Hour follow-up for individuals discharged from mental health inpatient units.
As a senior clinician, the post holder will play a key role in the gatekeeping of acute inpatient admissions, undertaking complex assessments to determine whether individuals can be safely and effectively treated in their own homes. This requires a high degree of clinical autonomy, advanced risk formulation skills, and the ability to make robust, evidence-based decisions under pressure.
Main duties of the job
- An experienced mental health practitioner who provides clinical leadership, supports and mentors junior staff, and ensures safe, high-quality, recovery-focused care. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and other relevant legislation, ensuring compliance and supporting colleagues to apply legal frameworks in practice.
- leads and coordinates teams during challenging situations, using effective risk management, de-escalation techniques, and post-incident debriefing to promote safety and learning. Acts as Shift Coordinator when required, managing workload, prioritising referrals, coordinating resources, and supporting operational service delivery.
- Clinically skilled in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, MSE, risk assessments, and developing robust risk management and care plans. Works autonomously and collaboratively with service users, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care. Competent in medication management, physical health monitoring, health promotion, recovery-focused interventions, and safeguarding patient dignity, equality, and rights.
- Committed to developing others through supervision, teaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback while promoting evidence-based practice, professional accountability, and continuous service improvement.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8325975-AAC
Job locations
Oxleas House, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, providing clear, accurate, and timely information to patients, carers, families, colleagues, and partner agencies. Communicates effectively using active listening, professional judgement, and appropriate communication methods tailored to individual needs, cultural differences, and complex situations.
Maintains high standards of clinical documentation, ensuring accurate verbal and written handovers, comprehensive patient records, and timely use of care plans, pathways, and electronic systems. Able to identify and communicate key clinical information, recognise deterioration in a patient's mental or physical health, and escalate concerns appropriately and without delay.
Effectively manages patient caseloads by coordinating care, prioritising workload, delegating tasks according to staff competence, and identifying and mitigating risks. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and promptly communicates significant changes in a patient's condition.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, and confidentiality, ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures. Supports junior staff in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults while maintaining patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, providing clear, accurate, and timely information to patients, carers, families, colleagues, and partner agencies. Communicates effectively using active listening, professional judgement, and appropriate communication methods tailored to individual needs, cultural differences, and complex situations.
Maintains high standards of clinical documentation, ensuring accurate verbal and written handovers, comprehensive patient records, and timely use of care plans, pathways, and electronic systems. Able to identify and communicate key clinical information, recognise deterioration in a patient's mental or physical health, and escalate concerns appropriately and without delay.
Effectively manages patient caseloads by coordinating care, prioritising workload, delegating tasks according to staff competence, and identifying and mitigating risks. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and promptly communicates significant changes in a patient's condition.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, and confidentiality, ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures. Supports junior staff in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults while maintaining patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Achieved grade
- Registration
Experience
Desirable
- Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Achieved grade
- Registration
Experience
Desirable
- Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxleas House, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxleas House, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8052806-WANDS-A
Job summary
The Addison Unit is a 12 bedded Unit located at Health care wing at HMP Wandsworth.
The Addison team is a multidisciplinary team (MDT) that provides an assessment and treatment service to patients who present to the acute hospital with mental health difficulties. Referrals are received from various department within the prison and triaged by the in-reach team MDT and placed on a waiting list pending vacancy at Addison Unit. The main responsibilities of the HCA is to support the qualified staff in any way required, to deliver this service.
The HCA has a key role in gathering and recording data, carrying out therapeutic engagement with the patient, and recording any interactions about and with patients on the System one as well as initiating an ACCT and managing presenting risk to safeguard patient. HCA's are also required to support patients in crisis, with personal care and to escort patients who are being transferred to a psychiatric facility or hospital.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: we are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.Main duties of the job
- Carry out delegated tasks for patients in mental health crisis or admitted to Addison Ward under the direction of qualified nursing staff.
- Support admissions by recording clinical information and completing physical observations (vital signs), including within the first 72 hours of admission.
- Undertake routine physical monitoring (e.g. NEWS2, ECGs, phlebotomy, blood glucose, BMI) and report any abnormalities promptly.
- Conduct and document daily mental state observations, escalating any deterioration or risk concerns without delay.
- Deliver and support prescribed observation levels (general, intermittent, constant/1:1), ensuring accurate documentation.
- Engage therapeutically with patients, offering emotional support and promoting recovery-focused care.
- Support patients with activities of daily living, maintaining dignity, respect, and independence.
- Assist patients to identify triggers for crisis and develop coping strategies under supervision.
- Accompany and support patients during transfers to psychiatric units or other services as required.
- Identify, monitor, and escalate clinical and environmental risks, including self-harm and suicide risk.
- Initiate and support ACCT processes as required in line with safer custody procedures.
- Complete incident reports (Datix) and ensure timely reporting of incidents, complaints, and near misses.
- Work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, and relevant legislation (Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act).
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270 a year pa inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8052806-WANDS-A
Job locations
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide constant (1:1) observation to patients within the custodial healthcare setting as directed by a Registered Nurse, maintaining continuous visual contact in line with Oxleas and HMPPS protocols.
-
Support the safety and wellbeing of patients at risk of self-harm or suicide, including those managed under the ACCT (Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork) process.
-
Observe and report on patients mental state, behaviour, presentation, and risk indicators, promptly escalating any concerns to the Nurse in Charge or relevant healthcare professional.
-
Maintain dynamic risk awareness within a prison environment, including vigilance around:
- Ligature risks
- Concealed items
- Behavioural escalation
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Deliver basic therapeutic engagement, providing reassurance, active listening, and encouraging the use of coping and distraction techniques appropriate to the custodial setting.
-
Work collaboratively with both healthcare staff and prison officers, ensuring a coordinated approach to patient safety and risk management.
-
Maintain a safe clinical environment, reporting and escalating any environmental or security risks in line with prison and healthcare procedures.
-
Accurately complete observation records and entries in ACCT documentation (where appropriate), ensuring all records are timely, factual, and defensible.
-
Undertake and record physical observations (vital signs)such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturationas delegated by the Registered Nurse, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns.
-
Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) where appropriate, maintaining dignity within security constraints.
-
Maintain professional boundaries at all times, recognising the complexities of working in a custodial environment.
-
Participate in handover processes, ensuring clear communication of risk, care needs, and incidents, with no gaps in observation.
-
Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including self-harm, medical emergencies, and behavioural incidents, seeking support as required.
-
Adhere to Oxleas policies and HMPPS security procedures, including safer custody, safeguarding, infection control, and information governance.
-
Participate in mandatory and prison-specific training, including personal safety, security awareness, and ACCT processes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide constant (1:1) observation to patients within the custodial healthcare setting as directed by a Registered Nurse, maintaining continuous visual contact in line with Oxleas and HMPPS protocols.
-
Support the safety and wellbeing of patients at risk of self-harm or suicide, including those managed under the ACCT (Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork) process.
-
Observe and report on patients mental state, behaviour, presentation, and risk indicators, promptly escalating any concerns to the Nurse in Charge or relevant healthcare professional.
-
Maintain dynamic risk awareness within a prison environment, including vigilance around:
- Ligature risks
- Concealed items
- Behavioural escalation
-
Deliver basic therapeutic engagement, providing reassurance, active listening, and encouraging the use of coping and distraction techniques appropriate to the custodial setting.
-
Work collaboratively with both healthcare staff and prison officers, ensuring a coordinated approach to patient safety and risk management.
-
Maintain a safe clinical environment, reporting and escalating any environmental or security risks in line with prison and healthcare procedures.
-
Accurately complete observation records and entries in ACCT documentation (where appropriate), ensuring all records are timely, factual, and defensible.
-
Undertake and record physical observations (vital signs)such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturationas delegated by the Registered Nurse, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns.
-
Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) where appropriate, maintaining dignity within security constraints.
-
Maintain professional boundaries at all times, recognising the complexities of working in a custodial environment.
-
Participate in handover processes, ensuring clear communication of risk, care needs, and incidents, with no gaps in observation.
-
Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including self-harm, medical emergencies, and behavioural incidents, seeking support as required.
-
Adhere to Oxleas policies and HMPPS security procedures, including safer custody, safeguarding, infection control, and information governance.
-
Participate in mandatory and prison-specific training, including personal safety, security awareness, and ACCT processes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved grade
- Relevant field
Desirable
- NVQ LEVEL 3 IN CARE
Experience
Essential
- Inpatient experience
- Prison or forensic experience
Desirable
- PICU Experience
IT skill and commuinication skills
Essential
- Able to use Sys1
- Good communication skill
Desirable
- Experience in writing clinical notes
physical healtrh skills
Essential
- Familiar with taking vital signs
Desirable
- Experience in escalating when patient is in deteriorating
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved grade
- Relevant field
Desirable
- NVQ LEVEL 3 IN CARE
Experience
Essential
- Inpatient experience
- Prison or forensic experience
Desirable
- PICU Experience
IT skill and commuinication skills
Essential
- Able to use Sys1
- Good communication skill
Desirable
- Experience in writing clinical notes
physical healtrh skills
Essential
- Familiar with taking vital signs
Desirable
- Experience in escalating when patient is in deteriorating
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8305729-VERN
Job summary
Are you an experienced healthcare professional ready to develop into an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within a challenging, creative and fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our integrated healthcare team at HMP The Verne.
This Band 7 development role offers the opportunity to undertake postgraduate training in Advanced Clinical Practice while building advanced knowledge and skills across clinical practice, leadership, education and research, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job learning.
You will work semi-autonomously, supported by clinical and academic assessors, to deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred care to a diverse patient population. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career while making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of people in prison.
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will undertake comprehensive, person-centred clinical and risk assessments, drawing on biological, psychological, social and spiritual perspectives. You will develop advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to manage complex, incomplete or conflicting information, and plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based care and treatment within your professional scope of practice.
You will recognise deterioration, prioritise interventions and escalate or refer appropriately to other professionals and services, while maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and care plans in line with governance requirements.
The role will also involve providing clinical leadership, supervision, teaching and support to colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals; contributing to clinical audit, research, quality improvement and service development initiatives; and working collaboratively across local care systems, partner agencies and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will maintain a professional portfolio and demonstrate competence across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8305729-VERN
Job locations
HMP The Verne
Portland
DT5 1EQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner will undertake postgraduate training while consolidating advanced knowledge and skills across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership, education and research. Working semi-autonomously and within an agreed scope of practice, the post holder will complete comprehensive person-centred assessments, formulate and deliver evidence-based care, monitor outcomes and respond appropriately to deterioration, complexity and risk. They will communicate specialist information clearly, work collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies, and maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional, legal and organisational requirements.
The post holder will develop advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to interpret complex, incomplete or conflicting information and make safe, evidence-based judgements. They will prioritise interventions, refer or escalate to appropriate professionals and services, and apply current guidance within their professional scope. The role includes developing knowledge of therapeutics, polypharmacy, optimal prescribing, adverse medication effects and medicines burden, alongside maintaining patient safety and recognising the limits of professional competence.
As part of the leadership and education requirements of the role, the post holder will contribute to clinical leadership, reflective supervision, teaching, mentoring and the development of colleagues and students. They will help identify service and learning needs, support effective use of available resources and maintain constructive relationships across local care systems. In collaboration with the operational manager, clinical assessor and academic assessor, they will maintain a professional portfolio, attend scheduled supervision, complete required assessments and training, and demonstrate progressive competence across all four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
The post holder will also contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement, service evaluation and the implementation of robust clinical governance systems. They will critically appraise current evidence and relevant policy, support the development and evaluation of new ways of working, and share learning within and beyond the service. At all times, they will practise in accordance with their professional code of conduct, Trust policies and procedures, safeguarding responsibilities and the values of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, placing the safety, dignity and wellbeing of patients at the centre of care.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner will undertake postgraduate training while consolidating advanced knowledge and skills across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership, education and research. Working semi-autonomously and within an agreed scope of practice, the post holder will complete comprehensive person-centred assessments, formulate and deliver evidence-based care, monitor outcomes and respond appropriately to deterioration, complexity and risk. They will communicate specialist information clearly, work collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies, and maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional, legal and organisational requirements.
The post holder will develop advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to interpret complex, incomplete or conflicting information and make safe, evidence-based judgements. They will prioritise interventions, refer or escalate to appropriate professionals and services, and apply current guidance within their professional scope. The role includes developing knowledge of therapeutics, polypharmacy, optimal prescribing, adverse medication effects and medicines burden, alongside maintaining patient safety and recognising the limits of professional competence.
As part of the leadership and education requirements of the role, the post holder will contribute to clinical leadership, reflective supervision, teaching, mentoring and the development of colleagues and students. They will help identify service and learning needs, support effective use of available resources and maintain constructive relationships across local care systems. In collaboration with the operational manager, clinical assessor and academic assessor, they will maintain a professional portfolio, attend scheduled supervision, complete required assessments and training, and demonstrate progressive competence across all four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
The post holder will also contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement, service evaluation and the implementation of robust clinical governance systems. They will critically appraise current evidence and relevant policy, support the development and evaluation of new ways of working, and share learning within and beyond the service. At all times, they will practise in accordance with their professional code of conduct, Trust policies and procedures, safeguarding responsibilities and the values of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, placing the safety, dignity and wellbeing of patients at the centre of care.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified healthcare professional, such as a nurse, paramedic, social worker or occupational therapist.
- Willingness and ability to undertake a PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice or an equivalent credentialed programme.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years' clinical experience delivering care to a diverse patient population.
- Experience working within healthcare services at an enhanced level of practice.
- Evidence of undertaking comprehensive clinical and risk assessments.
- Understanding of specialist conditions and evidence-based interventions relevant to the service.
Skills
Essential
- Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective multidisciplinary working relationships.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified healthcare professional, such as a nurse, paramedic, social worker or occupational therapist.
- Willingness and ability to undertake a PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice or an equivalent credentialed programme.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years' clinical experience delivering care to a diverse patient population.
- Experience working within healthcare services at an enhanced level of practice.
- Evidence of undertaking comprehensive clinical and risk assessments.
- Understanding of specialist conditions and evidence-based interventions relevant to the service.
Skills
Essential
- Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective multidisciplinary working relationships.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP The Verne
Portland
DT5 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP The Verne
Portland
DT5 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8325385-ASH
Job summary
Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team of diverse, talented healthcare professionals to deliver care that is not only efficient but deeply centred on the patient.
Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patient's future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.
This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to blend your clinical knowledge, personal skills and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care in an environment that is as rewarding as it is challenging.
We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Nurses who will undertake our award winning preceptorship programme. We also encourage experienced Band 5 nurses looking for a career in offender healthcare to apply
**Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.**
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Practitioner you will be providing specialist mental healthcare to offenders and working as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team, plus wider mental health services. You will be required to work in a psychologically minded way with offenders in achieving their agreed goals and quality health outcomes.
Our Mental Health Team provide specialist interventions at primary and secondary care level including; referral management, screening assessment, triage, evidence-based interventions, care planning and risk assessing, plus one-to-one and group-work facilitation.
Our Mental Health Practitioners manage a mixed and challenging caseload and are required to perform robust assessment, screening and interventions to offenders with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. You will contribute to alternatives to inpatient admission and assisting with early discharge through the implementation of high intensity interventions and complex case management arrangements.
One of our key aims is to ensure continuity of care for an offender on ordinary location and reduce the length of stay, both in relation to prison inpatient services and external NHS/independent in-patient services. You will work closely with community mental health teams to ensure appropriate sharing of information, continuity of care and the Care Programme Approach for all offenders as necessary.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8325385-ASH
Job locations
HMP Ashfield
Shortwood Road, Pucklechurch
Bristol
BS16 9QJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide mental health nursing care to offenders. This will require liaison with prison colleagues, probation services, education staff, security personnel, and external NHS providers both in primary and secondary care and visiting specialists when required.
- To support senior staff in the development of high-quality mental health care through the effective assessment, development, and implementation programmes.
- To assess care needs and provide high quality nursing care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for offenders who have mental health care needs utilising the CPA processes and risk assessment & care planning.
- To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided based upon the CPA care plan process, incorporating relevant communication and liaison with other care providers and the wider prison establishment.
- To promote the overall health and wellbeing of the offender population using evidence-based practice.
- To work under the direction of senior staff to deliver and constantly strive to improve the offender healthcare services
- To provide mental health care based on the principles of timely, comprehensive assessment and evidence based practice.
- To reduce or mitigate the effects of unhealthy or high risk behaviours (ACCT).
- To promote effective links with health and related services in the community to ensure continuity of care as appropriate (Care program Approach, CPA)
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary in-patient team, comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide mental health nursing care to offenders. This will require liaison with prison colleagues, probation services, education staff, security personnel, and external NHS providers both in primary and secondary care and visiting specialists when required.
- To support senior staff in the development of high-quality mental health care through the effective assessment, development, and implementation programmes.
- To assess care needs and provide high quality nursing care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for offenders who have mental health care needs utilising the CPA processes and risk assessment & care planning.
- To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided based upon the CPA care plan process, incorporating relevant communication and liaison with other care providers and the wider prison establishment.
- To promote the overall health and wellbeing of the offender population using evidence-based practice.
- To work under the direction of senior staff to deliver and constantly strive to improve the offender healthcare services
- To provide mental health care based on the principles of timely, comprehensive assessment and evidence based practice.
- To reduce or mitigate the effects of unhealthy or high risk behaviours (ACCT).
- To promote effective links with health and related services in the community to ensure continuity of care as appropriate (Care program Approach, CPA)
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary in-patient team, comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing risks and care-plan effectively (Either through employment or placement)
- Ability to demonstrate safe and effective assessment, triage and care planning & interventions for complex cases.
Desirable
- Experience, interest or understanding of secure environments (prisons or forensic services)
Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the 1983 Mental Health Act and subsequent mental health legislation as they pertain to nursing
- Ability to present information both written and oral form and communicate this effectively.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing risks and care-plan effectively (Either through employment or placement)
- Ability to demonstrate safe and effective assessment, triage and care planning & interventions for complex cases.
Desirable
- Experience, interest or understanding of secure environments (prisons or forensic services)
Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the 1983 Mental Health Act and subsequent mental health legislation as they pertain to nursing
- Ability to present information both written and oral form and communicate this effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Ashfield
Shortwood Road, Pucklechurch
Bristol
BS16 9QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Ashfield
Shortwood Road, Pucklechurch
Bristol
BS16 9QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8326070-BRIS
Job summary
Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?
This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join our team of diverse, talented healthcare professionals to deliver care that is not only efficient but deeply centred on the patient.
Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patient's future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.
Applicants are required to have hospital/primary care experience and be competent at taking blood pressure, ECGs and other observations. Knowledge of wound care is also a requirement for this post.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist in the delivery of high quality nursing care to patients in prison with the support of a registered nurse.
You will be providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan. This will include taking blood pressures, ECG's, other observations and wound care.
You will be actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which will consider the physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the individual.
You will be promoting health and well-being through the delivery of health promotion activities and programmes, responding to patients needs and assisting patients to attain optimal physical health.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year p.a. (pro-rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
277-8326070-BRIS
Job locations
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Task and Responsibilities
- Responding to the needs of patients in an honest, non-judgemental, and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups
- Actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which considers the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and groups
- Delivery of health promotion activities and programmes (including patient self-help programmes) in support of a registered healthcare professional
- Assisting patients to attain optimal physical health and assisting with physical procedures in alongside a registered healthcare professional
- Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planning.
Clinical
- To work as directed by a registered nurse, providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan. Typical duties include:
- Carrying out ECGs
- Phlebotomy
- Basic wound care
- NEWS2
- Assess patients using NEWS2
- Assisting in emergency call outs and instigating emergency procedures when appropriate
- Being second checker on medication rounds
- Ordering and maintaining stock
- Ensuring treatment rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked
- Appropriate escalation to registered healthcare professionals
Custodial Responsibilities
- Assume personal responsibility for the security of issued keys.
- Understand and comply with prison orders, procedures, and instructions in your area of work.
- Comply with all security requirements.
- Respond to any situation or circumstance that might indicate a threat to security of the establishment or to the safety of an individual, completing Incident, Security, Injury, or other reports as appropriate.
- Report breaches of order and discipline including reporting and recording untoward incidents according to local protocol.
- Contribute to effective risk assessment and management procedures.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
Sponsorship is not available for this post.
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsIf the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Task and Responsibilities
- Responding to the needs of patients in an honest, non-judgemental, and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups
- Actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which considers the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and groups
- Delivery of health promotion activities and programmes (including patient self-help programmes) in support of a registered healthcare professional
- Assisting patients to attain optimal physical health and assisting with physical procedures in alongside a registered healthcare professional
- Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planning.
Clinical
- To work as directed by a registered nurse, providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan. Typical duties include:
- Carrying out ECGs
- Phlebotomy
- Basic wound care
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- Assess patients using NEWS2
- Assisting in emergency call outs and instigating emergency procedures when appropriate
- Being second checker on medication rounds
- Ordering and maintaining stock
- Ensuring treatment rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked
- Appropriate escalation to registered healthcare professionals
Custodial Responsibilities
- Assume personal responsibility for the security of issued keys.
- Understand and comply with prison orders, procedures, and instructions in your area of work.
- Comply with all security requirements.
- Respond to any situation or circumstance that might indicate a threat to security of the establishment or to the safety of an individual, completing Incident, Security, Injury, or other reports as appropriate.
- Report breaches of order and discipline including reporting and recording untoward incidents according to local protocol.
- Contribute to effective risk assessment and management procedures.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
Sponsorship is not available for this post.
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsIf the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous care/HCA experience
- Experience of working in a primary care setting - hospital, secure units/prisons, etc
- Competent at taking blood pressure, ECGs and other observations
Desirable
- Wound care experience/knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess risk and care plans effectively
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous care/HCA experience
- Experience of working in a primary care setting - hospital, secure units/prisons, etc
- Competent at taking blood pressure, ECGs and other observations
Desirable
- Wound care experience/knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess risk and care plans effectively
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8326107-CHAN
Job summary
Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team of diverse, talented healthcare professionals to deliver care that is not only efficient but deeply centred on the patient.
Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patient's future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.
We strongly encourage applications from both newly qualified registered nurses (who will initially be offered a preceptorship position) and experienced Band 5 nurses looking for a career in offender healthcare, with a structured progression pathway to aid your development.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse you will provide high quality primary care services and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. At HMP Channings Wood, we deliver a nurse-led integrated primary care service and operate a specialist practice-based clinical model of care.
You will be delivering high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison, demonstrating robust expert clinical skills and providing evidence-based nursing practice to those in prison.
Our registered nurses carry out a range of duties including:
- Reception screening
- Emergency response
- Long term conditions management
- Planned care (e.g. running clinics)
- Enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services
- Health promotion activities
This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to blend your clinical knowledge, personal skills and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care in an environment that is as rewarding as it is challenging.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8326107-CHAN
Job locations
HMP Channings Wood
Newton Abbot
TQ12 6DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.
To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service forthe prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.
To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, training, and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part ofteam practice.
To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required.
The post holder will be part of skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway.
The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations.
The post holder will ensure a named care co-ordinator is allocated for every patient with complex needs who will ensure a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using our stepped care approach.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.
To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service forthe prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.
To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, training, and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part ofteam practice.
To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required.
The post holder will be part of skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway.
The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations.
The post holder will ensure a named care co-ordinator is allocated for every patient with complex needs who will ensure a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using our stepped care approach.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Registered General Nurse)
- NMC Registration (or pending pin)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of setting, monitoring, and evaluating standards of care.
- Working knowledge or a clear interest in prison/offender healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of working within secure & prison settings
- Experience as a registered nurse
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management and new ways of working.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Registered General Nurse)
- NMC Registration (or pending pin)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of setting, monitoring, and evaluating standards of care.
- Working knowledge or a clear interest in prison/offender healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of working within secure & prison settings
- Experience as a registered nurse
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management and new ways of working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Channings Wood
Newton Abbot
TQ12 6DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Channings Wood
Newton Abbot
TQ12 6DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8326168-BRIS
Job summary
Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Practitioner to join our team of diverse, talented healthcare professionals to deliver care that is not only efficient but deeply centred on the patient.
Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patient's future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.
This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to blend your clinical knowledge, personal skills and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care in an environment that is as rewarding as it is challenging.
**Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.**
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Practitioner you will be providing specialist mental healthcare to offenders and working as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team, plus wider mental health services. You will be required to work in a psychologically minded way with offenders in achieving their agreed goals and quality health outcomes.
Our Mental Health Team provide specialist interventions at primary and secondary care level including; referral management, screening assessment, triage, evidence-based interventions, care planning and risk assessing, plus one-to-one and group-work facilitation.
Our Mental Health Practitioners manage a mixed and challenging caseload and are required to perform robust assessment, screening and interventions to offenders with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. You will contribute to alternatives to inpatient admission and assisting with early discharge through the implementation of high intensity interventions and complex case management arrangements.
One of our key aims is to ensure continuity of care for an offender on ordinary location and reduce the length of stay, both in relation to prison inpatient services and external NHS/independent in-patient services. You will work closely with community mental health teams to ensure appropriate sharing of information, continuity of care and the Care Programme Approach for all offenders as necessary.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London.
Our wider services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8326168-BRIS
Job locations
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform robust assessment, screening, and interventions to service users with mental health and neurodevelopmental and trauma needs.
- Ensure that all waiting time, assessment and interventions are delivered in a timely manner, and positively contribute to the achievement of the services performance targets.
- Ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including continuity of care and through the gate arrangements and liaison.
- Work closely with community mental health teams (CMHTs) to ensure appropriate sharing of information, continuity of care and the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for all service users where necessary.
- To provide comprehensive and timely reports and mental health expertise to multi agency public protection panels (MAPPA), police, probation services, solicitors and court liaison teams as directed.
- Deliver active clinical leadership and supervision within the team, covering for the manager and colleagues as required. To receive supervision as directed (line management and clinical).
- Close working relationships with all prison staff, to include participation in sentence planning, resettlement, safer custody, and the ACCT processes.
- The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations.
- The post holder will be required to hold a caseload and care co-ordinate services uses with secondary mental health and complex needs. Ensuring a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using a stepped care approach.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform robust assessment, screening, and interventions to service users with mental health and neurodevelopmental and trauma needs.
- Ensure that all waiting time, assessment and interventions are delivered in a timely manner, and positively contribute to the achievement of the services performance targets.
- Ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including continuity of care and through the gate arrangements and liaison.
- Work closely with community mental health teams (CMHTs) to ensure appropriate sharing of information, continuity of care and the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for all service users where necessary.
- To provide comprehensive and timely reports and mental health expertise to multi agency public protection panels (MAPPA), police, probation services, solicitors and court liaison teams as directed.
- Deliver active clinical leadership and supervision within the team, covering for the manager and colleagues as required. To receive supervision as directed (line management and clinical).
- Close working relationships with all prison staff, to include participation in sentence planning, resettlement, safer custody, and the ACCT processes.
- The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations.
- The post holder will be required to hold a caseload and care co-ordinate services uses with secondary mental health and complex needs. Ensuring a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using a stepped care approach.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a registered Mental Health Professional
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills in assessing and treating adults with complex mental health needs
- Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations. Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current National Prison Health Quality & Performance Indicators
- Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare Experience Working within prison or secure settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration - RMN, HCPC, Social Worker, Etc
Skills
Essential
- Good written/verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a registered Mental Health Professional
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills in assessing and treating adults with complex mental health needs
- Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations. Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current National Prison Health Quality & Performance Indicators
- Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare Experience Working within prison or secure settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration - RMN, HCPC, Social Worker, Etc
Skills
Essential
- Good written/verbal communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8261902-ISIS-A
Job summary
We are excited to offer a full time position for a Band 3 Administrator to work at HMP YOI ISISproviding a varied and rewarding role.
This position offers the chance to develop a broad range of skills and experience, working Monday - Friday within a Cat C prison environment. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams supporting service delivery, patient care pathways, and operational functions within the prison setting.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, and is motivated by working collaboratively across teams. You will gain exposure to diverse healthcare services, contribute to service improvement, and play an important role in supporting high-quality care for patients across the prison estate.
You will be highly valued as an organised, adaptable, and proactive individual with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across multiple teams and environments.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year Pro Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8261902-ISIS-A
Job locations
HMP YOI ISIS
Western Way
London
SE28 0NZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Task and Responsibilities Undertaking copy/audio typing and word processing support to the team forthe provision of required client related reports, letters, discharge summariesetc, including legal documentation, whilst prioritising work- load and meetingdeadlines. Dealing with incoming correspondence on a daily basis, distributing andtaking appropriate action as necessary and ensuring urgent items are broughtto the attention of a member of the team. Preparing and presenting any statistical returns as necessary. Undertake any administrative procedures required to support the team,e.g. arrange medical staff & practitioner rotas organise meetings. Implementing and maintaining effective client filing systems, ensuring clientrecords are safe, confidential, up to date and accessible. Attending and participating in meetings. Minute meetings e.g. case conferences/professional meetings and teammeetings as required, distributing as appropriate and taking administrativefollow-up acting on own initiative. Undertaking administrative duties, e.g. diary management, photocopying,faxing, monitoring stationery/clinical items and ordering as necessary. Using electronic clinical record system (SystmOne), email, intranet,Internet and Microsoft packages as required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Task and Responsibilities Undertaking copy/audio typing and word processing support to the team forthe provision of required client related reports, letters, discharge summariesetc, including legal documentation, whilst prioritising work- load and meetingdeadlines. Dealing with incoming correspondence on a daily basis, distributing andtaking appropriate action as necessary and ensuring urgent items are broughtto the attention of a member of the team. Preparing and presenting any statistical returns as necessary. Undertake any administrative procedures required to support the team,e.g. arrange medical staff & practitioner rotas organise meetings. Implementing and maintaining effective client filing systems, ensuring clientrecords are safe, confidential, up to date and accessible. Attending and participating in meetings. Minute meetings e.g. case conferences/professional meetings and teammeetings as required, distributing as appropriate and taking administrativefollow-up acting on own initiative. Undertaking administrative duties, e.g. diary management, photocopying,faxing, monitoring stationery/clinical items and ordering as necessary. Using electronic clinical record system (SystmOne), email, intranet,Internet and Microsoft packages as required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Administration 2 years
Desirable
- Prison Administration Experience
Experience
Essential
- Minute taking 1 YEAR
Desirable
- Minute taking course
Experience
Essential
- Systm 1 Experience
Desirable
- Excel experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Administration 2 years
Desirable
- Prison Administration Experience
Experience
Essential
- Minute taking 1 YEAR
Desirable
- Minute taking course
Experience
Essential
- Systm 1 Experience
Desirable
- Excel experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP YOI ISIS
Western Way
London
SE28 0NZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP YOI ISIS
Western Way
London
SE28 0NZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Bank Mental Health Support Worker - HMP Bristol
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-BankMHSW-HMPBRI
Job summary
Are you ready tounlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?
This is an excellent opportunity for to join our team of diverse, talented healthcare professionals to deliver care that is not only efficient but deeply centred on the patient.
Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patient's future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.
This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to blend your clinical knowledge, personal skills and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care in an environment that is as rewarding as it is challenging.
Main duties of the job
This role is focussed on supporting people in prison with a range of acute mental health needs. The individuals may be in crisis, and their carers (including friends and relatives) and supporters will also require support to enable and assist them to meet daily health, social care and wellbeing needs. These needs will need to be met in line with personal recovery goals and facilitating engagement with mainstream services.
Always under the overarching framework of CPA, the postholder will contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, delivery and review of activities and interventions against identified health, social care and wellbeing needs. You will be acting as the care/recovery coordinator for an allocated group of service users. The role will also require undertaking and delivering defined activities and interventions for a wider group of identified service users, in accordance with the agreed personal recovery plan. This maybe either on a one-to-one basis, or as part of a group activity.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 a year Per annum pro-rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
277-BankMHSW-HMPBRI
Job locations
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake the role of care/recovery coordinator for an allocated caseload of service users organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning delivering and review of care to meet identified physical and mental health social care and wellbeing needs
- Organising and participating in defined assessment methods/activities
- Arranging CPA meetings in line with trust policy
- Developing and reviewing appropriate care plans identifying and organising other resources as appropriate
- Providing defined interventions/ activities as part of the care plan
- Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the care coordinator role
- Plan and undertaking defined interventions and treatments to enable the individual to meet and develop their ongoing daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans
- Preparing for and delivering defined self-help groups
- Therapeutic activities to improve and individuals coping skills eg, improving sleep, anger, anxiety, stress management, assertiveness or relaxation
- Therapeutic activities to improve an individuals physical health such as exercise programmes, diet or nutritional planning
- Planning and undertaking activities to enable the individual to meet and develop their daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans
- Emotional support to individual focusing on motivation and encouragement
- Information and advice to maintain good physical health by encouraging a good diet and exercise
- Information on rights under the mental health act.
- To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their personal recovery plan and relapse prevention strategies
- To undertake specific activities and interventions in the support of carers including engagement and involvement, assessment and provision of support or services
- Organise and participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans, rapid access plans, within the appropriate framework, ensuring that when trigger points are reached these are reported appropriately to a registered practitioner, and that immediate or direct action is taken in line with these, or in the event of a crisis
- Respond to the needs of individual with sensitivity with regard to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship
- Promote the rights of individual by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action
- Promoting independence and increasing confidence by providing appropriate self help materials, information about available resources/services, facilitating identified group work and educational workshops
- Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
- Proof of right to work documentation
- Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
- Proof of address documentation
- Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsIf the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake the role of care/recovery coordinator for an allocated caseload of service users organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning delivering and review of care to meet identified physical and mental health social care and wellbeing needs
- Organising and participating in defined assessment methods/activities
- Arranging CPA meetings in line with trust policy
- Developing and reviewing appropriate care plans identifying and organising other resources as appropriate
- Providing defined interventions/ activities as part of the care plan
- Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the care coordinator role
- Plan and undertaking defined interventions and treatments to enable the individual to meet and develop their ongoing daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans
- Preparing for and delivering defined self-help groups
- Therapeutic activities to improve and individuals coping skills eg, improving sleep, anger, anxiety, stress management, assertiveness or relaxation
- Therapeutic activities to improve an individuals physical health such as exercise programmes, diet or nutritional planning
- Planning and undertaking activities to enable the individual to meet and develop their daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans
- Emotional support to individual focusing on motivation and encouragement
- Information and advice to maintain good physical health by encouraging a good diet and exercise
- Information on rights under the mental health act.
- To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their personal recovery plan and relapse prevention strategies
- To undertake specific activities and interventions in the support of carers including engagement and involvement, assessment and provision of support or services
- Organise and participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans, rapid access plans, within the appropriate framework, ensuring that when trigger points are reached these are reported appropriately to a registered practitioner, and that immediate or direct action is taken in line with these, or in the event of a crisis
- Respond to the needs of individual with sensitivity with regard to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship
- Promote the rights of individual by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action
- Promoting independence and increasing confidence by providing appropriate self help materials, information about available resources/services, facilitating identified group work and educational workshops
- Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
- Proof of right to work documentation
- Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
- Proof of address documentation
- Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsIf the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 completed in a mental health setting or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in any health, social care setting or any related voluntary organisation.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of recovery principles and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care.
- Able to demonstrate some awareness of theories underpinning health and social care.
- Able to articulate a clear knowledge of policy and legislative frameworks within which mental health services are delivered including a persons rights under the MHA , CPA Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Prison or secure environment experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and an ability to form positive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals.
- Developed IT literacy with an understanding of Microsoft office
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 completed in a mental health setting or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in any health, social care setting or any related voluntary organisation.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of recovery principles and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care.
- Able to demonstrate some awareness of theories underpinning health and social care.
- Able to articulate a clear knowledge of policy and legislative frameworks within which mental health services are delivered including a persons rights under the MHA , CPA Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Prison or secure environment experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and an ability to form positive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals.
- Developed IT literacy with an understanding of Microsoft office
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
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8225425-LEY-A
Job summary
We are excited to offer a 12 month opportunity for a Band 3 Administrator to work at HMP Leyhill, providing a varied and rewarding role.
This position offers the chance to develop a broad range of skills and experience, working Monday - Friday within a Cat D prison environment. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams supporting service delivery, patient care pathways, and operational functions within the prison setting.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, and is motivated by working collaboratively across teams. You will gain exposure to diverse healthcare services, contribute to service improvement, and play an important role in supporting high-quality care for patients across the prison estate.
You will be highly valued as an organised, adaptable, and proactive individual with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across multiple teams and environments.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: o We're Kind o We're Fair o We Listen o We Care
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8225425-LEY-A
Job locations
HMP Leyhill
South Gloucestershire
GL12 8BT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertaking copy/audio typing and word processing support to the team for the provision of required client related reports, letters, discharge summaries etc, including legal documentation, whilst prioritising work-load and meeting deadlines.
Dealing with incoming correspondence on a daily basis, distributing and taking appropriate action as necessary and ensuring urgent items are brought to the attention of a member of the team.
Preparing and presenting any statistical returns as necessary.
Undertake any administrative procedures required to support the team, e.g. arrange medical staff & practitioner rotas organise meetings.
Implementing and maintaining effective client filing systems, ensuring client records are safe, confidential, up to date and accessible.
Attending and participating in meetings.
Minute meetings e.g. case conferences/professional meetings and team meetings as required, distributing as appropriate and taking administrative follow-up acting on own initiative.
Undertaking administrative duties, e.g. diary management, photocopying, faxing, monitoring stationery/clinical items and ordering as necessary.
Using electronic clinical record system (SystmOne), email, intranet, Internet and Microsoft packages as required.
Handling both routine and urgent matters using initiative and with minimal supervision.
Participating in supervision and PDR/appraisal.
Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the level of the post as required, ensuring efficient and effective running of the department/section.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertaking copy/audio typing and word processing support to the team for the provision of required client related reports, letters, discharge summaries etc, including legal documentation, whilst prioritising work-load and meeting deadlines.
Dealing with incoming correspondence on a daily basis, distributing and taking appropriate action as necessary and ensuring urgent items are brought to the attention of a member of the team.
Preparing and presenting any statistical returns as necessary.
Undertake any administrative procedures required to support the team, e.g. arrange medical staff & practitioner rotas organise meetings.
Implementing and maintaining effective client filing systems, ensuring client records are safe, confidential, up to date and accessible.
Attending and participating in meetings.
Minute meetings e.g. case conferences/professional meetings and team meetings as required, distributing as appropriate and taking administrative follow-up acting on own initiative.
Undertaking administrative duties, e.g. diary management, photocopying, faxing, monitoring stationery/clinical items and ordering as necessary.
Using electronic clinical record system (SystmOne), email, intranet, Internet and Microsoft packages as required.
Handling both routine and urgent matters using initiative and with minimal supervision.
Participating in supervision and PDR/appraisal.
Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the level of the post as required, ensuring efficient and effective running of the department/section.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths/English
Experience
Essential
- Administrative experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in prison environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of taking minutes
- Experience of database management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths/English
Experience
Essential
- Administrative experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in prison environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of taking minutes
- Experience of database management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Leyhill
South Gloucestershire
GL12 8BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Leyhill
South Gloucestershire
GL12 8BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8319792-CORP
Job summary
Fixed Term/Secondment Ending 31.03.2027
The ESR Workforce Advisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate workforce information and efficient people processes across Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. Working within the Workforce Systems Team, the post holder will provide high-quality support to managers and staff, maintain workforce records, and assist with data quality activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, some HR systems or workforce information experience who enjoys improving processes and solving problems. While experience of ESR (Electronic Staff Record) would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about learning, has excellent digital skills, and is willing to develop expertise in workforce systems.
The successful candidate will join a team that is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. An interest in digital transformation, automation, and the use of technology to improve efficiency would be highly beneficial. The role offers opportunities to contribute to service improvements, support new ways of working and help shape how workforce systems are used across the Trust.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
To provide advice and support to managers and staff on the Trust's workforce systems, including ESR and EASY, via service desk calls, escalating complex queries as appropriate andresponding to requests in a professional, timely and customer-focused manner.
To support managers with workforce administration processes including contractual changes, leavers, work permits, professional registrations and workforce data queries.
To work closely with colleagues across HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance and operational services to ensure workforce information is accurate and employees are paid correctly and on time.
To contribute to regular data quality reviews, identifying inaccuracies and working with the team to resolve issues and improve data integrity.
To support and contribute to digital improvement initiatives across the Workforce Systems Team.
To identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual administration and improve the user experience through automation and standardisation.
To contribute ideas for continuous improvement and support the implementation of innovative digital solutions.
To develop and maintain knowledge of ESR and wider workforce systems, recognising that enthusiasm for learning and system improvement is equally important as previous ESR experience
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027 a year pa inc
Contract
Fixed term
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8319792-CORP
Job locations
Pinewood House
Pinewood Place
Dartford
DA2 7WG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To be responsible for verifying, entering, maintaining and accessing accurate and timely information on the Trust Personnel System (ESR), ensuring it complies with Trust Policies, NHS Employers Terms & Conditions, Local agreements and Legal Regulations, working closely with the Healthroster Team, Trust Managers, Finance and especially Recruitment, Payroll and Medical Staffing to ensure that staff salaries are paid correctly and on time.
To act as the first point of contact for end users of ESR suite of systems, dealing with first line support queries, both over phone and email, and to provide a friendly, welcoming, and efficient customer service to all staff, managers and visitors or callers.
To assist ESR Manager in the provision of in-house maintenance, training and first line support for ESR modules.
To contribute to the delivery of high-quality training on ESR for the Trust, making recommendations for the development, design & adaptation of training materials.
To have a good understanding of HR Policies and Procedures and provide staff with basic advice and support through the dedicated ESR service desk.
- To work closely within the Human Resources Operations team to ensure stored information on ESR is the highest possible quality.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To be responsible for verifying Workforce forms for newly appointed (eg. TUPE) or internally promoted employees and any other form introducing changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment for existing staff on a daily basis, saving all forms in relevant shared/personal files.
- To be responsible for entering the data from the aforementioned forms onto ESR system accurately and timely on a daily basis working closely with Recruitment team and Payroll to ensure pay cycle deadlines are met and staff are paid correctly and timely.
- To provide basic advice to managers and staff on the Trusts ESR and Expenses Systems, via the dedicated Workforce inbox, referring complex queries appropriately to the ESR Manager.
- To have a good working knowledge of the NHS terms and conditions of service, and of Trust HR Policies and procedures.
- To assist managers in the resolution of pay impacting queries in relation to ESR and Expenses.
- To be responsible for verifying and entering leavers details on ESR system on a daily basis, including checking annual leave entitlement and contractual hours (Net Hours, Hours Left), ensuring the accuracy of the information to avoid overpayments.
- To be responsible for initiating Inter Authority Transfers, via ESR to request service details for employees on ad-hoc, in order to verify service and adjust annual leave, where appropriate.
- To be responsible for issuing and sending amendment to contracts containing the appropriate changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment, including Retire and Return contracts.
- To liaise with managers, payroll, HRBPs and Recruitment with regards to any queries politely advising on the relevant issues.
- To liaise with managers advising them of expiry dates for Fixed Term Contracts, Allowances and any temporary changes raising memos/forms for managers to complete ratifying or amending original arrangements.
- To liaise with managers and HRBP Team in relation to DBS, Right to Work Permits and Visas due to expire in accordance with standard operating procedure to include Employer Checking Service requests as necessary.
- To keep up-to-date details of professional registrations and expiry/renewal dates for all staff required to hold a professional registration. To liaise with the relevant professional bodies regularly to verify registration renewal in accordance with national requirements and Trust Policies. To inform the relevant manager of any employees registration which has lapsed and to follow up advising of most appropriate action and chasing progress regularly.
- To provide advice and guidance to staff, managers and other members of the workforce team on NHS Employers terms and conditions and workforce/pay related issues as and when required, only referring complex matters to ESR Manager.
- To assist ESR manager in the provision of protection of earnings estimates and advice as and when required.
- To report any ESR faults to ESR Manager and implement recommended action as directed where possible.
- To assist the ESR Manager in the implementation of any new software releases/developments.
- To assist other members of the team in maintaining the accuracy of work structures, locations, payslip delivery points, signatory list and establishment Information on ESR system making any necessary amendments as required and notifying other users.
- To have sufficient knowledge of other systems used within the department i.e. TRAC, NHS Jobs, Healthroster, etc to obtain any information necessary to own role.
- To assist ESR Manager and analyst with distribution of reports or mail shots to the relevant Trust managers/staff.
- To provide support to the team, performing any other duties consistent with the banding of this post.
- To ensure all reference requests received are responded to promptly and accurately.
- To re-issue any lost/faded ID Badges as required.
- To ensure the widow/widower are setup in ESR to make specific payments to a beneficiary.
- Maintain working relationships with Trust Management team to ensure that the Trusts workforce information obligations are met.
- Negotiation and persuasion required when dealing when managers as their co-operation is essential.
- To respond to queries in the ESR service desk.
- To be a key point of contact for any communication related to the ESR system, providing first line system support.
- To promote ESR positively within the organisation and utilise different methods of communication, as appropriate.
- To encourage and persuade managers and staff to utilise the system effectively, sensitively dealing with any difficulties they are encountering, providing clear guidance and support.
- To be able to communicate complex information in a straightforward, sometimes simplified format, ensuring style is adapted to the audiences capabilities and knowledge.
- To share knowledge with the team in a timely way, promoting best practice and improved ways of working.
- To respond to general enquiries from individuals and requests for information from external bodies where appropriate (including Tax Office, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Fraud) using initiative and judgement and ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Trust Confidentiality Policy.
- To extensively utilise IT systems on a day to day basis.
- To manage, maintain and be a super-user of ESR.
- Run reports from ESR, as required.
- To ensure paperwork is filed appropriately and in a timely way.
- To maintain confidentiality of own work, security of files and ensure all relevant policies, procedures and legislation relating to personal data are complied with.
- In the course of your employment with Oxleas NHS Trust you may handle confidential personal information concerning either patients or staff which may be held by the Trust. You must not read, discuss, disclose or pass on confidential information unless it is necessary in the pursuance of your legitimate duties.
- To have a good understanding of the key aspects of the Data Protection Act.
- Unauthorised disclosure of such information will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter. In addition, it is important that you realise that if this confidentiality is breached, this may result in civil proceedings or a criminal prosecution.
- This confidentiality must continue at all times and this agreement will continue beyond your period of employment with Oxleas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To be responsible for verifying, entering, maintaining and accessing accurate and timely information on the Trust Personnel System (ESR), ensuring it complies with Trust Policies, NHS Employers Terms & Conditions, Local agreements and Legal Regulations, working closely with the Healthroster Team, Trust Managers, Finance and especially Recruitment, Payroll and Medical Staffing to ensure that staff salaries are paid correctly and on time.
To act as the first point of contact for end users of ESR suite of systems, dealing with first line support queries, both over phone and email, and to provide a friendly, welcoming, and efficient customer service to all staff, managers and visitors or callers.
To assist ESR Manager in the provision of in-house maintenance, training and first line support for ESR modules.
To contribute to the delivery of high-quality training on ESR for the Trust, making recommendations for the development, design & adaptation of training materials.
To have a good understanding of HR Policies and Procedures and provide staff with basic advice and support through the dedicated ESR service desk.
- To work closely within the Human Resources Operations team to ensure stored information on ESR is the highest possible quality.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To be responsible for verifying Workforce forms for newly appointed (eg. TUPE) or internally promoted employees and any other form introducing changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment for existing staff on a daily basis, saving all forms in relevant shared/personal files.
- To be responsible for entering the data from the aforementioned forms onto ESR system accurately and timely on a daily basis working closely with Recruitment team and Payroll to ensure pay cycle deadlines are met and staff are paid correctly and timely.
- To provide basic advice to managers and staff on the Trusts ESR and Expenses Systems, via the dedicated Workforce inbox, referring complex queries appropriately to the ESR Manager.
- To have a good working knowledge of the NHS terms and conditions of service, and of Trust HR Policies and procedures.
- To assist managers in the resolution of pay impacting queries in relation to ESR and Expenses.
- To be responsible for verifying and entering leavers details on ESR system on a daily basis, including checking annual leave entitlement and contractual hours (Net Hours, Hours Left), ensuring the accuracy of the information to avoid overpayments.
- To be responsible for initiating Inter Authority Transfers, via ESR to request service details for employees on ad-hoc, in order to verify service and adjust annual leave, where appropriate.
- To be responsible for issuing and sending amendment to contracts containing the appropriate changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment, including Retire and Return contracts.
- To liaise with managers, payroll, HRBPs and Recruitment with regards to any queries politely advising on the relevant issues.
- To liaise with managers advising them of expiry dates for Fixed Term Contracts, Allowances and any temporary changes raising memos/forms for managers to complete ratifying or amending original arrangements.
- To liaise with managers and HRBP Team in relation to DBS, Right to Work Permits and Visas due to expire in accordance with standard operating procedure to include Employer Checking Service requests as necessary.
- To keep up-to-date details of professional registrations and expiry/renewal dates for all staff required to hold a professional registration. To liaise with the relevant professional bodies regularly to verify registration renewal in accordance with national requirements and Trust Policies. To inform the relevant manager of any employees registration which has lapsed and to follow up advising of most appropriate action and chasing progress regularly.
- To provide advice and guidance to staff, managers and other members of the workforce team on NHS Employers terms and conditions and workforce/pay related issues as and when required, only referring complex matters to ESR Manager.
- To assist ESR manager in the provision of protection of earnings estimates and advice as and when required.
- To report any ESR faults to ESR Manager and implement recommended action as directed where possible.
- To assist the ESR Manager in the implementation of any new software releases/developments.
- To assist other members of the team in maintaining the accuracy of work structures, locations, payslip delivery points, signatory list and establishment Information on ESR system making any necessary amendments as required and notifying other users.
- To have sufficient knowledge of other systems used within the department i.e. TRAC, NHS Jobs, Healthroster, etc to obtain any information necessary to own role.
- To assist ESR Manager and analyst with distribution of reports or mail shots to the relevant Trust managers/staff.
- To provide support to the team, performing any other duties consistent with the banding of this post.
- To ensure all reference requests received are responded to promptly and accurately.
- To re-issue any lost/faded ID Badges as required.
- To ensure the widow/widower are setup in ESR to make specific payments to a beneficiary.
- Maintain working relationships with Trust Management team to ensure that the Trusts workforce information obligations are met.
- Negotiation and persuasion required when dealing when managers as their co-operation is essential.
- To respond to queries in the ESR service desk.
- To be a key point of contact for any communication related to the ESR system, providing first line system support.
- To promote ESR positively within the organisation and utilise different methods of communication, as appropriate.
- To encourage and persuade managers and staff to utilise the system effectively, sensitively dealing with any difficulties they are encountering, providing clear guidance and support.
- To be able to communicate complex information in a straightforward, sometimes simplified format, ensuring style is adapted to the audiences capabilities and knowledge.
- To share knowledge with the team in a timely way, promoting best practice and improved ways of working.
- To respond to general enquiries from individuals and requests for information from external bodies where appropriate (including Tax Office, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Fraud) using initiative and judgement and ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Trust Confidentiality Policy.
- To extensively utilise IT systems on a day to day basis.
- To manage, maintain and be a super-user of ESR.
- Run reports from ESR, as required.
- To ensure paperwork is filed appropriately and in a timely way.
- To maintain confidentiality of own work, security of files and ensure all relevant policies, procedures and legislation relating to personal data are complied with.
- In the course of your employment with Oxleas NHS Trust you may handle confidential personal information concerning either patients or staff which may be held by the Trust. You must not read, discuss, disclose or pass on confidential information unless it is necessary in the pursuance of your legitimate duties.
- To have a good understanding of the key aspects of the Data Protection Act.
- Unauthorised disclosure of such information will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter. In addition, it is important that you realise that if this confidentiality is breached, this may result in civil proceedings or a criminal prosecution.
- This confidentiality must continue at all times and this agreement will continue beyond your period of employment with Oxleas.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience / good understanding of systems
Experience
Desirable
- An interest in automations and continuous improvement
Experience
Desirable
- Healthroster / ESR / Workforce / Other similar system experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience / good understanding of systems
Experience
Desirable
- An interest in automations and continuous improvement
Experience
Desirable
- Healthroster / ESR / Workforce / Other similar system experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pinewood House
Pinewood Place
Dartford
DA2 7WG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pinewood House
Pinewood Place
Dartford
DA2 7WG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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In-Reach Mental Health Practitioner
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Posted 28 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8219425-WANDS-A
Job summary
To provide specialist mental healthcare to offenders and to work as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team and wider mental health services in HMP Wandsworth
To deliver a range of specialist interventions at primary and secondary care level. to include:
- Referral management, screening assessment, triage, and evidence based intervention
- One-to-one and group-work facilitation
- assertive outreach interventions
- managing a mixed and challenging caseload
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to alternatives to inpatient admission and assisting with early discharge, through the implementation of high intensity specialist interventions and complex case management arrangements resulting in continuity of care for an offender on ordinary location, reduced length of stay (both in relation to prison inpatient services and external NHS or independent in-patient services).
- To perform robust assessment, screening, and interventions to offenders with a learning disability
- Ensure that all waiting time, assessment and interventions are delivered in a timely manner, and positively contribute to the achievement of the services. performance targets.
- Ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including continuity of care and through the gate arrangements and liaison.
- Work closely with community mental health teams (CMHTs) to ensure appropriate sharing of information, continuity of care and the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for all offenders as necessary.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8219425-WANDS-A
Job locations
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To communicate effectively on a range of issues that are often complex in their nature and in complex situations.
- Participate in the annual appraisal reviews and demonstrate reflective practice through the Knowledge and Skills Framework
- To maintain comprehensive and timely electronic clinical records ensuring confidentiality is always maintained.
- Provide supervision, mentorship & leadership for junior staff
- Be mindful of the unpredictable nature of the working environment, the job requirement and offender groups.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To communicate effectively on a range of issues that are often complex in their nature and in complex situations.
- Participate in the annual appraisal reviews and demonstrate reflective practice through the Knowledge and Skills Framework
- To maintain comprehensive and timely electronic clinical records ensuring confidentiality is always maintained.
- Provide supervision, mentorship & leadership for junior staff
- Be mindful of the unpredictable nature of the working environment, the job requirement and offender groups.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN
- Minimum 2 yrs experience
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing in the workplace or equivalent
- MSc, working towards, or equivalent
Attention to Details
Essential
- Registration in date
- Good IT Skills and diligence
Desirable
- Further education
- communication skills / interpersonal skills
Forensic Experience
Essential
- Forensic Experience
Desirable
- Prison Experience
- Systm One Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN
- Minimum 2 yrs experience
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing in the workplace or equivalent
- MSc, working towards, or equivalent
Attention to Details
Essential
- Registration in date
- Good IT Skills and diligence
Desirable
- Further education
- communication skills / interpersonal skills
Forensic Experience
Essential
- Forensic Experience
Desirable
- Prison Experience
- Systm One Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
London
SW18 3HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 28 day(s) ago
Reference: 277-8288874-CYP
Job summary
This post will aim to support and enhance the integrated Single Point of Access within the Bromley CAMHS service; working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. Also, to assist in clinically related administration, completion of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
To undertake protocol based psychological assessment of young people applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
-To assist in the formulation of young people's needs, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
-To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.
-To work with other staff to contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision.
-To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
- To convey unwelcome or unpleasant news to service users and families in an empathetic and sensitive manner
- To effectively manage frequent distressing or emotional circumstances, accessing support when required.
- To be able to cope with occasional, potential stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner, such as referrals which may have information about traumatic childhood experiences and abuse.
- To create graphs, presentations or charts to collage or summarise data on individual interventions or treatment programmes.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per anuum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8288874-CYP
Job locations
Stepping Stones
Bromley
BR2 9JG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will require the applicant to:
- Undertake protocol based psychological assessment of young people applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
- Assist in the formulation of young peoples needs, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
- Assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.
- Work with other staff to contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision.
- Assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
- To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes
- To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
- Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will require the applicant to:
- Undertake protocol based psychological assessment of young people applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
- Assist in the formulation of young peoples needs, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
- Assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.
- Work with other staff to contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision.
- Assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
- To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes
- To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
- Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology
Desirable
- Post-graduate experience in relevant areas of professional psychology
Experience
Essential
- Working within a CAMHS setting
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating therapy groups.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of contributing to audit and service evaluation in a CAMHS setting.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research, audit and/or service evaluation.
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of young people, people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research, audit and/or service evaluation.
Effort
Essential
- Ability to manage emotional circumstances and distressed states of young people.
Desirable
- Have experience of using mental and emotional effort in a workplace and managing this via the supervision process and professional support as required
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology
Desirable
- Post-graduate experience in relevant areas of professional psychology
Experience
Essential
- Working within a CAMHS setting
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating therapy groups.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of contributing to audit and service evaluation in a CAMHS setting.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research, audit and/or service evaluation.
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of young people, people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research, audit and/or service evaluation.
Effort
Essential
- Ability to manage emotional circumstances and distressed states of young people.
Desirable
- Have experience of using mental and emotional effort in a workplace and managing this via the supervision process and professional support as required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Stones
Bromley
BR2 9JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Stones
Bromley
BR2 9JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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