Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our busy Paediatric Critical Care Department in RMCH.

We are looking for compassionate and caring clinical and environmental assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) in Paediatric Critical Care. Our Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do supporting our nursing, medical and AHP teams in caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care.

The role requires the ability to communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with children, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, respond quickly to demanding situations and working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week showing commitment to the effective running of the busy unit.

Please note that this is a band 2 position only and due to the nature of the patients within PCC there is no progression to the band 3 role.

Main duties of the job

With supervision and guidance from the registered nursing team recognising Trust guidelines & protocols, you will support care needs for the child and their family/carers during their stay in PCC. An ability to manage busy and challenging situations and working under pressure is also required.

We look forward to meeting candidates who strive to provide a clean well maintained ward and will take responsibility for building key relationships with domestic supervisors and help monitor the unit and maintain cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

349-SHCG-8148835-RL4

Job locations

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Holds National Care certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable

• GSCE English and Maths - Grade C or equivalent
• Holds the skills for health care certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Trust values and behaviours

Training and Experience

Essential

• Understanding/experience of working in a busy customer care environment

Desirable

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work using own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute "care" environment, undertaking essential nursing care

Attributes

Essential

• Positive attitude, flexible, honest and trustworthy
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care

Desirable

• Caring skills
• Second language skills

Others

Essential

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
• Able to relate well with patients/clients/ relatives/visitors/colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Holds National Care certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent Desirable GSCE English and Maths - Grade C or equivalent Holds the skills for health care certificate Knowledge Essential Trust values and behaviours Training and Experience Essential Understanding/experience of working in a busy customer care environment Desirable Previous experience in a healthcare setting Skills and Abilities Essential Good communication skills Able to work using own initiative Desirable Experience of working in an acute "care" environment, undertaking essential nursing care Attributes Essential Positive attitude, flexible, honest and trustworthy Committed to delivering high standards of patient care Desirable Caring skills Second language skills Others Essential Committed to delivering high standards of patient care Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate Able to relate well with patients/clients/ relatives/visitors/colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a chance to join a rapidly changing and expanding Procurement team, the largest Procurement team in the NHS - at a forward thinking NHS Foundation Trust.

As a member of the P2P Systems & Development Team, the post holder will be expected to provide highly effective, efficient, and technical support to the Helpdesk & E-Commerce Manager. Utilising tools such as the MFT Finance & Procurement System, Integra as well as Manage Service Engine and Trust wide Financial reporting systems.

The postholder will be responsible for the support and assistance of Trust End Users & External Stakeholders and are in accordance with current Procurement procedures. In addition, the post holder will support the development of P2P Helpdesk & E-Commerce functions. Instrumental to the role is the ability to liaise and negotiate with internal stakeholders of all levels as well as collaborate with connected stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

Post holder will be responsible for helpdesk support to Trust End Users and External Stakeholders and work closely with colleagues in Scan 4 Safety, Accounts Payable and E-Commerce to ensure correct procedures are followed and adhered too. Development of departmental strategies and adherence to national guidelines around carter metrics, and development to remove manual process utilising automated technology where possible.

Operational efficiency and development of proactive processes for daily running of the department will also be a consideration for the postholder and assisting senior management with delivery of the service.

To undertake any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band when requested by senior colleagues, the above indicates some of the main duties of the role which may be reviewed in light of experience and developments within the service - any review will be undertake in conjunction with the post-holder

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

349-COR-7979221C-RL4

Job locations

Trafford

Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Davyhulme

Manchester

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of procedures to NVQ level or equivalent
• Customer Service Experience

Desirable

• Commitment to study to achieve membership and qualification (CIPS)

Experience

Essential

• Working in and office/team environment
• Experience of customer facing roles or equivalent

Desirable

• Public or Private sector procurement
• Analytics

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication
• Effective organisational and interpersonal
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and manipulate large volumes of data
• Negotiation skills
• Understanding of NHS Procurement procedures
• Working knowledge of GHX and Integra platforms

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education or equivalent experience Knowledge of procedures to NVQ level or equivalent Customer Service Experience Desirable Commitment to study to achieve membership and qualification (CIPS) Experience Essential Working in and office/team environment Experience of customer facing roles or equivalent Desirable Public or Private sector procurement Analytics Skills/Knowledge Essential Good communication Effective organisational and interpersonal Good working knowledge of MS Excel Ability to work under own initiative Knowledge of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Ability to manage and manipulate large volumes of data Negotiation skills Understanding of NHS Procurement procedures Working knowledge of GHX and Integra platforms

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford

Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Davyhulme

Manchester

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford

Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Davyhulme

Manchester

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We're looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That's because we're not just helping patients, we're going the extra mile for them - day in, day out. Our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care.

You'll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

Being supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines and protocols, you'll assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.

On the Job Training Opportunities

If you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants which includes completion of the Care Certificate. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

If you're an experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you'll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the requirements of the role. If there are gaps identified in your knowledge, you'll be supported to access relevant clinical modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.

Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-SHCG-8148712-RL4

Job locations

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting
• Will be required to undertake the Trust CSW Development programme and theatre competency-based programme

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact

Desirable

• Experience of working within a theatre environment

skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work as a team
• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff

Desirable

• Computer skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting Will be required to undertake the Trust CSW Development programme and theatre competency-based programme Knowledge Essential Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact Desirable Experience of working within a theatre environment skills Essential Good communication skills (written and verbal) Able to work as a team Able to carry out well defined routine tasks Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff Desirable Computer 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Pharmacy Stores Assistant to join our busy Inpatient Pharmacy team. This is a varied and physically active role where you will help ensure medicines and pharmaceutical products are received, stored, picked, and distributed safely and efficiently to support patient care across the Trust.

Working as part of the Pharmacy Stores team, you will be responsible for receiving deliveries, replenishing pharmacy stock, and maintaining accurate inventory levels. The role involves regular manual handling, including lifting and moving bulk fluids, feeds, totes, and boxes, using appropriate equipment and safe working practices.

You will also support the operation of automated pharmacy storage systems, carry out stock rotation and expiry date checks, maintain a clean and organised stores environment, and contribute to the safe and secure handling of medicines in accordance with local procedures and Good Distribution Practice.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, has good attention to detail, works well as part of a team, and is committed to delivering a high-quality service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Stores Assistant will support the efficient receipt, storage and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products across the Trust. The post holder will receive, check and unpack deliveries, replenish stock, rotate stock, undertake expiry date checks and maintain accurate stock records to ensure the continuous supply of medicines to pharmacy departments and clinical areas.

The role involves safely handling and transporting stock, including bulk fluids, feeds and pharmaceutical products, using manual handling equipment such as pallet trucks, cages and trollies in accordance with Trust policies and training. The post holder will assist with goods-in processes, support automated pharmacy storage systems where applicable, and maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Working as part of the Pharmacy Stores team, the post holder will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Distribution Practice, Health and Safety requirements and Trust policies to ensure medicines are stored and distributed safely and securely. The successful candidate will contribute to a high-quality, efficient pharmacy service that supports excellent patient care while maintaining professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-8206197-RL4

Job locations

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital - ORC - Inpatient Pharmacy

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 qualification relevant to the role (or equivalent experience).
• 2 GCSE's or equivalent grade C or above in Mathematics and English or equivalent overseas

Desirable

• BTEC and NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Services already achieved.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of routine pharmacy stores procedures.
• Experience of working in a stores or warehouse environment

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS or another healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates good housekeeping practices and the ability to maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cold Chain and COSHH.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety and demonstrates manual handling techniques

Desirable

• Knowledge of a hospital distribution service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a stores, warehouse, logistics, distribution or similar environment
• Ability to lift and perform repetitive processes

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy stores environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using computers or stock control systems

Desirable

• Familiarity with automated pharmacy systems, including HIVE, ARX robotic dispensing systems and Kelsius temperature monitoring systems.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 qualification relevant to the role (or equivalent experience). 2 GCSE's or equivalent grade C or above in Mathematics and English or equivalent overseas Desirable BTEC and NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Services already achieved. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of routine pharmacy stores procedures. Experience of working in a stores or warehouse environment Desirable Experience of working within the NHS or another healthcare setting Knowledge Essential Demonstrates good housekeeping practices and the ability to maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment. Desirable Knowledge of Cold Chain and COSHH. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Health and Safety and demonstrates manual handling techniques Desirable Knowledge of a hospital distribution service Experience Essential Experience of working in a stores, warehouse, logistics, distribution or similar environment Ability to lift and perform repetitive processes Desirable Experience in a hospital pharmacy stores environment Experience Essential Experience of using computers or stock control systems Desirable Familiarity with automated pharmacy systems, including HIVE, ARX robotic dispensing systems and Kelsius temperature monitoring systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital - ORC - Inpatient Pharmacy

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital - ORC - Inpatient Pharmacy

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Manchester Airways Service for a 24 month secondment or fixed term position.

The Manchester Airways Service investigates and treats patients with breathlessness and laryngeal sensitivity thought to be caused by problems in the throat and upper chest, or by disturbance of the normal breathing pattern. The most common conditions we diagnose and manage are Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO), Cough Hypersensitivity and Breathing Pattern Disorder.

Our service provides a tertiary level service, where patients are referred to us from both GPs and hospital consultants, regionally and nationally. We are a true multi-disciplinary team consisting of respiratory physicians, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, clinical nurse specialist, psychologists and administration support. There are currently only ten similar services in the UK.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality assessment and treatment of upper airway dysfunction and complex breathlessness, taking responsibility for complex cases including Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction, heightened laryngeal sensitivity and other airway conditions. To support the MDT in providing evidenced based Speech and Language Therapy assessment, treatment and intervention to patients and their carer's.

To work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialised programmes of care for patients on the caseload and provide specialist input into case conferences, regional multi-disciplinary team meetings and outpatient clinics as appropriate.

To support the teaching, research, audit and service development functions of the respiratory department.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-8213044-RL4

Job locations

NHS jobs

Manchester Foundation Trust

Wythenshawe Hospital

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oDegree in Speech and Language Therapy
• oHealth Professions Council Registration
• oCPD portfolio
• oPrevious NHS post graduate clinical experience, working with a broad range of disorders
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• oFurther relevant study in respiratory/ upper airway
• oMembership of relevant RCSLT CENs
• oKnowledge of working in a tertiary clinical service
• oInvolvement with audit and research

Person Specification Experience Essential oDegree in Speech and Language Therapy oHealth Professions Council Registration oCPD portfolio oPrevious NHS post graduate clinical experience, working with a broad range of disorders oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable oFurther relevant study in respiratory/ upper airway oMembership of relevant RCSLT CENs oKnowledge of working in a tertiary clinical service oInvolvement with audit and research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NHS jobs

Manchester Foundation Trust

Wythenshawe Hospital

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NHS jobs

Manchester Foundation Trust

Wythenshawe Hospital

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective and efficient response to referrals from the Emergency Department andMedical wards in the Acute trustTo assess, risk manage and appropriately refer on and signpost allpatients referred who need assessment and/or follow up from mentalhealth services in line with the core 24 model.As part of the team to ensure the development of an effective interfacebetween the team and other mental health services, and contribute to the development of the team's gateway and assessment role.To provide information and clinical support to police and ambulance staffin order to help them make appropriate decisions.

Main duties of the job

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To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective and efficient response to referrals from the Emergency Department and Medical wards in the Acute trustTo assess, risk manage and appropriately refer on and signpost all patients referred who need assessment and/or follow up from mental health services.As part of the team to ensure the development of an effective interfaces between the team and other mental health services, and contribute to the development of the team's gateway and assessment role.To provide information and clinical support to police and ambulance staff in order to help them make appropriate decisions.The role at times will involve working between the boroughs when service provision requires it

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-T690-26-B

Job locations

Springhill Unit

Tameside Hospital

Tameside

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are a registered mental health professional with experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age, either children and young people, working age or older adults and would like to be part of a growing and developing service we would like to hear from you. You will be able to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments, develop effective risk management plans, provide brief interventions and appropriately signpost and make onward referrals for individuals who come through the range of services within the general hospital. The role is extremely varied and provides a unique opportunity to develop skills across different service areas. The focus of the team is supporting people to receive high quality care in a holistic and person centered way. There is an emphasis on working with non-mental health colleagues within the hospital, sharing knowledge and skills and advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of service users.

As part of this dynamic and progressive multidisciplinary team you will also be involved in effective interfacing between teams, other mental health services and agencies such as the Police, NWAS and the local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the development of an expanding service offer supported by additional investment.

As part of the Liaison Mental Health service you can expect professional support and development in this exciting and challenging area of work. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team at Tameside General Hospital and will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have opportunities to engage in CPD. As a valued member of the liaison team you will be fully involved in all service developments and given opportunities to support quality improvement.

The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so posts will be worked on a shift basis with 24 hour working required including bank holidays, weekends and some rotational night duties.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo assess the patients mental health needs and aid access to the appropriate service.To help manage any presenting risks and liaise with any family and agencies as needed.To ensure safe discharge of patients back to the GP where appropriate.To participate in the prioritisation of referrals to the team and management of the workload.To provide effective, evidence based assessments and short-term interventions (if appropriate) for people requiring a mental health service.To be responsible for own record keeping standards and in-putting to information systems.To participate in the service development of the team, and take part in team business and practice meetings.To contribute to learning outcomes for student placements within the team.To ensure adherence to operational policies and participate in audits to monitor quality of care.To support recording of performance information and to look for opportunities to support the role; which will give impetus to fund it past its current term.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

Job description Job responsibilities If you are a registered mental health professional with experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age, either children and young people, working age or older adults and would like to be part of a growing and developing service we would like to hear from you. You will be able to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments, develop effective risk management plans, provide brief interventions and appropriately signpost and make onward referrals for individuals who come through the range of services within the general hospital. The role is extremely varied and provides a unique opportunity to develop skills across different service areas. The focus of the team is supporting people to receive high quality care in a holistic and person centered way. There is an emphasis on working with non-mental health colleagues within the hospital, sharing knowledge and skills and advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of service users. As part of this dynamic and progressive multidisciplinary team you will also be involved in effective interfacing between teams, other mental health services and agencies such as the Police, NWAS and the local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the development of an expanding service offer supported by additional investment. As part of the Liaison Mental Health service you can expect professional support and development in this exciting and challenging area of work. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team at Tameside General Hospital and will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have opportunities to engage in CPD. As a valued member of the liaison team you will be fully involved in all service developments and given opportunities to support quality improvement. The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so posts will be worked on a shift basis with 24 hour working required including bank holidays, weekends and some rotational night duties. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo assess the patients mental health needs and aid access to the appropriate service.To help manage any presenting risks and liaise with any family and agencies as needed.To ensure safe discharge of patients back to the GP where appropriate.To participate in the prioritisation of referrals to the team and management of the workload.To provide effective, evidence based assessments and short-term interventions (if appropriate) for people requiring a mental health service.To be responsible for own record keeping standards and in-putting to information systems.To participate in the service development of the team, and take part in team business and practice meetings.To contribute to learning outcomes for student placements within the team.To ensure adherence to operational policies and participate in audits to monitor quality of care.To support recording of performance information and to look for opportunities to support the role; which will give impetus to fund it past its current term. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation / CPD-RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.
• Accredited skills based training.
• Training related to management skills, teaching, staff development and supervison

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of national legislation and guidance.
• Knowledge of evidence based/contemporary mental health practice.
• Ability to identify and co-ordinate effective risk assessment and management.
• Sound knowledge of working with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation and DOLS.

Desirable

• Awareness of a range of evidence based interventions.
• Awareness of issues of liaison with Emergency Department / Medical wards.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience working in acute mental health services.
• Experience in working with children/young people

Desirable

• Working in a Crisis/A&E Liaison Team.
• Providing Supervision
• Leading/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Service development/ managing change

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Skills in Assessment/Care-management and Planning
• Experience/skills working in partnership with a broad range of colleagues, service users, and carers
• Skills in a range of evidence based practice.
• Demonstration of sound professional judgement & communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage effectively under pressure.
• Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development
• Excellent organisational, problem solving/prioritisation skills
• Awareness of and commitment to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Leadership skills/abilities
• Ability to use IT systems across PCFT

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible working across division if necessary.
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
• Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotational basis

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation / CPD-RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Desirable Educated to degree level. Accredited skills based training. Training related to management skills, teaching, staff development and supervison Knowledge Essential Knowledge of national legislation and guidance. Knowledge of evidence based/contemporary mental health practice. Ability to identify and co-ordinate effective risk assessment and management. Sound knowledge of working with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation and DOLS. Desirable Awareness of a range of evidence based interventions. Awareness of issues of liaison with Emergency Department / Medical wards. Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience working in acute mental health services. Experience in working with children/young people Desirable Working in a Crisis/A&E Liaison Team. Providing Supervision Leading/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork. Service development/ managing change Skills & Abilities Essential Skills in Assessment/Care-management and Planning Experience/skills working in partnership with a broad range of colleagues, service users, and carers Skills in a range of evidence based practice. Demonstration of sound professional judgement & communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to manage effectively under pressure. Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development Excellent organisational, problem solving/prioritisation skills Awareness of and commitment to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. Desirable Leadership skills/abilities Ability to use IT systems across PCFT Work Related Circumstances Essential Flexible working across division if necessary. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotational basis

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Springhill Unit

Tameside Hospital

Tameside

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Springhill Unit

Tameside Hospital

Tameside

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced or newly qualified Nursing Associate?

If so, we want to hear from you!

We currently have a range of exciting opportunities for qualified Nursing Associates to join our established community nursing team in Bolsover. This role will provide care for housebound patients in Bolsover and the surrounding areas.

As a Nursing Associate you will be expected to provide community based individualised care to include long-term condition management, venepuncture and medication administration as well as completing various nursing assessments and following treatment regimes.

This is a very exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to progress and develop in the role.

Main duties of the job

Working as a Nursing Associate you will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do.

You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic.

For this role you will need to be able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with other staff and patients. You will also have the opportunity to manage your workload on a daily basis, following the guidance of your line manager.

The post holder will organise and prioritise their own day to day work tasks and activities, and delegate tasks to junior colleagues. The successful post holdermust be able to able to work alone and unsupervised.

Applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

You must be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.

It will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCS-7811-26

Job locations

Shirebrook District Nursing Team

Shirebrook Health Centre

Shirebrook

NG208AJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (*This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice)
• Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development;
• Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience of complex patients

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload;
• Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (*This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice) Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing Other Essential Ability to travel Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development; Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable Community experience Experience of complex patients Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Shirebrook District Nursing Team

Shirebrook Health Centre

Shirebrook

NG208AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Shirebrook District Nursing Team

Shirebrook Health Centre

Shirebrook

NG208AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are excited to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our 16-bed Higher Dependency Rehabilitation Unit (HDRU) in Doncaster, providing specialist mental health rehabilitation for adults from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

The HDRU supports adults with complex mental health needs who require intensive rehabilitation within a structured, therapeutic environment. Patients typically remain on the unit for up to 12 months, working with the multidisciplinary team to develop the skills and confidence needed to progress to less restrictive settings and successful community living.

Occupational Therapy plays a central role in the rehabilitation pathway, delivering recovery-focused, person-centred interventions through meaningful occupation. Group based interventions are a key part of the role and you will be expected to plan and deliver a varied programme of occupation-focused groups alongside individual interventions. You will independently manage a complex clinical caseload using clinical reasoning to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate interventions that support recovery, independence and community living.

This post offers excellent opportunities for supervision, professional development and service improvement within a supportive learning environment. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Light Chibuzor Caleb (Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist) or Kirsty Long (Ward Manager).

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessments using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other evidence-based assessment tools.
• Develop, implement and evaluate person-centred 1:1 and group intervention plans that promote recovery, independence and meaningful occupational engagement.
• Assess and manage clinical risk within OT interventions, community activities and rehabilitation opportunities.
• To work in line with service priorities and objectives and promote person-centred approaches and a culture of recovery, enablement and well-being.
• To assist in the supervision of Band 5 OT, OTA and students and contribute to the development of a range of inpatient based therapeutic activities in partnership with service users, carers and staff.
• To develop links with statutory and voluntary sector community resources and ensure that on-going occupational needs are addressed as part of a safe effective discharge and the occupational therapy pathwayprocess.
• The service is quite new and will be in Doncaster, High Dependency Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit. Staff may also be required to work in a variety of other settings dependent on patient needs, e.g. patients' own homes, community settings

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0770

Job locations

Phoenix Ward HDRU

Tickhill Road Hospital

Doncaster

DN4 8QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupation Therapy Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration
• Practice Placement Educator Qualification
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in mental health services.
• Supervisory responsibility for staff.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of a range of mental health settings and varied aspects of practice
• Experience of delivering individual and group-based interventions

Desirable

• Experience working in Rehab
• Experience of research and audit

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of current best practice in OT and application of OT process within Higher Dependency Rehabilitation Unit.
• Knowledge of Occupational Formulation and the impact of mental health on occupational performance and participation.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and person-centred approaches
• Knowledge of risk assessment and positive risk management
• Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and professional standards

Desirable

• Relevant mental health legislation, and Mental Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Frameworks within a Higher Dependency Rehabilitation Unit
• Knowledge of Complex Mental Health Conditions/Diagnosis within an HDRU

Skills

Essential

• Extensive demonstrable clinical experience including individual and group work.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Information technology skills
• Ability to build effective multidisciplinary/agency working relationships.
• Effective time and workload management.
• Able to contribute confidently to MDT decision making from an OT perspective.
• Multi-disciplinary/ multiagency working.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Presentation, Training and Facilitation skills.
• Able to provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff

Desirable

• Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Occupation Therapy Degree/Diploma HCPC registration Practice Placement Educator Qualification Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area Experience Essential Post registration experience in mental health services. Supervisory responsibility for staff. Documented evidence of continuing professional development Experience of a range of mental health settings and varied aspects of practice Experience of delivering individual and group-based interventions Desirable Experience working in Rehab Experience of research and audit Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of current best practice in OT and application of OT process within Higher Dependency Rehabilitation Unit. Knowledge of Occupational Formulation and the impact of mental health on occupational performance and participation. Understanding of trauma-informed care and person-centred approaches Knowledge of risk assessment and positive risk management Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and professional standards Desirable Relevant mental health legislation, and Mental Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Frameworks within a Higher Dependency Rehabilitation Unit Knowledge of Complex Mental Health Conditions/Diagnosis within an HDRU Skills Essential Extensive demonstrable clinical experience including individual and group work. Good communication skills (written & verbal) Information technology skills Ability to build effective multidisciplinary/agency working relationships. Effective time and workload management. Able to contribute confidently to MDT decision making from an OT perspective. Multi-disciplinary/ multiagency working. Problem solving abilities. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Presentation, Training and Facilitation skills. Able to provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff Desirable Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Phoenix Ward HDRU

Tickhill Road Hospital

Doncaster

DN4 8QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Phoenix Ward HDRU

Tickhill Road Hospital

Doncaster

DN4 8QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the South Yorkshire Service for Deaf People with Mental Health Needs working with BSL users in contact with mental health teams across South Yorkshire.

This part-time post will work alongside secondary mental health teams, Primary Care mental health teams, crisis/home treatment teams and inpatient services to provide specialist assessment and interventions for deaf people who use BSL.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in conjunction with secondary and primary care mental health teams (including crisis, Home Treatment teams and inpatient wards) across South Yorkshire (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield) and work into RDaSH, Sheffield Partnership and SWYT NHS Trusts. They will provide specialist mental health assessments which incorporate deaf culture and communication, and provide specialist interventions that meet the deaf person's needs.

They will also have some responsibility for delivering, developing and supporting the equality and inclusion agenda as part of the Deaf mental health service. They will have a good understanding of deaf culture in relation to mental health and/or BSL skills and/or have worked with deaf service users previously in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health and Deaf People.

The post holder will provide supervision to the Deaf Peer Project Support Worker.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0356

Job locations

57 Tickhill Road

57 Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
• Good report writing/documentation of patient notes
• Ability to manage priorities and demanding workloads
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Clear communication verbally/in BSL and in writing to effectively convey knowledge and information

Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant national legislation and policy: - personalised care, Mental Health Act; Safeguarding adults; Safeguarding children.
• Excellent knowledge of risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of mental health and/or deaf community services

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions in a mental health setting, including working with deaf patients.
• Good understanding of Deaf culture in relation to mental health
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of being supervised and supervising, monitoring and supporting other personnel (including students) in the work environment

Desirable

• Experience of assessing and treating clients across a number of care settings.
• Experience of planning and delivering training in response to identified needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professionally registered qualified clinician e.g. RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist
• Post registration qualification plus equivalent experience and evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• BSL Level 3/4 qualification or native BSL user
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Desirable

• BSL level 6 qualification
• Management or leadership qualification and/or training

Person Specification Skills Essential Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds Good report writing/documentation of patient notes Ability to manage priorities and demanding workloads Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Clear communication verbally/in BSL and in writing to effectively convey knowledge and information Knowledge Essential Relevant national legislation and policy: - personalised care, Mental Health Act; Safeguarding adults; Safeguarding children. Excellent knowledge of risk assessment and risk management. Desirable Good knowledge of mental health and/or deaf community services Experience Essential Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions in a mental health setting, including working with deaf patients. Good understanding of Deaf culture in relation to mental health Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Experience of being supervised and supervising, monitoring and supporting other personnel (including students) in the work environment Desirable Experience of assessing and treating clients across a number of care settings. Experience of planning and delivering training in response to identified needs. Qualifications Essential Professionally registered qualified clinician e.g. RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist Post registration qualification plus equivalent experience and evidence of Continuous Professional Development. BSL Level 3/4 qualification or native BSL user Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. Desirable BSL level 6 qualification Management or leadership qualification and/or training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

57 Tickhill Road

57 Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

57 Tickhill Road

57 Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Package Description: As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension. Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing pharmaceutical services within the HMP Chelmsford prison. Your responsibilities will include supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and delivering effective pharmaceutical services. You'll be part of our Pharmacy Service team, accessing exclusive rewards and benefits. The working pattern is 40 hours per week spread over four days with options for part-time flexible working. Responsibilities include medication administration, providing pharmacy-related information, developing pharmacy support, and maintaining patient records. You'll need excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and be a registered Pharmacy Technician with current GPhC membership. Previous experience in a prison environment or as part of a multi-disciplinary team is desirable.

About us

HCRG Care Group is a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK. Established in 2006, we aim to transform health and care services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver a broad range of services, including community health services for adults and children, primary care, and specialist services such as sexual health and dermatology. Our approach is community-focused, supporting millions and directly helping over half a million people annually. We are committed to equal opportunities, providing an inclusive environment for all applicants. Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults and children are paramount, and all applicants undergo a rigorous recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,648 to £39,177.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1553642654

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Package Description

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension.
• Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Job Introduction

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), and 20 or 30 part time hours can be arranged for flexible working, following a rolling schedule over an eight-week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage.

Please follow the below link to get a full insight on a 'day in the life of' one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians:

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technician

Main Responsibilities

• The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients.
• They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison.
• The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need.
• The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff.
• Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide
• Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written
• Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified
• Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison
• Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health

The Ideal Candidate

Person Specification

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to build and develop relationships
• Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independently

Essential Experience / Qualifications

• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership
• All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a Prison environment
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Qualified in ACT (Accredited Checking Technician)
• Qualified in MMT (Medicines Management Technician)

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Package DescriptionAs a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension. Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionJob IntroductionWe are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), and 20 or 30 part time hours can be arranged for flexible working, following a rolling schedule over an eight-week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage.Please follow the below link to get a full insight on a 'day in the life of' one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians:https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technicianMain Responsibilities The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients. They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison. The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need. The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff. Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication. Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic. Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of HealthThe Ideal CandidatePerson Specification Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Ability to build and develop relationships Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independentlyEssential Experience / Qualifications Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environmentDesirable Experience Experience in a Prison environment Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Qualified in ACT (Accredited Checking Technician) Qualified in MMT (Medicines Management Technician)About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent. Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent. Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership.

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

''Come and join our exciting Neuro Rehabilitation Team!

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to develop your career in neurological rehabilitation? We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and forward-thinking Neuro Rehabilitation Team.

You'll be part of an exciting integrated inpatient and community rehabilitation pathway, working across our 8-bed Magnolia Lodge inpatient unit and 10 virtual community-based INCS beds. You'll work alongside a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, helping patients achieve meaningful goals, maximise their independence and successfully transition back into their own homes and communities.

We are committed to providing excellent, evidence-based and person-centred neuro rehabilitation, while supporting our staff to develop their clinical skills and progress professionally.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about making a real difference to people living with neurological conditions, we would love you to come and be part of our team!''

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex physiotherapy problems as an autonomous practitioner with clinical speciality area.
• To undertake line management responsibility for staff, within the service area to provide a responsive and effective service.
• To actively support the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in the operational management of the area and service developments on a local or service-wide level.
• To provide clinical education and training.
• To have responsibility for specific projects or initiatives contributing to the overall delivery of the service within a clinical speciality area.
• To be responsible for providing information to the Senior Management Team.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0327

Job locations

Magnolia Lodge, Tickhill Road Hospital

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Desirable

• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge
• Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner
• Self motivated
• Able to maintain judgment under pressure
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and data protection and comply with equal opportunities, health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients and others
• Critical appraisal skills
• Ability to organise own workload and support more junior staff in organisation of their work
• Time management skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Ability to delegate effectively

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
• IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad range of areas especially adequate relevant experience in Neurological physiotherapy specialty
• Extensive experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community
• Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
• Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking personal development appraissal
• Leadership experience
• Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Health Professional Council
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiiotherapy
• Management/leadership courses
• Relevant M Level post-graduate modules
• Training/experience in specific rehabilitation approach ie Bobath/Motor Relearning

Person Specification Additional Requirements Desirable Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area Skills/Abilities Essential Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers Presentation skills Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner Self motivated Able to maintain judgment under pressure Positive approach to problem solving Committed to personal and team development Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and data protection and comply with equal opportunities, health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients and others Critical appraisal skills Ability to organise own workload and support more junior staff in organisation of their work Time management skills Prioritisation skills Ability to delegate effectively Knowledge Essential Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD IT Skills Experience Essential Appropriate demonstrable experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad range of areas especially adequate relevant experience in Neurological physiotherapy specialty Extensive experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT Desirable Experience in undertaking personal development appraissal Leadership experience Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in physiotherapy Current registration with the Health Professional Council Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses Desirable Member of the Chartered Society of Physiiotherapy Management/leadership courses Relevant M Level post-graduate modules Training/experience in specific rehabilitation approach ie Bobath/Motor Relearning

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Magnolia Lodge, Tickhill Road Hospital

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Magnolia Lodge, Tickhill Road Hospital

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

• To manage a defined caseload of service users, using evidence based, service user centered occupational therapy skills to assess, formulate, implement, and evaluate specialist interventions.
• To provide effective guidance, supervision and leadership for junior staff, as delegated by the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist.
• To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.
• To participate in the development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services within a designated team, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist.

Main duties of the job

• To manage a defined caseload of service users, using evidence based, service user centered occupational therapy skills to assess, formulate, implement, and evaluate specialist interventions.
• To provide effective guidance, supervision and leadership for junior staff, as delegated by the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist.
• To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.
• To participate in the development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services within a designated team, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist.
• To deputise for the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist as required.

About us

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is a major employer and provider of services. Our Service Users, Carers and Staff are central, and our Values are important, to the delivery of high-quality care. We actively seek out individuals who share these values:

• We are respectful and kind
• We are inclusive
• We work together
• We keep improving

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0.6wte / 3 day per week Band 7 Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or High Intensity CBT Therapist to join our friendly HIV psychology team comprising of clinical psychologists and CBT therapist.

The post-holder will work will support our creative, vibrant multi-disciplinary clinical team (consultants, doctors, nurses, research nurses and pharmacists) to deliver integrated care.

The successful applicant will assist in the provision of offering assessments and interventions to people living with HIV within the Ian Charleson Day Centre, the first open-access HIV clinic in the UK, which is based at Royal Free Hospital.

You will be joining a team of clinical and counselling Psychologists with a particular expertise in health psychology for HIV populations. You will have access to supervision (clinical or cognitive-behavioural supervision).

You will have a clear expression of interest in working within health psychology and a desirable interest in working with people living with, affected by HIV. You will need to be adaptable, confident and able to prioritise a combination of diverse demands on your time and be able to work autonomously.

Main duties of the job

To provide a qualified psychological therapy to patients of the HIV service including psychological assessments and intervention for common mental health problems (depression, anxiety, sleep, stress). The postholder will primarily provide psychological assessment and therapy for issues that fall outside of the HIV condition but may have an effect on the HIV condition and management.

To provide advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non- psychologist colleagues and working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

The post holder may offer clinical supervision to trainee clinical / counselling psychologists. The postholder will work on-site on Mondays and offer remote telephone and video appointments on the second day.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job summary

Wehave an exciting opportunity for a motivated Dietitian, eager to increase their clinical skills in acute medicine, health services for the elderly and surgery, to join our dynamic acute services therapy team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The posts will be integrated within multi-professional therapy teams to provide a dietetic service to a large range of inpatients, forming part of our Band 5 rotation program.

The successful applicants will have knowledge around nutrition support, including artificial nutrition support. They will thrive when working closely as part of a team and be ready to further develop their skills in service development, people management, quality improvement and audit. They will be involved in public health events and presentations, both to patients and other healthcare professionals.

In line with other professional groups, the dietetic team undertakes training of dietetic students for all placement types. e pride ourselves in being a forward-thinking department with a strong commitment to continuing professional development.

If you are keen to develop your dietetic skills in a large teaching hospital and believe you meet the criteria of the person specification, we would be interested in receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for providing nutritional advice and counselling to a broad range of inpatient wards, with the support of the line manager and specialist dietitians
• With the support of the line manager & clinical supervisor, to manage a patient caseload through assessment of clinical need and effective prioritisation
• To provide nutritional advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence. This involves the collection and analysis of anthropometry and biochemistry, consideration of the financial/social implications and distress to the patient, their medical condition and individual dietary needs and preferences
• To interpret this information and apply clinical judgement and reasoning to assess, evaluate and monitor nutritional status and advise on appropriate, evidence-based dietary interventions.
• To translate complex scientific, medical, biochemical and nutritional information into simple and easily understood practical advice for individuals and carers both on a one to one basis and in groups
• To utilise well developed communication skills, both verbal and non verbal, to advise a diverse range of patients from differing cultures and ethnic backgrounds, including those with language barriers and variable levels of understanding and ability
• ** Please see attached job description for full details**

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Job summary

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

This role is based on one of our male acute wards. The service is designed to offer direct support to adult acute mental health patients.It's a great time to join Derbyshire Healthcare and be part of a dynamic, supportive team making a real difference in mental health care.

The role of an Occupational Therapist on the ward focuses on the assessment therapeutic interventions and deliver care to national recommendations, to support patients to be discharged back into the community.

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

The post is 37.5 hours a week between Mon-Sun and shifts are expected to be 7.5 hours, ranging from earlies and lates, covering times between 8am to 8pm.

Patterns of work can be discussed upon recruitment.

Main duties of the job

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

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

About us

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

DHCFT is an NHS Foundation Trust that strives for innovation and improvement for the service and individuals that work within it.

Our Visionis to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing.

Our Objectivesare to provide great care, be a great place to work and best use of money.

Our Valuesof People first, Respect, Honesty, & Do your best are why our workforce chose to work for the NHS & DHCFT.

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

Benefits include:

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

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-ACA-7642-26-A

Job locations

Ward 36

Radbourne Unit, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 36

Radbourne Unit, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 36

Radbourne Unit, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Practice Pharmacist to join the clinical team at Palace Surgery, part of the South Fulham PCN and caring for around 5500 patients in Fulham, London.

This is a varied, patient-facing role with real autonomy. You will lead on medicines optimisation across the practice, working alongside our GPs, nurses and PCN paramedics as a valued member of the clinical team rather than a back-office function. You will have your own clinical caseload, protected time for reviews, and the support of colleagues who are used to working with a pharmacist and understand what the role can achieve.

The post has arisen because our previous pharmacist, has emigrated for family reasons. The role is well established and the groundwork is done we are looking for someone to build on it.

We welcome applications from independent prescribers and from pharmacists working towards prescribing status; we are happy to support the right candidate through training.

Main duties of the job

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Structured medication reviews, with a focus on polypharmacy, frailty and long-term conditions
• Medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient correspondence
• Running your own clinics in hypertension/lipids/asthma/diabetes if you are an independent prescriber
• Managing and improving the repeat prescribing system, including protocols and authorisation
• Answering medicines queries from patients, community pharmacy colleagues and the wider practice team
• Acting on MHRA alerts, drug safety updates and ICB prescribing guidance
• Supporting safe, cost-effective prescribing and contributing to QOF and IIF targets
• Clinical audit and quality improvement, with time protected to do it properly

You will be supported by a named GP mentor, with regular clinical supervision and an agreed induction period. We do not expect you to arrive knowing everything about general practice, and we will give you time to settle in.

About us

GP practice with 2 Partners and 2 Salaried GPs.

The Practice has a Nurse, Nurse Associate and 2 HCAs. We are further supported by PCN Pharmacists, Social Prescribing Link Workers and Health & Wellbeing Coaches.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive, depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4729-26-0001

Job locations

Palace Surgery

510 Fulham Palace Road

London

SW6 6JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is the practice's professional lead for medicines, responsible for the safety, clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of prescribing across our registered population and for the systems behind it. They will work autonomously within an agreed scope of practice, exercising independent clinical judgement.

Clinical practice

Hold a defined caseload, consulting face to face and remotely. Agree management plans in partnership with patients, record valid consent, recognise the limits of competence and escalate promptly where clinically indicated.

Prescribing and governance

Prescribe within a documented scope of practice agreed with the supervising GP, where qualified as an independent prescriber. Ensure compliance with the NHS North West London formulary, ICB policy and shared care arrangements. Maintain systems for high-risk drug monitoring and controlled drugs, and keep prescribing protocols current.

Safety and quality

Act on drug safety alerts and recalls, run and act on clinical safety searches, and investigate medicines-related significant events, embedding the learning. Plan and complete clinical audit and contribute to QOF, IIF and local targets. Maintain accurate contemporaneous records with consistent SNOMED coding.

Education and development

Act as a source of pharmaceutical advice to clinical and administrative colleagues and deliver in-house training. Attend clinical supervision and appraisal, and maintain CPD and GPhC registration.

The post holder will comply with practice policies on confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity. This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder. Subject to enhanced DBS check. A full job description is available as a supporting document.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is the practice's professional lead for medicines, responsible for the safety, clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of prescribing across our registered population and for the systems behind it. They will work autonomously within an agreed scope of practice, exercising independent clinical judgement.Clinical practiceHold a defined caseload, consulting face to face and remotely. Agree management plans in partnership with patients, record valid consent, recognise the limits of competence and escalate promptly where clinically indicated.Prescribing and governancePrescribe within a documented scope of practice agreed with the supervising GP, where qualified as an independent prescriber. Ensure compliance with the NHS North West London formulary, ICB policy and shared care arrangements. Maintain systems for high-risk drug monitoring and controlled drugs, and keep prescribing protocols current.Safety and qualityAct on drug safety alerts and recalls, run and act on clinical safety searches, and investigate medicines-related significant events, embedding the learning. Plan and complete clinical audit and contribute to QOF, IIF and local targets. Maintain accurate contemporaneous records with consistent SNOMED coding.Education and developmentAct as a source of pharmaceutical advice to clinical and administrative colleagues and deliver in-house training. Attend clinical supervision and appraisal, and maintain CPD and GPhC registration.The post holder will comply with practice policies on confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity. This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder. Subject to enhanced DBS check. A full job description is available as a supporting document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with no restrictions on practice.
• Independent prescriber qualification
• Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience with SystmOne
• Clinical diploma or equivalent

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with no restrictions on practice. Independent prescriber qualification Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues Desirable Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care Experience with SystmOne Clinical diploma or equivalent

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

Palace Surgery, Dr Mangwana and Partners

Address

Palace Surgery

510 Fulham Palace Road

London

SW6 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Palace Surgery, Dr Mangwana and Partners

Address

Palace Surgery

510 Fulham Palace Road

London

SW6 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop physiotherapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?

Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop physiotherapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?

We are looking for an ambitious Physiotherapist to lead and develop physiotherapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish physiotherapy provision from the outset.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing physiotherapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £40,505.60 per annum

Hours: 32 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,505.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP22298E06

Job locations

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop physiotherapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?

We are looking for an ambitious Physiotherapist to lead and develop physiotherapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish physiotherapy provision from the outset.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Summary

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing physiotherapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £40,505.60 per annum

Hours: 32 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)

Cygnet Afon La s is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.

Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.

Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.

The dedicated clinical team will provide interdisciplinary input, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and nursing.

Physiotherapy Lead

Under the leadership of our Professional Lead for Physiotherapy, support is provided to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

We care about people in our services

Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor

Induction & service line training in area of specialism

Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training

We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan helping you save for your future

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting physiotherapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact [email protected] or Kay ONeill (Professional Lead for Physiotherapy): KayO'[email protected]

Requirements The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop physiotherapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?We are looking for an ambitious Physiotherapist to lead and develop physiotherapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish physiotherapy provision from the outset.This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleSummaryThe post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing physiotherapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team.Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist PhysiotherapistSite: Cygnet Afon LasService Line: NeuropsychiatrySalary: £40,505.60 per annumHours: 32 hoursContract: PermanentStart Date: March 2027Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)Cygnet Afon La s is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.The dedicated clinical team will provide interdisciplinary input, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and nursing.Physiotherapy LeadUnder the leadership of our Professional Lead for Physiotherapy, support is provided to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.5 reasons why you should make an application today We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Relocation package available Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. Plus much moreA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting physiotherapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact [email protected] or Kay ONeill (Professional Lead for Physiotherapy): KayO'[email protected] The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an opportunity for development into nursing support worker roles for those with no formal care experience through a Band 2 to 3 development pathway.This is a 6 month development Programme, therefore this is not suitable for full time students due to the training requirementsSuccessful applicants will commence in a Band 2 post and on successful completion of all competencies, progress into a Band 3 position in 6 months .

You must bring your school qualifications in Math's and English and prepare to bring these with you if successful for interview ; if you cannot bring please let a member of the recruitment team know prior to interviewPlease note this is not an apprenticeship route, therefore applicants must be 18 and above

Under current UK immigration rules Band 2 Health Care Support Worker roles do NOT meet the salary or skills requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship by the Trust.

Applicants MUST already have the right to work in the UK at the time of starting their employment with a minimum of 12 months remaining on their visa.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant will be an integral member of the ward / department team working under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.

The Health Care Assistant is responsible for providing personal care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner.

The Health Care Assistant will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures.and established policies and guidelines. They will recognise own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.

The Health Care Assistant will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-8147188-HCA-B

Job locations

University Hospital Leicester - Cross Site.

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Report any observed changes in the patients physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.

Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward / department clinical team as required.

Initiate a response to and participate with emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.

Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.

Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with.

Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care. (List of Specific Personal Care Interventions can be found in Appendix 1).

Nutrition and Hydration:

Assist in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages providing assistance in feeding / drinking where appropriate.

Correctly record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing registered practitioners of progress and / or any difficulties relating to dietary / fluid intake experienced by the patient.

Communication:

Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and healthcare practitioners.

Undertake clerical duties as directed by the registered practitioner in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required.

Listen to and value the views of patients and their relatives and / or on their experience and discuss this with registered practitioners in order to improve care and patient experience.

Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers in line with their personal beliefs and preferences whilst in hospital, seeking support from a registered practitioner when required.

Infection Prevention and Control:

In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are adhered to at all times.

Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with UHL Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies and guidelines.

Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures under the direction of a registered practitioner.

General Ward / Department Duties:

Under the direction of a registered practitioner, organise the supply and maintenance of materials and ward or department equipment, ensuring they are placed in the correct area and present no hazards to staff, patients, or visitors.

Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested.

Clean and return equipment utilised in procedures and treatments to the Decontamination Unit or dispose of as appropriate.

Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders.

Assist with stock rotation, minimising the risk of equipment being out of date.

Use IT systems where appropriate and trained to do so, to record patient information.

Education and Training:

Recognise and consistently works within boundaries of the role.

Maintain responsibility for their own continuing professional development needs and take part in the annual appraisal process to help identify future development requirements.

Assist in the orientation of new staff / learners to the ward or department.

GENERAL

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.

The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is:

https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx

Job description Job responsibilities Report any observed changes in the patients physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner. Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward / department clinical team as required. Initiate a response to and participate with emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition. Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner. Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with. Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care. (List of Specific Personal Care Interventions can be found in Appendix 1). Nutrition and Hydration: Assist in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages providing assistance in feeding / drinking where appropriate. Correctly record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing registered practitioners of progress and / or any difficulties relating to dietary / fluid intake experienced by the patient. Communication: Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and healthcare practitioners. Undertake clerical duties as directed by the registered practitioner in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required. Listen to and value the views of patients and their relatives and / or on their experience and discuss this with registered practitioners in order to improve care and patient experience. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers in line with their personal beliefs and preferences whilst in hospital, seeking support from a registered practitioner when required. Infection Prevention and Control: In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are adhered to at all times. Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with UHL Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies and guidelines. Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures under the direction of a registered practitioner. General Ward / Department Duties: Under the direction of a registered practitioner, organise the supply and maintenance of materials and ward or department equipment, ensuring they are placed in the correct area and present no hazards to staff, patients, or visitors. Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested. Clean and return equipment utilised in procedures and treatments to the Decontamination Unit or dispose of as appropriate. Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders. Assist with stock rotation, minimising the risk of equipment being out of date. Use IT systems where appropriate and trained to do so, to record patient information. Education and Training: Recognise and consistently works within boundaries of the role. Maintain responsibility for their own continuing professional development needs and take part in the annual appraisal process to help identify future development requirements. Assist in the orientation of new staff / learners to the ward or department. GENERAL This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements. The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is: https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting
• Level 2 qualification in health care OR equivalent knowledge and skill.
• Depending on the role requirements, on completion of the Care Certificate demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competence plus further experience/competence equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the worker will move to a Senior Healthcare Assistant role at band 3 AfC.
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health care environment.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) and this is visible in Supporting information
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner

Skills

Essential

• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.

Desirable

• Computer skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting Level 2 qualification in health care OR equivalent knowledge and skill. Depending on the role requirements, on completion of the Care Certificate demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competence plus further experience/competence equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the worker will move to a Senior Healthcare Assistant role at band 3 AfC. Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent Experience Essential Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact. Desirable Experience of working within a health care environment. Communication and relationship skills Essential Good communication skills (written and verbal) and this is visible in Supporting information Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff. Analytical and judgement skills Essential Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner Skills Essential Able to carry out well defined routine tasks. Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate. Professional outlook and positive attitude. Desirable Computer skills Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Leicester - Cross Site.

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Leicester - Cross Site.

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Radiology Assistant working within the ultrasound departments at University Hospital Coventry, Hospital of St Cross and City of Coventry Health Centre. Providing support to patients and clinical staff.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the post with Siobhan Connolly , Ultrasound Flow Coordinator, on 02476 967193.

Previous applicants need not apply or will be rejected.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

This position is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individual to join our dedicated team at our University Hospital Coventry Hospital of St Cross sites, as a Band 2 Assistant.

Shift pattern over a 7-day week (Sun-Sat).

You will be part of a large clinical team, on numerous sites, providing support to a variety of staff groups including Consultants, Nurses and Sonographers within the General Ultrasound Department. Duties involve assisting with patient care before, during and after imaging examinations, coordinating the movement of inpatients with porters, cleaning of scan rooms and stock control.

It is essential the successful candidate enjoys working with people and has a genuine interest in patient care. You must have excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team, but also have the ability to use your initiative and work individually.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-ACS-B2-7342097-J

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations. Establish and maintain a good communication channel with patients to support patient confidence.
• To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate.
• To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
• Assist Radiologists, sonographers, registrars and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients welfare at all times.
• Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Clean and perform routine operational maintenance on equipment as required, participating in the departmental Quality Assurance programme.
• To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
• To participate in the 'Out of Hours' rosters, in line with the departmental agreement to support full 7 day service delivery as part of contracted hours.
• To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems.
• Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised.
• To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff.
• Ensure in house stock movement, especially specialist room stocks, and linen handling according to infection control standards.
• To provide support within the ultrasound department across multiple sites to include University Hospital Coventry, Rugby St Cross and the City of Coventry Health Centre.
• To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities To assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations. Establish and maintain a good communication channel with patients to support patient confidence. To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate. To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests. Assist Radiologists, sonographers, registrars and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients welfare at all times. Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Clean and perform routine operational maintenance on equipment as required, participating in the departmental Quality Assurance programme. To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led. To participate in the 'Out of Hours' rosters, in line with the departmental agreement to support full 7 day service delivery as part of contracted hours. To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems. Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised. To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff. Ensure in house stock movement, especially specialist room stocks, and linen handling according to infection control standards. To provide support within the ultrasound department across multiple sites to include University Hospital Coventry, Rugby St Cross and the City of Coventry Health Centre. To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis. For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualification / Training

Essential

• oNumerate and literate. oNVQ Level 2 in care or working towards oEvidence of significant patient care

Desirable

• oWillingness to undertake NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• oAbility to manage own environment within recognised limitations

Desirable

• oExperience in patient care

Knowledge

Essential

• oAppreciation of patient pathways, and delivery of care

Desirable

• oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oBasic IT skills oFlexible approach oA good level of fitness for example able to work on your feet all day. oProfessional manner. oGood communication and interpersonal skills. oCaring and enthusiastic oCapable of dealing with stressful and sensitive situations. oAble to use initiative

Desirable

• oEvidence of time management/priority for self-study. oApproachable knows own limitations

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualification / Training Essential oNumerate and literate. oNVQ Level 2 in care or working towards oEvidence of significant patient care Desirable oWillingness to undertake NVQ level 3 Experience Essential oAbility to manage own environment within recognised limitations Desirable oExperience in patient care Knowledge Essential oAppreciation of patient pathways, and delivery of care Desirable oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS Skills & Abilities Essential oBasic IT skills oFlexible approach oA good level of fitness for example able to work on your feet all day. oProfessional manner. oGood communication and interpersonal skills. oCaring and enthusiastic oCapable of dealing with stressful and sensitive situations. oAble to use initiative Desirable oEvidence of time management/priority for self-study. oApproachable knows own limitations Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are recruiting Bank Facilities Services Assistants to support our Community Hospitals across Devon.

As a Facilities Services Assistant, you will play a key role in helping to create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This is a varied role that combines housekeeping, cleaning, catering, and patient support duties, ensuring our hospitals continue to provide high standards of care and comfort.

Are you looking for flexible work where you can make a real difference to patient care?

Our Estates & Facilities (EFM) Bank covers all of our sites in Devon, and were looking for reliable, motivated people to join our team in a variety of essential support roles.

We are seeking individuals who can be depended upon to pick up a variety of shifts, including early and late work when needed. Full training will be provided.

If youre enthusiastic about contributing to essential hospital services and want flexible work that fits around your life, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and join our EFM Bank team supporting patients and staff across Devon.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a positive, enthusiastic and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our team of highly experienced and compassionate team of health professionals, who are experts at caring for people within the speciality of gynaecology and early pregnancy. We have a wide range of patients who have either come in as an emergency admission, admission through our dedicated Gynaecology/early pregnancy Assessment unit, accident and emergency, GP services and other health care providers. If you have a passion for Gynaecology/early pregnancy and would like to learn new skills within an area that is passionate about helping Women, then we would like to hear from you.

After meeting the relevant competences within the speciality you will progress to band 3 AFC .

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who has experience in health care who has a genuine desire to work within the speciality of gynaecology and early pregnancy. You will be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills with a drive to give patients the highest standard of care.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position.

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The Trust offer a range of flexible working patterns to enable our staff to balance their work and personal life.

Our Trust is a great place to work and we are keen to ensure that all our employees have the right values in order that we can provide the best service to our patients. These values are very important to us, and as a potential candidate you should be made aware that we test for these throughout the whole assessment/recruitment and selection process, and will only interview and recruit individuals who demonstrate these values through their application and behaviour.

Details of our Values can be found on our website link http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-values/

Job summary

Are you a hardworking, empathetic and caring person? Do you want to embark in a career in mental health?

If that sounds like you, an exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Gloucestershire Talking Therapies.

Our ideal candidate is organised and hard working with good communication and people skills. Previous experience of supporting people with their mental health is essential.

You will work in our clinical service, whilst undertaking a taught Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy delivered by the University of Exeter. The course will consist of part remote working and part in person attendance at a university venue (to be confirmed).

(Find more information here: Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGCert/GradCert | Postgraduate Taught | University of Exeter)We are offering an information webinar on 9th October 2026 at 12:00. If you would like to attend to meet some of our team and ask questions, please sign up via this link:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b3b3a5a0-80ab-4c56-af5e-66be06328764@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog

If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to an in-person interview in November 2026 at one of our sites in Gloucestershire. Location to be confirmed.

Please note that this advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received; this often happens within days. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities will be:- learning theoretical knowledge of CBT and applying this in clinical practice - completing assignments as directed by University of Exeter - conducting initial assessments and collaboratively making decisions on treatment- providing treatment in a range of formats; psychoeducational groups (online and in person), one to one (via telephone and in person) and computerised CBT - receiving caseload management and clinical skills supervision- liaising with other professionals and organisations - managing your own caseload and clinical diary, ensuring timely outcomes for patients

We predominantly deliver treatment over the telephone and online, with some psychoeducational courses and appointments being offered in person.

'Flexible' working arrangements will be considered:Any request will be set against genuine operational requirements and limitations, and it is not obligatory for a manager to accede to the request. The role will include delivering both face to face and remote appointments from one of four bases. Whilst you should be aware that we do consider flexible working patterns, this is dependent on service demands. We would, however, expect candidates to be working from their assigned base for an initial start period and long-term working from base dependent upon the demands of our face-to-face clients.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

327-26-743

Job locations

NHS Talking Therapies, Pullman Place

Great Western Road

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a trainee psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP), you will learn skills in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to support people with common mental health problems (such as anxiety and depression).

You will be supported with regular supervision in both individual and group-based settings, which will aid your continual development throughout the training year and post qualification.

Our strong emphasis on workforce wellbeing means you will be working in a team that seeks to create a collaborative and compassionate culture focused on delivering an efficient and effective service for the people of Gloucestershire.

Please read the attached job description and person specification documents for further details.

Job description Job responsibilities As a trainee psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP), you will learn skills in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to support people with common mental health problems (such as anxiety and depression). You will be supported with regular supervision in both individual and group-based settings, which will aid your continual development throughout the training year and post qualification. Our strong emphasis on workforce wellbeing means you will be working in a team that seeks to create a collaborative and compassionate culture focused on delivering an efficient and effective service for the people of Gloucestershire. Please read the attached job description and person specification documents for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness e.g. psychology, social sciences or health OR evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level / regulated qualifications Framework Level 5

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy
• Received training (either formally or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Other

Essential

• Full driving licence with use of own transport for business purposes

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English

Experience

Essential

• Significant evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrate clinical outcomes

Personal skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent telephone skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people across situations
• Evidence of openness to learning new knowledge and skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness e.g. psychology, social sciences or health OR evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level / regulated qualifications Framework Level 5 Desirable Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy Received training (either formally or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Other Essential Full driving licence with use of own transport for business purposes Desirable Fluent in languages other than English Experience Essential Significant evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Desirable Experience of working in primary care services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrate clinical outcomes Personal skills, abilities and attributes Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent telephone skills Computer literate Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people across situations Evidence of openness to learning new knowledge and 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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NHS Talking Therapies, Pullman Place

Great Western Road

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NHS Talking Therapies, Pullman Place

Great Western Road

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Department of Clinical Health Psychology (South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust) has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist to come and join our well established and supportive team based in Stratford upon Avon. This full-time post is split between the Clinical Health Psychology service and our specialist Pain Management Psychology service.

Both services provides a range of psychologically informed, evidence-based interventions to alleviate distress and promote psychological wellbeing for the people of South Warwickshire who may be struggling with their chronic pain and/or physical health condition. In the specialist pain management service this valued role involves working as part of the multidisciplinary team. In the Clinical Health Psychology service, work may also include supporting staff with work-related issues, and through consultation and supervision.

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with an interest in working with people in a physical health setting. Whilst experience of working within physical health is ideal we would love to hear about other relevant experience too.Applications from newly qualified psychologists interested in a band 7 preceptorship are also welcome.

The post will be based at our department at Stratford Healthcare and will involve both face to face and remote working. Some work will also necessitate travel to Warwick Hospital and other locations across the patch.

Main duties of the job

Development and provision of high quality specialised clinical psychology input and advice to patients and staff working in the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide specialist clinical health psychology assessment and therapy to patients. To provide advice and consultation on patient care to colleagues and carers. To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise individual responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the role. To support workforce development by offering training and supervision as required

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (preceptorship available)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-SS1228

Job locations

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Clinical:

To provide specialist psychological assessments requiring advance theoretical and practical knowledge to patients with a broad range of potential difficulties e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues. This will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, specialist knowledge within oncology/ palliative care, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, staff and others who may be involved in the patients care.

To formulate and implement highly specialist psychological intervention plans for the formal treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients difficulties employing evidence-based methods of efficacy.

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including members of staff, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To evaluate and decide on treatment options utilising physical and psychological theoretical and therapeutic models (e.g., systemic, cognitivebehavioural therapy, CFT, ACT) and highly complex factors, based on past psychological and mental health history and ongoing psychological developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To decide upon appropriate courses of action (consulting as appropriate with supervisor / peers) and exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically based treatment plans according to a professional code of conduct.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

To facilitate a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the project.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

To act as care co-ordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating the planning and review of case conferences, advising on psychological management and reviewing psychological care for the individual with their family, carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.

To communicate complex information in a highly developed, skilled and sensitive manner (respectful of patient confidentiality as appropriate) concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and their families/carers. This is to include situations that may present with hostility and high emotion or that involve overcoming major barriers to acceptance, and to monitor and review progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

To provide clinical assessment and therapy which will involve sitting still for substantial periods of time requiring intense concentration, exposure to aggression and highly emotive or distressing situations. To work face-to-face without staff nearby, with any associated risk of dealing with people with mental health problems such as aggression and self-neglect.

To provide advice, support, supervision, training and development to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team.

To have an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical health psychology services provided by the NHS and other agencies for patients with a broad range of health difficulties

Teaching, Training, and Supervision:

To design, facilitate and help evaluate teaching of psychologically related workshop sessions to groups of patients on topics such as fatigue, selfesteem/ confidence, anxiety management, depression, managing difficult conversations, impact on relatives/relationships, adjustment to Illness.

Contribute to the analysis and preparation of reports following evaluation of service provided.

Contribute to the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and through reports.

To advise/support/provide professional and clinical supervision members of the team using psychologically based skills to enable development of necessary clinical skills, knowledge and competencies. (21/388) Band 8a Clinical Health Psychologist May 2021

To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision, to other members of the team, for their provision of psychologically based intervention to help improve patients functioning.

To continue with the development (and recording) of acquiring highly specialist experience and skills relevant to areas of interest in clinical psychology and/or the service through protected CPD (as agreed with the professional psychology manager following BPS/DCP guidelines up to two sessions per month).

To undertake and continue developing skills in the teaching of psychologically related workshops to health professional colleagues covering a range of related clinical topics on an individual or group basis (e.g. Communication Skills, Boundaries, Management of psychological distress).

In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines from a more senior clinical psychologist.

Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development:

To participate as a senior clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of a high quality, responsive and accessible service.

To be aware of relevant government policies, reports, National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines in relation to the development of the service.

To participate as a clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

To support the working practices of clinical and non-clinical staff (students and postgraduates) within the framework of the service policies and procedures.

To participate, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing process as a member of the interview panel for assistant clinical psychologists.

Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience Clinical: To provide specialist psychological assessments requiring advance theoretical and practical knowledge to patients with a broad range of potential difficulties e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues. This will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, specialist knowledge within oncology/ palliative care, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, staff and others who may be involved in the patients care. To formulate and implement highly specialist psychological intervention plans for the formal treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients difficulties employing evidence-based methods of efficacy. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including members of staff, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and decide on treatment options utilising physical and psychological theoretical and therapeutic models (e.g., systemic, cognitivebehavioural therapy, CFT, ACT) and highly complex factors, based on past psychological and mental health history and ongoing psychological developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To decide upon appropriate courses of action (consulting as appropriate with supervisor / peers) and exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically based treatment plans according to a professional code of conduct. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To facilitate a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the project. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To act as care co-ordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating the planning and review of case conferences, advising on psychological management and reviewing psychological care for the individual with their family, carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care. To communicate complex information in a highly developed, skilled and sensitive manner (respectful of patient confidentiality as appropriate) concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and their families/carers. This is to include situations that may present with hostility and high emotion or that involve overcoming major barriers to acceptance, and to monitor and review progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. To provide clinical assessment and therapy which will involve sitting still for substantial periods of time requiring intense concentration, exposure to aggression and highly emotive or distressing situations. To work face-to-face without staff nearby, with any associated risk of dealing with people with mental health problems such as aggression and self-neglect. To provide advice, support, supervision, training and development to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team. To have an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical health psychology services provided by the NHS and other agencies for patients with a broad range of health difficulties Teaching, Training, and Supervision: To design, facilitate and help evaluate teaching of psychologically related workshop sessions to groups of patients on topics such as fatigue, selfesteem/ confidence, anxiety management, depression, managing difficult conversations, impact on relatives/relationships, adjustment to Illness. Contribute to the analysis and preparation of reports following evaluation of service provided. Contribute to the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and through reports. To advise/support/provide professional and clinical supervision members of the team using psychologically based skills to enable development of necessary clinical skills, knowledge and competencies. (21/388) Band 8a Clinical Health Psychologist May 2021 To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision, to other members of the team, for their provision of psychologically based intervention to help improve patients functioning. To continue with the development (and recording) of acquiring highly specialist experience and skills relevant to areas of interest in clinical psychology and/or the service through protected CPD (as agreed with the professional psychology manager following BPS/DCP guidelines up to two sessions per month). To undertake and continue developing skills in the teaching of psychologically related workshops to health professional colleagues covering a range of related clinical topics on an individual or group basis (e.g. Communication Skills, Boundaries, Management of psychological distress). In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines from a more senior clinical psychologist. Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development: To participate as a senior clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of a high quality, responsive and accessible service. To be aware of relevant government policies, reports, National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines in relation to the development of the service. To participate as a clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To support the working practices of clinical and non-clinical staff (students and postgraduates) within the framework of the service policies and procedures. To participate, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing process as a member of the interview panel for assistant clinical psychologists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working within a physical health setting.
• Experience and expertise in developing, facilitating and evaluating patient groups, with awareness of group dynamics.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families in a physical healthcare setting.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other Professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.).

Desirable

• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Personal

Essential

• Ability to approach the therapeutic work with compassion and empathy.
• Ability through these qualities to form good therapeutic alliance where appropriate.
• Ability to work well within a team

Other

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Must have own transport

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Experience Essential Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of working within a physical health setting. Experience and expertise in developing, facilitating and evaluating patient groups, with awareness of group dynamics. Desirable Experience of working with children and families in a physical healthcare setting. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other Professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). Desirable High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Personal Essential Ability to approach the therapeutic work with compassion and empathy. Ability through these qualities to form good therapeutic alliance where appropriate. Ability to work well within a team Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Must have own transport Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Community Rehabilitation Service is an award-winning service provided by Second Step in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust and Missing Link. Shaped by people who have used mental health services, the Community Rehabilitation Service gives people the support they need to achieve their hopes and goals. We are passionate about recovery and the service is psychologically informed.

Main duties of the job

In your role as Assistant Night Recovery Navigator you will work collaboratively with people with long-term mental health and complex needs. Using a client-centred approach, and working collaboratively with a multi-professional team, delivering social and clinical interventions tailored to individuals cultural and social needs. Part of your role is to support service users to have a healthy sleep hygiene, creating a calm, safe environment in the house, offering emotional support to service users and managing risks. Were looking for a permanent Night Assistant Recovery Navigator to work 3 waking nights per week. This can be either as part of the rota or working regular nights to be confirmed on appointment. The Service has 10 rooms and is open 24/7 Monday to Sunday. The waking night shift is 21:00 to 09:30 with an hours break. Contact us if you are interested in joining our committed and enthusiastic team.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit experienced Health Care Assistants at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) who are currently working in the UK in a Healthcare setting. We have a range of Health Care Assistant (HCA) vacancies across our clinical directorates on our Frimley Park Hospital site.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best HCA you aspire to be.

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.

You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.