Job summary

This is a substantive Band 8A Advanced Practice role within a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team. You will work with a high level of clinical autonomy while being fully supported through:

• Consultant Physiotherapist
• Robust governance from the Consultant Spinal Surgical Group
• Regular MDT working across North Devon and Exeter sites

You will play a key role in delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex spinal and MSK conditions, while contributing to pathway development across primary and secondary care.

The Orthopaedic Spinal Service is central to ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place, reducing unnecessary surgical referrals and improving patient outcomes across the system.

About the service:

The Orthopaedic Spinal Service provides specialist triage, assessment, and management for patients with complex MSK and orthopaedic presentations. As part of the wider RDUH spinal pathway, the service works seamlessly from GP referral through to secondary

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Advanced Practitioner at WAHNHST. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Advanced Practitioner radiographer, who is currently independently performing and reporting fluoroscopy and interventional advanced practice in any of the following areas: PICC line insertion, barium swallows, HSGs or nephrostomy exchanges.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of both clinical and leadership experience with an excellent knowledge of fluoroscopy and interventional procedures. Experience in leading teams and coordinating services is also required for this post as they will be expected to support and work in conjunction with both the Fluoroscopy and IR Lead radiographers. Job plan will based on experience and any training requirements.

Candidates must hold or be willing to work towards a relevant postgraduate certification.

Main duties of the job

The individual will play a key role in the smooth running of both the IR and Fluoroscopy services. They will be required to, as appropriate, support staff through change and contribute to a holistic approach to care ensuring that patients at the heart of all we do. You will be part of a dynamic team who work together to support each other to achieve the very best for our patients. In addition to your advanced practice there will be some requirement to support the clinical rota in IR/fluoroscopy.

You will be joining our team to provide a high quality, responsive IR service countywide with requirement to participate in the IR o/c service.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

The UCLH Dept Child & Adolescent Psychological Medicine / Services has an exciting opportunity for CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee ASD/LD to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programme. The post-holder will work within our Psychological Medicine service delivering, under supervision, high-quality evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties with Autism or Learning Difficulties. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.

This is a 12 month fixed-term training role within the Child and Young Persons Improving Access To Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP-IAPT). The post-holder will work within the Dept of Children & Young People's Psychological Medicine / Services within the Paediatric & Adolescent Division, providing interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

Applicants should also apply directly to the course via the UCL application portal via the following link:https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TPPPSYSCYP24&code2=0006

Main duties of the job

- With the assistance of their clinical supervisor accept appropriate referrals; Access clients for suitability for the treatment for which modality specific training is provided- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.- Formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic intervention for clients in line with their training modality and experience.- Involve the system around the child in treatment as appropriate, e.g. parent/carer, school, conveying therapy formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.- Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.- Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at UCL/Anna Freud including practical, academic, and practice-based assessments, alongside private study.- Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors or carers, and other clinicians involved in the care of the patient, e.g. General Practitioners.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the North East Essex (NEE) Dementia Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to improving the lives of people living with dementia and memory difficulties.

This is a full-time post working across various teams within the NEE Dementia Service. We are committed to delivering a responsive, flexible, and evidence-based specialist service to individuals undergoing assessment for memory problems, as well as those who have received a diagnosis of dementia within their home, care home settings or other appropriate community environments. Our service provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support tailored to each person's individual needs and complex presentations.

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and conscientious practitioner who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of adults experiencing dementia or memory difficulties. The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of the service through innovation, quality improvement initiatives, and collaborative working with health and social care partners. The role will focus on supporting individuals to remain in their communities wherever possible, reducing avoidable admissions.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality dementia care and would like to be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

As part of the ongoing transformation of services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, development of services for dementia have been working over the past year in developing an intensive responsive service to manage the needs of these patients. The role is a Band 6 Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner within the Dementia Service which includes the Memory Assessment Service, Dementia Intensive Support Team (DIST) and the Dementia Support Team (DST).

The Memory Assessment Service offers age inclusive memory assessments and diagnosis. The DIST provides short-term intensive treatment in the person's place of residence working towards admission avoidance. The remaining community teams provide support in enabling people with dementia of all ages to maintain their independence in their preferred place of residence looking at a complete holistic assessment leading to better health outcomes. This includes access to other community services that include assistive technology, advice about environment, and healthy living. Providing education for their families, friends and carers so they are better equipped to understand and support their loved ones with dementia

Working in close co-operation with hospital, community services, primary care staff, social care professionals and third sector organisations e.g. Alzheimer's Society, Age Well East.

The post holder will work with a range of professionals and have some link into other professional services within the area.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to terms and conditions)
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

The role will support healthcare and operational colleagues to maximise the contribution of community pharmacies, enhance the quality of pharmacy-delivered interventions, and promote the safe and effective use of medicines for people accessing our services. The successful candidate will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have experience in medicines management, harm reduction, partnership working, and improving outcomes for service users.

You will focus on developing and maintaining effective partnerships with community pharmacies and other stakeholders, supporting the delivery of supervised consumption, needle exchange, naloxone provision, and other pharmacy-based interventions. The successful candidate will act as the key pharmacy link across Sunderland, supporting community pharmacy engagement, medicines governance, service development, data analysis, audit activity, training delivery, and incident management.

This role will require regular travel across the designated area to visit operational services, community pharmacies, and partner organisations.

Details

Location: Sunderland, with flexibility to work across local operational sites

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and any associated payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.
• Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.
• Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users.
• Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.
• Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.
• Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.
• Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).
• Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.
• Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.

About us

Believe in people

At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.

If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.

If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.

Our mission and vision

Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,069.56 to £39,129.53 a year Dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

17 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0080-2026-21586

Job locations

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Lower Ground Floor, Riverview Health Centre,

Borough Road

Hendon

Sunderland

SR1 2HJ

United Kingdom

First Floor, Houghton Health Centre

Church Street

Houghton Le Spring

Tyne and Wear

DH4 4DN

United Kingdom

Ground Floor

The Galleries Health Centre

Washington

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7NQ

United Kingdom

25, 26 and 27 Laura Street

Sunderland Tyne and Wear

SR1 1PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role-specific responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.
• Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.
• Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users.
• Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.
• Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.
• Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.
• Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).
• Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.
• Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.
• Provide advice and oversight on the safe storage, handling, and management of medicines, pharmaceutical products, and controlled stationery.
• Support staff training and development to ensure safe medicines management practices and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock management processes, including stock rotation, storage suitability, and adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Ensure controlled drugs and controlled stationery are stored, managed, and recorded securely in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities Role-specific responsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users. Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.Provide advice and oversight on the safe storage, handling, and management of medicines, pharmaceutical products, and controlled stationery.Support staff training and development to ensure safe medicines management practices and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.Monitor stock management processes, including stock rotation, storage suitability, and adherence to health and safety requirements.Ensure controlled drugs and controlled stationery are stored, managed, and recorded securely in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience of multi-agency working, with the ability to build effective partnerships across professional groups (e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and community groups) to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
• Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment, with the ability to
• manage multiple priorities and demands effectively.
• Computer literate with Microsoft packages; proficient in the use of Microsoft
• Excel.
• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
• Experience of contributing to project development.
• Ability to interpret relevant medical test results.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role.
• Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision.
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
• An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals.
• A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users).
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users.
• An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends.
• An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
• A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others.

Desirable

• Experience of working within substance misuse or a related field.
• Experience of using ePACT data
• Experience in Clinical Pharmacy
• Clinical Audit experience / experience of undertaking Medicines
• Management Audits
• Experience in Clinical Informatics / Digital Health
• Experience of benchmarking, reviewing and implementing change
• following policy / guideline updates.

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC-approved pharmacy technician course/qualification
• Current registration with GPhC
• Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Desirable

• Current registration with APTUK.
• CMHP member
• CMHP Foundation Certificate/Credentialed
• Completion of CPPE Substance use and misuse course, optionally RCGP
• Drugs Part 1 Certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Change Grow Lives mission, vision, and values.
• Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge within the substance misuse field.
• Possesses a good understanding of the Community Pharmacy NHS Contract and the PharmOutcomes system.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmacy practice and NHS
• systems, including prescribing and medicines management.
• Understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with service users, the public, the workforce, and key stakeholders.
• Able to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to both individuals and groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with partner agencies to support service delivery.
• Capable of leading specific workstreams and providing clear guidance to staff and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by a high level of IT proficiency. Able to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for reporting and information submission.
• Financially literate, with the ability to review, interpret, and use financial information to inform decision-making.
• Highly competent in analysing data and effectively communicating insights and outcomes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions within scope of practice.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to travel regularly across the designated area to support multiple sites, community pharmacies and partner organisations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Desirable

• Good understanding of Electronic Prescribing systems

Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Experience of multi-agency working, with the ability to build effective partnerships across professional groups (e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and community groups) to achieve positive outcomes for service users. Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and demands effectively. Computer literate with Microsoft packages; proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary. Experience of contributing to project development. Ability to interpret relevant medical test results. Motivational interviewing techniques. Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role. Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties. Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development. Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary. Knowledge of local services and geography. A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice. An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals. A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users). An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users. An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends. An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards. A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others. Desirable Experience of working within substance misuse or a related field. Experience of using ePACT data Experience in Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Audit experience / experience of undertaking Medicines Management Audits Experience in Clinical Informatics / Digital Health Experience of benchmarking, reviewing and implementing change following policy / guideline updates. Qualifications Essential GPhC-approved pharmacy technician course/qualification Current registration with GPhC Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Desirable Current registration with APTUK. CMHP member CMHP Foundation Certificate/Credentialed Completion of CPPE Substance use and misuse course, optionally RCGP Drugs Part 1 Certificate KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Demonstrates a clear understanding of Change Grow Lives mission, vision, and values. Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge within the substance misuse field. Possesses a good understanding of the Community Pharmacy NHS Contract and the PharmOutcomes system. Demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmacy practice and NHS systems, including prescribing and medicines management. Understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with service users, the public, the workforce, and key stakeholders. Able to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to both individuals and groups. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with partner agencies to support service delivery. Capable of leading specific workstreams and providing clear guidance to staff and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by a high level of IT proficiency. Able to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for reporting and information submission. Financially literate, with the ability to review, interpret, and use financial information to inform decision-making. Highly competent in analysing data and effectively communicating insights and outcomes. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions within scope of practice. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong working relationships with colleagues. Ability to travel regularly across the designated area to support multiple sites, community pharmacies and partner organisations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Desirable Good understanding of Electronic Prescribing 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.

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

Change Grow Live

Address

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.changegrowlive.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Change Grow Live

Address

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.changegrowlive.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Please note that we are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.

Are you looking for a rewarding role that supports outstanding patient care. If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our friendly hospital pharmacy team as Pharmacy Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to delivering high-quality patient care and play an important role in ensuring patients receive the right care, first time, every time.

We currently have both full-time and part-time opportunities available at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch.

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be a key member of the team and often the first point of contact for healthcare professionals and members of the public accessing our services. You will need to be self-motivated, organised, and able to work accurately in a busy environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are passionate about patient care and keen to begin or develop a career within hospital pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary pharmacy team, collaborating closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a range of pharmacy services and functions, providing a broad understanding of hospital pharmacy operations.

Applicants must be able to work accurately and efficiently, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of tasks within a busy working environment. Flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential to the successful delivery of the service.

For main duties of the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

Harrow Community Mental Health Triage and Assessment Team, based in Harrow and Wealdstone is looking for a passionate and experienced RMN who is looking to make a difference whilst working in an environment that promotes staff development and training opportunities.

CNWL is passionate about developing its own staff, driving them to go on to become more established practitioners and this post is no different. Harrow is a pioneering service in Trauma Informed Approaches

We are seeking anexperienced practitionerlooking for a new venture in the community to further develop their skills;we have training and development opportunities tailored to suit your needs.

Main duties of the job

To be you and to do what you do best in the job you love!

You will be accountable for the RMN intervention of a defined caseload of adults. To assess health and social care needs (including accommodation, finances, and support in accessing education, training or employment) and negotiate care plans with service users and their carers, remaining objective when working with diagnostic uncertainty.

To help support you with the abovewe offer a robust induction and tailored training will be given and encouraged. As an employer, CNWL and Harrow Local Authority also offer various training opportunities, dependent on how long you are in post and your development needs as well as the CMHH offering internal training opportunities so that the team continues to learn and evolve their practice and support of their clients and each other.

About us

We are committed to offering you an environment to flourish which includes dedicateddevelopment opportunitiesas well as ahealthier work life balance. We will offer you;

• Commitment from the team to develop you by offering coaching and in-house development sessions such as Preceptorship Workshop, Leadership programmes, ACP modules and CBT-P training
• Free access to our Staff and Wellbeing serviceto ensure that you are always looking after yourself
• Commitment tocareer mappingto ensure continuous professional development including opportunities within the Trust
• On-siteshadowing opportunitiesincluding HTT, Psych Liaison and many more
• An opportunity to work with afriendly, dynamic, passionate and diverse teamwho are committed to looking after each other as well as their patients
• Excellentstaff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, blue light card, discounts at Nando's and Superdrug, mobile phone contracts and much more!
• Award-winning Staff Networks
• Hidden Gem & annualaward ceremonies

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship. Your duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust whilst completing the requirements to meet the apprenticeship standard. On completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way. Your duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items, contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control. You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy organisations external to LTHT. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. Please note that if you are shortlisted you will be invited to a two-stage recruitment process. This will include a face-to-face interview and practical assessment(s). Job offers will be dependent on successful completion of both stages and eligibility to receive apprenticeship levy funding. PLEASE NOTE: This is a closed job application. More information can be found here: Entry Level Roles Archives - Leeds Health and Care Academy A link for applications will be sent following completion of entry level requirements.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

To work as an autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary Pelvic Health Service at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust based at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital.To provide a highly specialised assessment and intervention for own varied caseload ofoutpatients within the speciality of Pelvic Health conditions, including male and female patientswho may have highly complex presentations, with the aim of facilitating short and long-term self management approaches to their condition.To be involved in the development of the Pelvic Health Service in consultation with the ClinicalTeam Lead, striving to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness.To supervise, teach and appraise senior, junior, assistant and student physiotherapists asappropriate.To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and lead in-service trainings.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Band 7 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to support an enthusiastic, experienced and well-established pelvic health physiotherapy team.

Please note that this post can be combined with the other advertised Pelvic Health Physiotherapy vacancy within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust to create a full-time position. Candidates are welcome to apply for both roles.

The successful candidate will be expected to: Assess and treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and musculoskeletal obstetric conditions.Act as Team Lead for the Barnet and Chase Farm site supporting the clinical lead with service development and data collection.

The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working in pelvic health physiotherapy and involvement in service development.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

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

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS ( pro-rata )

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8206660

Job locations

Barnet and chase Farm Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
• Highly effective written communication skills
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines
• Knowledge of recent professional developments in the clinical area
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
• Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
• Highly effective written communication skills
• Able to manage own clinical caseload by prioritising effectively and support others to do the same
• Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and unidisciplinary
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines and support others to do the same
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness in a range of situations
• Ability to negotiate at a variety of levels
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• A flexible approach

Others

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession
• Evidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development in specialist clinical area

Desirable

• Evidence of study or intention to study at Master's level
• Membership of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

• Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 level or equivalent including within specialist area
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of patients within specialist clinical area
• Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation
• Experience of group work
• Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of clinical audit and/or research
• Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace

Desirable

• Experience of teaching to unidisciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups

Person Specification Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues Highly effective written communication skills Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines Knowledge of recent professional developments in the clinical area Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change Excellent organisational skills Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues Highly effective written communication skills Able to manage own clinical caseload by prioritising effectively and support others to do the same Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and unidisciplinary Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines and support others to do the same Good presentation skills Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately Personal qualities and attributes Essential Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness in a range of situations Ability to negotiate at a variety of levels Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Self-motivated and able to motivate others A flexible approach Others Essential Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession Evidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development in specialist clinical area Desirable Evidence of study or intention to study at Master's level Membership of specialist interest group Experience Essential Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 level or equivalent including within specialist area Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of patients within specialist clinical area Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation Experience of group work Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education Experience of leading a team Experience of clinical audit and/or research Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace Desirable Experience of teaching to unidisciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet and chase Farm Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet and chase Farm Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff 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

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1257

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

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

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff 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

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1258

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

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

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff 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

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1256

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

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

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Trainee (ASC/LD) to join our team as part of the NHS England funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes.NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year position, allowing services to employ trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.

This is an opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into clinical interventions working with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families.

The post-holder will be based within the specialist neurodevelopmental team in Islington Community CAMHS. They will involve work in our diagnostic assessment team, and with our community-based teams, primarily the CAMHS in specialist schools team. The position will be based at the Northern Health Centre but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Anna Freud in Central London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) for teaching during the training year. The position will involve travelling to various sites across the London Borough of Islington.

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/

There is also a useful training FAQ section for prospective candidates: Prospective Trainees_ CYP IAPT Therapy Programme FAQ's.docx - Google Docs

Main duties of the job

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2027 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients (children, young people, and carers) related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with UCL/Anna Freud. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

The course start date is 18th January 2027.

This is a training and employment post. Candidates will need to manage a demanding combination of academic work, self-study and clinical case work.

About us

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements.

Please view the attached document 'UCL CYP PT Therapy - Application Guidance for Candidates August 2026' for the university application link and more information on how to apply.

Any queries applicants have on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team: [email protected].

Please be aware the information on your application form (name and contact details, qualifications and prior relevant experience) will be shared with the Anna Freud staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared with Anna Freud.

Job summary

Are you organised, approachable and committed to providing a safe and helpful service to patients?

Old School Surgery is looking for a reliable and conscientious GP Practice Dispenser/Dispensary Assistant to join our established team.

This is an important and varied role at the heart of our village practice. You will help ensure that our dispensing patients receive their medication safely, accurately and on time, while providing a friendly and professional service.

You will work closely with our GPs, nurses, dispensary colleagues and wider practice team. The position would suit someone who has excellent attention to detail, communicates confidently and takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care.

Previous experience in a general practice dispensary would be an advantage, but it is not essential. We would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant dispensing, pharmacy, healthcare or customer-service experience who can demonstrate the accuracy, reliability and willingness to learn required for the role.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the dispensary team, you will:

• Accurately prepare, label and dispense medication in line with prescriptions, practice procedures and professional requirements.
• Check dispensed medicines against prescriptions and refer any concerns to a GP or authorised clinician.
• Process repeat prescriptions promptly and within required timescales.
• Provide a courteous, helpful service, responding to patient queries within the boundaries of the role.
• Liaise effectively with patients, clinicians and practice colleagues.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records in patient records.
• Order medication and supplies through approved wholesaler systems; receive and check deliveries, record details and arrange returns of incorrect or unsuitable goods.
• Rotate stock, monitor expiry dates and ensure medicines are stored safely.
• Maintain the cold chain for refrigerated medicines and complete monitoring records.
• Collect prescription charges and ensure patient declarations are completed correctly.
• Support the safe management, documentation and reconciliation of controlled drugs as required.
• Keep the dispensary clean, tidy, organised and safe.
• Work collaboratively with dispensary colleagues, GPs, nurses, the Practice Manager and wider practice team.
• Attend induction, training and continuing development activities.
• Provide reasonable reception cover when required.
• Undertake other appropriate duties as requested by the Partners or Practice Manager.

About us

The Old School Surgery is a friendly village general practice operating from a characterful converted Victorian school building in Chartham.

We are proud of our welcoming, patient-focused atmosphere and the close working relationships across our clinical, dispensary and administrative teams. Our dispensary plays an essential part in supporting patients who rely on the practice for the safe and timely supply of their medication.

The successful candidate will join an established dispensary team and work alongside colleagues from across the practice.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive practice team.
• A varied role with regular patient contact.
• The opportunity to develop knowledge and experience within general practice.
• NHS Pension Scheme membership, if applicable.
• 5.6 Weeks Annual leave entitlement.
• Relevant training or qualification support, if required
• Ample free on-site parking.

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 requirements Successful 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.

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

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-8296142-COR

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 Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or similar transferable service industry requiring people contact.
• New to care/expresses a keen interest in providing care

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• 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

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

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

Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent Experience Essential Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or similar transferable service industry requiring people contact. New to care/expresses a keen interest in providing care Communication and relationship skills Essential Good communication skills (written and verbal) and this is visible in Supporting information (with limited use of AI) Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff. Skills Essential Able to carry out well defined routine tasks. Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. 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 Analytical and judgement skills Essential Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner

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

Are you a reliable, dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with experience working in community, hospital or rehabilitation settings? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Community Planned Therapy Team, where you will play a key role in supporting registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation interventions.

The Community Planned Therapy Service is a friendly, supportive and rapidly developing team that provides rehabilitation to patients aged 18 years and over across a range of community settings. You will work with individuals experiencing neurological, respiratory, mobility and musculoskeletal conditions, offering a varied and rewarding caseload that will help you broaden and develop your clinical skills. Working alongside experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistant practitioners and technical instructors, you will contribute to helping patients maximise their independence and quality of life within their own homes.

We are committed to staff development and provide comprehensive clinical supervision, training and ongoing professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will be supported to achieve a range of clinical competencies through direct supervision and structured learning.

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver rehabilitation programmes for patients in their own homes and community settings. This includes assisting with therapeutic assessments and treatments, mobility and transfer activities, use of rehabilitation equipment, and supporting patients with daily living activities where required. The post holder is responsible for monitoring patient progress, reporting concerns promptly, promoting independence, maintaining dignity and confidentiality, and ensuring all interventions are delivered safely within their level of competence.

The successful candidate will manage their own diary and delegated caseload, maintain accurate clinical records, communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary team members, and contribute to service development and quality improvement activities. They will be expected to follow Trust policies, participate in training, supervision and appraisal, support new staff where appropriate, maintain professional standards, and work safely within community environments while adhering to safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and lone-working procedures.

At present the Planned Community Therapy service operates from Monday to Friday core hours, however the job description reflects a seven day service in case of changes to service needs.

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

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B3-8363719-A

Job locations

Tilehill Health Centre

Jardine Crescent

Coventry

CV4 9PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To communicate effectively with patients and their carers during therapy sessions. Ensuring any change or risk issues relating to delegated therapy programme are communicated with the appropriate team member in a timely manner.
• To communicate well with other team members ensuring accurate understanding of delegated therapy programmes to establish safe individual practice alone in the community.
• To pass on any information from patients and or carer to appropriate team members and document accurately and legibly.
• To ensure all relevant information about the patients treatment or progress is communicated to other team members involved and other agencies as required.
• To identify the need for and initiate the use of interpreter services
• To ensure that up to date written and/or electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and trust standards and policies.
• To keep relevant statistics and information as required by the service

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

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.

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

Job description Job responsibilities To communicate effectively with patients and their carers during therapy sessions. Ensuring any change or risk issues relating to delegated therapy programme are communicated with the appropriate team member in a timely manner. To communicate well with other team members ensuring accurate understanding of delegated therapy programmes to establish safe individual practice alone in the community. To pass on any information from patients and or carer to appropriate team members and document accurately and legibly. To ensure all relevant information about the patients treatment or progress is communicated to other team members involved and other agencies as required. To identify the need for and initiate the use of interpreter services To ensure that up to date written and/or electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and trust standards and policies. To keep relevant statistics and information as required by the service For further details of the role please see the attached job description. A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted. 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. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oQCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care (or already commenced work towards or is interested in working towards a level 3) OR oIllustrate ability to achieve commensurate qualification with willingness to work towards a QCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care

Experience

Essential

• oCaring in a formal or informal setting oExperience of working with people within a rehabilitation setting/community settings oManual handling of patients oMeeting and dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs oAwareness of equal opportunities

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oGood interpersonal skills oGood verbal and written communication oListening skills oMaintenance of legible, accurate and relevant records oAble to problem solve oAble to interact well with others / team working oAble to prioritise oAn awareness and understanding of different therapists and their roles. oConfident and competent in Basic IT skills oAble to manage own time and prioritise workload efficiently and effectively oWorks with initiative oAble to deal with stressful and sensitive health issues oWork as an interdisciplinary team member oAwareness and understanding of different therapists and their roles

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 Qualifications Essential oQCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care (or already commenced work towards or is interested in working towards a level 3) OR oIllustrate ability to achieve commensurate qualification with willingness to work towards a QCF 3/NVQ3 in health and social or therapeutic care Experience Essential oCaring in a formal or informal setting oExperience of working with people within a rehabilitation setting/community settings oManual handling of patients oMeeting and dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs oAwareness of equal opportunities Knowledge and Skills Essential oGood interpersonal skills oGood verbal and written communication oListening skills oMaintenance of legible, accurate and relevant records oAble to problem solve oAble to interact well with others / team working oAble to prioritise oAn awareness and understanding of different therapists and their roles. oConfident and competent in Basic IT skills oAble to manage own time and prioritise workload efficiently and effectively oWorks with initiative oAble to deal with stressful and sensitive health issues oWork as an interdisciplinary team member oAwareness and understanding of different therapists and their roles 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.

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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Tilehill Health Centre

Jardine Crescent

Coventry

CV4 9PQ

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

Tilehill Health Centre

Jardine Crescent

Coventry

CV4 9PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our Orthotics team at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire to. As part of the Orthotics administration team, the Administrator will liaise closely with the clinical team to ensure all aspects of the service are supported. This ranges from patient booking management to ordering of stock for the department. The Administrator must be able to work as part of a team, whilst using there own initiative to ensure all responsible tasks are completed.

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

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.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure all routine and / or urgent enquiries are effectively and successfully resolved within a prompt timescale using own initiative or referring to another member of the team as appropriate, ensuring a proper record is maintained.
• To ensure wherever possible that all documentation is up to date and in an orderly fashion and available whenever decisions are being made. The postholder must have the ability to work with departmental staff to maintain prompt transcription and distribution of correspondence in compliance with local and national guidelines.
• To maintain accurate and up to date computer systems, and be able to retrieve and generate information to assist in the effective organisation of patient care in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• To undertake general office duties such as; typing, photocopying and uploading information onto the EPR that has come from external agencies efficiently and effectively. Sorting and booking internal & external referral, and referrals from the E-referral system. To support senior staff with patient letters and ensuring printing and posting in an efficient manner.
• To maintain efficient office management systems and procedures to enable the departmental / clinical team to optimise their patient care by ensuring data entering the department is entered onto the EPR in a timely and accurate manner, identifying issues and acting accordingly.

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

16 October 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-AC-B2-8372414

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support new team members by demonstrating and explaining routine department practices and procedures, undertaking appropriate training and development with new and existing staff ensuring standards of practice are maintained at all times.
• Utilise relevant IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and accurately input in line with trust guidelines, including the EPR.
• To be able to actively manage stock levels of orthotic devices and be able to identify and order products that are kept on the shelf to ensure stock levels are maintained and available to use. To work with the Orthotists to order custom orthotics, including ordering, delivery receipt and booking patients appointments in a timely manner.
• To receive all incoming post, sorting and distributing it throughout the department.
• Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities Support new team members by demonstrating and explaining routine department practices and procedures, undertaking appropriate training and development with new and existing staff ensuring standards of practice are maintained at all times. Utilise relevant IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and accurately input in line with trust guidelines, including the EPR. To be able to actively manage stock levels of orthotic devices and be able to identify and order products that are kept on the shelf to ensure stock levels are maintained and available to use. To work with the Orthotists to order custom orthotics, including ordering, delivery receipt and booking patients appointments in a timely manner. To receive all incoming post, sorting and distributing it throughout the department. Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE or equivalent English and Maths Grade c or 4 oNVQ 2 in Administration of equivalent oBasic level in literacy and numeracy

Experience

Essential

• oWorking in an NHS administration setting. oExperience of working in a patient centred role

Desirable

• oExperience working in an Orthotics department

Knowledge

Essential

• oWorking knowledge of the Microsoft software package, with focus on Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook oGood understanding of general office procedures

Desirable

• oAwareness of current issues within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• oGood level of verbal and written communication. oGood organisational skills oEmpathetic approach in resolving enquiries oAble to prioritise and organize own workload. oAble to track information. oAble to recognise issues and refer where appropriate to other members of the team.

Desirable

• oExperience of Orthotic devices, stock management and ordering. oExperience of NHS IT systems

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGCSE or equivalent English and Maths Grade c or 4 oNVQ 2 in Administration of equivalent oBasic level in literacy and numeracy Experience Essential oWorking in an NHS administration setting. oExperience of working in a patient centred role Desirable oExperience working in an Orthotics department Knowledge Essential oWorking knowledge of the Microsoft software package, with focus on Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook oGood understanding of general office procedures Desirable oAwareness of current issues within the NHS Skills Essential oGood level of verbal and written communication. oGood organisational skills oEmpathetic approach in resolving enquiries oAble to prioritise and organize own workload. oAble to track information. oAble to recognise issues and refer where appropriate to other members of the team. Desirable oExperience of Orthotic devices, stock management and ordering. oExperience of NHS IT systems Commitment to Trust Values Essential oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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

Join our friendly, forward-thinking Occupational Therapy team at UHCW NHS Trust and develop your skills across a broad range of acute physical health specialties through our cross-site rotation at Coventry and Rugby St Cross Hospitals.

Our rotation offers diverse and stimulating experience across two hospital sites--Coventry and Rugby St Cross. You will work within dynamic multidisciplinary teams while gaining specialist skills in a wide range of clinical areas, including

• Stroke
• Neurosciences
• Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
• Upper limb specialisms
• Acute Medicine
• Care of the Elderly
• Rehabilitation
• Emergency portals
• Integrated Discharge Team
• Surgery
• Cardiothoracic

Why Join Us?

• Varied rotations to build strong acute clinical skills
• Supportive supervision and CPD opportunities
• Experience across two hospital sites
• Collaborative, patient-centred therapy service
• Opportunities to support service development and quality improvement

We're looking for motivated OTs who:

• Are passionate about acute physical health
• Work well in MDTs
• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care
• Are eager to learn and progress

In your personal statement please indicate why you are applying for a rotational post and how you see this opportunity supporting you to develop as a clinician, and that you are aware and able to be posted on various hospital sites as required.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out assessments and treatments using a variety of modalities. This may include physical, cognitive, perceptual, and psychological interventions
• To evaluate and modify treatment plans in line with patient need
• To ensure accurate documentation and recording of all interventions and outcomes
• To hold responsibility for own caseload within defined area of the service, with Senior staff support
• To support patient flow through timely discharge planning and linking with community services

For further information, please contact us to discuss the role or site visits.

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

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 anenvironment 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

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B5-8367308

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and eventually work without direct supervision
• Carry a clinical caseload of patients, assess, evaluate, and provide a detailed written treatment plan with patient centred goals working within ward / department areas, home and community settings as identified by Occupational Therapist
• Carry out treatment using a variety of modalities, this may include physical, cognitive, perceptual and psychological intervention, evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes
• Work in accordance with RCOT & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards
• Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of his/her own professional activities and to manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times, whilst remaining responsible to Team Leader/Clinical Specialist
• Responsible for own personal development, keeping up to date with Occupational Therapy practice in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist. To maintain a professional evidence-based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HCPC
• Review and reflect on own practice and performance and make effective use of professional and operational supervision and annual review, undertaking supervision of others as agreed
• Complying with agreed development programmes to meet knowledge, skills and competency requirements
• Work as an autonomous member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programmes and service improvements
• Responsible for the supervision and written assessment of Occupational Therapy students on practice placement within the Trust
• Demonstrate a good understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in service provision
• Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings at a local level
• Widen research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

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.

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

Job description Job responsibilities Hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and eventually work without direct supervision Carry a clinical caseload of patients, assess, evaluate, and provide a detailed written treatment plan with patient centred goals working within ward / department areas, home and community settings as identified by Occupational Therapist Carry out treatment using a variety of modalities, this may include physical, cognitive, perceptual and psychological intervention, evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes Work in accordance with RCOT & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of his/her own professional activities and to manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times, whilst remaining responsible to Team Leader/Clinical Specialist Responsible for own personal development, keeping up to date with Occupational Therapy practice in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist. To maintain a professional evidence-based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HCPC Review and reflect on own practice and performance and make effective use of professional and operational supervision and annual review, undertaking supervision of others as agreed Complying with agreed development programmes to meet knowledge, skills and competency requirements Work as an autonomous member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programmes and service improvements Responsible for the supervision and written assessment of Occupational Therapy students on practice placement within the Trust Demonstrate a good understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in service provision Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings at a local level Widen research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects For further details of the role please see the attached job description. 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. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDIPCOT / BSc / MSc OT oState registration with HCPC

Desirable

• oFieldwork Educators accreditation/ fieldwork educators qualification oLearning from additional OT relevant courses oMember of relevant Special Interest Group

Experience

Essential

• oDocumented evidence of continuing professional development oMDT Working oManaging own workload

Desirable

• oExperience working in a clinical delivery setting oExperience of research or audit oSupporting the learning and development of others.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge and understanding of basic standardised and functional assessments oKnowledge of current best practice in OT oAbility to analyse professional and ethical issues oUnderstanding of team dynamics and individuals' role oApplied knowledge of relevant health legislation oAwareness and application of relevant national and Trust level policies e.g. health, safety, and risk management

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS structures and systems

Skills

Essential

• oEffective creation of patient centred SMART goals oApplication of the OT process oPlanning, evaluation, and coordination of treatment oEffective written and oral communication skills oAbility to manage own workload and determine priorities oAbility to work under pressure oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance oComputer literacy

Desirable

• oTraining and facilitation skills oSupervisory skills oGroup work skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDIPCOT / BSc / MSc OT oState registration with HCPC Desirable oFieldwork Educators accreditation/ fieldwork educators qualification oLearning from additional OT relevant courses oMember of relevant Special Interest Group Experience Essential oDocumented evidence of continuing professional development oMDT Working oManaging own workload Desirable oExperience working in a clinical delivery setting oExperience of research or audit oSupporting the learning and development of others. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge and understanding of basic standardised and functional assessments oKnowledge of current best practice in OT oAbility to analyse professional and ethical issues oUnderstanding of team dynamics and individuals' role oApplied knowledge of relevant health legislation oAwareness and application of relevant national and Trust level policies e.g. health, safety, and risk management Desirable oKnowledge of NHS structures and systems Skills Essential oEffective creation of patient centred SMART goals oApplication of the OT process oPlanning, evaluation, and coordination of treatment oEffective written and oral communication skills oAbility to manage own workload and determine priorities oAbility to work under pressure oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance oComputer literacy Desirable oTraining and facilitation skills oSupervisory skills oGroup work skills Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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

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

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the speciality of Accident and Emergency

Main duties of the job

? The post holder is to act as a support worker within the multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of the qualified practitioners.? It is a developing role, and will allow the post holder the opportunity to take on a variety of duties and responsibilities and assist in the provision of quality patient care in all areas of the department.? He/she is expected to help provide a safe and comfortable environment for patientsand staff.

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 top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic clinician to join our well established, innovative team of musculoskeletal physiotherapists.

The posts are based at our main Barnet and Chase Farm sites and will include cross site working. Patient care will be a mix of Telehealth and face to face consultations and will involve extended hours and evening work dependent on demand. The successful candidate will have significant postgraduate experience of working with patients with complex conditions; working within a bio-psychosocial approach on a one-to-one basis as well as within a group context. They will share responsibility for supporting junior and less experienced staff working. They will be expected to participate in the teaching and training of more junior staff and other health care professionals as appropriate.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and passionate and have the motivation to encourage and facilitate best practice. We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator and team player.

Main duties of the job

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities in line with the standards of the Trust, Department, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).To have overall accountability for the planning and management of own complex and specialist caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.To utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence based knowledge to assess patients with highly complex presentations using a bio-psychosocial model and then to implement. physiotherapy management plans as an autonomous practitioner.To be able to explore complex and distressing personal histories, in a sensitive and supportive manner.To continuously assess, evaluate and modify treatment aims, objectives and desired outcomes in collaboration with the patient, any carers, and the multidisciplinary team.To use highly advanced communication and behaviour change skills to facilitate a long-term self-management approach with patients living with acute and/or chronic musculoskeletal conditions and pain.To use cognitive behavioural principles to increase a patient's functional capacity incorporating, as appropriate but not exclusive to, education, goal setting, exercise, relaxation techniques and activity management.

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 top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8339930

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education & Prof Quals

Essential

• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession
• Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in a specialist MSK area

Desirable

• Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level
• Membership of specialist interest group

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Specialist knowledge within the complex patient area and ability to apply this in a clinical setting
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning and the management of complex patients
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines
• Knowledge of recent professional developments in the clinical area
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
• Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
• Highly effective written communication skills
• Able to manage own clinical caseload by prioritising effectively and to support others to do the same
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines and support others to do the same
• Competent IT skills including use of internet, email, EXCEL, word processing and Telehealth
• Good presentation skills within different mediums
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately

Experience

Essential

• Specialist in-depth knowledge and experience in complex/persistent pain area
• Experience of working with patients of all age groups
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of patients within complex conditions
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation
• Experience of group work
• Previous experience of staff & student supervision/ clinical education
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of quality improvement and/or clinical audit and/or research
• Experience of teaching to uni-disciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
• Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace

Desirable

• Working at Band 7 level
• Evidence of successfully working within various mediums, including face to face and virtual

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness in a range of situations
• Ability to negotiate at a variety of levels
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• A flexible approach

Others

Essential

• Able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments Education & Prof Quals Essential BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in a specialist MSK area Desirable Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level Membership of specialist interest group Skills & Aptitudes Essential Specialist knowledge within the complex patient area and ability to apply this in a clinical setting Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning and the management of complex patients Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines Knowledge of recent professional developments in the clinical area Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change Excellent organisational skills Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues Highly effective written communication skills Able to manage own clinical caseload by prioritising effectively and to support others to do the same Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines and support others to do the same Competent IT skills including use of internet, email, EXCEL, word processing and Telehealth Good presentation skills within different mediums Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately Experience Essential Specialist in-depth knowledge and experience in complex/persistent pain area Experience of working with patients of all age groups Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of patients within complex conditions Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation Experience of group work Previous experience of staff & student supervision/ clinical education Experience of leading a team Experience of quality improvement and/or clinical audit and/or research Experience of teaching to uni-disciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace Desirable Working at Band 7 level Evidence of successfully working within various mediums, including face to face and virtual Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness in a range of situations Ability to negotiate at a variety of levels Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Self-motivated and able to motivate others A flexible approach Others Essential Able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

You will be a clinical pharmacist working within the Harbour Service which provides integrated acute assessment and treatments to older people living with frailty, as a safe and effective alternative to acute hospital admission. The service brings together specialist multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in one team to provide joined-up care for older people living with frailty. Patients are referred from the ambulance service, primary care and community teams, and assessments occur in the community, either in the patient's current place of residence under the Harbour at Home team (frailty virtual ward) or in our dedicated assessment unit (Harbour Same Day Emergency Care - SDEC) at Newton Abbot Hospital. Patients can access acute treatments, diagnostic tests, and a holistic review of their health and care using a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

Main duties of the job

You will be able to drive the development and delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service related to older adults within this exciting new integrated frailty service. The role will include visiting patients in the community, reviewing patients attending the same day emergency care unit at The Harbour, and inpatient patients located within the Newton abbot community hospital. You will be a key partner in a holistic multidisciplinary team approach, with direct access to senior clinicians for decision making support and actioning medication decisions. Existing Non-medical prescribing qualifications would be welcomed and you would be supported to develop these within your scope of practice.

The post holder will provide expert information about medicines and medicines management to a range of audiences including service users, carers and wider trust staff. Ensuring services in their locality are patient centred and are delivered in a manner which meets the needs of patients and other stakeholders. Develop and support development of services in order to meet changing operational or clinical needs. This role is a key link between primary and secondary care, and acute and community care.

About us

The Harbour Unit brings together specialist healthcare professionals in one team to provide joined-up care for older people living with frailty. This includes an assessment which considers all their needs, access to urgent tests and treatment and support from the Harbour at Home team (also known as a virtual ward) to support people in the comfort of their own home or care home.

The service, which is based at Newton Abbot Hospital, has received more than 850 referrals since it opened last November, with more than half of these patients (54%) supported to stay at home as a safe and effective alternative to admission to the acute hospital or Emergency Department.

The pharmacist will also be part of a community pharmacy team comprised of intermediate care pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and care home pharmacists. The team also provide a clinical pharmacy service to all five of the Trusts community hospital wards.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Inventory Management Team within our Procurement Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. You will join a team of Inventory Management Assistants to replenish stock around the hospital ensuring stock is available at all times.

This position requires a very motivated individual with strong communication skills to assist the Inventory Management Team Leader and Manager in the delivery of an effective and efficient stock management Service to the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role will involve discussions with clinical staff to ensure stock levels are kept accurate and stock takes counts are run regularly. We are looking for an individual with previous Inventory Management experience with either a qualification in purchasing and supplies or would work towards completing the appropriate course

Main duties of the job

Replenishing stock in agreed wards and departments around the Trust

Receipting of goods delivered ensuring stock levels are maintained at all times

Finding stock replacements when required when items are out of stock

Agree levels of stock with Ward Managers/Sisters.

Liaise with Category team, Category Specialist regarding new stock, stock outs etc.

Manual handling - unload stock onto shelves

Moving of roll cages to agreed spaces around the Hospital

Regular Stock takes

Assisting other team members when necessary e.g. holiday and sickness

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Rotational Pharmacy Assistant to join the team.

As a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant, you will be a vital member of the team working alongside Pharmacy Technicians, Student Technicians and Pharmacists, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team and members of the public.

This rotational role involves working in the follow areas;

• Dispensary- dispensing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions as well as reception duties
• Distribution - providing the wards with medicines top-up service
• Procurement - assisting with the receipt of medicines, this includes moving and handling boxes of bulk fluids
• Technical Services - working in the clean rooms to assist with the preparation of cytotoxic medicines

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

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-614

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck with your application.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

About us

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,505 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP367084C5

Job locations

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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

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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)