Job summary

We're looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care.

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

Ward A4 is a General Surgery Ward. We are committed to helping our staff expand their knowledge and there will be many opportunities to gain experience.

At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That's because we're not just helping patients, we're going the extra mile for them - day in, day out. But more than that, our team's commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we're among the best - and most compassionate - in our field. It translates to a work environment that's bright and friendly, fast paced and innovative, so whether you're just starting your career in care or already coming as a qualified Nursing Assistant with experience , we've got a role to suit to suit all of you.

Main duties of the job

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

Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs, including mobilizing, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating & drinking.

Following on the job training and assessment, you'll learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations & changes to patient conditions.

On the Job Training Opportunities

On joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge & skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

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

Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

About us

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

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

You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

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

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-8283531-RL4 - APP

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

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

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

Closing vacancy listings early

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

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

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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

What is a DBS Check?

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

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

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

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

Who Needs a DBS Check

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

The Costs for a DBS

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

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

DBS Update Service

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme
• On completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competency the worker will move to band 3 AfC
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health care environment.

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• Computer skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme On completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competency the worker will move to band 3 AfC Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent. Knowledge Essential Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact. Desirable Experience of working within a health care environment. Skills Essential Good communication skills (written and verbal). Able to work as a team. Able to carry out well defined routine tasks. Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff. Desirable Computer skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trauma Resilience Hub Team at Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centre\'s. The Trauma Resilience Hub is a new service that will support adult patient\'s who have experienced sexual harm and have complex mental health related needs. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including a Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Specialist Social Worker, and Trauma and Wellbeing Practitioners

Alongside colleagues, you will support patients through complex assessment and formulation, and the delivery of structured trauma stabilisation interventions to support them in their recovery and access additional services as assessed and required. You will also be taking a leading role in coordinating a Lived Experience Group to advise ongoing service development and delivery. You will be a key part of the delivery of training for a range of multi disciplinary professionals on topics such as working with complex mental health, trauma informed practice, and systems navigation.

We are looking for a passionate, resilient individual, who has strengths in problem solving and thinking outside of the box, who wants to make a difference to the lives of those who have been raped and sexually assaulted.

Training for t

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 1.0 WTE Band 7/8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team at Basildon Mental Health Unit.

This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity to help shape and enhance psychological provision within our inpatient acute wards in south west Essex.

The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, formulation, therapy, interventions and consultation for people experiencing acute mental health crises.

You will join a supportive, compassionate and forward-thinking inpatient psychological services team committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing acute mental health difficulties, while also prioritising staff wellbeing, professional development and opportunities for innovation

We value staff wellbeing and offer a range of flexible working options, including compressed hours. Part-time and job-share applications are warmly welcomed.

If you are passionate about trauma-informed care, enjoy working in dynamic multidisciplinary teams, and want to help shape the future of inpatient mental health services in Essex, we would love to hear from you!

Applications from newly qualified clinical/counselling psychologists or those recently completing training are welcomed under a development post arrangement.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in inpatient mental health care and working with people experiencing acute mental health crises. They will be skilled in undertaking specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention with individuals presenting with a wide range of severe and complex mental health difficulties.

The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop psychologically informed understandings of crisis presentations, helping teams make sense of complexity and identify pathways towards recovery. The ability to formulate risk, make professional recommendations and contribute confidently to clinical decision-making alongside ward team is central to this role.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting and developing staff and will include supervision of junior staff. The post holder will also contribute to teaching, training, reflective practice groups, post-incident debriefs and psychologically informed consultations, helping to build the confidence and psychological skills of ward teams.

The successful candidate will represent psychology within a range of clinical, operational and strategic forums, offering psychological perspectives to case discussions, formulations, care planning and service developments. They will work in partnership with colleagues across inpatient services to promote best practice and enhance the quality of care for our patients.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

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
• 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 Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Transformation Lead Pharmacist acts alongside the Nutrition Consultant Pharmacist as an expert within the Adult Nutrition Team to provide a dynamic link between clinical practice and service development by creating new models for delivering patient care ensuring the best experience and outcomes for patients from their PN. The post will work with existing teams to lead and deliver implementation of the PN improvement Programme across adult, children and neonate services. The focus will be to improve ordering efficiencies resulting in reduced spend and to providing evidence and assurance of progress towards implemented change.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will drive the transformational change programme to deliver efficiencies, linking closely with clinical, admin and digital colleagues to determine and implement the proposed changes. You will be a credible expert in PN, have excellent proven project management skills and be a great people person. Reporting back on progress will also be a key deliverable..

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Specifically for this role, OUH is an accredited Regional IF Centre

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated CBT Therapist to join us at York CAMHS Team, fixed term (12 months) - part time (30 Hours). This is an exciting opportunity for those that would like to expand their current practice of working with children and young people and those with experience in this area.

The post would suit an enthusiastic CBT Therapist valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team. A key part of this role will be using clinical leadership skills to embed formulations, psychological understanding, and psychosocial interventions in everyday practice.

As a service we are responsive to the wellbeing of our psychology team and place a strong emphasis on self-care and supporting one another. This means there are clear job plans and people are encouraged to maintain a work/ life balance. We pride ourselves in building a positive working atmosphere and opportunities for development.

Main duties of the job

The main duty of the role is to provide psychological interventions to our patient base using an evidence based recognised technique.

The Trust Employee Psychology Service provides support to help employees recover from, and develop resilience to, work-related stress and associated anxiety/depression.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Job Description Bank Physiotherapist North Staffordshire Hospital | Physiotherapy | Bank | Part time Salary up to £20.00 per hour dependent on experience

Main duties of the job

As a Physiotherapist you will;- Deliver high quality, effective clinical care.- Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring.- Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs.- Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided- Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes

About us

Nuffield Health North Staffs Hospital At the Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital we're recognised for our expert clinical care, expertise and friendly atmosphere. Our excellent teamwork and commitment to training has created an innovative clinical environment. Our purpose-build hospital has 39 bedrooms, 3 theatres and 1 minor treatment facility and busy outpatient department. We also provide physiotherapy, pathology, CT, MRI and diagnostic imaging services. We're conveniently located on Clayton Road, off the A519. We also provide free parking for staff. Find out more about our hospital using the link below. https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/north-staffordshire

Job summary

Bank Physiotherapist North Staffordshire Hospital | Physiotherapy | Bank | Part time Salary up to £20.00 per hour dependent on experience

Main duties of the job

As a Physiotherapist you will;- Deliver high quality, effective clinical care.- Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring.- Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs.- Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided- Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes

About us

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Job summary

Missing Link provides practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions.

As our Recovery Navigator, you will work collaboratively together with the service user (male and female) and mental health professionals to navigate and coordinate services (both social and clinical interventions), connecting into community resources, building resilience and improving wellbeing. Work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support peoples recovery to live fulfilling lives. Ensure that services are tailored to individuals cultural and social needs.

Main duties of the job

Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user (male or female).Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service users support in order to deliver the support package. Work closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service. Support/ facilitate service users to access services. Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery. Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individuals recovery. Must hold a full driving licence and have access to appropriate motorised vehicle

About us

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)

3 extra holidays including International Womens Day

Excellent development and training opportunities

Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)

Mindful Employer Plus Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Staff Recognition Awards

Health & Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Are you an experienced Psychotherapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for improving care for people with complex emotional needs?

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate clinician to join the Exeter Core Teams within Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

This Band 8a, 0.8 WTE role offers an exciting opportunity to provide highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention, with a particular focus on Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT). You will hold a specialist caseload, support the delivery and clinical oversight of the Exeter MBT programme, and help develop a coherent pathway for people with complex emotional needs across the Eastern locality.

Working closely with community mental health teams, Psychology and Psychological Therapies, inpatient and community services, you will provide expert consultation, supervision, teaching and leadership to support wider workforce capability and psychologically informed care.

You will practise autonomously within professional and Trust governance frameworks while contributing to service development and high-quality, evidence-based care.

Applicants must hold an appropriate professional qualification and registration, alongside MBT Practitioner-level training and experience of working with people with complex emotional needs.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake highly specialist psychological and psychotherapeutic assessments, develop complex formulations and deliver individual and group interventions, principally Mentalisation-Based Treatment. You will manage a specialist caseload and work sensitively with people, families and carers where communication, risk and emotional needs may be complex.

As a locality link clinician for complex emotional needs, you will provide expert advice, consultation and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues across community and inpatient services. You will support teams with care planning, engagement, and promote psychologically informed and reflective practice.

You will provide clinical oversight to the Exeter MBT programme, support fidelity to the model and contribute to provision across the wider locality. The role includes supervising and developing staff, trainees and volunteers; delivering teaching and training; and contributing to service redesign, audit, research and evaluation. You will maintain accurate clinical records, collect outcome data and work collaboratively with senior leaders and partner services to strengthen an integrated, evidence-based pathway across Devon.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job summary

As our MINT Recovery Navigator, you will deliver mental health support and interventions to people in primary care. You will work collaboratively with the client, GP, and other health and care professionals to ensure people with moderate-serious mental health needs are supported to connect to their community, to build resilience and to improve their wellbeing. The role will work with patients with mental health needs registered to one of the GP practices that sit within the PCN. This role is about supporting people with moderate to serious mental health needs who often fall between the primary and secondary care gap. You will work closely with clients experiencing domestic violence and offer specialised domestic violence support to survivors. You will work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support peoples recovery to live fulfilling lives.

Main duties of the job

Work as a core member of the MINT based in the locality hub alongside professionals from PCLS/Bristol Triage, Adult Social Care and AWP, and others to complete support conversations with clients referred into the MINT hub.

Work closely with colleagues and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as GPs, Health and Social Care, other Voluntary and Community Services and taking initiative to share learning, new ideas and trends.

To complete support conversations with the client. The support conversation is a simple intervention to assess what matters to a person with regard to their lie, support needs, goals, strengths, and desired outcomes whilst addressing their concerns.

Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions (MDD) within the MINT Hub.

Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, provide feedback, and manage risk to ensure it is minimised.

To navigate the wider system which includes signposting or supporting the client to access support in relation to housing, debt advice, employment, family/relationship breakdown and domestic violence etc.

Manage casework, documentation, and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies, making the best use of own supervision, training, and staff development

Deliver specialised domestic violence support to survivors.

Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery.

About us

Missing Link provides practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions. In addition, we provide dedicated domestic abuse support to women, men and children.

Job summary

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Salary: £57,814 - £61,489 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: 1st December 2026

Main duties of the job

This is a high-profile opportunity for someone who wants to lead practice, influence culture and make a real difference for adults, carers and communities across Wiltshire.

Wiltshire is a forward-thinking local authority with strong foundations and a clear ambition for the future. Following our CQC Good rating, we are building on what works while continuing to raise expectations for excellent, strengths-based and person-centred practice.

This role offers the chance to lead visible, system-wide change. You will champion professional standards, support confident and reflective practice, and work with colleagues, partners and people who draw on support to turn our practice model into meaningful improvements in everyday experience. You will use evidence, audit, feedback and learning to strengthen quality, drive improvement and help shape a workforce that is ambitious, inclusive and proud of its practice.

We are looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with significant senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care. You will bring expert knowledge of adult safeguarding, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated legislation, alongside a strong track record of leading change, improving practice and developing others. You will be a credible professional voice, able to influence at senior level while staying connected to frontline practice.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.a 'One Council' ethos.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£57,814 to £61,489 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-8188

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Social Worker your specific duties are:

• Under the direction of the Head of Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality to be responsible for the development of quality social work practice within adults social care, with a focus on the identification of opportunities for service improvement and to provide independent scrutiny of practice and standards.
• Under the direction of the Head of Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality to be responsible for the development of quality social work practice within adults social care, with a focus on the identification of opportunities for service improvement and to provide independent scrutiny of practice and standards.
• To use your specialist knowledge and skills to coordinate and deliver a program of learning and development in response to a training needs analysis and in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework, ensuring staff are skilled to meet the requirements for social work registration and validation.
• To oversee the operational delivery of improvement initiatives and champion professional Social Work and early intervention and prevention practice including with others through the oversight of audit programmes.
• To lead on the development and review of policies and procedures relating to adult social care services ensuring there are effective systems in place to deliver improved outcomes for service users.
• To support change management processes to embed quality improvement measures and the delivery of a range of quality and efficiency initiatives aligned to strategic objectives
• To represent Wiltshire Council and be involved in partnership work and stakeholder engagement
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex operational issues.
• Identify and manage risks within operational practice across all practice areas, ensuring that significant risks are escalated as appropriate and having overall responsibility for ensuring improvement are implemented in a timely fashion
• Oversee and ensure staff engagement, personal and professional development and succession planning including having lead responsibility for development and implementation of the Workforce Strategy.
• Take overall responsibility for the ongoing development and success of the social care academy, our Learning & Development Hub (SW content) and ASC About.
• Ensure the quality of practice from and support to staff in student placements and ASYE year is sufficiently robust to ensure safety of the service delivery and success for participants, including working with the OD team around portfolio validation and review of placements.
• To develop strategies in relation to recruitment and retention (including the using of apprenticeships and training pathways) and have oversight of the development of career pathways for staff across the directorate

Job description Job responsibilities Principal Social Worker your specific duties are:Under the direction of the Head of Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality to be responsible for the development of quality social work practice within adults social care, with a focus on the identification of opportunities for service improvement and to provide independent scrutiny of practice and standards.Under the direction of the Head of Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality to be responsible for the development of quality social work practice within adults social care, with a focus on the identification of opportunities for service improvement and to provide independent scrutiny of practice and standards.To use your specialist knowledge and skills to coordinate and deliver a program of learning and development in response to a training needs analysis and in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework, ensuring staff are skilled to meet the requirements for social work registration and validation. To oversee the operational delivery of improvement initiatives and champion professional Social Work and early intervention and prevention practice including with others through the oversight of audit programmes.To lead on the development and review of policies and procedures relating to adult social care services ensuring there are effective systems in place to deliver improved outcomes for service users.To support change management processes to embed quality improvement measures and the delivery of a range of quality and efficiency initiatives aligned to strategic objectivesTo represent Wiltshire Council and be involved in partnership work and stakeholder engagement Provide expert advice and guidance on complex operational issues.Identify and manage risks within operational practice across all practice areas, ensuring that significant risks are escalated as appropriate and having overall responsibility for ensuring improvement are implemented in a timely fashion Oversee and ensure staff engagement, personal and professional development and succession planning including having lead responsibility for development and implementation of the Workforce Strategy.Take overall responsibility for the ongoing development and success of the social care academy, our Learning & Development Hub (SW content) and ASC About. Ensure the quality of practice from and support to staff in student placements and ASYE year is sufficiently robust to ensure safety of the service delivery and success for participants, including working with the OD team around portfolio validation and review of placements.To develop strategies in relation to recruitment and retention (including the using of apprenticeships and training pathways) and have oversight of the development of career pathways for staff across the directorate

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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

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

1.1. To lead the effective and safe daily running of the SACT Distribution Unit (SDU) to ensure a safe service provision and to maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care and according to the needs of the Trust.1.2. To be responsible for the management of procurement, storage, dispensing and distribution of Batch and Patient Specific (PS) products to all areas of the Royal Marsden.1.3. Monitor relevant key performance indicators accurately through audit and report on a weekly/monthly basis e.g. workload turnaround times, error monitoring, workload figures, wastage report and capacity.1.4. Be responsible for staff allocation in response to changing workload and service delivery requirements. Ensuring that relevant rota for SDU is developed and adhered to e.g. day-to-day tasks, evening and weekend shifts are covered if applicable.1.5. To work closely with Aseptic Operations Manager, Pharmacy Stores Manager, General Stores Manager, Pharmacy Systems Manager and the Chief Technicians, Aseptic Services.1.6. Lead communication with outsourced suppliers, proactively addressing and resolving issues, monitoring service delivery, and ensuring agreed standards and requirements are maintained.

Main duties of the job

2.1 Be responsible for leading and managing staff across both RMH sites in the co-ordination and the daily running of the SDU in procurement, storage, dispensing and distribution of batch and patient specific products to all areas of the Royal Marsden.2.2 Ensure appropriate levels of staff are always available to meet daily operational commitments by maximising skill mix, in line with agreed frameworks for leave.2.3 Manage and prioritise own workload, using initiative and working proactively to balance individual responsibilities with the operational needs and priorities of the service.2.4 To work closely with the Aseptic Team across both sites to ensure patients receive the highest standard of service deliverance.2.5 Attend and actively participate in all relevant meetings associated with the role, contributing to discussions and actions as required.2.6 Identify and deal with problems on a day-to-day basis and escalate any operational issues within an appropriate time frame to resolve workflow issues promptly.2.7 Participate in auditing the service to ensure best practice is being followed.2.7 Actively display team performance metrics and communicate any changes in service delivery to the immediate and wider hospital teams.2.8 To oversee that Batch/PS doses are dispensed and delivered to the correct day unit/ward in good time ahead of patient's chair time

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata per annum including outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SB1926

Job locations

The Royal Marsden - Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage batch stock levels, including the regular review and maintenance of PAR levels, and proactively identify and implement solutions to line changes and supply issues relating to Batch and PS products.2.11 Liaise with relevant stakeholders in adding of new lines to EPIC following the required authorisation requirements.2.12 Be responsible for expiry and stock check reviews for batch lines to actively minimise wastage.2.13 Undertake weekly monitoring and maintenance of high-cost stock lines to minimise avoidable wastage and attend the monthly Pharmacy Waste Meeting to review waste trends, identify issues and support appropriate actions.2.14 Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained for all batch lines by regularly reviewing outstanding orders, proactively liaising with and chasing suppliers, and communicating with Aseptic Services regarding any out-of-stock or supply issues.2.15 Together with the procurement / stores team, co-ordinate and manage the processing and payment of invoices in a timely manner and ensure RMH accounts are kept in good standing in liaison with the Pharmacy Systems Manager and Finance Accounts Payable team.2.16 Undertake supply review meetings with the main suppliers.2.17 Take responsibility for the accurate and timely filing, retention and archiving of all relevant documentation in accordance with Trust requirements and procedures.2.15 Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are regularly reviewed and monitored and comply with external standards e.g., Good Dispensing Practice guidance from the GPhC and audit them regularly to ensure they are being followed, to maintain high standards and ensure staff are made aware of any changes.2.16 Handle and investigate errors and complaints appropriately ensuring they are reported and referred appropriately to senior management.2.17 Undertake duties and responsibilities in all activities of the SDU according to Standard Operating Procedures and participate in the checking process as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.2.18 To monitor equipment within the SDU and report any problems promptly and assist in their correction.2.19 To ensure the appropriate storage and accurate expiry records of Batch and PS doses are kept up to date and archived for future reference.2.20 To be responsible for the collection of KPIs, workload figures and other management information.2.21 To assist in all aspects of internal and external audit of the SDU, including audits of current practice, and development of service improvement strategies.2.22 To assist in the investigation of Trust Incidents (DATIX) of outsourced products.2.23 To ensure good communication between SDU and other members of pharmacy and the healthcare teams.2.24 Identify areas within the SDU to increase operational efficiency and/or cost-saving initiatives

Management / Leadership and Education & Training Responsibility2.25 All posts with responsibility for managing staff are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trusts policies and Managers Code of Conduct in the following areas:

2.25.1 Be responsible for the effective recruitment and selection of new staff in line with the Trust's Recruitment Code and Recruitment & Selection Processes and Standards.

2.25.2 Ensure staff are appraised annually and have regular 1:1s with clear objectives which link to department, care group or corporate objectives and a personal development plan.

2.25.3 Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trusts Disciplinary or Capability Procedures where formal action is necessary

2.26 Responsible for sickness absence monitoring including HR meetings, Occupational Health referrals and completion of return-to-work interviews.2.27 To act as a role model for other technicians and staff.2.28 Oversee the training and accreditation in processes of Technicians and ATOs working within the SDU and identify training and development needs of staff in line with departmental and Trust objectives.2.29 Organise induction programmes in advance for new starters and trainees to ensure training is completed within a set time frame.2.30 Take responsibility for ensuring all staff leave is accurately recorded and maintained on HealthRoster in a timely manner, in accordance with Trust procedures.2.31 Maintain and update training records for all staff trained within the SDU.2.32 Be responsible for ensuring statutory and mandatory training compliance.2.33 Be an Educational and/or Practice Supervisor for training programmes e.g. Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (when appropriate) on call pharmacists2.34 To ensure all personal have knowledge and training of ICH-GCP guidelines, UK and EU legislation is kept up-to-date and ensure all staff adhere to these guidelines and legislations.2.35 Assist in the provision of 1:1 technical training for all pharmacy technicians and assistants, identifying any staff training needs and liaising with the Pharmacy Education and Training Team.2.36 Liaise with technical staff and other section managers about relevant staff development projects.2.37 Assist in the facilitation of CPD for staff.2.38 Develop professional knowledge and competence by attending in-house as well as external training programmes as appropriate and identified as part of your appraisal/PDP.

General2.39 Participate in late/early shifts and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas as required to meet service provisions and requirements for 7-day working. The Pharmacy is in a transitional period and moving over to a 7-day service, therefore staff are required to participate in a 7-day service which includes the requirement to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays2.40 Be familiar with procedures and activities of other internal departments within the pharmacy and their potential interactions with the SDU activities.2.41 Strive to identify any areas for Quality improvement and actively engage in the departments wider quality improvement agenda.2.42 Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy.2.43 Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.2.44 Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.2.45 Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time, etc.2.46 As requested, undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post, which may vary from time to time.

Job description Job responsibilities Manage batch stock levels, including the regular review and maintenance of PAR levels, and proactively identify and implement solutions to line changes and supply issues relating to Batch and PS products.2.11 Liaise with relevant stakeholders in adding of new lines to EPIC following the required authorisation requirements.2.12 Be responsible for expiry and stock check reviews for batch lines to actively minimise wastage.2.13 Undertake weekly monitoring and maintenance of high-cost stock lines to minimise avoidable wastage and attend the monthly Pharmacy Waste Meeting to review waste trends, identify issues and support appropriate actions.2.14 Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained for all batch lines by regularly reviewing outstanding orders, proactively liaising with and chasing suppliers, and communicating with Aseptic Services regarding any out-of-stock or supply issues.2.15 Together with the procurement / stores team, co-ordinate and manage the processing and payment of invoices in a timely manner and ensure RMH accounts are kept in good standing in liaison with the Pharmacy Systems Manager and Finance Accounts Payable team.2.16 Undertake supply review meetings with the main suppliers.2.17 Take responsibility for the accurate and timely filing, retention and archiving of all relevant documentation in accordance with Trust requirements and procedures.2.15 Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are regularly reviewed and monitored and comply with external standards e.g., Good Dispensing Practice guidance from the GPhC and audit them regularly to ensure they are being followed, to maintain high standards and ensure staff are made aware of any changes.2.16 Handle and investigate errors and complaints appropriately ensuring they are reported and referred appropriately to senior management.2.17 Undertake duties and responsibilities in all activities of the SDU according to Standard Operating Procedures and participate in the checking process as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.2.18 To monitor equipment within the SDU and report any problems promptly and assist in their correction.2.19 To ensure the appropriate storage and accurate expiry records of Batch and PS doses are kept up to date and archived for future reference.2.20 To be responsible for the collection of KPIs, workload figures and other management information.2.21 To assist in all aspects of internal and external audit of the SDU, including audits of current practice, and development of service improvement strategies.2.22 To assist in the investigation of Trust Incidents (DATIX) of outsourced products.2.23 To ensure good communication between SDU and other members of pharmacy and the healthcare teams.2.24 Identify areas within the SDU to increase operational efficiency and/or cost-saving initiatives Management / Leadership and Education & Training Responsibility2.25 All posts with responsibility for managing staff are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trusts policies and Managers Code of Conduct in the following areas: 2.25.1 Be responsible for the effective recruitment and selection of new staff in line with the Trust's Recruitment Code and Recruitment & Selection Processes and Standards. 2.25.2 Ensure staff are appraised annually and have regular 1:1s with clear objectives which link to department, care group or corporate objectives and a personal development plan. 2.25.3 Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trusts Disciplinary or Capability Procedures where formal action is necessary 2.26 Responsible for sickness absence monitoring including HR meetings, Occupational Health referrals and completion of return-to-work interviews.2.27 To act as a role model for other technicians and staff.2.28 Oversee the training and accreditation in processes of Technicians and ATOs working within the SDU and identify training and development needs of staff in line with departmental and Trust objectives.2.29 Organise induction programmes in advance for new starters and trainees to ensure training is completed within a set time frame.2.30 Take responsibility for ensuring all staff leave is accurately recorded and maintained on HealthRoster in a timely manner, in accordance with Trust procedures.2.31 Maintain and update training records for all staff trained within the SDU.2.32 Be responsible for ensuring statutory and mandatory training compliance.2.33 Be an Educational and/or Practice Supervisor for training programmes e.g. Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (when appropriate) on call pharmacists2.34 To ensure all personal have knowledge and training of ICH-GCP guidelines, UK and EU legislation is kept up-to-date and ensure all staff adhere to these guidelines and legislations.2.35 Assist in the provision of 1:1 technical training for all pharmacy technicians and assistants, identifying any staff training needs and liaising with the Pharmacy Education and Training Team.2.36 Liaise with technical staff and other section managers about relevant staff development projects.2.37 Assist in the facilitation of CPD for staff.2.38 Develop professional knowledge and competence by attending in-house as well as external training programmes as appropriate and identified as part of your appraisal/PDP. General2.39 Participate in late/early shifts and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas as required to meet service provisions and requirements for 7-day working. The Pharmacy is in a transitional period and moving over to a 7-day service, therefore staff are required to participate in a 7-day service which includes the requirement to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays2.40 Be familiar with procedures and activities of other internal departments within the pharmacy and their potential interactions with the SDU activities.2.41 Strive to identify any areas for Quality improvement and actively engage in the departments wider quality improvement agenda.2.42 Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy.2.43 Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.2.44 Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.2.45 Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time, etc.2.46 As requested, undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post, which may vary from time to time.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ/QCF level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered Technician with GPhC
• Regional Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Practice supervisor/Educational supervisor certificate / Train the Trainer or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience post qualification as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development
• Education & training of staff
• Experience or organising a service on a day-to-day basis
• Experience of holding regular team meetings
• Experience of giving feedback and communicating outcomes to the wider team

Desirable

• Staff management experience as a senior technician
• Working knowledge/experience of writing and reviewing SOPs
• Experience of implementing change
• Experience of recruitment
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of chemotherapy and safe handling requirements of cytotoxic drugs.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NVQ/QCF level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Registered Technician with GPhC Regional Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Desirable Practice supervisor/Educational supervisor certificate / Train the Trainer or equivalent Experience Essential Significant experience post qualification as a pharmacy technician Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development Education & training of staff Experience or organising a service on a day-to-day basis Experience of holding regular team meetings Experience of giving feedback and communicating outcomes to the wider team Desirable Staff management experience as a senior technician Working knowledge/experience of writing and reviewing SOPs Experience of implementing change Experience of recruitment Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice Knowledge of chemotherapy and safe handling requirements of cytotoxic drugs.

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden - Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden - Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Rochford Primary Care Network has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant, on a part time basis, to work within their population health team, and assist the practice to support their PCN colleagues.

Working under the direct supervision of the population health practitioner, the post-holder will work within their own competencies and will be expected to conduct clinical aspects of NHS Health Checks.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct NHS health checks, new patient health checks & over 40 health checks.
• Conduct baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure etc recording findings accurately.
• Conduct Body Mass Index (BMI) checks.
• Help raise awareness of health & well-being & how it can be promoted, providing advice to patients.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion & lifestyle advice.
• Support the practitioner with the management of chronic diseases in a community-based setting.
• Record & assess blood pressure and hypertension.
• Screen & signpost Dementia.
• Give accurate & appropriate information to patients and groups within own competencies.
• Work to address health disparities within the community by advocating for equitable access to healthcare & public health resources.
• Assist in planning & executing health promotion campaigns & initiatives, including health screenings & awareness events.

Please see job description attached for further information.

About us

Rochford PCN priorities include:

• Addressing health inequalities at a local level by using data & local intelligence through partnership with local Wellbeing Link Coordinators to reduce social isolation.
• Enhancing our staff & wellbeing by upskilling our local workforce to make general practice an attractive place to work. Supporting our staff to have access to relevant training & development opportunities so that they are continuing to improve the care that they are providing to patients.
• Improving patients access to various different services in their local community to ensure that they have the right care at the right time with the right professional.
• Supporting our member practices & the local population with recovering from the long term effects of COVID-19.

All of our PCN staff are employed by GP Healthcare Alliance (GPHA). GPHA values staff & can offer:

• NHS pension.
• A supportive & friendly working environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Peer support.
• Support with training & development.
• Reimbursement for parking & travel expenses for attending meetings/off site sessions.

All flexible offers and working arrangements will be considered.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16,310 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1852-26-0027

Job locations

Rochford PCN

The Puzey Family Practice

Southwell House

Rochford

Essex

SS41AY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder works under direct supervision of the population health practitioner supports the delivery of targeted interventions that aim to reduce health inequalities and improve the health outcomes of the local population.

They will work within own agreed competencies with the Population Health Practitioner and will be expected to conduct clinical aspects of NHS Health Checks in a variety of different settings either in the local community, patients own home or in a clinic setting. These include, but not limited to:

To conduct NHS health checks, new patient health checks and over 40 health checks.

Conduct baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate/rhythm, recording findings accurately.

Phlebotomy where properly trained and appropriate.

Conduct Body Mass Index (BMI) checks as directed.

Helping raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted, provide advice to patients and making any necessary referrals within the practice or across the PCN.

Supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion and lifestyle advice where appropriate.

Supporting the practitioner with the management of chronic diseases in a community-based setting.

Blood pressure and hypertension recording and assessment in a community-based setting.

Dementia screening and signposting in a community-based setting.

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competencies.

Work to address health disparities within the community by advocating for equitable access to healthcare and public health resources.

Assist in planning and executing health promotion campaigns and initiatives, including health screenings and awareness events.

The post holder will work with the population health practitioner to increase health and wellbeing of patients through improved identification and disease management in the community. The team plays a lead role in undertaking and facilitating holistic assessment and care for patients with long term and complex physical, mental health, social care needs. The Population Health Care Assistant plays a pivotal role in promoting preventative care and supporting the health and well-being of the local community. You will work collaboratively with healthcare providers and community resources to achieve population health goals and improve healthcare outcomes. This may also include working with PCN colleagues to ideas and support applications for population health funding available via charity organisations or the Council.

You will participate in outreach sessions in sheltered housing and community spaces, to speak to patients and help them with the monitoring and management of their long-term condition.

During the outreach session you will be required to:

Offer blood pressure checks.

Height and weight checks.

Provide information and advice on over-the-counter medications.

Contribute to opportunistic long term condition monitoring that support the practices Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators and PCN priorities.

Raise awareness of NHS and public health campaigns to members of the public such as Early Cancer Diagnosis, Stop Smoking, Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) testing and hypertension case finding etc.

Engage with patients to promote preventative healthcare measures, screening, and immunisations.

Conduct proactive outreach to identify and support patients with chronic diseases and complex health needs.

Assist patients in managing chronic conditions through education and lifestyle guidance.

Provide health education to patients on topics such as nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and medication adherence.

Collaborate with community organisations and agencies to support public health initiatives and engage with vulnerable populations to strengthen community wellbeing.

Communication

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.

Enthusiastic about health promotion and lifestyle change.

Personal and people development

Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision.

Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.

Work with management on any new training requirements.

To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team.

Experience of motivational interviewing.

Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a basic HCA.

Ability to work confidently in the community.

Health, safety, and security

• Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.
• Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe, and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:

Hand washing.

Universal hygiene procedures.

Collection and handling of laboratory specimens.

Segregation and disposal of waste materials.

Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries.

Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages.

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures:

Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility.

Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate.

Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria.

Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring, and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility.

Use the computer monitor safely.

Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.

Service improvement

Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit.

Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives. This may also include working with colleagues to obtain funding/grants available to support population health initiatives in Rochford.

Collaborate closely with the Population Health Nurse, Physician Associate, HCA and Data and Outreach Coordinator to identify areas of need for Rochford District PCN.

Using data to identify at-risk groups of patients and designing outreach sessions that support targeted interventions.

Refer patients to the Rochford District Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting where further support or advice is needed.

Quality

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients.

Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems.

Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care.

Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team.

Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms.

Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation.

Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook.

Be able to manage your own time effectively.

Equality and diversity

Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures.

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers.

Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour.

Function as a chaperone when required.

Information processes

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate.

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff, and the practice.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records on SystmOne.

Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information.

Clinical governance

• Ensure that consultations are undertaken safely in line with the organisations health and safety policies.
• Ensure that patient identifiable information and smart cards are transported in line with the information governance policy.
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded promptly in the patients notes on SystmOne.
• To ensure the safety of patients, relatives, and colleagues and to report all incidents and near misses in line with the risk management policy.
• To remain up to date with all mandatory training.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding adult and children guidance to ensure that those at risk of abuse/suffering abuse are identified and the necessary process to protect them is followed.
• To meet responsibilities as an employee as set out in the organisations corporate and clinical policies.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.

This JD is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities but rather an outline of the principal areas of responsibility. The role is likely to evolve to meet the changing needs of the service.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder works under direct supervision of the population health practitioner supports the delivery of targeted interventions that aim to reduce health inequalities and improve the health outcomes of the local population. They will work within own agreed competencies with the Population Health Practitioner and will be expected to conduct clinical aspects of NHS Health Checks in a variety of different settings either in the local community, patients own home or in a clinic setting. These include, but not limited to: To conduct NHS health checks, new patient health checks and over 40 health checks. Conduct baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate/rhythm, recording findings accurately. Phlebotomy where properly trained and appropriate. Conduct Body Mass Index (BMI) checks as directed. Helping raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted, provide advice to patients and making any necessary referrals within the practice or across the PCN. Supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care. Deliver opportunistic health promotion and lifestyle advice where appropriate. Supporting the practitioner with the management of chronic diseases in a community-based setting. Blood pressure and hypertension recording and assessment in a community-based setting. Dementia screening and signposting in a community-based setting. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competencies. Work to address health disparities within the community by advocating for equitable access to healthcare and public health resources. Assist in planning and executing health promotion campaigns and initiatives, including health screenings and awareness events. The post holder will work with the population health practitioner to increase health and wellbeing of patients through improved identification and disease management in the community. The team plays a lead role in undertaking and facilitating holistic assessment and care for patients with long term and complex physical, mental health, social care needs. The Population Health Care Assistant plays a pivotal role in promoting preventative care and supporting the health and well-being of the local community. You will work collaboratively with healthcare providers and community resources to achieve population health goals and improve healthcare outcomes. This may also include working with PCN colleagues to ideas and support applications for population health funding available via charity organisations or the Council. You will participate in outreach sessions in sheltered housing and community spaces, to speak to patients and help them with the monitoring and management of their long-term condition. During the outreach session you will be required to: Offer blood pressure checks. Height and weight checks. Provide information and advice on over-the-counter medications. Contribute to opportunistic long term condition monitoring that support the practices Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators and PCN priorities. Raise awareness of NHS and public health campaigns to members of the public such as Early Cancer Diagnosis, Stop Smoking, Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) testing and hypertension case finding etc. Engage with patients to promote preventative healthcare measures, screening, and immunisations. Conduct proactive outreach to identify and support patients with chronic diseases and complex health needs. Assist patients in managing chronic conditions through education and lifestyle guidance. Provide health education to patients on topics such as nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and medication adherence. Collaborate with community organisations and agencies to support public health initiatives and engage with vulnerable populations to strengthen community wellbeing. Communication Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication. Enthusiastic about health promotion and lifestyle change. Personal and people development Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision. Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development. Work with management on any new training requirements. To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team. Experience of motivational interviewing. Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a basic HCA. Ability to work confidently in the community. Health, safety, and security Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks. Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe, and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including: Hand washing. Universal hygiene procedures. Collection and handling of laboratory specimens. Segregation and disposal of waste materials. Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries. Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages. Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures: Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility. Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate. Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria. Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring, and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility. Use the computer monitor safely. Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.Service improvement Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit. Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives. This may also include working with colleagues to obtain funding/grants available to support population health initiatives in Rochford. Collaborate closely with the Population Health Nurse, Physician Associate, HCA and Data and Outreach Coordinator to identify areas of need for Rochford District PCN. Using data to identify at-risk groups of patients and designing outreach sessions that support targeted interventions. Refer patients to the Rochford District Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting where further support or advice is needed. Quality Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients. Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems. Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care. Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team. Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms. Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation. Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook. Be able to manage your own time effectively.Equality and diversity Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers. Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Function as a chaperone when required.Information processes Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff, and the practice. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records on SystmOne. Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information.Clinical governance Ensure that consultations are undertaken safely in line with the organisations health and safety policies. Ensure that patient identifiable information and smart cards are transported in line with the information governance policy. Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded promptly in the patients notes on SystmOne. To ensure the safety of patients, relatives, and colleagues and to report all incidents and near misses in line with the risk management policy. To remain up to date with all mandatory training. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding adult and children guidance to ensure that those at risk of abuse/suffering abuse are identified and the necessary process to protect them is followed. To meet responsibilities as an employee as set out in the organisations corporate and clinical policies. To maintain confidentiality at all times. This JD is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities but rather an outline of the principal areas of responsibility. The role is likely to evolve to meet the changing needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Level 3 or equivalent Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Vaccination and Immunisation Foundation Course for both adults and children
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Ear Syringing Certification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Clinical Knowledge & Skills
• New patient medicals including height, weight, BP, pulse, and wellbeing advice.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Basic observation taking BP/Pulse/SATs/BME
• Competent in Clinical Waste and Sharps policy and procedure.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong IT skills.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of patient record management systems: SystmOne.
• Effective time management (planning and organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Competent and enthusiastic about health promotion and lifestyle change.
• Able to collaborate well with other people and deal with the challenges of ever changing and demanding situations.

Desirable

• Competent in other portals: ICE.
• 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working in the community and or outreach environments in the last two years
• Experience of delivering Immunisations (flu, B12, childhood, travel)
• Experience of phlebotomy
• Chaperone procedure

Other

Essential

• Personal Qualities
• Able to manage own time and prioritise work.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Committed to patient confidentiality.
• Able to work flexibly in community settings and non-traditional HCA clinics.
• Resilient and adaptable in changing environments.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent. Level 3 or equivalent Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3 in Health and Social Care. Care Certificate Desirable Vaccination and Immunisation Foundation Course for both adults and children Phlebotomy Certification Ear Syringing Certification Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare setting. Clinical Knowledge & Skills New patient medicals including height, weight, BP, pulse, and wellbeing advice. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Basic observation taking BP/Pulse/SATs/BME Competent in Clinical Waste and Sharps policy and procedure. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Strong IT skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. Competent in the use of patient record management systems: SystmOne. Effective time management (planning and organising). Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook. Competent and enthusiastic about health promotion and lifestyle change. Able to collaborate well with other people and deal with the challenges of ever changing and demanding situations. Desirable Competent in other portals: ICE. 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment Experience of working in the community and or outreach environments in the last two years Experience of delivering Immunisations (flu, B12, childhood, travel) Experience of phlebotomy Chaperone procedure Other Essential Personal Qualities Able to manage own time and prioritise work. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient. Committed to patient confidentiality. Able to work flexibly in community settings and non-traditional HCA clinics. Resilient and adaptable in changing environments.

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

GP Healthcare Alliance

Address

Rochford PCN

The Puzey Family Practice

Southwell House

Rochford

Essex

SS41AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.gphealthcarealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

GP Healthcare Alliance

Address

Rochford PCN

The Puzey Family Practice

Southwell House

Rochford

Essex

SS41AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.gphealthcarealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Reporting Radiographer to join the Radiology team at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This advanced practitioner role is integral to delivering a high-quality diagnostic imaging and reporting service, supporting timely diagnosis, effective clinical decision-making and excellent patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will independently report a range of radiographic examinations within their scope of practice, working closely with consultant radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams. They will contribute to a safe, responsive and patient-centred imaging service, ensuring reports are accurate, clinically relevant and delivered within agreed turnaround times.

In addition to reporting responsibilities, the post holder will participate in audit, quality assurance, clinical governance and service improvement activities, supporting the continued development of imaging pathways and services.

As a senior member of the team, the post holder will provide leadership, mentorship and support to radiographers, trainee reporting radiographers and students, promoting professional development and best practice across the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced reporting radiographer seeking to further develop their clinical, leadership and educational skills within a supportive and progressive NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Independently interpret and report radiographic examinations within the agreed scope of practice, ensuring reports are accurate, timely and clinically relevant.
• Undertake a range of diagnostic radiography duties, maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and image quality.
• Work collaboratively with consultant radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to support effective patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, discrepancy review, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives.
• Act as a professional role model, providing clinical leadership, advice and support to radiographers, students and trainee reporting radiographers.
• Contribute to the education, training and assessment of staff and learners within the department.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental policies, protocols and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain professional registration and competency, undertaking continuing professional development to support advanced practice.
• Assist in the delivery of an efficient, patient-focused radiology service, helping to meet reporting turnaround times and service performance standards.
• Participate in out-of-hours, weekend and emergency imaging services as required by the needs of the service.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly specialist clinical or counselling psychologist or psychotherapist within the Psycho-oncology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We are looking to appoint an empathic, enthusiastic and dynamic psychological practitioner to contribute to the provision of a specialist psychology service for patients with cancer across all sectors of cancer care at ICHT. This is a fixed term maternity leave cover post within a large, established, friendly and supportive team of psychologists and psychotherapists working across cancer and oncology services.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work individually and systemically to support patients, carers and staff from diverse backgrounds throughout the cancer pathway, alongside working to foster a psychologically safe environment within cancer services. They will contribute to Level 2 teaching and supervision for specialist cancer staff as well as provide training, consultation and reflective practice as appropriate. The postholder will undertake service evaluation, audit and research as required and work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, guided by the policies and procedures of the service. Supervision and management will be provided by one of the experienced senior psychologists within the psychology team and there will be opportunities to link and work alongside other psychologists and psychotherapists working in other medical specialities within the broader ICHT Clinical Health Psychology Department.

Desirable candidates may have particular interests in third wave therapies (i.e., ACT, CFT), adjustment and coping in acute and chronic illness, systemic and narrative approaches, trauma informed models and approaches, attachment, existentialism, models of loss and grief and non-diagnostic approaches to understanding distress (e.g., the PTMF), amongst other therapeutic approaches. The postholder will have access to CPD and training offered through CNWL, as well as other training opportunities.

About us

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job summary

Following the current post-holder leaving to start the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology we have an opportunity for a skilled, organised, motivated and team-focused graduate psychologist to join our team of psychologists in West Essex (Uttlesford). This post will be based with the Adult Community Mental Health Service at Western House in Stansted, Essex (CM24 8AG). West Essex covers a broad geographical area and the post holder may be required to travel to Saffron Walden, Harlow and Loughton as a routine part of the role. The Uttlesford locality includes three qualified psychologists alongside the assistant, with trainees and undergraduate students on placement. This is an interesting and diverse role which will provide the successful applicant with a broad experience and good learning opportunities.

Please be advised that this advert will close early due to an anticipated high number of applicants.

Interviews will be held face to face at Western House, CM24 8AQ and remote interviews will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to assist with all parts of the psychology role, including individual and group assessments and treatment under supervision, administrative and organisational tasks, and audit and service evaluation. Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for the provision of individual interventions and assistance with the delivery of a range of groups to service users alongside their other work. Your work will be supervised by a qualified psychologist and you will thus gain extensive experience of the supervisory process.

Adult Community Psychology in West Essex comprises a small, friendly and supportive group of psychologists across three teams in Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping. They provide specialist assessment, individual and group based psychological interventions for the service users who present with moderate to severe mental health problems aged from 18 upwards. An additional essential part of the psychologists' role is providing trauma-informed consultation, training and supervision to multi-disciplinary colleagues with whom they are based in order to develop team members' psychological knowledge and their understanding of clients. The psychologists in the teams have specialist skills and training including in CBT, CAT, DBT and EMDR, and are very supportive of ongoing training and development for Assistant Psychologists as appropriate.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

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
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced clinical pharmacist to work within our growing team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. You will support all aspects of medicines management across our PCN including medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, the management of systems to ensure safe prescribing and offer support to the wider PCN team. You will also manage medication queries and repeat prescribing systems across our practices. In this role you will be supported by a Senior Clinical Pharmacist. You will work within your competence to deliver a service and manage the health and social care needs of patients within the GP practices included in Synergy Health PCN.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties

To reduce the medicines related workload on clinicians.

Increase safety and quality of prescribed medicines.

Provide support on medicines related issues to the PCN team.

Undertake medication reviews.

Be a point of contact for patients regarding medicines queries.

Core Duties

Undertake medication reviews with patients, implement prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests.

Chronic Disease Management (for example, managing hypertension/Type 2 Diabetes/Asthma/COPD patients, polypharmacy review).

Review of hospital correspondence including medicines reconciliation.

Act as a source of medicines information for all the PCN team and patients including suggesting potential interventions.

Support practices with the Quality and Outcomes Framework and disease register validation.

Support prescription management in line with practice and PCN policies.

To develop a good working relationship with community pharmacists and other local providers of healthcare.

To plan and organise own workload, including audit and project work.

About us

About Synergy Health PCN

Primary Care Networks (PCN) are local neighbourhoods where all health and social care services work together to deliver a better experience for their citizens.

Synergy Health PCN covers three practices in Gedling Borough, Jubilee Park Medical Partnership in Carlton with a branch site in Lowdham, West Oak on Westdale Lane, Mapperley and Trentside Medical Group in Netherfield and Carlton.

We are a standalone PCN with a lead practice. We have a population of 36,000 patients.

The PCN has care co-ordinators, social prescribing link workers, advanced nurse practitioner, first contact physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. These roles will work closely together to develop and grow the PCN and improve patient care across our patient list.

Our vision is to build and develop collaborative working across member practices and stakeholders, to support and strengthen the delivery of Primary Care services and improve health outcomes for the local population we serve.

Job summary

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgro

Main duties of the job

We seek a Kitchen/Catering Assistant who thrives on making a positive difference to older people's lives. Duties include collaborating with the Cook and catering team to manage all kitchen processes like menu creation and plating. It's vital to respect religious and cultural meal preferences to ensure residents feel supported with high-quality care. As a key link between the kitchen and serving areas, ensuring smooth, enjoyable mealtimes is crucial. We value personal excellence, community spirit, kindness, and compassion, offering career development to support adults with their needs, while aligning with Akari Care's values.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing personalised care to elderly residents in our award-winning homes, ensuring they feel valued and respected. Our mission is to craft environments reflecting these values, offering residents the care they deserve. Guided by values we uphold passionately, we search for colleagues who embody and promote these ideals. At Akari Care, the focus is on creating supportive communities, providing opportunities for both professional and personal growth. We offer training, development, and a nurturing community atmosphere that respects and includes everyone, fostering a fulfilling career path.

Job summary

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care.

Main duties of the job

Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These processes include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feels directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. You are expected to be mindful of individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact meal choices, while ensuring residents receive personalized service. As the critical link between the kitchen and serving areas, you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. Successful candidates must match the values of Akari Care with personal excellence, community spirit, and a kind, caring and compassionate nature.

About us

Akari Care's mission is to deliver personalized care for the elderly in their award-winning homes. Creating an environment where every resident is valued and respected and received the individualized care they deserve is paramount to Akari Care. The organization upholds specific values and expects every new colleague to not only embrace but actively promote these values across the organization. Residents are at the heart of everything at Akari Care, and employees work collaboratively to ensure a supportive, personalized experience for all residents. The company invests in training and development opportunities, aiming to cultivate a work environment where both personal and professional growth is encouraged.

Job summary

We are looking for somebody who shares our idea of what a PCN should be - supportive of its member Practices, effective and innovative. You'll be prepared to work hard to look after your patients and work with the lead clinical pharmacist and pharmacy team, wider multidisciplinary team colleagues and PCN leadership team to maintain a resilient and sustainable PCN.

We would like someone to join our team who has at least 1 year experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist in General Practice.

Hours of work per week = 27 to 37 hours

The employer is Network North PCN Ltd

For an informal chat / visit please contact Marie Wragg, PCN Manager [email protected] or David Russell, Lead Clinical Pharmacist [email protected]

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or apply via NHS jobs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a prescribing clinical pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists across the PCN which is made up of 5 Practices.

They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.

The post holder will be an integral part of the PCN, as well as part of a wider general practice and multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and augment clinical staff in the management of patients, with minimal support needed from the Lead Pharmacist.

As part of their employment, the post holder will ideally have completed the CPPE pathway and must be an Independent Prescriber, equipping the prescribing clinical pharmacist to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.

The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the prescribing clinical pharmacist.

About us

Network North PCN is a well-established Primary Care Network in North Sheffield, with a stable patient population. We have a compassionate and supportive team. We are committed, friendly and flexible. Key info:

- 5 Practices within the PCN

- On site duty GPs, available for questions/queries/support

- System One and EMIS practices

- Approx. 45,000 patients

- Commitment to CPD

- Emphasis on teaching within Practices

- Forward thinking, innovative and keen to embrace new ways of working

- Multi-disciplinary team - including an Advanced Care Practitioner, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, Mental Health Workers, Pharmacy Technician, Physician Associates, Physiotherapists and Social Prescribing Link Worker

Details

Date posted

11 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3905-26-0002

Job locations

Chapelgreen Practice

Thompson Hill

High Green

Sheffield

S35 4NF

United Kingdom

Mill Road Surgery

98a Mill Road

Ecclesfield

Sheffield

S35 9XQ

United Kingdom

Grenoside Surgery

60 Greno Crescent

Grenoside

Sheffield

S35 8NX

United Kingdom

Foxhill Medical Centre

160 Fox Hill Crescent

Foxhill

Sheffield

S6 1GA

United Kingdom

Ecclesfield Group Practice

96a Mill Road

Ecclesfield

Sheffield

S35 9XQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary key responsibilities

A prescribing clinical pharmacist at Network North PCN has the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

a. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.

b. Be a prescriber and work with and alongside the PCN and general practice team

c. Work with the 5 Practices across the PCN as and where needed

d. Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co- morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)

e. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities. Compared to a Clinical Pharmacist role, they must have a greater range of clinical skills relating to competences

f. Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the PCN practices conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework, enhanced services/local enhanced services, Impact and Investment Fund requirements and also any local PQIS schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives

g. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care

h. Have a role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload

i. Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care system

j. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulation

k. Be part of a professional clinical network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision.

l. To act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationships

m. To consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medication

n. To receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians

o. To receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff

p. To provide medication review services for patients in the practices and during domiciliary visits to local nursing homes

q. To manage a caseload of complex patients

r. To manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc.

s. To deliver long term condition clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and prescribe accordingly

t. To provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients with long term conditions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team

u. To review medications for newly registered patients

v. To improve patient and carer understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medication

w. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

x. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN

y. To implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system

z. To provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staff

aa. To organise and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems

bb. To improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.

cc. To develop yourself and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activities

dd. To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. To apply infection-control measures within the PCN practices according to local and national guidelines

ee. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a robust system

ff. Share expertise with the various students across the Practices and have students shadow them in clinic

gg. To support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

hh. To actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

ii. To manage a caseload of complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life care

jj. To review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC guidance etc.

kk. To provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary care

ll. To handle prescription queries and requests directly

mm. To provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the organisation, patients and their carers

nn. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation

oo. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events

pp. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

qq. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

rr. To attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

ss. To attend pharmacy team meetings and other clinical team meetings

tt. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct care

uu. To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.

vv. Carry out clinical audits

ww. Help the PCN prepare for Neighborhood working

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the prescribing clinical pharmacist may be requested to:

a. Agree and review prescribing formularies and protocols, and monitor compliance levels

b. Improve the data quality of medicines records and linking to conditions

c. Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other clinicians and staff on medicine issues

d. Working in partnership with pharmacists and clinicians in local hospital(s), improve the safety and quality of prescribing after discharge from hospital admissions and attendance

e. Provide support to prescription administrative/dispensary staff

f. Produce pharmacy updates (e.g. Bulletins) and share other communications as needed

g. Develop a specialist area of interest

h. Work with community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists and other stakeholders in the medicines supply chain to improve patient experience and manage incidents

i. Support virtual and remote models of consultation and support, including e- consultations, remote medication review, and telehealth and telemedicine

j. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

k. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties will be added and/or amended to suit the ever-changing needs of General Practice.

Job description Job responsibilities Primary key responsibilities A prescribing clinical pharmacist at Network North PCN has the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. a. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas. b. Be a prescriber and work with and alongside the PCN and general practice team c. Work with the 5 Practices across the PCN as and where needed d. Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co- morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme) e. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities. Compared to a Clinical Pharmacist role, they must have a greater range of clinical skills relating to competences f. Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the PCN practices conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework, enhanced services/local enhanced services, Impact and Investment Fund requirements and also any local PQIS schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives g. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care h. Have a role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload i. Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care system j. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulation k. Be part of a professional clinical network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision. l. To act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationships m. To consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medication n. To receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians o. To receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff p. To provide medication review services for patients in the practices and during domiciliary visits to local nursing homes q. To manage a caseload of complex patients r. To manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc. s. To deliver long term condition clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and prescribe accordingly t. To provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients with long term conditions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team u. To review medications for newly registered patients v. To improve patient and carer understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medication w. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation x. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN y. To implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system z. To provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staff aa. To organise and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems bb. To improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance. cc. To develop yourself and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activities dd. To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. To apply infection-control measures within the PCN practices according to local and national guidelines ee. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a robust systemff. Share expertise with the various students across the Practices and have students shadow them in clinicgg. To support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencieshh. To actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professionalii. To manage a caseload of complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life carejj. To review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC guidance etc.kk. To provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary carell. To handle prescription queries and requests directlymm. To provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the organisation, patients and their carersnn. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisationoo. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss eventspp. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmesqq. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governancerr. To attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreedss. To attend pharmacy team meetings and other clinical team meetings tt. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct careuu. To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.vv. Carry out clinical audits ww. Help the PCN prepare for Neighborhood working Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the prescribing clinical pharmacist may be requested to: a. Agree and review prescribing formularies and protocols, and monitor compliance levels b. Improve the data quality of medicines records and linking to conditions c. Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other clinicians and staff on medicine issues d. Working in partnership with pharmacists and clinicians in local hospital(s), improve the safety and quality of prescribing after discharge from hospital admissions and attendance e. Provide support to prescription administrative/dispensary staff f. Produce pharmacy updates (e.g. Bulletins) and share other communications as needed g. Develop a specialist area of interest h. Work with community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists and other stakeholders in the medicines supply chain to improve patient experience and manage incidents i. Support virtual and remote models of consultation and support, including e- consultations, remote medication review, and telehealth and telemedicine j. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner k. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties will be added and/or amended to suit the ever-changing needs of General Practice.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• - Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• - Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to constructively challenge the views and practices of managers and clinicians
• - Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• - Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• - Clear, polite telephone manner
• - Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne
• - Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
• - Effective time management (planning and organising)
• - Demonstrate personal accountability and emotional resilience, and work well under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• The prescribing clinical pharmacist:
• - Is a GPhC registered pharmacist
• - Holds a GPhC Independent Prescribing qualification

Desirable

• The prescribing clinical pharmacist:
• - has qualified from an approved 18-month CPPE training pathway that equips them to:
• a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting
• b.Be able to assist Practices to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in the annual Network Contracted Enhanced Service Specification
• - Has a minor ailments certification
• - Has a medicines management qualification

Experience

Essential

• The prescribing clinical pharmacist has:
• - A minimum of one year working as a clinical pharmacist within a General Practice setting
• - An appreciation of the nature of and experience of working in PCNs and general practice.
• - An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• - Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
• - An appreciation of the NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
• - Broad knowledge of PCNs and general practice

Desirable

• - In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• - Understanding of the mentorship process

Personal Qualities

Essential

• - Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
• - Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
• - Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• - Flexible and cooperative
• - Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• - Compassionate and maintain integrity
• - Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
• - Problem solving and analytical skills
• - Ability to maintain confidentiality
• - Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety

Other requirements

Essential

• - Clear Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• - Evidence of continuing professional development
• - Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours where needed.

Person Specification Skills Essential - Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face - Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to constructively challenge the views and practices of managers and clinicians - Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports - Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions - Clear, polite telephone manner - Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne - Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters - Effective time management (planning and organising) - Demonstrate personal accountability and emotional resilience, and work well under pressure Qualifications Essential The prescribing clinical pharmacist: - Is a GPhC registered pharmacist - Holds a GPhC Independent Prescribing qualification Desirable The prescribing clinical pharmacist: - has qualified from an approved 18-month CPPE training pathway that equips them to: a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting b.Be able to assist Practices to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in the annual Network Contracted Enhanced Service Specification - Has a minor ailments certification - Has a medicines management qualification Experience Essential The prescribing clinical pharmacist has: - A minimum of one year working as a clinical pharmacist within a General Practice setting - An appreciation of the nature of and experience of working in PCNs and general practice. - An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing - Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice - An appreciation of the NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners - Broad knowledge of PCNs and general practice Desirable - In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare - Understanding of the mentorship process Personal Qualities Essential - Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct - Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity - Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity - Flexible and cooperative - Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals - Compassionate and maintain integrity - Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks - Problem solving and analytical skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety Other requirements Essential - Clear Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check - Evidence of continuing professional development - Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home Desirable Flexibility to work outside of core office hours where needed.

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

Foxhill Medical Centre

Address

Chapelgreen Practice

Thompson Hill

High Green

Sheffield

S35 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Foxhill Medical Centre

Address

Chapelgreen Practice

Thompson Hill

High Green

Sheffield

S35 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job Overview

Are you keen to contribute to the provision of high-quality health care for individuals in an inpatient mental health setting?

Do you have NHS experience in a caring role, equipping you to work effectively to support and monitor people who need nutritional input in an inpatient setting?

We are looking for a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to assist our friendly team in providing services to this group of patients throughout Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

Main duties of the job

Job Description Summary

This role is part of the Mental Health Dietetic Team, supporting inpatient mental health services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, including acute, older adult and rehabilitation wards.

The post combines ward-based and office-based work, with a focus on patient contact, monitoring, training and education for individuals and groups, alongside record keeping and data entry.

You will collaborate closely with Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, and administrative colleagues, requiring strong communication, organisational, teamwork and IT skills.

A commitment to delivering high-quality care and collaborating effectively with patients, carers, relatives, and healthcare professionals is essential. Previous experience in a caring or healthcare environment is required.

The Leicester Nutrition and Dietetic Service employs around one hundred staff and provides services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

The team is committed to professional development and offers clinical supervision, training opportunities and support for student placements.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. Please note that applicants with HCPC registration are not eligible for this role.

Base location: To be agreed.

For further information, please contact Jess Hurst ([email protected]) or Joe Spillane ([email protected]).

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages.

Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

Wythenshawe Hospital part of Manchester Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint committed and compassionate radiographers to join our CT Team.

The workload is varied and we do many complex scanning procedures, the department has three CT scanners covering all aspects of CT scanning. We intend to increase our interventional service and provide an increased capacity for scanning and supporting lung cancer patients with the introduction of a dedicated Lung Cancer scanning unit.

The CT department consists of a friendly team who all work on a shift pattern rota, covering seven day / 24 hour working.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate an interest in CT scanning and have some experience of working in the NHS CT environment.

The CT department at Wythenshawe is very busy and we scan a lot of patients from all areas of the hospital. You will need to work with a large team of Radiographers including Radiologists, Radiology Assistants and Interventional Nurses.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the operational delivery of a high quality, safe andefficient CT imaging.To provide supervision and training for junior Radiographers, AssistantPractitioners, Radiographic helpers and Student Radiographers.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document for more information related to job duties.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-8340252-RL4

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmore Road, Wythenshawe

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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Closing vacancy listings early

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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

What is a DBS Check?

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

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

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

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

Who Needs a DBS Check

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

The Costs for a DBS

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

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

DBS Update Service

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post registration radiographic experience.
• Minimum of 12 months experience within CT

Desirable

• Evidence of audit or research skills

Qualification

Essential

• BSC(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Continuous CPD

Desirable

• Evidence of Post Graduate study

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of specialised imaging techniques, preferably within CT

Desirable

• Knowledge of advanced CT Techniques

Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post registration radiographic experience. Minimum of 12 months experience within CT Desirable Evidence of audit or research skills Qualification Essential BSC(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent HCPC registration Continuous CPD Desirable Evidence of Post Graduate study Knowledge Essential Knowledge of specialised imaging techniques, preferably within CT Desirable Knowledge of advanced CT Techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmore Road, Wythenshawe

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmore Road, Wythenshawe

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate and motivated to use your clinical knowledge and assessment skills to support patients rehab journey?

In the South & West Exeter cluster, we have an opportunity for a motivated individual, with a keen interest in rehabilitation and promoting independence, to join the community rehabilitation team. This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity until 21/11/2027.

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

Our service has an exciting opportunity for a 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 Programmes.

The post holder will work directly with young people admitted to the inpatient ward who also have a diagnosis of ASD and/or LD. They will support the development of positive behaviour support plans, communication plans as well as providing other relevant work under supervision to meet the therapeutic needs of the young people with ASD/LD. The post holder will have an opportunity to work in a creative, adapted and evidence based way with support from a multi-disciplinary team.

This government-funded initiative promotes the growth and skill of the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a one-year full-time position, allowing services to employ trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.

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

Main duties of the job

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2027 with around 2-3 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.

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.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job summary

We have a fabulous opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the community team based at Walton, we offer rehab and complex discharge planning to our patients, enabling a safe discharge home.

The role supports 7-day working and there will be a requirement to cover some weekends and bank holidays as part of our rapid response service, approx. 1 in 8 weekends.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 occupational therapist to join the Chesterfield Core Community Therapy team.

This role would give the successful applicants the opportunity to be part of the wider core team within Chesterfield, under the wider umbrella of community therapy- an experienced team with a wealth of knowledge.

Our multi-disciplinary approach to care supports patients with a wide range of conditions; including complex comorbidities, palliative care and frailty.

The successful applicant will require the ability to integrate into our MDT, understanding the roles we all have to play.

The successful candidates must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, have the ability to work on their own initiative, but also be an effective team worker, and be keen to help develop the role of therapy on the ward.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Main duties of the job

You will need to effectively engage with your patients, peer groups, and service users in all elements of your role, leading by example and promoting a supportive and caring culture.

This will require an inclusive, transparent, open approach to your role, whereby you are happy to be accountable to others and to go that extra mile when required.You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.

As a key person in the directorate you will act as a role model, be inspirational, dynamic and a courageous individual.As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.The opportunity to develop advanced skills across a variety of different settings, the right candidate can expect to be supported and coached within this role.DCHS provides a preceptorship programme for newly-qualified staff and is committed to investing in both clinical and leadership development of its staff through a robust process of regular appraisal and supervision.

About us

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

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

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCS-7896-26

Job locations

Walton Hospital

whitecotes lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered or working towards this
• Occupational Therapy Diploma/Degree or working towards this

Desirable

• L'Apple accredited or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Varied clinical experience

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience of implementing service improvement

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentoring skills or willingness to acquire

Vehicle and licence

Essential

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered or working towards this Occupational Therapy Diploma/Degree or working towards this Desirable L'Apple accredited or equivalent Experience Essential Varied clinical experience Desirable Community experience Experience of implementing service improvement Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to problem solve Excellent IT skills Desirable Teaching/Mentoring skills or willingness to acquire Vehicle and licence Essential Applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

whitecotes lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

whitecotes lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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