Job summary

Come and join our fantastic Eating Disorder Service! This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in community Eating Disorders.

You will be supported by a highly experienced Psychologist and other members of the team.

We are a community based service, supporting people to deal with the impact of an eating disorder (ED). The Bolton team is developing and works closely with the local area and the wider Cheshire and Wirral Partnership locality.

On-going continuing professional development is not only supported but encouraged with practitioners supported to develop their own interests within eating disorders.

This post is part time 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To provide psychological interventions to people who have an ED. The post involves working in the community and will require occasional travel across all sites.We are looking for a confident, friendly individual who has experience of working with people with an ED or a passion to work with this client group and the drive to support them in managing their difficulties. You will be required to provide psychological assessment and interventions. The successful candidate will have experience in working within a multidisciplinary setting . They will have experience in delivering individual therapy that is adapted to the needs of people with an ED, and helping non-psychology team members work with people who have experienced an ED through consultation and joint working.

The role involves blended working, including face to face sessions, remote sessions via telephone and video.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist ready to make a meaningful difference in low-secure forensic mental health care?

We are offering a 5/6 OT Development post to join our Therapies Team at Francis Willis Unit. Rated Good overall by the CQC following an unannounced inspection in February 2026, Francis Willis was recognised for strong multidisciplinary working, robust governance, safety, dignity, personalised care, safeguarding, inclusive patient involvement and a positive culture of learning and improvement.

An exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, recovery-focused team where OT is central to helping people rebuild skills, routines, confidence and meaningful roles. You will deliver creative, person-centred assessments and interventions, including individual and group work focused on daily living skills, community participation, physical wellbeing, social inclusion, motivation and recovery. Interventions may include cooking, gardening, walking, gym, music, Recovery College, volunteering and community-based activity.

We are seeking a compassionate, confident and reflective OT with excellent communication, clinical reasoning and risk assessment skills. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers and the MDT to support safe progression through secure pathways and promote independence, choice and hope.

If you are passionate about occupational therapy, forensic rehabilitation and enabling people to live meaningful lives, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high-quality occupational therapy within the low secure forensic service, supporting adults with complex mental health needs through recovery-focused assessment, intervention and discharge planning.

Essential duties include:

• Undertake comprehensive OT assessments, formulations and intervention planning.
• Assess occupational performance, functional ability, cognition, motivation, daily living skills, risk and barriers to recovery.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions to promote independence, meaningful occupation, social inclusion and recovery.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessment, CPA/review meetings and discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, the MDT, community services and external agencies.
• Manage a delegated caseload, prioritise referrals and organise workload according to clinical need.
• Promote positive therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries within a secure setting.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with HCPC standards, Trust policies and information governance requirements.
• Support clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement activity.
• Supervise, delegate to and support junior staff, OT support staff and students as required

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

274-12158-OA-A

Job locations

Francis Willis Unit

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5UA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification document for complete details regarding this post

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you, which include:

All our employees have access to Employee Assistance Programme a free online 24/7, 365 days a year confidential counselling and wellbeing support which is open to family as well as staff members.

Active staff networks

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Car leasing schemes

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Money-saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Get in touch today:

Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about the role or the ward environment. For more information, please contact

Claire McGrath (OT Clinical lead for inpatient rehab and Low secure - Tel: 01522 309698 or email on [email protected], or,

Lauren Gill (Ward Manager) Tel: 01522 309698 or via email

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification document for complete details regarding this post When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you, which include: All our employees have access to Employee Assistance Programme a free online 24/7, 365 days a year confidential counselling and wellbeing support which is open to family as well as staff members. Active staff networks Competitive annual leave entitlement Car leasing schemes NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money-saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants Get in touch today: Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about the role or the ward environment. For more information, please contact Claire McGrath (OT Clinical lead for inpatient rehab and Low secure - Tel: 01522 309698 or email on [email protected], or, Lauren Gill (Ward Manager) Tel: 01522 309698 or via email

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively

Qualifications

Essential

• Currently Occupational Therapist
• Registered with the HCPC

Desirable

• Training in Cognitive disability model
• APPLE accreditation
• Management training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with adults with complex needs or adults with
• Experience of working with people with cognitive impairment. Substance misuse issues.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Essential

• Some knowledge of national agenda for mental health
• Good clinical reasoning skills
• Skills in occupational therapy assessment and treatment
• Knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries
• Highly motivated & able to engage with patients & carers to improve outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collectively.
• Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively

Person Specification Special Requirements Essential Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively Qualifications Essential Currently Occupational Therapist Registered with the HCPC Desirable Training in Cognitive disability model APPLE accreditation Management training Experience Essential Relevant experience of working with adults with complex needs or adults with Experience of working with people with cognitive impairment. Substance misuse issues. Evidence of continuing professional development Skills Essential Some knowledge of national agenda for mental health Good clinical reasoning skills Skills in occupational therapy assessment and treatment Knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles Good communication skills Understanding of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries Highly motivated & able to engage with patients & carers to improve outcomes. Ability to work independently and collectively. Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Francis Willis Unit

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Francis Willis Unit

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Bridgewater PCN is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of a large dynamic team working in a 36,000 patient GP practice based over 4 sites

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Lead Clinical Pharmacist and Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in supporting medicines optimisation, medication safety, repeat prescribing systems and patient care within the practice multidisciplinary team.

Working closely with GPs, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, Physicians Associates and administrative colleagues, you will help ensure the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines across our patient population.

This is an in-person role, you will be based with your colleagues in our Pharmacy Office.The main duties of this role will involve dealing with the prescribing queries arriving from patients to support the GPs and Practice Pharmacists. The Pharmacy Technician will need to be committed to improving health and putting patients first. Key qualities are the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, hospital and practice staff, and to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team. Demonstrable general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas, including Long Term Conditions, together with a good understanding of general practice are essential.

About us

We are a forward-thinking, high-achieving, partner-led GP group practice, with patient care at the heart of everything we do. As a training practice with a long history of undergraduate and postgraduate education, we offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to excellent patient care.

You will work alongside our Clinical Pharmacists and wider practice team to support the safe and effective use of medicines.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2717-26-0006

Job locations

Bridgewater House

7 Printers Avenue

Watford

Herts

WD18 7QR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post Title: Practice Pharmacy Technician

Location: Bridgewater Surgeries

Salary: Dependent on experience

Working Hours: 37.5 hours PW Full time

Reports to: Lead Clinical Pharmacist

JOB SUMMARY

To support the Clinical Pharmacists to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

Job responsibilities

To assist with repeat prescribing of ongoing medications.

To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.

To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets, under the supervision of the Lead Clinical Pharmacist and Lead GP for Medicine Management.

To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.

To participate in medication audits.

To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the local medicines management team.

To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.

To support the Pharmacists to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.

To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement.

To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.

To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate

To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required.

Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines.

To deal with medication related queries from reception staff and patients.

Responsibility for administration

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all the items in the following list:

Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate.

Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.

Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers.

Helping to keep all practice areas tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.

Helping to maintain a positive, patient focussed culture.

Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture across the whole of the practice team.

Any other duties commensurate with this position.

Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the Partners / Practice Manager dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Patient services

To provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, and where required on domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.

To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.

Assist Partners with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets.

To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicine management team and all other relevant health professionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.

To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Reporting potential risks identified

Confidentiality

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Job description Job responsibilities Post Title: Practice Pharmacy Technician Location: Bridgewater SurgeriesSalary: Dependent on experienceWorking Hours: 37.5 hours PW Full timeReports to: Lead Clinical Pharmacist JOB SUMMARY To support the Clinical Pharmacists to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.Job responsibilities To assist with repeat prescribing of ongoing medications. To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly. To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets, under the supervision of the Lead Clinical Pharmacist and Lead GP for Medicine Management. To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness. To participate in medication audits. To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the local medicines management team. To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To support the Pharmacists to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate. To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols. To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required. Be responsible for the organisation, planning and of own workload to meet set deadlines. To deal with medication related queries from reception staff and patients.Responsibility for administration Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all the items in the following list: Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate. Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures. Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers. Helping to keep all practice areas tidy and free from obstructions and clutter. Helping to maintain a positive, patient focussed culture. Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture across the whole of the practice team. Any other duties commensurate with this position.Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the Partners / Practice Manager dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.Patient services To provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, and where required on domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines. To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year. Assist Partners with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets. To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicine management team and all other relevant health professionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. CommunicationThe post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identifiedConfidentiality While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Personal/Professional Development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or recognised equivalent
• Completion of CPPE in Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Experience within General Practice or Primary Care Networks
• Experience using SystmOne clinical system

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or recognised equivalent Completion of CPPE in Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician Desirable Experience within General Practice or Primary Care Networks Experience using SystmOne clinical system

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

Bridgewater Surgeries

Address

Bridgewater House

7 Printers Avenue

Watford

Herts

WD18 7QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bridgewater Surgeries

Address

Bridgewater House

7 Printers Avenue

Watford

Herts

WD18 7QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of young people's mental health? We're looking for a passionate and experienced practitioner to join our Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in East Cheshire as part of the Governments ambition to cover all schools by 2029. This post is a fixed term contract until December 2027.

Applicants should either apply as a Children's and Young Peoples Practitioner (CYPMHP) and therefore hold a core professional qualification and meet all other aspects of this job description or apply as a Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner or Children's and Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner and meet all aspects of this job description, including significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field.

The MHSTs offer hybrid working, including accessing CWP premises in East Cheshire, working from schools and working from home. Base can be negociated with the successful candidate - either Elm House, Macclesfield or Catherine House, Crewe.

We are a forward-thinking service dedicated to placing children, young people, and their families at the centre of everything we do. Our MHST is an integral part of the wider Access service within the Trust, working collaboratively with colleagues across the care group to deliver compassionate, high-quality support.

Main duties of the job

In this leadership role, you will:- Deliver and support a wide range of evidence-based interventions for children, young people and caregivers- Hold a clinical caseload while contributing to service development and leadership- Supervise EMHP / CYWP practitioners and work alongside the Clinical Coordinators to shape the MHST's growth- Participate in our duty rota to screen referrals into the service and contribute to weekly case allocation meetings You'll also work closely with Senior Mental Health Leads (SMHLs) in schools to embed a whole-school approach to mental wellbeing. This includes:- Leading staff training and parent workshops- Supporting the creation of mental wellbeing action plans and audits- Contributing to the evaluation of initiatives to ensure our service remains effective, ethical, and safe This is more than a job, it's a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, compassionate team that's transforming how mental health is supported in education settings.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build a healthier future for our children and young people.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative, supportive team in Epping.

The successful candidate will deliver specialist stroke and neurological speech and language therapy as a member of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team, providing care to adult patients who have had a recent stroke or are diagnosed with a neurological condition as part of the specialist in-patient service (Beech Ward, St Margarets Hospital) and Early Supported Discharge Team (community). The caseload will include in-patient, domiciliary and clinic based activity, with a focus on stroke rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping but will be required to provide services across West Essex.

The successful candidate will deliver person centred, goals-focused assessment and intervention to an adult stroke and neurology caseload, both within the inpatient unit and in patients' own homes.

The successful candidate will assist in service development, including supervision of more junior colleagues, supporting students on placement, and delivering education and training programmes to the multidisciplinary team.

There are regular opportunities for continuing professional development both within the team and through meetings and engagement with speech and language therapy teams within EPUT and also at PAH. We have access to regular videofluoroscopy clinics at PAH with the plan to develop a jointly run clinic in the near future.

About us

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

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

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to T&Cs)
• 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

We are recruiting a Part Time Audio Typist.

The role is to assist in providing a comprehensive and professional audit typing service to clinical staff in the Trust, in conjunction with other secretaries working within the Team. The role will include audio typing, and liaising as necessary with other staff in the Team.

Monday to Friday working days only

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Typing of clinic letters to patients and other healthcare professionals with accuracy and attention to detail. Processing these letters to the patients and healthcare professionals. Checking outcomes of the clinic attendance. Answering phone. Scanning into patients EPR record.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

224-PA20260903904

Job locations

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To type clinic notes, operation notes, pre operative notes, ward notes, specialist reports, discharge summaries, conference notes and correspondence of varied medical terminology, accurately through audio typing distributing as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions. This work involves a significant use of word processing and the Trusts computer systems, PAS, EPR and Microsoft Office and digital dictation system.

Process incoming mail and distribute as necessary on a daily basis.

To scan documents into the correct section of the patients EPR record, performing a quality assurance check for each scanned document.

To regularly check Big Hand for urgent dictation. Also checking for missing dictations and alerting the Medical Secretary.

Ensure all clinical letters are completed and dispatched, where possible, within the10 day standard as directed by the Trust liaising with medical staff to encourage dictation and signing of letters in a timely fashion.

Complete Inter Provider Transfer forms accurately to effectively coordinate patients pathway with other hospitals.

Requesting external case notes and x-rays via IEP.

The use of photocopying handling skills and fax machine skills to reproduce or fax documents as required.

Ensure that all entries and information on the hospital computer systems such as PAS and EPR are accurate and complete.

To liaise with the Medical Secretary and when directed to answer incoming telephone calls as well as carrying out external telephone calls.

The ability to deal with frequent interruptions whilst maintaining levels of concentration.

Job description Job responsibilities To type clinic notes, operation notes, pre operative notes, ward notes, specialist reports, discharge summaries, conference notes and correspondence of varied medical terminology, accurately through audio typing distributing as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions. This work involves a significant use of word processing and the Trusts computer systems, PAS, EPR and Microsoft Office and digital dictation system. Process incoming mail and distribute as necessary on a daily basis. To scan documents into the correct section of the patients EPR record, performing a quality assurance check for each scanned document. To regularly check Big Hand for urgent dictation. Also checking for missing dictations and alerting the Medical Secretary. Ensure all clinical letters are completed and dispatched, where possible, within the10 day standard as directed by the Trust liaising with medical staff to encourage dictation and signing of letters in a timely fashion. Complete Inter Provider Transfer forms accurately to effectively coordinate patients pathway with other hospitals. Requesting external case notes and x-rays via IEP. The use of photocopying handling skills and fax machine skills to reproduce or fax documents as required. Ensure that all entries and information on the hospital computer systems such as PAS and EPR are accurate and complete. To liaise with the Medical Secretary and when directed to answer incoming telephone calls as well as carrying out external telephone calls. The ability to deal with frequent interruptions whilst maintaining levels of concentration.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• RSA level 2 Typewriting and audio typing (or equivalent)
• English GCSE at Grade C - or equivalent

Desirable

• AMSPAR diploma
• ECDL/NVQ

Experience

Essential

• Experience of producing volumes of typing to a high standard
• Able to work with a range of computer systems for transcription and administration

Desirable

• NHS experience and or medical terminology experience

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates clear communication skills and a professional manner
• Able to manage own workload unsupervised.
• Able to pay attention to detail and follow actions through to completion

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's published values

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential RSA level 2 Typewriting and audio typing (or equivalent) English GCSE at Grade C - or equivalent Desirable AMSPAR diploma ECDL/NVQ Experience Essential Experience of producing volumes of typing to a high standard Able to work with a range of computer systems for transcription and administration Desirable NHS experience and or medical terminology experience Aptitudes and Attributes Essential Demonstrates clear communication skills and a professional manner Able to manage own workload unsupervised. Able to pay attention to detail and follow actions through to completion Values Essential Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's published values

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the SCMHT Adult Community Mental Health Services. The team supports adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, helping them to achieve their recovery goals, maximise independence and improve their overall wellbeing within their local community.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will work as a core member oof a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, intervention. You will use occupational therapy principles to help individuals develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to engage in meaningful activities, maintain their independence, and improve their quality of life. Within this role you will be working as a care-coordinator within the SCMHT.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or developing Occupational Therapist to gain experience in community mental health, supported by regular supervision, professional development opportunities and access to specialist occupational therapy expertise.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the Adult Community Mental Health Recovery and Wellbeing Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults experiencing mental health difficulties to achieve their recovery goals and maximise their independence within their own communities. Working across the Colchester locality you will manage a caseload of service users with a range of complex and enduring mental health needs, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions that focus on improving occupational performance, social inclusion, health and wellbeing.

The role involves working closely with service users, carers, families and a wide range of professionals within a multidisciplinary team. Interventions are delivered on an individual or group basis and will support individuals to build confidence, develop life skills and maintain their recovery within the community. You will be expected to maintain accurate clinical records, produce high-quality reports and communicate effectively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure coordinated care.

About us

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

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% 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

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake an apprenticeship within our Healthcare Records/Medical Secretaries team.

The successful candidate will be based within the one of the Medical Secretarial Team sub-specialities and will provide admin support duties .

The post will include typing of clinic notes and processing letters, scanning patient information into the EPR system, processing mail within the team daily, answering and dealing with queries via telephone and other administrative support as required. The nature of the typing is complex, sensitive and confidential.

We are looking for an individual with an interest in secretarial work who is able to work well as part of a team as well as the ability to work on own initiative. Good communication and interpersonal skills are important along with the ability to work accurately, paying attention to detail.

Protected time will be given to complete modules within the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship wage £6.40 per hour After 12 months in post entitlement to the minimum wage is based on their age

• For those aged 21 & over the rate will be£11.44
• For those aged 18-20 the rate will be£8.60
• For those under 18 it will be £6.40 per hour

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

Typing of patient's clinic notes from Digital Transcribing System.

Scanning patient information into the Electronic Patient Record system accurately.

Opening and processing mail within the department daily.

Answering the telephone and dealing with queries under guidance with the Senior Medical Secretary.

About us

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

224-PA20261003924

Job locations

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Process incoming mail and distribute as necessary on a daily basis.

Scanning of patient information into the patients electronic record, eg, physio reports, scan results, blood results promptly and accurately.

To type clinical notes, pre op notes and ward notes accurately through audio transcription distributing as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions and patients. This work involves a significant use of the Trusts computer systems.

Maintaining the diagnostic waiting list to include printing off results and updating the diagnostic waiting list.

Up-dating patients details on the CareFlow system ensuring accuracy.

Checking patients appointments and waiting list entries on the CareFlow system

Answering incoming telephone calls as well as carrying out external telephone calls

The use of photocopy and fax machines

Job description Job responsibilities Process incoming mail and distribute as necessary on a daily basis. Scanning of patient information into the patients electronic record, eg, physio reports, scan results, blood results promptly and accurately. To type clinical notes, pre op notes and ward notes accurately through audio transcription distributing as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions and patients. This work involves a significant use of the Trusts computer systems. Maintaining the diagnostic waiting list to include printing off results and updating the diagnostic waiting list. Up-dating patients details on the CareFlow system ensuring accuracy. Checking patients appointments and waiting list entries on the CareFlow system Answering incoming telephone calls as well as carrying out external telephone calls The use of photocopy and fax machines

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Work experience/part-time employment

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSE pass English language GCSE pass Maths

Desirable

• All round good GSCE results

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good accuracy and detail of work produced.
• Good all round team player, willing to learn and an interest in secretarial work
• Flexible approach and ability to work on one's own initiative

Person Specification Experience Desirable Work experience/part-time employment Qualifications and Training Essential GCSE pass English language GCSE pass Maths Desirable All round good GSCE results Skills and Competencies Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills Good accuracy and detail of work produced. Good all round team player, willing to learn and an interest in secretarial work Flexible approach and ability to work on one's own initiative

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Based in Reading at Prospect Park Hospital you will work as part of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team supporting patients in the community to avoid Hospital admission. The post holder will provide brief clinical risk and mental state assessment, formulation and brief psychosocial interventions for people presenting in mental health crisis. Working via telephone, validating, de-escalating crisis and coaching people in distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies. Using a range of brief psychosocial interventions, empower patients, carers and families to manage distress and crisis effectively. With experience working within Mental Health, you will enjoy working as part of a large team and thrive in a busy fast paced environment.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The post involves working with clients of the Mental Health Crisis Service over the phone. The working environment includes exposure to high levels of distress in others. There is a requirement for substantial periods of concentration and sitting

Work with supervision to deliver brief psychosocial interventions via telephone.

Undertake clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies and procedures.

Supervise and support Apprentice and Trainee staff.

Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective and integrated manner.

Promote a recovery model that empowers patients, carers and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making and ownership of their packages of care and treatment.

Act as the patients and relatives advocate.

To be responsible for the accurate maintenance of clinical record keeping and the required communication of individual patient care packages for the post holder's area of responsibility/specialism

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT Systemic Family Practitioner. At Harrow and Hillingdon MHST we work with young people with mild to moderate MH presentations in schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering systemic interventions within an MHST in identified schools and colleges in the central areas of Harrow and Hillingdon.

You will normally have a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc) AND a registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor ( three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience inthe public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist. Applications MAY be considered from those with relevant first degree who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting. You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being. This role requires flexibility and adaptability and above all, a passion for working with children and young people with mental health difficulties within an educational context.

Main duties of the job

CYP-PT Systemic Family Pracitioners will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.

The practitioner will play a key role in

• Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
• Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
• Developing and delivering systemic evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings
• Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
• Providing support to Education and Mental Health practitioners

To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HERE for one of our CAMHS video

About us

The successful candidates would be working within Harrow and Hillingdon MHSTs (Mental Health Support Team).

The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Hillingdon area.

The purpose of the team is to

• Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
• Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

Young people have access to the MHST via one phone number. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical staff to discuss potential referrals.

The MHST will manage referrals, deal with queries, undertake clinical telephone triage and face to face assessment, give advice and signpost young people where appropriate.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated individual with good communication, administrative and organisational skills to support the administrative systems required to run the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Neurological Rehabilitation Service. The role also includes working with adults who have a neurological diagnosis to provide rehabilitation interventions under the guidance of the Occupational Therapists.

Main duties of the job

The post involves working closely with staff in a small, friendly team to help organise patient appointments and follow-ups, send out and put together patient treatment resource packs, inputting departmental data such logging employee changes and assisting with waiting list administration. The role also includes ordering equipment, treatment room tidying and cleaning, monitoring stock and arranging for any equipment repairs or replacements.

The clinical aspect of the role involves working with adults with strokes, head injuries and other progressive neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis to help regain their independence and quality of life. Clinical duties will include assisting patients with arm activities to help improve their arm function, this will be carried out individually or in a group. Other interventions include telephone patient follow ups, assisting with outpatient groups, such as relaxation or art/creative groups, and practicing functional activities with patients such as cooking. It also involves practicing with patients the use of aids to assist with dressing or in the kitchen and with tasks such as handwriting.

Training, support and regular supervision will be provided.

An informal visit is recommended. For more information, please contact Rebecca Peacock or Donna McCluskey on (01865) 737392

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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 theOUH YouTube channel.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/ pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

321-MRC-8099415-B3

Job locations

Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Purpose

• To work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team, as part of the larger interdisciplinary team.
• To assist the Occupational Therapy Team with a range of clinical (40%) and admin duties. (60%)
• To record patient information as per trust policy and professional guidelines.
• To provide administrative support to the Occupational Therapy team such as compiling patient treatment resources, organising patient appointments and assisting the Lead OT in inputting data for HR changes, payroll, and annual leave management.
• To provide holistic interventions for in and outpatients without direct supervision, working to treatment plans, protocols and accountable always to a registered Occupational Therapist.
• To support patient centred rehabilitation to maximise the individuals independence, facilitate safe and timely discharge and reflecting individual choice.
• To accurately input data onto Trust and departmental IT systems.
• To order, clean and maintain rehab equipment/supplies in the Occupational Therapy Department, and communicate with suppliers.

Communication:

• Exchange and communicate information to patients using encouragement, reassurance and tact and overcome barriers to communication with patients whose communication is impaired.
• Maintain accurate, objective up to date patient records according to Trust standards.
• Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with all patients, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
• Receive and provide routine information to staff, patients, and carers.
• Accept and relay information/messages to/from registered staff, verbally, electronically and in writing as requested
• On an informal basis, to promote the Occupational Therapy Service at the Oxford Centre for Enablement.

Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities:

• To understand a range of procedures which require a base level of theoretical knowledge by practical experience.
• To work flexibly and be able to adjust to the constantly changing demands of the department.
• To use the IT systems within the Trust such as EPR Powerchart, Revenue Cycle, E-roster, Employee online and applications such as Microsoft teams, Outlook, and EXCEL to support the effective work of the OT department
• To have holistic understanding of patient and family dynamics, the patients condition, and its impact on function.
• To use initiative when responding to changing patient signs i.e., ceasing treatment if patient unwell.
• To support registered Occupational Therapists, carrying out planned programmes of treatment for patients.
• To provide planned advice, support, and instruction to patients and where relevant their family/ carers, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan.
• To be aware of patients stamina and understanding during treatment sessions and make appropriate adjustments to the session
• To undertake specific activities relevant to the clinical area which demonstrate advanced technical or support skills that have required specific training.
• To carry out treatment plans, which may be in the form of group activity, as directed by registered staff and monitor, note and report back on the patients progress.
• To gather core information and contribute to the assessment of patients as requested by the Occupational Therapist
• To prepare, issue and give instruction in the use of equipment to promote rehabilitation and independence within agreed competencies following treatment plan.
• To prepare the environment and equipment appropriate for the treatment session.
• To be responsible for maintenance and safety of identified treatment spaces, and, with support of qualified staff, the improvement and development of those environments.
• To provide patient centred and high standard interventions, respecting patient choice and dignity, and working with an inter-disciplinary approach to achieving patient goals.
• To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals to gain valid informed consent according to Trust Policy.
• Reporting to the Clinical Lead any risks, difficulties, or concerns that they themselves or a patient, may identify.
• Liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, patients, carers, and relatives. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patients care is being transferred.
• To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and protocols laid down by the service and the Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Principle Purpose To work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team, as part of the larger interdisciplinary team. To assist the Occupational Therapy Team with a range of clinical (40%) and admin duties. (60%) To record patient information as per trust policy and professional guidelines. To provide administrative support to the Occupational Therapy team such as compiling patient treatment resources, organising patient appointments and assisting the Lead OT in inputting data for HR changes, payroll, and annual leave management. To provide holistic interventions for in and outpatients without direct supervision, working to treatment plans, protocols and accountable always to a registered Occupational Therapist. To support patient centred rehabilitation to maximise the individuals independence, facilitate safe and timely discharge and reflecting individual choice. To accurately input data onto Trust and departmental IT systems. To order, clean and maintain rehab equipment/supplies in the Occupational Therapy Department, and communicate with suppliers. Communication: Exchange and communicate information to patients using encouragement, reassurance and tact and overcome barriers to communication with patients whose communication is impaired. Maintain accurate, objective up to date patient records according to Trust standards. Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with all patients, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. Receive and provide routine information to staff, patients, and carers. Accept and relay information/messages to/from registered staff, verbally, electronically and in writing as requested On an informal basis, to promote the Occupational Therapy Service at the Oxford Centre for Enablement. Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities: To understand a range of procedures which require a base level of theoretical knowledge by practical experience. To work flexibly and be able to adjust to the constantly changing demands of the department. To use the IT systems within the Trust such as EPR Powerchart, Revenue Cycle, E-roster, Employee online and applications such as Microsoft teams, Outlook, and EXCEL to support the effective work of the OT department To have holistic understanding of patient and family dynamics, the patients condition, and its impact on function. To use initiative when responding to changing patient signs i.e., ceasing treatment if patient unwell. To support registered Occupational Therapists, carrying out planned programmes of treatment for patients. To provide planned advice, support, and instruction to patients and where relevant their family/ carers, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan. To be aware of patients stamina and understanding during treatment sessions and make appropriate adjustments to the session To undertake specific activities relevant to the clinical area which demonstrate advanced technical or support skills that have required specific training. To carry out treatment plans, which may be in the form of group activity, as directed by registered staff and monitor, note and report back on the patients progress. To gather core information and contribute to the assessment of patients as requested by the Occupational Therapist To prepare, issue and give instruction in the use of equipment to promote rehabilitation and independence within agreed competencies following treatment plan. To prepare the environment and equipment appropriate for the treatment session. To be responsible for maintenance and safety of identified treatment spaces, and, with support of qualified staff, the improvement and development of those environments. To provide patient centred and high standard interventions, respecting patient choice and dignity, and working with an inter-disciplinary approach to achieving patient goals. To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals to gain valid informed consent according to Trust Policy. Reporting to the Clinical Lead any risks, difficulties, or concerns that they themselves or a patient, may identify. Liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, patients, carers, and relatives. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patients care is being transferred. To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and protocols laid down by the service and the Trust.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• oGood written English
• oProven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
• oIT skills

Desirable

• oAdvanced IT skills

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working autonomously
• oExperience of working with people in a health or care setting

Desirable

• oExperience of working with people with disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• oGood communication skills
• oAble to maintain records relating to patients, equipment and supplies
• experience of working in a team
• understanding of adapting communication methods and styles
• ability to work under direction and feedback appropriately
• enthusiastic and willing to learn
• flexible approach
• physically able to complete the role
• organisational skills and time management

Desirable

• understanding of neurological conditions
• understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential oGood written English oProven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent) oIT skills Desirable oAdvanced IT skills Experience Essential oExperience of working autonomously oExperience of working with people in a health or care setting Desirable oExperience of working with people with disabilities. Skills Essential oGood communication skills oAble to maintain records relating to patients, equipment and supplies experience of working in a team understanding of adapting communication methods and styles ability to work under direction and feedback appropriately enthusiastic and willing to learn flexible approach physically able to complete the role organisational skills and time management Desirable understanding of neurological conditions understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

SWFT Children's Occupational Therapy Team are excited to be partnering with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council to deliver Children's Occupational Therapy support directly to educational settings across Warwickshire.This is a call to action under the "Expert at Hand" initiative, designed to bring specialist expertise directly into mainstream education, supporting staff and children through earlier, more integrated universal advice and targeted interventions.Do you have experience working with children with developmental, functional or participation needs? This may include experience gained within a health, education or a social care setting.We are looking to recruit and upskill a team of practitioners to work across the county, supporting educational settings to integrate therapeutic approaches and strategies into their wider workforce. This may involve coaching, direct training and modelling within nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools and post-16 provisions.If you are passionate about enabling children and young people to participate, learn and thrive within their educational environment, we would love to hear from you.Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Technical Instructor is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

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

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

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

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

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

203-FH1249

Job locations

Orchard Centre

Lower Hillmorton Road

Rugby

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Professional Values

To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work

Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.

Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.

To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.

Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: Professional Values To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture. To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times. To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage. To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Clinical Practice Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional. To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern. Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency. To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection. To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy. Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required. Communications and Interpersonal Relationships To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums. Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service. Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated. Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times. Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area. Team Working To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with. Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved. General The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education

Desirable

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Able to implement and evaluate treatment
• Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies
• Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews
• Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills
• Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others at work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Other job requirements

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
• Independent means of transport
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education Desirable Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it Experience Essential Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment Experience of working within a team Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities. Skills Essential Able to implement and evaluate treatment Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work autonomously Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Desirable Experience of supervising others at work Personal Qualities Essential Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Desirable Ability to problem solve Other job requirements Essential Passes pre-employment checks Able to work flexibly to meet service needs Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment Independent means of transport Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orchard Centre

Lower Hillmorton Road

Rugby

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orchard Centre

Lower Hillmorton Road

Rugby

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust are recruiting an Orthoptist to join our friendly team who deliver orthoptic services across Warwickshire. You will be supported by the team to deliver high quality orthoptic services and will include a varied orthoptic caseload.

The Orthoptic team supports adult motility services for the whole of Coventry and Warwickshire including assisting with Botox and adjustable sutures. The Orthoptic team also support paediatric services including ROP screening, urgent care clinics, Consultant clinics, joint optometry clinics and Orthoptic clinics.

As an AHP at South Warwickshire and George Eliot you will join a network of supportive and forward thinking AHPs across the trust who will support you in your role and who champion the work and development of the AHP community.

The department is committed to providing opportunities for continuous professional development and is active in audit and service improvement.

This role is Band 6 and so is most suited to an orthoptist with post qualification experience.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist comprehensive, high quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner and to work as an effective member of the cross-site Orthoptic team in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with ocular motility disorders and amblyopia;to develop and monitor effective treatment plans using specialist skills based on clinical and analytical reasoning and using evidence based practice.

About us

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

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

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

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

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-EL1241

Job locations

Machen Eye Unit Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical and Professional:

To take responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Orthoptic patients referred to the Eye Clinic as a member of the Orthoptic team, using current evidence based practice. This requires knowledge and interpretation of professional guidelines and includes inpatients and outpatients attending the Orthoptic clinic and:

Patients with cerebral palsy, chromosomal abnormalities, benign intracranial hypertension, autism, learning difficulties, speech and language disorders, neurofibromatosis and referrals from the Special Care Baby Unit

Orthoptics of neurology, stroke and endocrine disorders, including Myasthenia Gravis, Thyroid Dysfunction, Diabetes, head injuries and maxillo-facial injuries

Pre- & Post-operative clinics

To ensure that each patient is seen professionally, efficiently and effectively

To ensure that each patient receives the highest standard of care, taking into account the interpretation of a broad range of specialised clinical options, working as an autonomous practitioner

To provide a specialist service that enables each patient to obtain the best visual function including: visual acuity, binocular vision, ocular movements and ocular cosmetic appearance as appropriate.

To determine the diagnosis, prognosis and management of Orthoptic cases where clinical signs and symptoms are highly complex, may be sensitive and emotive, and do not always fall into particular categories and/or where information is limited or unavailable and there may be significant barriers to acceptance and understanding

To undertake pre- and post-operative measurements of motility defects. Significant hand-eye co-ordination, manual dexterity and speed will be required, especially in infants, to ensure accurate results of eye surgery. Surgery is based on the Orthoptic measurements

To identify risks from surgery, and to advise the patient (parents/carers) and surgeon of these risks providing patients with information to allow them to give informed consent

To advise the Consultant Ophthalmologist in the decision and timing of surgery. This requires an up to date knowledge of evidence based practice.

To assess patients post-operative outcome and modify / implement treatment accordingly.

To assist the surgeon with adjustable suture strabismus surgery. This requires taking accurate measurements to assist the surgeon with ocular alignment while the patient is under local anaesthesia.

To assess pre-verbal and/or mentally and physically disabled patients, some of whom will present with very challenging behaviour e.g. physically/verbally abusive.

To contribute to the multidisciplinary Stroke Team, advising the patient and stroke team of visual findings, implementing treatment plans, and advising of how this will affect the patients overall rehabilitation. These patients frequently have highly complex ocular motility disorders, are frail and have communication difficulties. Their accurate diagnosis and treatment require highly developed skills.

To participate in the provision of an effective Orthoptic-Led Vision Screening Programme through providing training and observation sessions for school screening personnel when required

To participate in the delivery of Pre-School Orthoptic Secondary Screening in community clinics across the county

To undertake assessment of visual fields using the Goldmann field analyser

To liaise with the Head Orthoptist regarding any problems arising from Orthoptic treatment

To work flexibly and provide internal and cross-site cover for colleagues when required during periods of annual leave, sickness, vacancies etc.

To attend appropriate training events, courses and lectures thereby extending and maintaining up to date knowledge and clinical skills

To maintain documentary evidence of Continuing Professional Development, attend and contribute to the departmental meetings

To participate in research projects which the department may be involved with, recruiting and assessing patients in line with a research protocol and recording results

To observe and maintain professional standards at all times using advanced theoretical and practical specialist knowledge, accumulated over a significant period

To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times, ensuring that all paperwork is filed promptly into in to case-notes in line with CNST standards, and to create and make use of databases where appropriate

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: Clinical and Professional: To take responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Orthoptic patients referred to the Eye Clinic as a member of the Orthoptic team, using current evidence based practice. This requires knowledge and interpretation of professional guidelines and includes inpatients and outpatients attending the Orthoptic clinic and: Patients with cerebral palsy, chromosomal abnormalities, benign intracranial hypertension, autism, learning difficulties, speech and language disorders, neurofibromatosis and referrals from the Special Care Baby Unit Orthoptics of neurology, stroke and endocrine disorders, including Myasthenia Gravis, Thyroid Dysfunction, Diabetes, head injuries and maxillo-facial injuries Pre- & Post-operative clinics To ensure that each patient is seen professionally, efficiently and effectively To ensure that each patient receives the highest standard of care, taking into account the interpretation of a broad range of specialised clinical options, working as an autonomous practitioner To provide a specialist service that enables each patient to obtain the best visual function including: visual acuity, binocular vision, ocular movements and ocular cosmetic appearance as appropriate. To determine the diagnosis, prognosis and management of Orthoptic cases where clinical signs and symptoms are highly complex, may be sensitive and emotive, and do not always fall into particular categories and/or where information is limited or unavailable and there may be significant barriers to acceptance and understanding To undertake pre- and post-operative measurements of motility defects. Significant hand-eye co-ordination, manual dexterity and speed will be required, especially in infants, to ensure accurate results of eye surgery. Surgery is based on the Orthoptic measurements To identify risks from surgery, and to advise the patient (parents/carers) and surgeon of these risks providing patients with information to allow them to give informed consent To advise the Consultant Ophthalmologist in the decision and timing of surgery. This requires an up to date knowledge of evidence based practice. To assess patients post-operative outcome and modify / implement treatment accordingly. To assist the surgeon with adjustable suture strabismus surgery. This requires taking accurate measurements to assist the surgeon with ocular alignment while the patient is under local anaesthesia. To assess pre-verbal and/or mentally and physically disabled patients, some of whom will present with very challenging behaviour e.g. physically/verbally abusive. To contribute to the multidisciplinary Stroke Team, advising the patient and stroke team of visual findings, implementing treatment plans, and advising of how this will affect the patients overall rehabilitation. These patients frequently have highly complex ocular motility disorders, are frail and have communication difficulties. Their accurate diagnosis and treatment require highly developed skills. To participate in the provision of an effective Orthoptic-Led Vision Screening Programme through providing training and observation sessions for school screening personnel when required To participate in the delivery of Pre-School Orthoptic Secondary Screening in community clinics across the county To undertake assessment of visual fields using the Goldmann field analyser To liaise with the Head Orthoptist regarding any problems arising from Orthoptic treatment To work flexibly and provide internal and cross-site cover for colleagues when required during periods of annual leave, sickness, vacancies etc. To attend appropriate training events, courses and lectures thereby extending and maintaining up to date knowledge and clinical skills To maintain documentary evidence of Continuing Professional Development, attend and contribute to the departmental meetings To participate in research projects which the department may be involved with, recruiting and assessing patients in line with a research protocol and recording results To observe and maintain professional standards at all times using advanced theoretical and practical specialist knowledge, accumulated over a significant period To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times, ensuring that all paperwork is filed promptly into in to case-notes in line with CNST standards, and to create and make use of databases where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To possess Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) BMedSci (Orthoptics) or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO).
• To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Continued Professional Development evidence
• Specialist training

Desirable

• Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics such as paediatric and/or adult clinics, working autonomously and undertaking visual field assessment

Desirable

• Experience undertaking and presenting audit
• experience of involvement with a vision screening programme
• experience of involvement in pre school Orthoptic secondary screening
• Previous experience of working with stroke patients

Skills

Essential

• To demonstrate an interest in Ophthalmology and be willing to keep up to date with current literature, including evidence of CPD
• Good organisational and planning skills and well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• To be able to work as part of a team or independently
• Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with patients
• Understanding of and ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Desirable

• IT skills - for information + communication including Powerpoint and Excel

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude
• Works to high standards
• Flexible and adaptable to differing work patterns
• Good Communication abilities

Other job requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel round the county to other clinics under own means

Person Specification Qualifications Essential To possess Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) BMedSci (Orthoptics) or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO). To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council Continued Professional Development evidence Specialist training Desirable Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society Experience Essential Significant experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics such as paediatric and/or adult clinics, working autonomously and undertaking visual field assessment Desirable Experience undertaking and presenting audit experience of involvement with a vision screening programme experience of involvement in pre school Orthoptic secondary screening Previous experience of working with stroke patients Skills Essential To demonstrate an interest in Ophthalmology and be willing to keep up to date with current literature, including evidence of CPD Good organisational and planning skills and well developed interpersonal and communication skills Good presentation skills To be able to work as part of a team or independently Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with patients Understanding of and ability to maintain patient confidentiality Desirable IT skills - for information + communication including Powerpoint and Excel Personal Qualities Essential Positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude Works to high standards Flexible and adaptable to differing work patterns Good Communication abilities Other job requirements Essential Ability to travel round the county to other clinics under own means

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Machen Eye Unit Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Machen Eye Unit Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for practitioners who:

• Have experience supporting children and young people with developmental, functional or participation needs.
• Have experience working within health, education or social care settings.
• Are able to apply Occupational Therapy-informed approaches within educational environments.
• Can develop positive relationships and work collaboratively with education staff, children, young people and families.
• Have the confidence to deliver coaching, training and modelling to support the wider educational workforce.
• Are committed to enabling children and young people to participate, learn and thrive within their educational environment.
• Are willing to learn, develop and work as part of a county-wide team under the Expert at Hand initiative.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Technical Instructor is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

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

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

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

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

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum - Developmental Band 3-4 role

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

203-FH1250

Job locations

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Professional Values

To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work

Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.

Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.

To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.

Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: Professional Values To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture. To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times. To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage. To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Clinical Practice Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional. To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern. Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency. To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection. To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy. Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required. Communications and Interpersonal Relationships To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums. Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service. Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated. Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times. Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area. Team Working To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with. Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education

Desirable

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Able to implement and evaluate treatment
• Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies
• Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews
• Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills
• Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others at work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Other job requirements

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
• Independent means of transport
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education Desirable Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it Experience Essential Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment Experience of working within a team Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities. Skills Essential Able to implement and evaluate treatment Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work autonomously Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Desirable Experience of supervising others at work Personal Qualities Essential Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Desirable Ability to problem solve Other job requirements Essential Passes pre-employment checks Able to work flexibly to meet service needs Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment Independent means of transport Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Developmental Band 3-4 Children's Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (Special schools)

Base: County Wide, with clinical bases in Warwick, Rugby & Nuneaton.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Technical Instructor to join our Integrated Children's Community Occupational Therapy Team. This is a developmental role offering training and support to build essential clinical skills in line with our service-specific competency framework. During your probationary period, you will work towards Band 3 competencies, with progression to the Band 4 framework once achieved.

You will primarily support the special school pathway for children and young people aged 0-19 but may work across the service as needed. You will deliver developmentally appropriate intervention programmes, coordinate clinical appointments involving multiple agencies, and order, track, install, adjust, and maintain specialist supportive equipment for children and young people.

Therapy is delivered in clinics, homes, and educational settings, so an independent means of transport is essential.

Experience as a therapy assistant or in an educational setting is desirable, but we welcome adaptable, positive team players eager to learn.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while developing your skills in a highly supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Technical Instructor is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

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

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

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

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

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

203-FH1251

Job locations

Riversley Park Children's Centre

Fusilier Louis Carter Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Professional Values

To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work

Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.

Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.

To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.

Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: Professional Values To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment To report any accidents or incidents via the In-Phase incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture. To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times. To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage. To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Clinical Practice Take responsibility for care and welfare of a defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional. To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern. Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency. To ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection. To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy. Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required. Communications and Interpersonal Relationships To respect and behave appropriately within a clients home, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums. Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service. Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated. Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times. Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area. Team Working To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with. Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education

Desirable

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Able to implement and evaluate treatment
• Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies
• Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews
• Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills
• Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others at work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Other job requirements

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
• Independent means of transport
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Health and social care or Childrens Care and Education Desirable Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it Experience Essential Experience of working with children in Healthcare or educational environment Experience of working within a team Experience of working with children and young people with developmental needs or disabilities. Skills Essential Able to implement and evaluate treatment Undertake regular updates required to develop specialist skills and competencies Knowledge of specialist skills and competencies in supporting functional treatments interventions and equipment reviews Developed sensory skills e.g. listening, hand/eye coordination skills Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work autonomously Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Desirable Experience of supervising others at work Personal Qualities Essential Able to build effective working relationships with team, service users and other professionals Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Desirable Ability to problem solve Other job requirements Essential Passes pre-employment checks Able to work flexibly to meet service needs Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment Independent means of transport Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riversley Park Children's Centre

Fusilier Louis Carter Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riversley Park Children's Centre

Fusilier Louis Carter Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Located in Dorking, Surrey - RH4 1HJ. This is NOT a remote role.

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact every day? This is your chance to train to be a Health Advisor and work in our vibrant 111-contact centre. If you're calm under pressure, empathetic and passionate about providing vital care and support, we want to hear from you.

You will be at the forefront of helping people in need, guiding them through critical decisions with care and professionalism. You will triage a variety of calls, provide accurate assessments and offer non-clinical advice using the NHS Pathways System.

At Practice Plus Group, we value and invest in our team. We offer a range of additional benefits to enhance your lifestyle and wellbeing including annual leave, paid training, competitive pension scheme and wellbeing support such as headspace.

£12.71 per hour (7am-11pm)

£15.78 per hour (11pm-7am)

Enhanced rate of £16.33 per hour when working between Friday 18:00 to Monday 7:00am.

Please note that the weekend rate is a non-contractual incentive for working unsociable hours and you will be paid £12.65 during your training.

We understand the importance of flexibility and have a variety of different shift patterns to offer based on 24, 30, and 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

We offer extensive, fully paid training to equip you with the skills to become a qualified Health Advisor and learn the advanced NHS 111 triage tool.

We are recruiting now for October & November 2026

Full-time 19th October; 16th November

Part-time 17th October

Full-Time: Monday-Friday (9:30am-5pm) for 4 weeks

Part-Time: Tues, Weds, Thurs (6pm-9:30pm) and Sat-Sun (9:30am-5pm) for 6 weeks

It is essential that you attend training every day.

You will undergo assessments and call audits throughout training. Passing these is essential to continue with the role. Failure to pass on your second attempt will result in no longer being able to continue with the role.

You will be using the NHS 111 Pathways system to assess patients over the phone and direct them to the most appropriate care.

Although we are a non-emergency service, you may also need to deal with emergency calls from time to time and to arrange for 999 services if required. You will receive full support from your team and managers.

Some of your responsibilities will be:

You will be the first point of contact for patients, providing time-critical advice.

You'll assess and prioritise a wide range of calls based on urgency.

Ensuring safe and effective assessments by using the NHS Pathways system to guide decisions.

Provide guidance to patients regarding their symptoms and next steps in their care.

Ensure accurate, clear, and detailed records of all calls for continuity of care.

About us

What we'll look for in you

Ability to manage difficult or distressed patients, especially in high-pressure situations.

Ability to explain medical instructions and guidance in an easy-to-understand manner.

Good judgement skills to assess patient conditions and provide accurate advice.

Meticulous in documenting and ensuring accurate patient information is provided.

Capable of managing multiple cases and prioritizing urgent calls.

Computer and IT software literate.

GCSE/Functional Skills English and Maths (or equivalent).

Were proud to be one of Englands leading independent NHS providers, revolutionising Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) with a fresh, innovative approach. We bring together NHS 111 call centres, clinical assessment services, and urgent care to ensure patients get the right care at the right time, in the right place. We treat everyonepatients and colleagues alikehow wed want to be treated, and we are always striving to do things better, together. We embrace diversity and work as one big team to create a high-quality, caring experience for all.

For more information, please email Natalieon [email protected]

Candidates are required to have full eligibility and unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. All offers of employment are contingent upon the receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check

Job summary

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted you will be expected to attend a face to face interview

Ready to develop your physio career ?Join our rotational scheme across north Cumbria, with exciting opportunities across our West network. gain value experience across a variety of specialities, build your skills and confidence and benefit from excellent career development and professional support

Main duties of the job

To practice in accordance with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Rules of Professional Conduct and The Health Professions Council Regulations.

To work autonomously with an increasingly complex caseload undertaking assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and providing appropriate advice.

Emphasis is placed on the provision of a holistic care package tailored to the individual's needs with the aim of developing maximum function and hence improving quality of life.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8298617

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary

Whitehaven, or Carlisle

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent.
• HPC registered.

Desirable

• Membership of CSP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of maintaining continuous professional development
• Sound understanding of theory underpinning physiotherapy practice.
• Use of outcome measures
• Research methodology
• CSP code of professional conduct
• Equality issues
• Clinical placements in key areas of physiotherapy e.g. respiratory / ITU, elderly rehab, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal out-patients, neurology

Desirable

• Work with external organisations or in health related settings.
• Wider health issues and role of NHS

Skills & aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work as a member of a team, using initiative appropriately.
• Able to prioritise workload effectively and demonstrate effective time management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work within limitations and competence and take appropriate action.
• Able to work flexibly to provide cover to other teams when needed.
• IT skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Desirable

• Leadership skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake on-call duties and community rotations.
• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Driving licence.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent. HPC registered. Desirable Membership of CSP Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of maintaining continuous professional development Sound understanding of theory underpinning physiotherapy practice. Use of outcome measures Research methodology CSP code of professional conduct Equality issues Clinical placements in key areas of physiotherapy e.g. respiratory / ITU, elderly rehab, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal out-patients, neurology Desirable Work with external organisations or in health related settings. Wider health issues and role of NHS Skills & aptitudes Essential Able to work as a member of a team, using initiative appropriately. Able to prioritise workload effectively and demonstrate effective time management Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work within limitations and competence and take appropriate action. Able to work flexibly to provide cover to other teams when needed. IT skills. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Desirable Leadership skills. Other Requirements Essential Able to undertake on-call duties and community rotations. Ability to travel between sites Commitment to CPD Desirable Driving licence.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary

Whitehaven, or Carlisle

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary

Whitehaven, or Carlisle

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about helping people maximise their independence?

We are looking for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly physiotherapyteam at West Cumberland Hospital. You will support the delivery of inpatient rehabilitation programmes and assist with the running of group rehabilitation sessions

Working closely with Physiotherapists and the wider MDT, you will deliver delegated treatment programmes, support patient exercises, and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care.

What we're looking for:

• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• A positive, caring and proactive approach
• Ability to motivate and support patients through their recovery journey

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to patients' rehabilitation and recovery.

Join us and help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Main duties of the job

A rehabilitation assistant in a multi-disciplinary team is expected to work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.As a rehabilitation assistant reporting to a registered health professional, the post holder will implement rehabilitation plans for patients in the community and other settings, observe the patient's condition, providing direct care with a rehabilitation and therapy focus. This may include supporting patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.

Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patient group.

The ability to work over 7 days is a requirement of the post. The hours of work will be on a rota covering a shift pattern between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and as part of the team you will have the opportunity to take part in the process.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8309782

Job locations

Physiotherapy

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitethaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills written & verbal
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Ability to work in acute and community environment as required
• Able to work under own initiative when required
• Aware of own limitations
• Able to motivate patients
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade 4 and above
• Level 3 qualification in health or social care related subject or equivalent
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake

Desirable

• Sports science experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles
• Working knowledge of outlook, Microsoft word

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• Act in ways that support equality and value diversity

Experience

Essential

• Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles
• Working with people where enabling and motivating skills are evident.
• Working within a team

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• Health care work
• Working with people with physical needs

Other requirements

Desirable

• Ability to travel cross sites within the Trust

Person Specification Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills written & verbal Able to prioritise and work under pressure Ability to work in acute and community environment as required Able to work under own initiative when required Aware of own limitations Able to motivate patients Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade 4 and above Level 3 qualification in health or social care related subject or equivalent Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake Desirable Sports science experience Knowledge Essential Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles Working knowledge of outlook, Microsoft word Personal Circumstances Essential Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service Act in ways that support equality and value diversity Experience Essential Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles Working with people where enabling and motivating skills are evident. Working within a team Desirable Supervisory experience Health care work Working with people with physical needs Other requirements Desirable Ability to travel cross sites within the Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitethaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitethaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Cumbria Physiotherapy Service as a highly specialist Physiotherapist leading our stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Team at the Cumberland Infirmary

You will provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients following a range of neurological conditions, while developing and delivering a high-quality rehabilitation service. As team lead, you will support and guide physiotherapists to ensure excellent patient care and smooth progression along the rehab pathways.

You will work closely with the in-patient MDT and collaborate with the Stroke Rehab Team at the West Cumberland Hop, as well as Community Neuro Physio and ESSDT teams, to provide coordinated and effective rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

Provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions

Lead and support the neurological rehabilitation physiotherapy team. Develop and monitor high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services. Work closely within the in-patient multidisciplinary team (MDT). Collaborate with the Stroke Rehabilitation Team at West Cumberland Hospital, and with Community Neuro Physio and ESSDT teams. Support efficient patient flow and rehabilitation across neuro pathway

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8298619

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Leadership or management certificate or equivalent
• Evidence of accredited postgraduate training and continuing professional development (CPD) at Level 7 or equivalent

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Current clinical experience working in an inpatient setting.
• Recent experience of working in the area of stroke and/ or neuro-rehabilitation at B6 and above
• Multi-disciplinary team working.
• Supervision and appraisal of staff.
• Supervision and education of staff and students.
• Clinical and non-clinical Audit procedures.
• Lead on Quality improvement project
• Management and or leadership experience.
• Current CPD portfolio.
• Clinical governance and implications for the service
• Health, safety and risk awareness.
• Knowledge of Policy, local and national guidelines relating to Neuro and rehabilitation
• CSP rules of professional conduct and codes of practice

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work independently, setting priorities.
• Effective strategies for meeting deadlines. Well-developed problem solving skills.
• Well-developed problem solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills. Presentation and teaching skills.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise performance and identify training needs.
• Planning and decision making skills
• Willing to develop practice based on current evidence.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and innovative.
• Team player.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Ability to travel independently between sites and around North Cumbria as required

Desirable

• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Member of special interest group.
• Full clean driving licence

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Current HCPC registration. Leadership or management certificate or equivalent Evidence of accredited postgraduate training and continuing professional development (CPD) at Level 7 or equivalent Desirable Master's degree or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Current clinical experience working in an inpatient setting. Recent experience of working in the area of stroke and/ or neuro-rehabilitation at B6 and above Multi-disciplinary team working. Supervision and appraisal of staff. Supervision and education of staff and students. Clinical and non-clinical Audit procedures. Lead on Quality improvement project Management and or leadership experience. Current CPD portfolio. Clinical governance and implications for the service Health, safety and risk awareness. Knowledge of Policy, local and national guidelines relating to Neuro and rehabilitation CSP rules of professional conduct and codes of practice Skills and Aptitudes Essential Ability to work independently, setting priorities. Effective strategies for meeting deadlines. Well-developed problem solving skills. Well-developed problem solving skills. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Effective leadership skills. Presentation and teaching skills. Ability to reflect on and critically appraise performance and identify training needs. Planning and decision making skills Willing to develop practice based on current evidence. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Other Requirements Essential Commitment to lifelong learning. Enthusiastic, motivated and innovative. Team player. Willing to work flexibly. Ability to travel independently between sites and around North Cumbria as required Desirable Creative and innovative thinker. Member of special interest group. Full clean driving licence

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Department Core Purpose

The core purpose of the Pharmacy Department is to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines to improve patient outcomes and support high quality clinical care.

As a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, the Deputy Lead Pharmacist contributes to this purpose by providing expert professional and operational leadership across all aspects of pharmaceutical service delivery. The post holder supports the delivery of a responsive, patient-centred, and evidence based pharmacy service that underpins the organisations strategic objectives and clinical priorities.

With centralisation of pharmacy services across the BCHC and CRMP footprint, the Deputy Lead Pharmacist plays an integral part in supporting this core function of service delivery and patient safety.

Main duties of the job

Please note, this role will be based at both Cowley Road Medical Practice and Banbury Cross Health Centre. There will be an expected split of service delivery over both sites.

The Deputy Lead Pharmacist plays a key leadership and operational role within the Pharmacy Department, supporting the Lead Pharmacist in the strategic and day-to-day management of pharmacy services. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and high quality pharmaceutical care across BCHC and wider PML, ensuring compliance with clinical governance, medicines optimisation, and regulatory standards.

The Deputy Lead Pharmacist will provide expert clinical and professional advice, lead designated service areas or projects, and act as deputy in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist. This includes supporting workforce development, quality improvement initiatives, and having oversight of all trainees within the pharmacy team.

About us

Cowley Road Medical Practice (CRMP) is a well established GP Practice providing various NHS & Primary Clinical Care to patients in East Oxford.

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking Practice that places the care of both our patients & staff at the core of everything we do.

Our close-knit team fosters a warm, friendly & compassionate environment, creating a space where everyone feels valued. Serving a diverse community of over 12,000 patients, our dedicated GPs, nurses, pharmacist, healthcare assistants (HCAs) & administrative staff work together to provide outstanding care. Every day, our team goes above & beyond to support/improve the health & well-being of the community we are proud to serve.

Rated as GOOD by CQC, our team consists or 30 dedicated professionals. We are committed to implementing a positive workplace in which all staff members are encouraged to grow & develop.

We are actively involved in our local PCN and take a forward-thinking approach to introduce new initiatives that enhance our patient care.

CRMP is supported by Principle Medical Ltd(PML).

PMLis a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various clinical services across Oxfordshire & Northamptonshire. They have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 & in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing 50 GP practices & nearly 650,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £55,000 to £60,000 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3856-26-0014

Job locations

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1XD

United Kingdom

Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar House

South Bar Street

BANBURY

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Key Working Relationships

• To act as one of the first points of contact for Pharmacy team members and partner agencies requesting pharmacy advice and support and be able to direct them accordingly.
• To act as an ambassador of the pharmacy team, providing representation at management meetings or providing advice and guidance to senior managers / board level
• Communicate with a range of different agencies including Integrated Care Board, GPs, medical staff, hospitals and tertiary sectors involved in patient care

Education & Training

• To be the Pharmacist lead for training
• Support the professional development and training of pharmacy staff, pre-registration trainees, and students.
• Deliver education sessions to multidisciplinary teams on medicines optimisation and safe prescribing.
• Act as a role model and mentor, promoting best practice in clinical and operational pharmacy.
• Provide personal development plans for individual team members where appropriate
• Support with team members to achieve expected standards of training and service delivery
• Support with individual team members progress in alignment with the PML career framework for pharmacists

Responsibility for Patient / Client Care

• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services in designated areas, ensuring evidence based and patient centred care.
• Promote safe, effective, and economical use of medicines, aligned with national and local formulary guidance.
• Provide expert advice to GPs, clinicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of medicines use.

Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility

• Follow Practice guidelines for pharmacy services.
• Will be required to propose and implement changes to policies and asked to provide feedback on new / revised policies for their own area.
• Undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to support with safety, compliance or business development specifically related to pharmacy service delivery
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of new pharmacy-led services and clinical pathways.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives and the optimisation of electronic prescribing and medicines administration. Provide support to the centralisation of pharmacy services across PML

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources

• Support members of the team with booking onto training and appropriate courses specific to their role
• To support with ordering and stock control of equipment and resources to support all members of the pharmacy team.
• Ensure the suitability and serviceability of all equipment related to the pharmacy team, including FeNO testing machines

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management

• Support the Lead Pharmacist in the operational and strategic management of pharmacy services.
• Provide leadership and supervision to pharmacists, technicians, and support staff within designated clinical or operational areas.

• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist as required, ensuring continuity of service and decision making.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and staff development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the practice information systems and provide support to staff where necessary

Governance & Quality

• Support implementation of medicines management policies, audits, and risk management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and professional codes of practice.
• Lead or contribute to clinical governance, incident review, and service improvement programmes.
• Ensure GPhC standards are upheld across the pharmacy department
• Promote effective and safe prescribing across the whole of PML
• Ensure all clinical staff are aware of medicine warning alerts
• Support with clinical audits around prescribing of medication and medicine safety to support QoF

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunication and Key Working Relationships To act as one of the first points of contact for Pharmacy team members and partner agencies requesting pharmacy advice and support and be able to direct them accordingly. To act as an ambassador of the pharmacy team, providing representation at management meetings or providing advice and guidance to senior managers / board level Communicate with a range of different agencies including Integrated Care Board, GPs, medical staff, hospitals and tertiary sectors involved in patient careEducation & Training To be the Pharmacist lead for training Support the professional development and training of pharmacy staff, pre-registration trainees, and students. Deliver education sessions to multidisciplinary teams on medicines optimisation and safe prescribing. Act as a role model and mentor, promoting best practice in clinical and operational pharmacy. Provide personal development plans for individual team members where appropriate Support with team members to achieve expected standards of training and service delivery Support with individual team members progress in alignment with the PML career framework for pharmacistsResponsibility for Patient / Client Care Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services in designated areas, ensuring evidence based and patient centred care. Promote safe, effective, and economical use of medicines, aligned with national and local formulary guidance. Provide expert advice to GPs, clinicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of medicines use.Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility Follow Practice guidelines for pharmacy services. Will be required to propose and implement changes to policies and asked to provide feedback on new / revised policies for their own area. Undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to support with safety, compliance or business development specifically related to pharmacy service delivery Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of new pharmacy-led services and clinical pathways. Contribute to digital transformation initiatives and the optimisation of electronic prescribing and medicines administration. Provide support to the centralisation of pharmacy services across PMLResponsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources Support members of the team with booking onto training and appropriate courses specific to their role To support with ordering and stock control of equipment and resources to support all members of the pharmacy team. Ensure the suitability and serviceability of all equipment related to the pharmacy team, including FeNO testing machinesResponsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management Support the Lead Pharmacist in the operational and strategic management of pharmacy services. Provide leadership and supervision to pharmacists, technicians, and support staff within designated clinical or operational areas. Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist as required, ensuring continuity of service and decision making. Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and staff development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Have a comprehensive understanding of the practice information systems and provide support to staff where necessaryGovernance & Quality Support implementation of medicines management policies, audits, and risk management initiatives. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and professional codes of practice. Lead or contribute to clinical governance, incident review, and service improvement programmes. Ensure GPhC standards are upheld across the pharmacy department Promote effective and safe prescribing across the whole of PML Ensure all clinical staff are aware of medicine warning alerts Support with clinical audits around prescribing of medication and medicine safety to support QoF

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm and professional when faced with challenging or distressing situations and to direct accordingly.
• Professional and responsible approach at all times.
• Able to work unsupervised using good judgement when receiving standing in for the lead pharmacist.
• Able to operate flexibly, co-operatively and effectively with colleagues to ensure continuity and efficient performance of the department.
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language.
• Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Pharmacist registered with the GPhC
• Completed PCPEP
• Independent & Supplementary Prescriber

Desirable

• Mentor / Education delivery qualification e.g. PGCert in medical education

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using IT systems i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification.
• Experience of providing training / education to student pharmacists within a relatable clinical setting.
• Proven ability to manage a team of staff.
• Maintain good working relationships across a range of staff levels, both internally and externally.
• Experience of creating and delivering personal development plans.
• Experience managing performance within a clinical setting.
• Experience of working within the General Practice environment.

Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm and professional when faced with challenging or distressing situations and to direct accordingly. Professional and responsible approach at all times. Able to work unsupervised using good judgement when receiving standing in for the lead pharmacist. Able to operate flexibly, co-operatively and effectively with colleagues to ensure continuity and efficient performance of the department. Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language. Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence. Qualifications Essential Qualified Pharmacist registered with the GPhC Completed PCPEP Independent & Supplementary Prescriber Desirable Mentor / Education delivery qualification e.g. PGCert in medical education Experience Essential Experience of using IT systems i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Minimum of 5 years post qualification. Experience of providing training / education to student pharmacists within a relatable clinical setting. Proven ability to manage a team of staff. Maintain good working relationships across a range of staff levels, both internally and externally. Experience of creating and delivering personal development plans. Experience managing performance within a clinical setting. Experience of working within the General Practice environment.

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

Cowley Road Medical Practice

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1XD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cowley Road Medical Practice

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1XD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Practitioner looking to join a great team, providing specialist mental health care to the population of Stockport. The Secondary Care CMHT support residents with severe and enduring mental health conditions. population we serve.

This an exciting time for Stockport CMHT. We are currently undergoing a transformation within our service as part of the National Transformations of community services and the local Living Well developments. It is an opportunity to be part of our service development, with planned investment in our staff and new role development.

The CMHT work with people aged 16 and over with severe and enduring mental health and social care needs.

Mental Health Practitioners are responsible for providing holistic assessment, interventions, risk assessments and care plans for people on their caseload. As a nurse in the team. You will be responsible for administering depot medication for people who are unable to attend the depot clinic.

Main duties of the job

To act as the community Mental Health Practitioner and key worker responsible for the care of an identified group of clients, being part of a service that is committed to recovery and social inclusion.To provide supervision to an identified group of staff and students on placement with the team.

Please see Job Description for main details of the job in more detail.

About us

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

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

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

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-S780-26-A

Job locations

Stockport CMHT

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full range of duties and responsibilities is listed within the Job description and personal specification.

Application support -We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit thejobs events pageon our website.

Sponsorship Information -We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on thegovernment website.

After You Apply -Once your application is submitted, youll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role -If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. Youll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks -To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line withNHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide theirHMRC employment historyto cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on currentgovernment guidance.If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. Youll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Additional Information -

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 4100 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or longterm health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities The full range of duties and responsibilities is listed within the Job description and personal specification. Application support -We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit thejobs events pageon our website. Sponsorship Information -We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on thegovernment website. After You Apply -Once your application is submitted, youll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email. If You're Offered the Role -If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. Youll receive a formal conditional offer via email Pre-Employment Checks -To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line withNHS Employment Check Standards. These include: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide theirHMRC employment historyto cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences. If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on currentgovernment guidance.If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn. Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. Youll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Additional Information - We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 4100 as early as possible so we can support you. Please note: We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or longterm health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification Social Work / Mental Health Nursing / Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC / NMC
• Experience in community mental health work
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-basic qualification and training
• PSI Training
• MSLAP or equivalent Mentor training

Experience

Essential

• Working within Mental Health Law policies and procedures.
• Experience of supervision
• Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team / 'acting up'.

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation

Desirable

• Experience of managing or participating in change

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to and be responsible for management of a caseload
• Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT.
• Ability to supervise junior staff / students
• Effective time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
• Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals
• Utilise the supervision process.
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
• IT Skills

Work Related Citcumstances

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Professional qualification Social Work / Mental Health Nursing / Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC / NMC Experience in community mental health work Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate. Desirable Evidence of post-basic qualification and training PSI Training MSLAP or equivalent Mentor training Experience Essential Working within Mental Health Law policies and procedures. Experience of supervision Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs Experience of MDT working Desirable Experience of leading a team / 'acting up'. Knowledge Essential Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care. Knowledge of mental health legislation Desirable Experience of managing or participating in change Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to and be responsible for management of a caseload Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT. Ability to supervise junior staff / students Effective time management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard. Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals Utilise the supervision process. Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour IT Skills Work Related Citcumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Stockport CMHT

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Stockport CMHT

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Health & Wellbeing Service. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality physical health care within community-based clinics, helping people to improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide a range of clinical interventions including phlebotomy, ECG recording and physical health monitoring under the supervision of registered practitioners.

This role would suit someone who is skilled in clinical interventions, enjoys patient-facing work, has strong communication skills and is committed to delivering safe, person-centred care.

subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake venepuncture (phlebotomy) clinics following Trust policies and procedures.
• Perform and accurately record 12-lead ECGs.
• Complete and record routine physical health observations.
• Support physical health assessments and health screening programmes.
• Welcome, prepare and support patients attending Health & Wellbeing clinics.
• Ensure specimens are appropriately labelled, documented and transported.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records using Trust information systems.
• Monitor and replenish clinic stock and consumables.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Escalate any concerns relating to patient health, safety or wellbeing in line with Trust procedures.
• Support individuals experiencing mental health difficulties with dignity, compassion and respect.
• Develop positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and families.
• Recognise signs of mental health distress, relapse or deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support individuals to engage with treatment plans, physical health monitoring and wellbeing interventions.
• Contribute to risk assessment processes by reporting observations to registered staff.
• Promote social inclusion, independence and self-management where appropriate.
• Support service users who may experience anxiety, depression, severe mental illness or emotional distress when attending clinics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of stigma and the impact of mental illness on physical health outcomes.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

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

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

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,299.62 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCGAO-0774

Job locations

Ferham Clinic

Kimberworth road

Rotherham

S61 1AJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

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

Job description Job responsibilities Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. ****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship**** We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
• NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
• NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Experience of recording physiological observations

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with those with mental health issues

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.

Desirable

• Understand and apply recovery-focused principles in everyday practice
• Understand social inclusion, independence and self-management for those with mental health issues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of stigma and the impact of mental illness on physical health outcomes

Skills

Essential

• Competency in venepuncture/phlebotomy.
• Competency in undertaking and recording ECGs
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification Qualifications Essential English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2) NVQ Level 2 in a related subject NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship Experience Essential Experience of recording physiological observations Desirable Experience working in a healthcare setting. Experience of working with those with mental health issues Knowledge Essential Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice. Desirable Understand and apply recovery-focused principles in everyday practice Understand social inclusion, independence and self-management for those with mental health issues. Demonstrate an understanding of stigma and the impact of mental illness on physical health outcomes Skills Essential Competency in venepuncture/phlebotomy. Competency in undertaking and recording ECGs Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Ferham Clinic

Kimberworth road

Rotherham

S61 1AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Ferham Clinic

Kimberworth road

Rotherham

S61 1AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for flexible working across Cambridge?

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a number of teams to make a difference for our community by supporting people with their physical and mental well-being then we want to hear from you

We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic. motivated, caring and compassionate Bank Healthcare Assistants to join our Temporary Staffing Service which covers a large geographical area. This encapsulates Physical Health wards, District nursing, Acute Inpatient, Forensic, Outpatients, Community and Clinic work in a huge variety of disciplines.

Working within the trusts clinical environments will give you the opportunity to practice a full range of core skills and to gain experience in particular areas of interest. We are keen to support and develop you and encourage promotional opportunities within the service and the wider Trust, which includes development such as the Care Certificate

Please note that due to high volumes this post will be closed once a sufficient number of applications is received.

Main duties of the job

Led by the TSS team and supported by the Clinical Nurse Lead you will be required to deliver a high standard of care to our patients across all areas of healthcare.

You will provide support and care for service users with mental and physical health needs and to their carers within a multidisciplinary setting. You will undertake assigned tasks under the general supervision of a registered nurse, including assisting in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

You will be trained to ensure that issues of equality, diversity and rights are dealt with in accordance with good practice and legislation.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient & primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

Job summary

Home Care Practitioner

36 hours per week per post - One post based within Cockermouth & Maryport ICC and two posts available in Workington ICC. Please indicate your preference of base on your application form.

Are you passionate about supporting people to regain their independence & achieve their rehabilitation goals in their own homes?

We are looking for a motivated, caring & enthusiastic Band 3 Home Care Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Community Rehabilitation Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside District Nurses, Physiotherapists , Occupational Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, providing person-centred rehabilitation and support to patients in their own homes.

As a Home Care Practitioner, you will support patients to maximise their independence and confidence with everyday activities following illness, injury or a period of hospitalisation.

You will work as part of the wider rehabilitation team, carrying out delegated rehabilitation programmes and providing practical support in line with individual patient goals and agreed care plans.

The ability to work over 7 days is a requirement of the post. The hours of work will be on a rota covering a shift pattern between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

ICCs aim to address the challenges of an aging population and increasing demand on health and care services by providing more out of hospital care and empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Cockermouth & Maryport ICC is a friendly multidisciplinary team, with staff who work together to facilitate early discharge from hospital or prevent unnecessary admission as well as providing palliative care support within the persons own home.

The team has close working relationships with all the local health and social care teams, and we pride ourselves on our flexibility and ability to respond to meet the needs of our patients.

The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking personal care activities, delegated clinical care duties including clinical observations and specified clinical skills as directed by registered professionals and within clearly defined parameters, to provide healthcare and support that is individualised to the patient needs.

As a Home Care Practitioner within the ICC, you will work with patients in their own homes to provide short-term support, aiming to maximise independence and increase confidence and quality of life.

The ability to travel independently across a wide rural area is essential

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8283378

Job locations

Cockermouth & Maryport ICC

Maryport Community Hospital, Ewanrigg Road

Maryport

CA15 8EJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
• National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation

Desirable

• Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Skills & aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills
• Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
• Caring and empathetic. Motivated and with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to providing high quality patient care.
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
• Personal resilience.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image.
• Reliable, adaptable and dependable.

Desirable

• Keyboard skills.
• Venepuncture

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in health or social care.
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
• Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Understanding work related boundaries
• Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
• Computer skills
• Nursing policies and procedures
• Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the Trust previously

Other Requirements

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Desirable

• Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training offsite.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation Desirable Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers Skills & aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication. Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills. Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures. Attention to detail Ability to use initiative appropriately. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals. Caring and empathetic. Motivated and with a proactive approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Committed to providing high quality patient care. Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care. Personal resilience. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image. Reliable, adaptable and dependable. Desirable Keyboard skills. Venepuncture Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation. Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work. Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work related boundaries Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality Desirable Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. Computer skills Nursing policies and procedures Evidence of understanding of Trust Business Experience of working in the Trust previously Other Requirements Essential Promote equality and value diversity Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours. Desirable Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training offsite.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth & Maryport ICC

Maryport Community Hospital, Ewanrigg Road

Maryport

CA15 8EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth & Maryport ICC

Maryport Community Hospital, Ewanrigg Road

Maryport

CA15 8EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has a risen to join a new Treating Tobacco Dependency Service offering specialist support to patients admitted to our inpatients sites across LSCft. This service is key to delivering the ambitions of the NHS long term plan to provide treatment for tobacco dependency for all patients admitted to hospital, making a significant contribution to public health and reducing health inequalities.

This post is to cover Lancashire and South Cumbria, and the base will be confirmed with the successful applicant. Tobacco addiction is a chronic relapsing disease and the single biggest cause of preventable death, disability, illness and social inequality. One in two smokers die due to their smoking. People with mental health condition have higher rates of mortality compared to the general population and smoking is the single most contributing factor to their 10-20 year reduction in life expectancy.

Main duties of the job

Please note that this role does not offer sponsorship previous applicants need not apply

This post will involve working directly with patients to assess their needs related to tobacco dependency and to work with them to identify treatment and specialist support to enable them make a successful quit attempt. Support may be face to face, remote consultation or via telephone. We are looking for team members who are motivated, organised and dynamic who are passionate about supporting care and improving lives through engaging, motivating patients to stop smoking.

This is a role is diverse and will offer the opportunity to visits sites with the LSCft to deliver smoking cessation , deliver and training and to support the implementation of the Trust Tobacco Smoke Free Policy.

This post will require strong communication skills, teamwork and flexibility to ensure the service can provide a high quality service supporting patients across a variety of sites within Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There will be an expectation to travel to a variety of sites across Lancashire and South Cumbria therefore ability to meet the travel requirements of the role is essential.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well