Job summary

Community Occupational Therapist (Physical) Band 6

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives through physical rehabilitation when discharged home from hospital and supporting in our In-patient rehabilitation unit? What about an opportunity to support the Ambulance services via an Urgent Care Response referral?

North Bedfordshire is looking for a part time band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the 7 day service

You need to be responsive, have strong assessment skills with a personalised approach for a wide range of needs/conditions. You will then develop, implement, manage and review the planned recommendations.You will need skills in moving and handling, risk assessing and identifying solutions to reduce risk.

You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire, building close links with professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.

You will line manage and supervise unqualified staff within the team, supporting them to provide an excellent level of service to the local population. There is also an expectation to support student placements.

All applicants should hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

Ensuring highest level of care is provided

Clinical

Making clinical decisions

Administration

Maintaining up to date documentation on System1

Management

Assist with overseeing the Community Occupational Therapy Team

Performance and Quality

Ensuring highest level of performance and Quality of care and documentation.

and Experience

and authorised courses outside of the mandatory training requirements

Supervision

Supervising band 3/ 4 and 5's

Communication and Relationships

Maintaining the highest level of communication within the team both in-house and in the wider teams and with clients, their carers and families.

About us

ELFT is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees, job applicants and service users. We are committed to ensuring that no one will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or marital status. The Trust commits itself to promote equal opportunities and value diversity and will keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, users and providers of its services are treated according to their needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly see the attached Job Description

Please do not apply if you do not hold a full drivers license and have access to a vehicle.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• BSc Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma
• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Clear record of post graduate experience

Desirable

• Significant and relevant post graduate experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a broad range of physical conditions, treatment techniques and intervention
• Core rehabilitation skills
• Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability
• Experiences of working within the community

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Detailed understanding of a wide range of physical medical conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions that affect physical conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Provide advice/support on clinical issues to other agencies as required
• Good team player and leader
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload.
• Ability to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT interventions accordingly
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
• Work and carry out assessments in clients' homes
• Fit and demonstrate the use of equipment
• Work with clients, families, carers and other professionals of those that are terminally ill
• Supporting clients with severe long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their family/carers

Desirable

• Have an understanding of Sepsis and other sudden, potentially critical onset conditions

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).

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join Active Neuro Gateshead, a dynamic and innovative rehabilitation provider specialising in neurological disorders, spinal injuries and polytrauma, be part of a highly skilled team delivering specialist care both in our state-of-the-art Neuro Hub and in the community.

Main duties of the job

At Active Neuro Gateshead, we are committed to transforming lives through cutting-edge rehabilitation approaches and person-centred care. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to support individuals, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. We take pride in our modern facilities, expert multidisciplinary teams, and commitment to innovation, ensuring that every client receives the highest standard of care tailored to their unique needs. Whether working within our Neuro Hub or delivering therapy in clients homes, you will be making a meaningful difference every day.

As a Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in assessing, treating, and managing individuals with a wide range of conditions, helping them to achieve their maximum potential. This role offers a diverse caseload, working within our cutting-edge Neuro Hub and delivering high-quality care to clients in their homes and communities, and therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We work with clients with a wide range of neurological conditions to include:

• Acquired brain injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Neurological Degenerative conditions such as MND and MS
• Polytrauma clients to include orthopaedic injuries
• Upper and lower limb amputees

The Role:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, advice, and treatment of clients following life changing catastrophic injury
• Manage own caseload working as an autonomous practitioner
• Provide Physiotherapist as part of the multidisciplinary team, and be involved in interdisciplinary team service developments, meetings and audit as appropriate
• Demonstrate empathy with distressed clients, carers/ families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
• Undertake continuous professional development and invest in the team by promoting excellent skills and embedding innovation
• Write reports in a range of styles as well as keeping up to date with clinical record keeping
• Keep an overview of treatment programmes to ensure they are aligned with clinical recommendations and the rehabilitation package commissioned for each client

The full job description and personal specification is attached

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached person specification

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).

Job summary

Working within Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board Primary Care Training Hub (primarily for Sussex), the post-holder will act as the point of contact for specific activities and will be responsible for ensuring operational delivery of NHS England Workforce Training and Education requirements and associated primary care workforce programmes and projects across the health and care system.

This role will also work within a wider matrix to enable workstream leads to connect across Kent Surrey and Sussex, the South East and nationally to reduce variation and duplication as well as learn from other areas as and where required. The Training Hub Locality Workforce Development Lead will cover workstreams covering Surrey and Sussex and/or at a level depending on the needs of the Training Hub.

The role is key in working with colleagues to shape, codesign and support the implementation of local strategies for the development of the primary care workforce, identifying and realising opportunities to achieve key outcomes in line with national policy. They will make use of workforce and project data available to understand the needs of the workforce now and in the future to embed recruitment, development and retention strategies that relates to the respective integrated care system (ICS) and Training Hub population health needs.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work closely with a range of local stakeholders to support developing the Training Hub agenda within their governance arrangements, enabling existing, and new, workstreams as required by the Surrey & Sussex PCTH programme and activities specific to individual workforce roles.

This will include ICS level programmes of work as agreed with through the respective Primary Care Workforce Implementation Group linked to educational projects, placements and educational support for learners of the current and future workforce.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication to a broad range of stakeholders
• Demonstrates ability for critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills

Desirable

• Project management experience, preferably within health care

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare education including Primary Care workforce priorities and placement requirements
• Experience of managing and co-ordinating a team
• Experience of writing reports, briefing papers and presentations for a variety of stakeholders
• Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment across organisations

Desirable

• Knowledge and application of project management tools and methodology

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Education, Health & Social Care or Project Management subject, or equivalent experience working at a senior level in an education, project management or healthcare setting
• Registered with the appropriate regulatory body (for example the GMC, NMC or HCPC) with a current licence to practise
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Project management methodology

Additional information

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Come and join our exciting and dynamic Children and Young People's Therapies Team

Speech and Language Therapist Band 5

Are you looking for your first post to begin your career ?

Are you looking for a new band 5 experience ?

If so come and join a supportive and dynamic Integrated Children and Young People's Therapies team in Buckinghamshire who are dedicated to move you through your first year competencies and beyond.

We have a strong commitment to supporting our newly qualified band 5 therapists to develop your clinical and professional skills both face to face and via teletherapy in order to achieve your competencies within your first year.

All staff receive:

• A comprehensive induction supported by the Team Lead
• A 2 year Trust Preceptorship programme to develop professional confidence, skills, values and behaviours to continue on a journey of life long learning within Bucks
• Regular clinical supervision, one to one and peer groups focused to newly qualified and band 5s
• Access to a variety of CPD sessions on specific clinical areas supported by Clinical Leads
• Clinical and caseload discussions with senior colleagues
• Coaching, mentoring and access to external courses
• Attendance at regional and national CEN meetings

Main duties of the job

The post is locality team based in Amersham and the Chiltern South Bucks area. If you are a newly qualified therapist you would be given a mainstream school aged caseload for 4 days of your week, alongside 1 day CPD to develop competencies and shadowing for the first year with the aim to develop interests in different parts of the service. Caseload allocations are caped to allow NQTs the ability to acquire necessary competencies within the first year.

This is a jointly commissioned service that will give you the opportunity to use your innovative and dynamic SLT skills to influence the delivery of high quality, evidence based interventions for children and young people in Buckinghamshire.

We use a wide variety of evidence-based therapy approaches with children. Therapy is delivered individually, in groups or flexibly as the child and setting require.

Award winning and evidence based programmes by Speech and Language Link, are commissioned to every mainstream school setting across Buckinghamshire and supports a graduated approach to therapy delivery alongside our school advice sessions and webinars.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR8202440

Job locations

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Able to identify own strengths and needs
• Able to identify when to seek support
• Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor
• Demonstrates adequate flexibility to meet the demands of an unpredictable workload.
• Demonstrates knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
• Demonstrates knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Demonstrates awareness of the roles of other professionals
• Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping
• Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Able to travel between a range of clinical locations

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development and personal development.
• Attendance of relevant Special Interest Group or Clinical Excellence Network
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

• Ability to write detailed reports on patients' care to ensure interpretation by other professionals and parents.
• Ability to negotiate compromises and resolve conflict between staff amicably
• Clear concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of specific therapy methods and programmes for the treatment of children.

Person Specification EXPERIENCE Desirable Able to identify own strengths and needs Able to identify when to seek support Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor Demonstrates adequate flexibility to meet the demands of an unpredictable workload. Demonstrates knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group Demonstrates knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions Demonstrates awareness of the roles of other professionals Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Able to travel between a range of clinical locations EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent Health Professions Council Licence to Practice Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development and personal development. Attendance of relevant Special Interest Group or Clinical Excellence Network Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Desirable Ability to write detailed reports on patients' care to ensure interpretation by other professionals and parents. Ability to negotiate compromises and resolve conflict between staff amicably Clear concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a timely manner Knowledge of specific therapy methods and programmes for the treatment of children.

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Senior Occupational Therapist - Band 6

£44,485 - £52,521 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Full time position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to work within the Adult Integrated Therapy Service .The post holder will provide a specialist occupational therapy service to clients living in their own home or a residential care setting for complex cases, formulating and implementing intervention plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health.

his role is Monday to Friday, with some weekend working covering the Bromley Borough.

Proposed interview date week commencing 1st October 2026

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous practitioner, you will be responsible for enabling the client to achieve and maintain a level of independent functioning in order to remain at home or the most appropriate alternative community setting.

You will be required to:Apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients' social and physical environment.

To identify and develop own area of specialism and expertise, and contribute to the resource base within the Occupational Therapy Service and other professional groups.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To independently manage a caseload of clients with complex needs including Moving and handling assessments.

To provide and contribute to the development of an effective Integrated Adult Therapy Serviceby demonstration of clinical reasoning through assessment and management of patients referred to the service ensuring a high professional standard of care.

To perform occupational analysis and risk evaluation leading to the formulation of intervention options which reduce the consequence of disability and optimise the service users functional ability and independence.

To use a range of standardised and non standardised assessment tools and techniques to identify presenting strengths and difficulties.

To refine treatment techniques in line with the most recent evidence of clinical effectiveness by evaluating and implementing key developments and promoting discussion within the Integrated Therapy Service.

To devise occupational therapy programmes which may be implemented and supported by other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To fulfil legal requirements and demonstrate clinical reasoning within documentation.

To actively ensure the implementation of and adherence to issues associated with clinical governance, policies and procedures of Bromley Healthcare and the Standards of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

To use a client centred goal focused approach using a range of specialist treatment interventions, and to continually evaluate these in order to determine further needs.

To offer assessment, advice and recommendations to clients, carers and/or other professionals regarding specialist Occupational Therapy equipment for the promotion of independence and safety. To instruct clients and their carers in the safe use of this and either arrange provision via Social Services or to advise re private purchase or provision by other agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent relevant qualification

Desirable

• Training relevant in physical rehabilitation

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Moving and Handling and Specialist Seating expertise

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of primary and secondary occupational therapy in a community setting
• Current driving licence
• Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention relevant to client group
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to current practice
• Able to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Current driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of skills used in a community setting
• Evidence of contributing to Audit and evaluation

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in a range of clinical settings
• Experience of multiprofessional working.
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Moving and handling experience

Desirable

• Appraisal of junior staff

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).

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 MRI Radiographer based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) in Newbury, part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. WBCH is a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and forms part of our growing cross-site MRI service.

Due to the expansion of our MRI service, we have vacancies for enthusiastic Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers with demonstrable post-registration MRI experience. Successful candidates will support our growing cross-site MRI service, with some Radiographers based at WBCH and others rotating between RBH and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites, RBH, WBCH and Bracknell, to support service delivery and professional development.

The successful candidate must have demonstrable post-registration skills and experience in MRI imaging.

Main duties of the job

Some of the successful Radiographers will be based at WBCH (West Berkshire Community Hospital) and others rotating between RBH (Royal Berkshire Hospital) and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites--RBH, WBCH and Bracknell--to support service delivery and professional development.

You must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as part of seven-day service delivery.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively, both autonomously and within a team environment.Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers who satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To provide a high standard of MRI imaging and ensure delivery of safe, compassionate and timelypatient care.- To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff in order toensure a professional and timely service.- To act as a role model for the profession and participating in the supervision, training and support ofmore junior staff- To prioritise and organise the workload in response to clinical need and service demands.- The post holder must be willing to work across sites, and to take part in the provision of seven dayservice delivery- To deputise for Band 7 radiographers as required.- The post holder is expected to have a broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to MRIimaging.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
• Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
• Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
• Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff
• Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging

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).

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to develop their clinical and leadership skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. Working as an autonomous practitioner within our MDT, you will provide high-quality, person-centred OT assessment and intervention to patients with a range of complex needs. We are committed to supporting the professional development and well being of our staff. You will receive clinical supervision and support, weekly IST and CPD funding/opportunities. Rotations are 9 months in length and include Care of the Elderly, Critical Care & Surgery, Acute Medicine, Orthopaedics (elective and trauma), ED and Frailty, Palliative Care as well as community rotations with our partners in EPUT.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job To have a major role in the advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have acute, complex and/or chronic presentations, provide functional assessment and deliver individualised treatment plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health. To undertake a leading role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service provided to inpatients on many wards, by the medical/surgical team on a daily basis. To deputise where necessary for team lead Occupational Therapist. Responsible for the clinical development of the service within the speciality, and provide day to day management of more junior staff, including Band 5 Occupational Therapists and assistants. To work with community teams, for onward referral for patients being discharged home, to facilitate a safe and timely discharge.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to develop their clinical and leadership skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.

Working as an autonomous practitioner within our MDT, you will provide high-quality, person-centred OT assessment and intervention to patients with a range of complex needs.

We are committed to supporting the professional development and well being of our staff. You will receive clinical supervision and support, weekly IST and CPD funding/opportunities.

Rotations are 9 months in length and include Care of the Elderly, Critical Care & Surgery, Acute Medicine, Orthopaedics (elective and trauma), ED and Frailty, Palliative Care as well as community rotations with our partners in EPUT.

Main duties of the job

• To have a major role in the advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have acute, complex and/or chronic presentations, provide functional assessment and deliver individualised treatment plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health.
• To undertake a leading role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service provided to inpatients on many wards, by the medical/surgical team on a daily basis.
• To deputise where necessary for team lead Occupational Therapist. Responsible for the clinical development of the service within the speciality, and provide day to day management of more junior staff, including Band 5 Occupational Therapists and assistants.
• To work with community teams, for onward referral for patients being discharged home, to facilitate a safe and timely discharge.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details. We welcome visits or informal discussions about the role. Please get in touch with Katie Silk (head of therapies) via email - [email protected] or on

01279827199.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSC in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Membership of specialist section groups within the Royal College of Occupational Therapy, or other groups relevant to workplace

Experience

Essential

• Adherence to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy code of ethics and professional conduct, RCOT and HCPC guidelines
• To use specialist knowledge to inform practice, and policy/service developments as applicable. Information not exclusively NHS Long term plan, and NICE, RCP and RCOT guidelines
• At least one year working as an Occupational Therapist within a comparable setting
• To be able to critically examine and evaluate own performance within the work setting, initiate change to working practice and demonstrate integration of newly acquired knowledge into practice

Desirable

• At least two years experience working as an Occupational Therapist within a comparable setting
• Experience as practice educator to OT students and/or supervision of more junior OT staff

Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 31/03/2027 to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Are you passionate about improving health through nutrition?

Join our award-winning Public Health Dietetics team and help make a lasting difference to communities across Gwynedd and Anglesey. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to become part of our friendly and innovative team of registered dietitians, nutritionists and dietetic support workers.

You will play a key role in delivering food and nutrition training and supporting community-based activities for both professionals and members of the public. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to a range of established programmes aligned with local and national public health priorities, including accredited food and nutrition skills training and the Tiny Tums best practice award for food and drink provision in childcare settings. If you are passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and would thrive in a supportive, high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver accredited nutrition courses for community based staff working with a range of groups. This involves the recruitment, planning, implementation and evaluation of courses to ultimately benefit service users.
• Work as a member of the Public Health Dietetics team and within multi-agency teams liaising with and advising others in relation to specific client's needs by implementing food and nutrition (level 2) course delivery.
• Within the West area team, improving basic food and nutrition skills amongst community partners/ agencies working within the specific area of public health dietetics.
• Participating in various partnership/ Task and Finish groups, in agreement with the Senior Dietitians. This may be within a topic specific group, or across a multi-agency network, and will be identified within the post holder's Work Plan e.g. nutrition standards; training & development; audit; service user involvement; service evaluation; nutrition resources review/ improvement.
• Working as a member of multi-agency teams.
• Undertake clinical governance responsibilities in relation to the service area within the relevant specialist groups and multi-agency networks.
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of Key Quality Indicators (KQI).

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Dietetics.
• HCPC registered.

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate clinical network group.

Experience

Essential

• A range of nutrition experience across population groups including working with an NHS Dietetics team

Desirable

• Experience of working in multi-professional teams.
• Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff.
• Experience of supporting service change.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Desirable

• Self-motivating and ability to motivate others.
• Ability to speak welsh

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).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to specialise in the field of Renal and Cochlear Implant Psychology based at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd has arisen due to the departure of the existing post holder. The post holder will be required to undertake clinical work within the Renal (0.3wte) and Cochlear Implant Services (0.1 wte) in (BCUHB Central), working directly and indirectly with patients, families and staff members. Service development, audit and evaluation will be key aspects of the role.

Main duties of the job

Within the Renal Service you will co-lead with another Consultant Clinical Psychologist colleague to develop the Pan BCUHB Renal Clinical Psychologist Service. Within the Cochlear Implant Service you will have sole lead responsibility for developing this service across BCUHB. This service is for young people and adults- age 11+ years. The role will additionally involve being jointly and solely responsible for the governance of the Renal and Cochlear Implant Service across BCUHB, including becoming the professional and line manager for more junior psychologists within these services.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will also be a member of the BCUHB Psychological Services for Physical Health Department, which is a supportive, friendly and growing department of Clinical and Practitioner Psychologists working in physical health services across BCUHB. We have strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme (NWCPP). The post provides the ideal opportunity to take a lead role in shaping the development of both Renal and Cochlear Implant Services within BCUHB.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Good Honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for BPS Chartered status.
• Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist
• Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
• Clinical supervision training for supervising Doctoral trainees
• Attendance at formal management and health leadership training programmes
• Doctoral level advanced specialist knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation, research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC

Desirable

• Advanced training in research design and methodology
• Record of publications in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including substantial supervised post-qualification expertise and experience within the Health Clinical Psychology field
• Sufficient experience to demonstrate a level of competence to satisfy the assessment requirements of up to two BPS/DoH National Assessors in Clinical Psychology for entrance into Consultant Grade
• Additional specialist supervised training, research or study, specialist courses and clinical supervision in the Health Clinical Psychology

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use highest level of interpersonal and communication skills, requiring empathy and reassurance, to convey and receive highly complex/sensitive information effectively in a highly emotive atmosphere, and ability to overcome psychological resistance to potentially threatening information, whilst maintaining high degree of professionalism at all times
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings
• Ability to prepare and present clinical and academic material for lecturing/training purposes
• Ability to make clinical and service-related judgements involving highly complex facts requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of several options
• Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex clinical or service-related activities and programmes, some of which may be long-term
• Ability to manage Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, and provide leadership within [clinical service area] Clinical Psychology Service

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a range of qualities essential to the role.

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).

Job summary

Cygnet PCN is looking to recruit a Specialist Musculoskeletal Practitioner to join our busy primary care network.We are looking for a part time Specialist Musculoskeletal Practitioner (25 to 30 hours).

The Specialist Musculoskeletal Practitioneroperates at an advanced level of clinical practice with skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) problems and undifferentiated conditions. This will involve seeing patients, without prior referral from their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan thus streamlining pathways of care.

A Specialist Musculoskeletal Practitioner works independently in clinical practice and does not require day to day supervision. Patients can either self-refer or be referred by the PCNs members.

Main duties of the job

• Performing advanced assessment and clinical reasoning for patients with diverse presentations and complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Develop and deliver an individualised management/treatment programme.
• Following assessment, the post holder will be responsible for making therapeutic and/or clinical diagnoses and treating their own caseload of specialised and complex patients/clients and maintaining associated records
• The post holder will assist in contributing to the planning, coordination, development and evaluation of the service
• Develop your clinical and leadership skills whilst working with a diverse caseloads.

About us

Cygnet PCN covers a large geographical area within the East Riding of Yorkshire. Our network covers over 52,000 patients and is made up of the five following GP Practices:

Bartholomew Medical Group

Snaith & Rawcliffe Medical Group

Montague Medical Practice

Howden Medical Centre

Gilberdyke Health Centre

Our network comprises of a range of roles from Clinical Director to Care Co-ordinator.

PCN's build on existing primary care services and enable greater provision of proactive, personalised, coordinated and more integrated health and social care for people close to home. Our PCN are proactively providing care and services for the people and communities we serve.

New roles are being introduced to the network as we are expanding into different areas of Healthcare.

The network provides a single point of access for the nursing, residential and learning disability homes in the area.

All our team are passionate and committed to making a difference to patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Specialist Musculoskeletal Practitioner is to be the first point of clinical contact for patients presenting with MSK conditions or symptoms, providing the patient with the primary assessment, diagnosis and management options for their condition.

Use advanced clinical practice skills and clinical reasoning to provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment support to patients who present with complex musculoskeletal conditions and/or multiple pathologies and/or mental health and/or pain management needs.

Be the link between primary, community and acute services, when the patient is managed via primary care ensuring an integrated care pathway for individual patients that meets their needs. This will include provision of triage to other services and/or directly providing management and advice.

Lead on and develop effective communication between primary care services/GP practices and other relevant care providers.

Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with MDTs, orthopaedic and physiotherapy consultant teams in the community and acute settings.

Where appropriate, develop relationships with wider health and social care agencies, for example mental health teams, local authorities, third sector providers and patient groups.

Provide leadership and support on MSK clinical and service development across the PCN, alongside learning opportunities for the whole multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within primary care.

Provide highly specialist advice on issues ranging from the provision of expert opinion on individual patient treatment options to be a primary contributor to MSK services and related pathway development.

Encourage collaborative working across the health economy and be a key contributor to the primary care networks providing leadership and support on MSK clinical and service development across the network.

Work independently, without day to day supervision, to assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for prioritising and managing a caseload of the PCNs registered patients.

Receive patients who self-refer (where systems permit) or from a clinical professional within the PCN, and where required refer to other health professionals within the PCN.

Work as part of an MDT in a patient facing role, using their expert knowledge of movement and function issues, to create stronger links for wider services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation.

Develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients, providing a range of first line treatment options including self-management, referral to rehabilitation focussed services and social prescribing.

Make use of their full scope of practice, developing skills relating to independent prescribing, injection therapy and investigation to make professional judgements and decisions in unpredictable situations, including when provided with incomplete or contradictory information. Take responsibility for making and justifying these decisions.

Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring onwards as required and including social prescribing when appropriate.

Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training.

Develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients through:

• effective shared decision-making with a range of first line management options (appropriate for a patients level of activation)
• assessing levels of Patient Activation to support a patients own level of knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their conditions, ensuring they are able to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of self-management interventions, particularly for those at low levels of activation
• agreeing with patients appropriate support for self-management through referral to rehabilitation focussed services and wider social prescribing as appropriate
• designing and implementing plans that facilitate behavioural change, optimise patients physical activity and mobility, support fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and reduce the need for pharmacological interventions
• request and progress investigations (such as x-rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate the diagnosis and choice of treatment regime including, considering the limitations of these investigations, interpret and act on results and feedback to aid patients diagnoses and management plans and carry own caseload as an autonomous practitioner, providing direct clinical/ physiotherapeutic care for patients with a range of complex musculo-skeletal conditions and who may have significant other primary or secondary conditions/multi-pathologies

• Be able to decide when appropriate to use advanced clinical practice skills that may include:
• Joint/soft tissue injection therapy, including administration of prescription only medication [POM] to aid treatment.
• Use professional judgement and advanced clinical reasoning skills to make decisions about safe and effective patient care in unpredictable situations, including when there is incomplete/contradictory information
• Be able to demonstrate understanding of the impact of physiotherapeutic interventions on existing conditions and treatment programmes e.g. podiatric treatment, drug therapies, etc.
• Ensuring physiotherapy interventions are integrated and supportive of the whole treatment aims promoting a holistic approach to condition management
• Be able to clinically justify referral onto appropriate MSK pathways within the community or wider healthcare services. Including referral to the appropriate stage of the pathway and the use of social prescribing
• For patients that remain the responsibility of primary care services, take the lead for the management of the patients journey on their care pathway, acting as the link for the patient between primary care and other services/ professionals
• Be able to justify clinically referrals to other specialist services. This will include referral to acute and specialist services such as surgical orthopaedics, rheumatology and neurology, other AHP services, nursing services and to the primary care medical teams
• Recognise RED flags, serious pathology and potential underlying non-MSK related disease, that may present as MSK symptoms and to refer appropriately. When needed accelerate the patients referral to other health professionals/services
• Work in partnership with the patient at all times to attain maximum participation in treatment programmes. This will include working with patients from diverse social background and cultures and understanding how this will affect treatment proposals and models
• Provide expert advice and act as source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and provide a specialist advisory service to patients, specialist physiotherapists other specialist healthcare professionals and members of the primary care team, including advising GPs on management of MSK conditions
• Provide clear advice, instruction and teaching on aspects of management of a condition to patients, relatives, carers and other health professionals
• Continually review and develop specialist clinical and diagnostic skills in response to service need
• Be accountable for own decisions and actions via HCPC registration and professional standards

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in physiotherapy, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• At least 5 years experience in core physiotherapy and MSK physiotherapy i.e. in NHS MSK physiotherapy services, working at Band 6 level or above
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS
• A desire to enhance and expand your professional capacity, and enthusiasm about working within Primary Care.
• A desire to become an independent, self-directed, proactive clinician who deals with unselected and at times complex presentations and can manage uncertainty safely.
• A desire to share and enhance your knowledge within the Primary Care team and contribute to service improvement and multidisciplinary working.
• Ability to order and interpret investigations such as blood tests and diagnostic imaging.
• Excellent communication and consultation skills
• Ability to work as a team player within the Primary Care team
• Strong leadership skills
• Commitment to personal development
• Self-motivated, innovative and dynamic

Desirable

• Qualification in independent prescribing
• Qualification in injection therapy
• Previous experience as independent clinician

Other

Essential

• Meet DBS reference standards and criminal record checks
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Access to own transport, ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting individuals in their own homes
• Valid Full UK driving licence and business use insurance

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails, and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care
• Completed an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy
• Hold a Masters Level qualification or equivalent specialist musculoskeletal knowledge, skills and experience
• Have completed the Level 7 Modules in MSK related areas of practice (advanced assessment / diagnosis / treatment
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Be a member of the CSP or appropriate professional body

Desirable

• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
• Hold credentials in imaging (diagnostic or procedural)
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare

Personal Qualities & Attirbutes

Essential

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

Desirable

• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Evidence of continuing professional development

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).

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Band 6 CAMHS Primary Practitioner to join our Primary Intervention Team within Wakefield CAMHS.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the heart of our Single Point of Access (SPA), where youll play a key role in the triage and early intervention pathway helping young people and families to get the right help, at the right time.

You would be joining the team at an exciting time, where we are working collaboratively to review our front door into the service.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional with experience in mental health. Youll bring:

- Strong communication and decision-making skills

- Confidence in working independently as well as part of a team

- A calm and empathetic approach in fast paced situations

- A passion for early intervention

We are a supportive and friendly team that values your skills and well-being.

Whether youre looking for a new challenge or embarking on your first Band 6 role, we would love to hear from you!

Calls are encouraged.

We are based at Drury Lane Health and Well-Being Centre in the centre of Wakefield, with a permanent move planned to Fieldhead Hospital from September 2027.

Main duties of the job

Single Point of Access (SPA) Youll be the first point of contact for children, young people, families and professionals. Youll take triage calls, make informed clinical decisions, and offer supportive advice and signposting, helping to support people to navigate what can feel like a daunting system.

2+1 Intervention Youll deliver brief, targeted support through our 2+1 approach. One initial assessment and two focused intervention sessions.

The role would require you to support children, young people and families to get the right support, and make onward referrals either internally within Wakefield CAMHS or to external agencies. You would need to have excellent risk assessment and triage skills, along with making safeguarding referrals where required.

The service is open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• To contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District.
• To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service.
• To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services.
• To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship.
• To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
• To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1

To support the on-going process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.

2

To provide direct and indirect consultation, advice and support to workers within the Primary Health Care Team and other relevant agencies, including Social Services, Education and Voluntary Organisations to enable these workers to develop their skills in recognising and managing emotional and behavioural disorders in children, young people and their families.

3

To work within the single point of referral as required

4

To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.

5

Where consultation results in continued concerns, to undertake assessments of children and young people and their families jointly with universal service workers as necessary.

6

To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.

7

To promote and assist the development of universal service workers in recognizing and supporting the emotional needs of children and young people via training and education within the School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.

8

To support the provision of effective mental health and behavioural management interventions with children, young people and their families within a School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.

9

Where treatment may be provided within a universal service setting, offer direct intervention if appropriate and assist in the development of a Care Plan with the responsible universal service worker.

10

Ensure evidence based practice is implemented, supporting Clinical Effectiveness and maintain continuing professional development aided by the Quality Performance Management Process and Clinical Supervision.

11

Ensure effective, meaningful and timely information is collated utilising the relevant information systems, to assist in the evaluation of this service and to support the Performance Management of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services.

12

To review and evaluate this service provision/development with relevant stakeholders and support the sharing of this information as appropriate.

13

To actively promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning/delivery whilst respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of the individuals concerned.

14

To support the formulation of protocols and guidelines to assist referrers to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in consultation with the Clinical Management Team.

15

Ensure compliance with Professional, Service and Trust Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines and Standards.

16

To use a range of Information Technology systems ensuring high quality data is collected appropriately, kept securely and confidentially.

17

To maintain relevant professional registration.

18

To identify and communicate any concerns through relevant management processes.

19

To demonstrate continued practice development and engage in annual appraisal

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Assessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to manage own caseload
• Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
• IT skills.
• Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered qualification, such as :
• RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession.

Desirable

• Post qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy)
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Educator/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Experience

Essential

• Comprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s.
• An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s.
• Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers.
• Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s.
• Experience of working with universal service professionals.
• Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people.

Desirable

• Experience of working in universal services.
• Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS.
• Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team.
• Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity
• Experience of delivering training to others

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to various sites around the Trust in accordance with the demands of the post
• Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client
• Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities
• Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services
• Ability to manage crisis situations

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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).

Job summary

We have a 37.5-hour Band 3 Team Secretary opportunity available within the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Division, supporting the Single Point of Contact (SPOC)/111#2 Service.

Working as part of the team the post holder will be required to provide an efficient and effective secretarial service to the team, supporting the delivery of a high quality service.

Applicants must be extremely flexible to meet the needs of the service, have a pleasant personality and a positive approach to their work. Applicants must also have a good standard of education, audio typing skills, be adaptable and have good organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the team providing an accurate and confidential administration service, have good, accurate typing skills, and ensure that the specialty maintains efficient filing and recording of information systems. Also support the co-ordination of the administration arrangements to provide a high quality supportive secretarial service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

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).

Job summary

Permanent Static Band 7 Physiotherapist, 18.5 hours per week, Rheumatology Out-patients based at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our experienced and supportive MSK Out-patients physiotherapy team.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance and consolidate your specialist knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective, high quality and evidence-based physiotherapy to a wide range of Rheumatological Out-patients at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop research, teaching and leadership skills and we offer support with training and development through courses, in-service training, appraisals and supervision.

The successful candidate will work as part of the physiotherapy and wider multi-disciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care to Rheumatological patients.

The main duties of the job include:

The assessment and treatment of patients with complex Rheumatological conditions, including newly diagnosed Spondyloarthropathy patients and patients with multi pathologies, including patients with inflammatory disease, with underlying MSK conditions.

Provide patients with intra-articular injection therapy.

To contribute to service developments and quality improvement.

To provide clinical support and supervision for Physiotherapy staff and Support Workers, as well as supervision of students

To deputise in the absence of senior colleagues as required.

To maintain professional development through participation in relevant professional training programmes

To comply with Trust policies.

• To assist in raising the profile of the Physiotherapy service.

Key requirements:

good interpersonal skills.

problem solving approach to tasks.

ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.

ability to manage time effectively.

ability to work effectively under pressure.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist (Rhematology)

Part Time 18.5 Hours Per Week

1. To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Rheumatology and MSK Physiotherapy services, using highly specialist clinical reasoning, assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills, including injection therapy, to independently manage caseloads which will incorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions.

2. Participate as an active member of the Rheumatology service and MDT.

3. To support and develop the Rheumatology service and patient pathways in line with clinical standards and best practice.

4. Take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service and offering highly specialist advice to planning and service development teams to assist in the implementation of service improvements.

5. To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified and newly qualified Physiotherapists who work under your direct supervision. 6. Participate in research, service development and/or quality improvement activities.

7. To maintain professional development through participation in relevant professional training programmes and take a lead in in-service training

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Collaborative team player with the ability to lead and mentor junior colleagues.
• Empathetic, patientcentred approach and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and committed to
• continuous professional development.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to work under pressure.

Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience in Rheumatology.
• Proven track record in assessing and managing Rheumatological conditions.
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability in service development, audit and outcome measurement.

Skills

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of Rheumatology conditions, anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Proven competence in rheumatology assessment and treatment techniques, including injection therapy.
• Strong clinical reasoning and triage skills.
• Excellent communication, teaching and report writing abilities.
• Ability to analyse data, produce outcome reports and drive service improvements.

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Intermediate IT skills
• Presentational skills

Attitude

Essential

• A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
• Commitment, motivation and adaptability
• Good levels of general fitness
• Flexibility

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
• A post graduate certificate in Injection Therapy (or commitment to work towards certification)
• Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT skills
• Evidence of post-graduate competence, knowledge and skills in
• Rheumatological conditions.

Desirable

• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP).

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).

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapy Student wishing to gain experience during your free time?

Are you considering going into Occupational Therapy as a career?

We are looking for staff to join our Band 3 Bank which covers all hospitals and communities within the west area of BCUHB within both the physical and mental health fields.

Interviews will be held in person

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapy service within the West Integrated Health Community provides a service to adults and children across acute, community and primary care settings (physical and mental health). Bank opportunities are therefore varied, and the type of work offered to successful applicants will be dependent on the needs of the service at the time.

As an Occupational Therapy support worker, you will work under the supervision of registered Occupational Therapists to provide a holistic and person centred service to patients. This may include patient facing tasks, administrative tasks and other tasks to support the day to day running of the departments.

The post provides an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapy students, or those interested in Occupational Therapy as a career, to develop their knowledge and skills within a supportive clinical environment, and provides an excellent opportunity for networking locally.

Good communication and organisational skills are essential along with the ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy.
• Relevant experience working within health, social care
• Basic knowledge of some conditions relevant to the clinical area and the effects of illness on function

Aptitude and Ability

Essential

• Ability to work independently with individuals
• Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Activities Coordinator to work on Clywedog Ward.

The new Activities Coordinator post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to plan, organise and facilitate a comprehensive range of individualised, group and one to one activities for the inpatients in the acute care setting.

Main duties of the job

They will promote and encourage appropriate, individualised level of patient participation and facilitate patient activities that promote social interaction, enhance self-esteem and help to maintain or enhance functional ability.

Applicants for this vacancy need to have evidence of patient participation and the ability to care with warmth and understanding. The Band 3 Activities Coordinator is permanent and the post will be predominantly working Monday to Friday but a flexible approach will be required. The role will be supporting the ward nursing staff to ensure that the patients receive the best possible outcome and experience during their hospital stay.

The successful post holder will be required to support the Ward Senior Sister / Charge Nurse & Ward nursing team through ensuring high standards of care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all esential criteria or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Meets all esential criteria or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

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).

Job summary

Join NHS England's National Vaccination and Screening Directorate and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of bowel cancer screening across England. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex transformation programmes that improve patient outcomes, strengthen services and support earlier diagnosis of cancer.

You will oversee a portfolio of interdependent projects and business change activities, driving the successful delivery of strategic priorities across the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Working at a national level, you will bring together colleagues from across the NHS, government bodies, digital partners, clinical teams and external organisations to implement change that makes a real difference to millions of people.

You will be a skilled programme leader with strong stakeholder management, governance and delivery expertise. You will be comfortable operating in a complex environment, balancing strategic thinking with practical implementation, and able to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries.

This role offers the opportunity to influence national policy implementation, support digital transformation, improve workforce capability and help reduce health inequalities through one of the NHS's most important prevention and early diagnosis programmes. If you are passionate about delivering meaningful change at scale and want to contribute to improving population health, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Screening Pathway Implementation Lead will play a key role in delivering transformation and service improvement across the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Working within NHS England's National Vaccination and Screening Directorate, the postholder will lead projects and business change initiatives that support delivery of national screening priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading transformation projects across the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, ensuring successful implementation, business readiness and delivery of benefits.
• Driving the programme's digital transformation agenda and monitoring progress against agreed milestones and objectives.
• Working with national, regional and local stakeholders to implement improvements across the screening pathway.
• Ensuring programme developments, changes and key messages are communicated effectively to services and stakeholders.
• Supporting delivery of the bowel cancer screening data strategy, including oversight of programme metrics, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Chairing and supporting operational working groups, task and finish groups and other forums as required.
• Providing governance, assurance and programme management oversight, including management of risks, issues, dependencies and reporting.
• Building productive relationships with internal and external partners to support successful delivery across the programme portfolio.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Screening Pathway Implementation Lead is a key leadership role within NHS England's National Vaccination and Screening Directorate, responsible for delivering complex transformation programmes and service improvements across the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The postholder will lead a portfolio of projects and business change initiatives, working closely with national, regional and local stakeholders to ensure successful implementation, effective governance and the realisation of programme benefits.

The role requires strong programme management, stakeholder engagement and change delivery skills, alongside the ability to influence across organisational boundaries and operate within a complex national environment.

For full details of the role, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and experience required, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent experience working at a commensurate band / level. To have one or more of the below programme /project management qualifications or equivalent level of experience: Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner, Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner, P3O Practitioner APM Registered Project Professional. Major Projects Leadership Academy.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of leading change projects and wider programmes of work.
• Proven experience of managing programmes and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Experience of delivering complex programmes.
• Must understand the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this.
• Must understand the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
• Experience of interpreting national policy and implementing this through programmes of work.
• Previous experience of managing budgets for complex programmes of work, including budget setting and monitoring
• Experience of researching best practice and developing solutions that can achieve optimal outcomes for all stakeholders.

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information where there may be significant challenge.
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
• Ability to draw complex qualitative and quantitative information from a range of sources and present it in a clear and concise way.
• Ability to negotiate on difficult and contentious issues including performance and change

Job summary

We are looking for a confident occupational therapist to work as part of the adult mental health Occupational Therapy service within BCUHB, delivering client centred and specialist, occupationally focused assessments and interventions to adults with mental illness.

The adult mental health Occupational Therapy service endeavours to support the patient recovery journey across the service pathway from crisis, through to admission and community services, supporting self-management and functional independence. The successful candidate will become part of a proactive, BCUHB wide, mental health Occupational Therapy team who work together to develop clinical skills and effectiveness across the adult mental health pathway. We seek to expand the mental health Occupational Therapy provision across all three Areas of BCUHB by evaluating service provision, developing business cases and running pilot projects. The Occupational Therapy service is committed to lifelong learning and evidenced based practice. All staff receive support and encouragement to utilise continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain a CPD portfolio.

The current vacancy is within both Inpatient services and Community services .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have relevant experience and knowledge of mental health Occupational Therapy for adults with mental illness, be able to effectively use tailored 1:1 and group interventions, and establish and harness community networks to facilitate the recovery journey.

The post holder will be a team player and be committed to excellence in seeking the most robust models of intervention to enhance occupational participation. They will be responsible for supervision and development of junior staff and be required to take Occupational Therapy students on Practice Education placements.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following professional codes of conduct and ethics carrying a varied specialist caseload in a specialist area of practice, which will include patients with complex needs.

The post holder will contribute to and lead some areas of service development duties within their department, which can include attending meetings, and leading in audit, evidence based practice research and service evaluation.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Attended short courses or equivalent CPD relevant to speciality area at Post graduate level or equivalent.
• Experience of contributing to student placements

Desirable

• Membership of specialist interest group.
• Short courses at post graduate diploma level.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable NHS experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area.
• Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes.
• Experienced supervisor. Understanding of supervision and delegation principles.

Desirable

• Broad band 5 rotational experience
• Experience in same specialist clinical area.

Values

Essential

• Ability to engage clients and their relatives and carers in identifying and agreeing treatment goals.
• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills
• Commitment to contribute to service development task e.g. audit and evidence based practice and service evaluation to improve patient care.
• Ability to articulate role within a whole systems approach.
• Demonstrates compassionate care.
• Demonstrate sound team working values.
• Demonstrate value of supporting the development of others.

Other

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
• Flexible approach to work

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.
• Ability to articulate the role of Occupational Therapy to others including staff of different disciplines and patients and their carers.
• Ability to implement the Occupational Therapy process with clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
• Ability to manage own time and caseload.
• Ability to work effectively when both lone working and in a team setting.
• Ability to both inform and follow risk management strategies.
• Verbal and non-verbal skills are able to support effective communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Able to apply knowledge and conduct specialist assessments relevant to specialist area.
• Experience of presenting to groups of staff/meetings.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Experience of delivering teaching.

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).

Job summary

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

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursing Associate to work as part of our friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary care team.

You must be an enthusiastic individual with excellent Communication, organisational skills and motivation in your approach to care delivery to ensure we maintain a high-quality service for our patients in the changing environment of community services.

Care Home practitioners (CHP) work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients within the Residential home setting, providing high quality and compassionate care. CHPs work at a level above that of Healthcare Support Workers and have a more in depth understanding regarding patient care. CHPs provide training and support to care homes in line with current policies and guidelines. CHPs work closely with their respective GP surgery linked to the residential homes and other Health and social services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder carries continuing responsibility for ensuring adequate training and guidance is carried out within the Residential care setting.

General clinical aspects of the role may include:

• Undertaking tasks delegated by a Registered Practitioner
• Assisting in patient assessment
• Referrals to the Registered Practitioner and other MDT's
• Physiological measurements
• Risk Management, infection control, health and safety
• Higher clinical skills such as catheterisation, wound care and phlebotomy, continence assessments within the residential homes.

Non-clinical aspects of the role include:

• Advance care planning/ Admission avoidance
• Supervision and teaching with Care Home staff
• Personal development
• Team working
• Communication
• Person-centred care and wellbeing
• Equality and Diversity
• Quality and improvement.
• Working closely with Care home staff and GP Surgeries
• Supporting Community Matrons and GPs during Residential ward rounds and Multi-disciplinary working.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Community Nursing Team, supporting the delivery of care and supporting patients in residential homes, collaborating with system partners and as part of the Primary Care Networks and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams as part of the out-of-hospital model of 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.
• 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

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on this job vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Associate Practitioner Qualification
• NVQ 3 or above

Desirable

• Community Nurse experience
• Care home knowledge
• Advanced care planning experience

Skills

Essential

• Phlebotomy
• Wound care management
• Catheter care
• Diabetes management

Desirable

• Compression bandaging skills
• administration of injections
• End of life care planning
• enhanced Communication skills

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).

Job summary

The post holder will work alongside the Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Emergency Planning and Business Development to help provide professional and strategic leadership and advice to the Chief Pharmacist, and the Trust, on contingency planning necessary within Pharmacy to handle a range of emergency situations. They will be responsible for helping develop action plans, as well as preparing and conducting exercises to train staff as needed. The post holder will also support and deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Emergency Planning and Business Development and in the completion of transformation work ensuring that departmental functions continue to meet business needs.

Main duties of the job

Develop and implement plans within Pharmacy, aligned with Trust Policy, to handle a range of emergency situations including major incidents, pandemics & extremes of weather.

Collect and analyze numerous data sets to support service delivery development.

Accountability for preparing and conducting exercises in the department to ensure staff can carry on functioning in the event of an emergency and are familiar with Trust & Departmental procedures.

Responding to incidents, helping assess the situation and level of response required liaising directly with the Chief Pharmacist, other Deputy Chief Pharmacists as required and / or Trust Site Team

To be a representative for Trust Emergency Planning Group and a member of the NHSE Emergency Planning Pharmacy Group

To develop and coordinate the implementation of Pharmacy Business Continuity Plans alongside the Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Emergency Planning and Business Development

Helping ensure quality standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are agreed and in place for any new service/ business developments in the department.

Accountability for monitoring departmental functions and developing processes to meet business needs.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for additional details regarding the role.

Please also contact Deputy Chief Pharmacist Emergency Planning & Business Development ( see contact information) for further insight into position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete
• Member of the RCPharm faculty

Knoweledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to identify and deliver best practice
• Able to demonstrate innovation
• Demonstrates an advanced level of reasoning & judgment
• Maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Specialist competencies in areas relevant to practice
• Be able to provide highly complex information on pharmacy and financial issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level)
• Be able to provide highly complex information on medicines use and financial issues to multidisciplinary groups involving staff outside of Pharmacy (e.g. DTC, Non-Medical Prescribing Group, Divisional Management Teams, Clinical Effectiveness)
• Be able to provide highly complex information on pharmacy business planning and emergency planning to national organisations and at national/international conferences
• Be able to use presentational aids

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).

Job summary

A unique vacancy has arisen for an experienced Bank Healthcare Assistant to join the Urgent Treatment Centre.

You will be required to undertake various patient clinical procedures in order to assist registered practitioners to deliver agreed pathways as part of the ongoing Urgent Care Agenda.

The role of the Bank HCA is pivotal to delivering excellence in Urgent Care and the successful candidate is expected to be supported in delivering hands on care to our patients under the supervision of registered practitioners.

Main duties of the job

To maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge & competencies to support Clinicians.

To support and ensure the effective seamless flow of patients through the Urgent Treatment Centre.

Responsibility for a specific area of work that is facilitated by the registered nurse.

To assist Clinicians with the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care and treatments where appropriate and work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member of the UTC Team.

To carry out individual patient care without direct supervision, under the direction of the clinician-in-charge.

Understands and observes appropriate standards of confidentiality.

At all times to behave and act in a way appropriate to and in accordance with "The DCHS Way".

About us

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

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

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

842-BANK-7726-26

Job locations

As and where required

Derbyshire-wide

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Guidance Score GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in care / promoting independence or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience within Urgent or Emergency care

Experience

Essential

• IT literate with experience of healthcare IT systems (e.g. SystmOne)

Desirable

• Previous experience in an urgent care setting at Band 3 level
• Previous experience in wound care, venepuncture and observations

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Guidance Score GCSE English / Maths or equivalent NVQ level 3 in care / promoting independence or equivalent Desirable Previous experience within Urgent or Emergency care Experience Essential IT literate with experience of healthcare IT systems (e.g. SystmOne) Desirable Previous experience in an urgent care setting at Band 3 level Previous experience in wound care, venepuncture and observations

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

As and where required

Derbyshire-wide

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

As and where required

Derbyshire-wide

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Physician Associate on a fixed term 12 month contract who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role, within a home visiting capacity between the hours of 10am till 6pm. All Physician Associates within our team are assigned a dedicated GP Mentor within the practice team.

Candidates must have at least two years primary care experience.

This is an exciting opportunity in which you will gain experience in a home visiting service and make a real impact whilst being supported by the multi-disciplinary team. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the Primary Care Networks.

BHF are fully committed to ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values. We are also a committed employer under the Disability Confident Scheme. Therefore, should you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact a member of the HR team at [email protected] and we will be happy to help/

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate should have a Physician Associate Postgraduate Diploma and possess Certification of passing the National Examination, and be a member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP including registration on the Managed Voluntary Register. 2 years' post qualification experience is essential.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their approach to work including;

• To undertake your work and provide care to patients via our home visiting service.
• Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice.
• Using appropriate referral pathways, refer patients to other services,
• Provide patient care; focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnoses, treatment and evaluation of care.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information. Our team is keen to support Physician Associates with further learning, to meet their interests and support the needs of particular patient demographics within the practice.

About us

Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network of over 250,000 patients which includes all of GP practices across Barnsley. This is supported by six Neighbourhood Networks building on our successful and existing model of neighbourhood working; this enables us to maintain and focus on the specific needs of each local area whilst allowing integration at a borough wide level.

We offer:

- Competitive salary

- Generous holiday allowance 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

- Monthly B.E.S.T training event

- NHS pension

- Access to Blue Light card retail discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of a GP, provide care for the presenting patient including focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnoses, treatment, and evaluation of care within a home visiting setting.

Work collaboratively with the healthcare team and its member practices to meet the needs of the patients, supporting delivery of appropriate care.

Provide a home visiting service with the support and supervision of experienced GPs, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonable be required by their line manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• To undertake your work and provide care to patients via our home visiting service.
• Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with medical problems by utilising history-taking, physical examinations, and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and their carers where applicable).
• Support the management of patients conditions through offering specialised clinics following appropriate training including (but not limited to) family planning, baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes, and anticoagulation.
• Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice, alongside analysing and actioning diagnostic test results.
• Develop integrated patient-centred care through appropriate wording with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks.
• Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and partake in clinical audits, significant event reviews and other research and analysis tasks.
• Manage a clinical caseload and deal with presenting patients needs in a home visiting setting.
• Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways.
• Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the practice as appropriate.
• Work directly with members of the practice primary health care team and support integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with wider primary care / social care networks.
• Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient/family-centred strategies to address them.
• Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
• Ability to liaise effectively with the wider healthcare community
• Awareness of local referral pathways
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to take an active role in a working group
• Sound IT knowledge including use of clinical systems
• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Offering patient care in line with relevant guidance

Desirable

• An awareness of current developments and initiatives in primary care
• To assist in the development of the role of Physician Associate within the practice and the wider PCN
• An awareness of local commissioning objectives that impact upon primary care and the services delivered
• Ability to motivate and develop colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduation from a recognised/accredited Physician Associate higher education institution
• Certification of passing the PA National Examination
• Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, including registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register

Desirable

• MSc Degree in Physician Associate Studies
• BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA program

Attributes and Behaviours

Essential

• Disposition and AttitudesDemonstrable ability to show kindness and compassion
• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrates co-operative team working and awareness of the roles of other professionals
• Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
• Ability to adapt and change approach as circumstance dictates
• Persistence and ability to keep going in difficult situations and with complex and uncertain pieces of work
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
• Can do attitude, able to maintain positivity in the face of adversity
• Good time keeping
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work flexibly across days of the week

Experience

Essential

• Experienced graduate with 2 years' associated clinical experience
• Experience of working within a primary care environment, which could include on placement at University.

Desirable

• Experience of preventative medicine and management of patients with long term conditions and complex needs.
• Experience of seeing, assessing, and treating acutely unwell people presenting in primary care

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).

Job summary

Assistant SLT (band 4): 30 hours per week

This role is based in our Complex Needs SLT team providing advice and support to children with complex needs and their families across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

As an assistant speech and language therapist in the team you will be supporting our SLT's to deliver a range of interventions across community venues such as homes, clinics, nurseries, special and mainstream schools.

The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service aims to maximise the potential of childrento communicate in the environments and languages in which they need to function, includingrelated impairments of eating and drinking.

This is an opportunity to join our innovative Speech and Language Therapy service at an exciting time of transformation. You will be well supported and supervised by Specialist SLT's, with many opportunities for peer support.

Main duties of the job

Working across settings such as children's homes, clinics, community venues, nurseries and schools, you will have extensive relevant experience of working with children with significant SEN and associated speech, language and communication difficulties. Some experience of working with children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems (High and Low Tech) is essential.

You will have a relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ Level 3 and be able to demonstrate an ability to work flexibly, motivate others, show initiative, and work as part of a team under the direction of a Speech & Language Therapist. You should have a working knowledge of safeguarding children.

You will be responsible for managing your own clinical diary, so strong organisation and prioritisation skills are needed.

You will be working within a supportive team that are committed to your personal development through appraisal and clinical supervision. You will have support and CPD opportunities across the Children's Speech & Language Therapy service.

About us

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!

#TeamNottsHC

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

787-26-GH

Job locations

Children's Development Centre

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be working closely with Speech & Language Therapists and other Assistants to deliver speech and language interventions to children and families.

As a member of the complex needs team, you will provide communication support for some of the service's most complex children, including children those who are non-speaking.

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist speech, language, and communication interventions to an individual caseload within the Complex Needs Team, under the supervision of an SLT, according to the individual needs of each child/young person and their families.

You will work closely with families and other agencies to ascertain an effective multi-disciplinary approach to communication and dysphagia management and care.

You will provide supervision and/or mentoring of newly qualified staff, Assistant Speech & Language Therapists and students as appropriate.

You will undertake administrative duties related to your specific work.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be working closely with Speech & Language Therapists and other Assistants to deliver speech and language interventions to children and families. As a member of the complex needs team, you will provide communication support for some of the service's most complex children, including children those who are non-speaking. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist speech, language, and communication interventions to an individual caseload within the Complex Needs Team, under the supervision of an SLT, according to the individual needs of each child/young person and their families. You will work closely with families and other agencies to ascertain an effective multi-disciplinary approach to communication and dysphagia management and care. You will provide supervision and/or mentoring of newly qualified staff, Assistant Speech & Language Therapists and students as appropriate. You will undertake administrative duties related to your specific work. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRelevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3
• oGeneral education to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Training

Essential

• Evidence of relevant courses or personal development related to child development/working with children
• Evidence of relevant courses or personal development in the area of communication

Desirable

• Additional training related to supporting children's communication difficulties e.g. Makaton, PECS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Experience of working with children and their families
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team or teams

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) approaches
• Experience of working within therapy services
• Experience of working with children with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Experience of working in schools

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of normal child development (including speech and language development)
• Knowledge of a range of Speech, language and communication difficulties and how to support these, including signs and symbols
• Awareness of the impact communication difficulties may have on the ability of children to function in their every-day life.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Ability to analyse children's responses to therapy and to accurately feed back observations to an SLT
• Ability to work within their competency and seek support as appropriate
• Able to work independently to plan, prioritise and organise workload

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRelevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3 oGeneral education to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Training Essential Evidence of relevant courses or personal development related to child development/working with children Evidence of relevant courses or personal development in the area of communication Desirable Additional training related to supporting children's communication difficulties e.g. Makaton, PECS Experience Essential Experience of working with children with additional needs Experience of working with children and their families Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team or teams Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Experience of using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) approaches Experience of working within therapy services Experience of working with children with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Experience of working in schools Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of normal child development (including speech and language development) Knowledge of a range of Speech, language and communication difficulties and how to support these, including signs and symbols Awareness of the impact communication difficulties may have on the ability of children to function in their every-day life. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills Ability to analyse children's responses to therapy and to accurately feed back observations to an SLT Ability to work within their competency and seek support as appropriate Able to work independently to plan, prioritise and organise workload Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Development Centre

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Development Centre

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

THIS RECRUITMENT DAY WILL TAKE PLACE ON 9th OCTOBER 2026 AT NEWHAM HOSPITAL.

Join us at Newham University Hospital and take the next step in your healthcare journey as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference to patients and their families during some of the most important moments of their lives. You'll join a supportive, compassionate workforce where your kindness, reliability and dedication truly matter.

At our interview day on October 9th 2026, if successful you will have a chance to select areas of preference but we currently have vacancies on our ECAM wards. Those that are applying and want to take up extra payment via bank partners, there will be information provided on this also. This is your opportunity to learn more about the diverse environments you could work in, ask questions, and discover where you feel you can thrive. Whether you're building on previous experience or looking to take the next step in your healthcare career, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You'll receive comprehensive training and continuous professional development that will strengthen your portfolio to support future goals you may have or working on. Along with our WeCare Values at Bart's Health we strive on teamwork, learning and high-quality patient care which is at the heart of everything we do.

If you're compassionate, motivated and ready to grow, this is your chance to be part of a team that will support your development and value the contribution you make every day.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8287708NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSEs or equivalent.)
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Desirable

• Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Experience of dealing with the public.

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of health and safety at work. e.g: manual handling skills, infection control measures.
• Ability to collect and exchange factual information and data to the multidisciplinary team and ensure data accuracy.3

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of providing high quality care.
• To be aware of incident reporting systems and escalation processes.
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of good organizational skills
• Self-motivated to work under minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic keyboard/ computer skills (e.g. ability to enter patient data onto computer records).
• Contributes to updating patient records
• To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake further training to develop the necessary competencies and skills.
• Depending on specific service arrangements, to supervise and train more junior staff.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent. Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSEs or equivalent.) Evidence of ongoing personal development. Desirable Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting. Experience of dealing with the public. Knowledge Essential Awareness of health and safety at work. e.g: manual handling skills, infection control measures. Ability to collect and exchange factual information and data to the multidisciplinary team and ensure data accuracy.3 Skills Essential Evidence of providing high quality care. To be aware of incident reporting systems and escalation processes. Evidence of effective interpersonal skills. Evidence of good organizational skills Self-motivated to work under minimal direct supervision. Ability to work as part of a team Good communication skills, written and verbal. Basic keyboard/ computer skills (e.g. ability to enter patient data onto computer records). Contributes to updating patient records To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures Desirable Prepared to undertake further training to develop the necessary competencies and skills. Depending on specific service arrangements, to supervise and train more junior staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?

Your Role

Role:Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Hours: F/T 5 days per week

Salary:£34,527 per year

Service Line: Female Personality Disorder

Summary of the site: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

The hospitals services have been requested and agreed by local and regional NHS bodies to meet the urgent demand for specialist mental health services within Kent. The aim is to ensure that local people can be treated close to home and as near as possible to their friends and family.

Summary of the ward: Roseacre Ward is a 16 bed personality disorder service for women, based at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, our state-of-the-art facility situated in the Kent Medical Campus. The aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living. Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused model.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass OT assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service.In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT-led service that meets service users needs. This will be based upon the occupational therapy process, of assessment, intervention and review of occupational need. The focus on this service is community living and functional and coping skills.

MDT: There is a highly experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team is made up of a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, occupational therapist, psychotherapist, assistant psychologist, social worker, registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants.

Caseload: There are 16 beds on the ward. You will have the support of a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, who you will be responsible for their supervision.

You will receive monthly supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist and support from weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.

Other OTs on site: The Occupational Therapy team is made up of 3 other OTs including a qualified OT, Senior OT and a Head OT. There are in total 4 OT Assistants including your ward. The team is very supportive and is committed to developing you as a person and clinician.

Unique Selling Point: The ward features a sensory room which is a vital part of the wards strategy of supporting patients in their emotional regulation.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,527 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPB7D11209

Job locations

Maidstone

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?

About Us

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

Cygnet encourages applications from newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Occupational Therapists. Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role. Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

Your Role

Role:Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Hours: F/T 5 days per week

Salary:£34,527 per year

Service Line:Female Personality Disorder

Summary of the site:Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidst one.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

The hospital is split into four distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:

Roseacre WardHighly Specialised Personality Disorder service for womenKingswood WardHigh Dependency Rehabilitation service for menBearsted WardSpecialist PICU Service for MenSaltwood WardMale low secure ward

The hospitals services have been requested and agreed by local and regional NHS bodies to meet the urgent demand for specialist mental health services within Kent. The aim is to ensure that local people can be treated close to home and as near as possible to their friends and family.

Summary of the ward: Roseacre Ward is a 16 bed personality disorder service for women, based at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, our state-of-the-art facility situated in the Kent Medical Campus. The aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living. Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused model.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass OT assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service.In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT-led service that meets service users needs. This will be based upon the occupational therapy process, of assessment, intervention and review of occupational need. The focus on this service is community living and functional and coping skills.

MDT:There is a highly experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team is made up of a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, occupational therapist, psychotherapist, assistant psychologist, social worker, registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants.

Caseload:There are 16 beds on the ward. You will have the support of a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, who you will be responsible for their supervision.

You will receive monthly supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist and support from weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.

Other OTs on site: The Occupational Therapy team is made up of 3 other OTs including a qualified OT, Senior OT and a Head OT. There are in total 4 OT Assistants including your ward. The team is very supportive and is committed to developing you as a person and clinician.

Unique Selling Point: The ward features a sensory room which is a vital part of the wards strategy of supporting patients in their emotional regulation.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Relocation package available
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

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

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

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Hannah Dunlop - [email protected]

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

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

What next?

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

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Cygnet encourages applications from newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Occupational Therapists. Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role. Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?Your RoleRole:Occupational Therapist (Band 5)Hours: F/T 5 days per week Salary:£34,527 per yearService Line:Female Personality DisorderSummary of the site:Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidst one.Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.The hospital is split into four distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:Roseacre WardHighly Specialised Personality Disorder service for womenKingswood WardHigh Dependency Rehabilitation service for menBearsted WardSpecialist PICU Service for MenSaltwood WardMale low secure wardThe hospitals services have been requested and agreed by local and regional NHS bodies to meet the urgent demand for specialist mental health services within Kent. The aim is to ensure that local people can be treated close to home and as near as possible to their friends and family.Summary of the ward: Roseacre Ward is a 16 bed personality disorder service for women, based at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, our state-of-the-art facility situated in the Kent Medical Campus. The aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living. Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused model.As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass OT assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service.In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT-led service that meets service users needs. This will be based upon the occupational therapy process, of assessment, intervention and review of occupational need. The focus on this service is community living and functional and coping skills.MDT:There is a highly experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team is made up of a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, occupational therapist, psychotherapist, assistant psychologist, social worker, registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants.Caseload:There are 16 beds on the ward. You will have the support of a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, who you will be responsible for their supervision.You will receive monthly supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist and support from weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.Other OTs on site: The Occupational Therapy team is made up of 3 other OTs including a qualified OT, Senior OT and a Head OT. There are in total 4 OT Assistants including your ward. The team is very supportive and is committed to developing you as a person and clinician.Unique Selling Point: The ward features a sensory room which is a vital part of the wards strategy of supporting patients in their emotional regulation.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.5 reasons why you should make an application today We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Relocation package available Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. Plus much moreA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Hannah Dunlop - [email protected]RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.*R ecruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Maidstone

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Maidstone

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced imaging professional to join the Radiology Care Group as Interim Head of Imaging Services.

Working alongside the Clinical Director and Radiology General Manager, the post holder will provide senior operational and professional leadership for clinical imaging services across the Trust. They will lead and support the non-medical clinical imaging workforce, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality and patient-centred services.

The role has a broad portfolio encompassing operational performance, workforce leadership, clinical governance and IR(ME)R, service improvement, education and professional development. The successful candidate will provide visible and inclusive leadership while supporting the continued development and transformation of imaging services across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The Interim Head of Imaging Services will provide senior operational and professional leadership for clinical imaging services across all Trust sites, working in partnership with the Clinical Director and Radiology General Manager.

The post holder will lead the non-medical clinical imaging workforce, with responsibility for workforce planning and development, operational performance, demand and capacity, and the effective use of imaging resources.

A key responsibility will be providing professional leadership for clinical governance, quality and patient safety, including the implementation and ongoing management of IR(ME)R and oversight of clinical and operational risk.

The role will lead service improvement and transformation, including new models of care, digital innovation and workforce development, while contributing to financial sustainability, business and capital planning.

The post holder will provide visible, inclusive leadership and represent Radiology across the Trust and with external partners.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Provide operational leadership for the Trust's clinical imaging services across all Trust sites, ensuring thedelivery of safe, effective, high-quality and patient-centred services.
• Lead the operational management of the non-medical clinical imaging workforce, promoting a consistent,standardised and collaborative approach to service delivery across all imaging modalities and sites.
• Work in partnership with the Clinical Director and Radiology General Manager to deliver the Care Group'sstrategic, operational, workforce and financial objectives.
• Lead demand and capacity planning across clinical imaging services, ensuring the effective utilisation ofworkforce, equipment and facilities to optimise patient access, productivity and service performance.
• Monitor operational performance against agreed local and national standards, implementingimprovement plans where required to support the delivery of Trust objectives.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of operational policies, standard operatingprocedures and clinical pathways to support safe, effective and efficient service delivery.
• Support the planning and delivery of service developments, business cases, capital programmes andnew models of care to meet current and future service requirements.
• Provide visible leadership across clinical imaging services, fostering a culture of compassion,professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Deputise for the Clinical Director or Radiology General Manager on operational and professional mattersas appropriate.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) and current HCPC registration
• Significant senior operational and professional leadership experience within a large acute NHS organisation
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple imaging modalities and/or sites
• Experience of professional leadership of the non-medical clinical imaging workforce
• Experience of workforce planning, recruitment, establishment management and organisational change
• Experience of demand and capacity planning and managing operational performance within imaging services
• Experience of leading service improvement, transformation and quality improvement programmes
• Experience of financial management, budgetary responsibility, business planning and/or business case development
• Experience of clinical governance, risk management, audit, incident investigation and patient safety
• Comprehensive knowledge of diagnostic imaging services, including IR(ME)R and other relevant regulatory/professional requirements
• Evidence of effective senior leadership, communication, influencing and decision-making skills, including the ability to lead change and work across organisational/professional boundaries

Desirable

• Master's degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Knowledge/experience of national imaging strategy, GIRFT, Community Diagnostic Centres and imaging networks
• Knowledge/experience of digital healthcare, imaging informatics and emerging technologies, including AI

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).