Job description

Job responsibilities

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or other equivalent qualificationExperience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in Adolescent Mental HealthExperience of working with people with mental health problemsExperience of working with professionals from other agencies and servicesAbility to promote good working relationships with patients and with the multi-disciplinary teamAbility to work with a challenging client group, showing initiative and flexibility to team work and to care situationsLoyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organization and demonstrates values of trust and NHSAbility to work within a multi-disciplinary/multi agency setting

For further details / informal visits contact:Rebecca Licorish [email protected] Team Leader

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or other equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Additional training/qualification related to Mental Health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a HealthCare Assistant in Adolescent Mental Health
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working with professionals from other agencies and services

Desirable

• Experience of working in a learning disabilities environment

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• An ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to work with a challenging client group, showing initiative and flexibility to team work and to care situations
• Ability to deal with a wide range of complex needs
• Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required
• Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Children's Act and the Equality Act.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

PEARS Building Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the Job Description for further information about the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC approved Pharmacy Technician course / recognised qualification
• Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) or equivalent
• Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Training Programme or equivalent

Desirable

• Accreditation as an NVQ Assessor / Verifier
• Practice supervisor training or equivalent
• Membership of APTUK
• Membership of CMHP

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered pharmacy technician in a hospital or clinical setting
• Working as Accredited Checking Technician
• Experience of stock management, medicines storage, and controlled drugs handling
• Experience of completing medicines reconciliation
• Basic IT skills including operating a computer, mouse, printers and being able to work with Microsoft Outlook/ Word/ Powerpoint and other such software

Desirable

• Experience within mental health services or a community-based clinical team
• Working as an NVQ Assessor / Verifier
• Working as a Practice supervisor
• Working with JAC hospital pharmacy computer system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnham Road Hospital

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the Job Description for further information about the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience of mental health, community and hospital pharmacy
• Medicines optimisation in mental health services
• Managing patients prescribed high-risk medicines including clozapine and lithium
• Multidisciplinary mental health team working and making clinically appropriate interventions
• Audit, quality improvement and service development
• Leadership, supervision or professional support of other staff
• Provision of information to patients and carers
• Experienced in conducting medication reviews, making clinical prescribing recommendations and/or independent prescribing.

Desirable

• Working within a Home Treatment Team, crisis, or community mental health setting

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent qualification)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics (essential or should be willing to complete within 2 years of joining Trust or equivalent qualification)
• Independent pharmacist prescriber (essential or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe)

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• Member of College of Mental Health Pharmacy

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnham Road Hospital

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice & Assessment

• Undertake comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments in accordance with Oakdale pathways, professional standards and national clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE)

• Conduct developmental history interviews, direct observations and other assessment activities appropriate to professional background, training and documented competency level.

• Gather, analyse, and integrate multi-source information to form robust clinical formulations and support diagnostic decision-making.

• Formulate diagnostic outcomes and clinical conclusions independently when operating on single-clinician assessment pathways (e.g., ADHD), ensuring practice aligns with professional guidelines and formal sign-off against the internal framework

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary (MDT) discussions and panel formulations to co-produce final diagnostic conclusions, utilizing the oversight and support of senior clinicians where required.

• Utilise and oversee service-approved technology solutions (including dictation, transcription, and automated documentation systems) to enhance pathway efficiency, maintaining ultimate clinical accountability for decision-making and reviewing, quality-checking, and professionally signing off the clinical accuracy of all final outputs.

• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations clearly, professionally and compassionately to clients, families and external professionals.

2. Clinical Governance, Quality & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional regulatory standards.

• Complete clinical documentation, reports, risk assessments and administrative tasks within agreed timescales.

• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making that meets established quality assurance standards

• Participate actively in clinical audits, quality assurance processes, and service improvement initiatives

• Work strictly within professional scope of practice, maintaining a comprehensive awareness of relevant healthcare legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and professional guidance, seeking support where required.

• Identify, assess and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns and clinical risks, escalating concerns promptly in accordance with Oakdale policies and procedures

3. Multidisciplinary Team Working & Communication

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary discussions, panels and decision-making processes.

• Build and maintain highly effective, collaborative, and professional working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

• Engage proactively with organisational communications and professional directives.

4. Organisation & Service Delivery

• Manage individual workloads and caseloads efficiently to optimise pathway flow, service delivery requirements, and agreed productivity expectations.

• Proactively monitor capacity and escalate operational barriers, constraints, or service risks to management in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate flexibility regarding working practices, designated clinical locations, and evolving service priorities

5. Professional Development & Reflective Practice

• Maintain active, professional registration and comply fully with the codes of conduct of the relevant regulatory body.

• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, and maintaining an up-to-date log of clinical competencies

• Attend and actively participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and competency development activities, and demonstrate learning through application of feedback.

• Contribute positively to team development, peer learning, and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a mental health, neurodevelopmental, neurodiversity-focused, or relevant clinical setting.
• Experience producing high-quality, comprehensive clinical documentation and robust multi-source formulations to a professional standard.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical formulations and shared decision-making.
• Experience operating within safeguarding, risk management, and professional clinical governance frameworks.

Desirable

• Direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments with children, young people, and/or adults across either single-clinician or MDT pathways

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD) and a clear understanding of the assessment process.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information and build professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with a track record of meeting clinical and operational deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of digital systems and technology, including electronic patient records

Desirable

• Direct competency or certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g, ADOS-2, SCQ, ADI-R, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Mobility & Flexibility

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel between designated Oakdale centres as required by service needs.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Qualifications

Essential

• Core professional qualification and current, active registration with one of the following regulatory bodies:
• NMC: Nursing
• HCPC: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology
• Social Work England: Social Work

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

Oakdale Centre CIC

Address

The Grove Manse

Town Street

Horsforth

West Yorkshire

LS18 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a secretarial / administrative role in the NHS or similar environment
• Experience of setting up office systems. Experience in Minute Taking
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software packages
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with an effective and courteous telephone manner
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity. Working within the Trust values. To portray a professional image at all times
• Ability to use own initiative. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Ability and willingness to work flexible within the Teams structure

Desirable

• Experience with EMIS and Cerner
• Experience of working in a safeguarding environment
• Working knowledge of NHS procedures

Education

Essential

• Secretarial or administrative qualification. RSA 111 typing or equivalent word processing skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

12-18 Lennard road

Croydon

London

CR9 2RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The volunteer is required to work within the list of tasks identified as follows:

Responding to enquiries in a polite manner and ensuring an appropriate response is initiated.

Contacting patients to inform them of upcoming patient council

Organising talks/topics for patient council sessions

Supporting with the logistics of organising the patient council.

Writing minutes for the meeting.

Printing and posting letters associated with this

Photocopying

Filing

Confidential shredding

Report any concerns to the Supervisor / Service Manager

Ad-hoc administration duties required to support admin function

Collation of data and use of Microsoft packages

To be punctual and reliable

Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach.

To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must always wear your ID badge.

Be able to work as a member of a team.

To behave professionally and always treat others with dignity and respect and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Punctual and reliable
• Organisation skills
• Written communication
• IT skills
• Confidence on the telephone

Desirable

• Experience facilitating groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

RDash

Aughton

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• To be punctual and reliable.
• Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach
• To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must always wear your ID badge. ? Be able to work as a member of a team.
• To behave professionally and always treat others with dignity and respect and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Holly Lodge

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Location: Boston (Lincolnshire)
• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our established team and play a key role in an organisation dedicated to making a real difference to patient care.

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices. The role involves comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical decision-making using a holistic and evidence-based approach.

Role Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Proven experience working within a Primary Care environment
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Adherence to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and a clear understanding of the Scope of Professional Practice
• Ability to deliver evidence-based, clinically effective, and cost-effective care
• Willingness to participate in and provide clinical supervision
• Openness to contributing to practice-based research and service development, where appropriate

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Current NMC registration
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Adherence to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and a clear understanding of the Scope of Professional Practice
• Ability to deliver evidence-based, clinically effective, and cost-effective care

Desirable

• Proven experience working within a Primary Care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Sidings Medical Practice

14 Sleaford Rd, Boston

Boston

All UK

PE21 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a parent and infant mental health setting
• Perinatal experience
• Mental health experience
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Legislation
• Able to undertake administrative tasks
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Ability to supervision tasks undertaken by junior staff
• Demonstrate leadership skills including audit and team development

Desirable

• Perinatal experience
• Mental health experience
• Experience of line management and supervision
• Experience of working with mothers and infants in a mental health setting
• Insight into mental health difficulties related to child birth

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in any of the following (or a health related degree): Early Years and Education Or Childhood Studies Or Childrens Care, Learning and Development Or Childcare and Education or Play Work Or equivalent experience

Desirable

• The following relevant courses are considered desirable for this role
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, BTEC National Diploma in Childrens Care, Learning and Development, Baby Bonding, Solihull Approach, Video Interactive Guidance, Watch Wait Wonder, Baby Massage & Yoga

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to perform and participate as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and electronically
• Able to work towards a competency framework
• Able to provide & receive sensitive information & communicate to other members of staff with sensitivity & compassion
• Able to deliver training to other staff in the Mother & baby unit, Perinatal Teams and parents & carer
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with and form therapeutic relationships with your patients and their family

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Jasmine Lodge

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX25SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing the technical aspects of the Mechanical Engineering Service (MES) at theFreeman Hospital and across the region.

Assists in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision, in accordance with formal Quality Management Systems where appropriate, throughout their area of responsibility.

Project lead independently managing a caseload of referrals, including initial assessment, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture and documentation.

Ensuring the safe introduction, delivery / handover of manufactured / modified products into clinical, domestic and educational establishments. Providing both verbal and clearly written instructions regarding their safe use.

Compliance with all relevant legislative and other national and local requirements.

Safe and efficient operation of all engineering / scientific equipment on which you have been trained.

Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of MES to meet the changing needs and circumstances of the service.

Contribute to research and development projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, training scheme or equivalent
• A Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Appropriate Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience
• Full, valid driving licence

Desirable

• Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
• Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering
• Skilled in the operation of machine tools including CNC programming
• Good knowledge of engineering software packages (e.g. 2D / 3D CAD / CAM) and experience of applying them
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR

Desirable

• Skilled in welding techniques including TIG

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Proven ability to problem-solve
• Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience of applying them
• Ability to demonstrate equipment in non-technical language
• Good communicator

Desirable

• Good organisational and communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for a more detailed information about theassociated post

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience of working at a senior level in IT
• ITIL Foundation
• PRINCE2 Foundation
• Evidence of continuous relevant professional development

Desirable

• Management qualification
• ITIL Intermediate qualification
• Member of the British Computer Society

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Extensive knowledge and technical understanding of IT infrastructure components and technologies
• Good understanding of technological advances in healthcare and industry
• Practical understanding of ITIL best practice and application to the delivery of IT infrastructure services.
• Knowledge of Service Level Agreements including development and management

Desirable

• NHS experience.
• Business case development

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Substantial experience as a senior manager within a complex IT operations environment, managing IT infrastructure technical resources
• Significant experience in data centre technologies and managing enterprise LANs, WANs, VPNs, SANs
• Significant experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Significant experience of managing budgets
• Experience in IT business continuity management and disaster recovery
• IT performance management monitoring / reporting

Desirable

• Business case development.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive highly complex / sensitive information and take necessary steps
• Ability to make judgements on multi-stranded or complex IT problems, which may have no precedent or where there are conflicting opinions.
• High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in a clear concise manner
• Ability to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support innovation initiatives
• Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise staff workload; working to tight and changing deadlines
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on challenging issues

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level education or equivalent professional qualification or experience
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working at a senior management or professional level (equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma) in the acute sector
• Experience of business strategy and planning. Being able to present strategy to board level both analysing and proposing strategy
• Experience of implementing service improvement including complex change management programmes. Ability to scope the project, anticipate issues and proactively seek solutions
• Evidence of successful management of significant budget, being familiar with the process of budgetary control and experience of running multiple reports feeding into a central budget
• Experience of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce

Specialist Knowledge. Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong leadership skills to inspire, guide and motivate teams to achieve targets and objectives. Whilst creating a positive working environment
• Working knowledge of NHS business and financial regimes. Being able to confidently navigate the budget structures and language to improve services.
• Ability to design and develop complex information systems to enable effective decision-making within the Centre.
• Proven record of managing significant risk. To have engaged in strategies and communication skills in this fast-moving area of responsibilities
• Ability to analyse complex and sometimes conflicting information in order to resolve issues. Analysing resources and priorities and able to engage with other departments to take actions forward securely

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To greet all patients and relatives attending the Emergency Care Centre / Blaydon UTC in a professional manner.

To ensure all patients coming into the A&E / Blaydon UTC departments are registered efficiently and accurately on to the Trusts electronic computer systems.

To provide front line reception / ward clerk duties, answering telephone enquiries from GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other organisations

Answering face to face enquiries from patients and clinical staff within the department

Work as a team and autonomously delivering a comprehensive administration / clerical service to all areas within the Emergency Care Centre.

To manage appointment systems, patients registration systems and all other service software. In addition, booking, rescheduling and cancelling patient clinic appointments

Maintaining patient computer and paper records

To offer flexibility around the working patterns to ensure adequate staffing levels during all service hours. As an Emergency Department post holders will be expected to work on a 24hr rota including weekends and Bank Holidays including Christmas and New Year.

Liaising with internal and external agencies

Ensuring Discharge Summaries are raised and sent out in a timely manner.

Maintain the high standards of the Emergency Care Centre and all departments associated within it.

Provide excellent customer services to all our patients and visitors to the service.

Assist in the training and development of new staff.

This role will require cross site working between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Blaydon UTC

Person Specification

Qualification and experience

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
• Previous Admin/Clerical Experience
• Good understanding of Information Governance & Confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous NHS clerical/admin experience
• Previous knowledge of using Careflow and NHS IT systems
• NVQ Level 2 in Business & Admin

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Being able to prioritise workload and have exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent conflict de-escalation and diffusing skills
• Good communication/Interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Care Centre

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN (Child)

Experience

Desirable

• Past work with children or customer care environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in partnership with the child and their family.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Up-to-date knowledge of paediatric developments

Others

Essential

• Able to work weekdays, nights, and weekends

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston

Galsworthy road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of General Education including Maths and English

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of patient & equipment handling

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with people (customer service)

Skills

Essential

• The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• The ability to demonstrate care and compassion to/for patients and carers

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Sussex Premier Health Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for the job role which gives of the criteria.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of Occupational Therapy with people with a learning disability.
• Ability to use a range of communication skills to communicate effectively with clients and carers who may be distressed or have limited communication skills.
• Ability to teach basic occupational therapy principles to wider multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• To be able to produce complex written information in a variety of formats for varied audiences.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered to practice by HCPC.

Desirable

• MSc in Advanced Occupational Therapy.
• Working towards advanced practitioner status/MSc in sensory integration.

Experience

Essential

• Significant specialised experience working with people with severe/complex mental health needs.
• Experience in the application of Occupational Therapy models to service users with complex needs.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities.

Desirable

• Experience of service development and leading change.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Criteria

Please only apply if you meet the following essential criteria:

• Level 3 or above qualification in Health & Social Care.
• Minimum 2 years' recent experience in Adult Health & Social Care (Senior Carer level or above).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet all the essential criteria listed above.

Additional Information

• Full Time and Part Time opportunities available.
• Permanent position.
• Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum plus bonus and expenses.
• No learner sourcing is required. All learners are provided, allowing you to focus on delivery, coaching and assessment.
• This role is sometimes referred to as Apprenticeship Assessor, Health and Social Care Tutor or Skills Coach within Health and Social Care.

Benefits

• Home-based role with planned travel (mileage and expenses paid).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas & New Year shutdown.
• Bonus scheme.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support.
• EV car scheme access.
• Access to employee discounts.
• Referral bonus.
• Plus many more.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3+ qualification in Health & Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in Adult Health & Social Care (Senior Carer level or above)

Driving

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

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

t2 Group

Address

Hybrid Working

Role is home-based with occasional travel; postcode is for advertising purposes only.

Birmingham & Surrounding Areas

B4 7AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.t2group.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the Pre-Assessment team under the direction of the Department Manager

To be responsible for the organising and co-ordination of nursing services in the ward/department in the absence of senior staff on a regular basis.

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

To be responsible for all nursing care standards and to maintain high clinical standards

To work autonomously following Trust and national guidelines to provide specialist nursing with a defined case load for patients having elective surgery under General Anaesthetic, including taking a detailed clinical history, physical examination, ordering appropriate investigations and interpreting results, make assessment of care needs and to develop and assess programmes and standards of care. Working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and appropriate care. Provides specialist education and training to other members of the team

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level live NMC registered Nurse
• Evidence of qualification to undertake the supervision, teaching and assessing of students (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period).

Desirable

• PP126/7
• D32/33
• Post Registration qualification in specialty
• Diploma/degree in nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wansbeck General hospital

Woodhorn Lane

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice & Assessment

• Undertake comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments in accordance with Oakdale pathways, professional standards and national clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE)

• Conduct developmental history interviews, direct observations and other assessment activities appropriate to professional background, training and documented competency level.

• Gather, analyse, and integrate multi-source information to form robust clinical formulations and support diagnostic decision-making.

• Formulate diagnostic outcomes and clinical conclusions independently when operating on single-clinician assessment pathways (e.g., ADHD), ensuring practice aligns with professional guidelines and formal sign-off against the internal framework

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary (MDT) discussions and panel formulations to co-produce final diagnostic conclusions, utilizing the oversight and support of senior clinicians where required.

• Utilise and oversee service-approved technology solutions (including dictation, transcription, and automated documentation systems) to enhance pathway efficiency, maintaining ultimate clinical accountability for decision-making and reviewing, quality-checking, and professionally signing off the clinical accuracy of all final outputs.

• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations clearly, professionally and compassionately to clients, families and external professionals.

2. Clinical Governance, Quality & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional regulatory standards.

• Complete clinical documentation, reports, risk assessments and administrative tasks within agreed timescales.

• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making that meets established quality assurance standards

• Participate actively in clinical audits, quality assurance processes, and service improvement initiatives

• Work strictly within professional scope of practice, maintaining a comprehensive awareness of relevant healthcare legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and professional guidance, seeking support where required.

• Identify, assess and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns and clinical risks, escalating concerns promptly in accordance with Oakdale policies and procedures

3. Multidisciplinary Team Working & Communication

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary discussions, panels and decision-making processes.

• Build and maintain highly effective, collaborative, and professional working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

• Engage proactively with organisational communications and professional directives.

4. Organisation & Service Delivery

• Manage individual workloads and caseloads efficiently to optimise pathway flow, service delivery requirements, and agreed productivity expectations.

• Proactively monitor capacity and escalate operational barriers, constraints, or service risks to management in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate flexibility regarding working practices, designated clinical locations, and evolving service priorities

5. Professional Development & Reflective Practice

• Maintain active, professional registration and comply fully with the codes of conduct of the relevant regulatory body.

• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, and maintaining an up-to-date log of clinical competencies

• Attend and actively participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and competency development activities, and demonstrate learning through application of feedback.

• Contribute positively to team development, peer learning, and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD) and a clear understanding of the assessment process.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information and build professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with a track record of meeting clinical and operational deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of digital systems and technology, including electronic patient records

Desirable

• Direct competency or certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g, ADOS-2, SCQ, ADI-R, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Qualifications

Essential

• Core professional qualification and current, active registration with one of the following regulatory bodies:
• NMC: Nursing
• HCPC: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology
• Social Work England: Social Work

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a mental health, neurodevelopmental, neurodiversity-focused, or relevant clinical setting.
• Experience producing high-quality, comprehensive clinical documentation and robust multi-source formulations to a professional standard.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical formulations and shared decision-making.
• Experience operating within safeguarding, risk management, and professional clinical governance frameworks.

Desirable

• Direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments with children, young people, and/or adults

Mobility & Flexibility

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel between designated Oakdale centres as required by service needs.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oakdale Centre CIC

Address

49 Valley Drive

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG2 0JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a medium size courtyard and are in the process of developing this into a therapeutic space so that service users with long term conditions can use the space to access peer support, and as part of their rehabilitation. We are looking for a volunteer gardener to help with the general upkeep of the Therapy Garden. This could include independent gardening as well as working with service users to support them in the space i.e. seed sowing for summer with a group of service users.

We are really hoping that the garden can be a lovely therapeutic space for service users living with long term pain and that we can support them to live happier and healthier lives by accessing a green space.

A volunteer would provide invaluable support:

Help maintain planted areas and internal courtyards, with regular planting, weeding, and mulching.

Create wildlife habitats, such as insect hotels, bird boxes.

Help plant seeds and bulbs and provide aftercare.

Monitor butterflies, pollinators, plants and other wildlife

Encourage and inspire others to use the garden space

Report any concerns, issues to the service manager

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• A knowledge of plants and wildlife is required

Experience

Essential

• Experience of gardening and general upkeep of gardens is required

Skills

Essential

• A calm and patient nature is required due to the nature of the therapy groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Marys Hospital

Frognal Ave

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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/Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Dental Nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Certificate in Oral Health Education or willing to undertake. ILS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the field of Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics

Desirable

• Experience of working within the fields of Oral Surgery.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to prioritise work efficiently
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to travel to all UHB sites in a timely manner.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to meet service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Lead the operational function of the division in line with the Trust's operational plan and strategy.
• Work collaboratively within a triumvirate team (Divisional Director, Director of Nursing, Medical Director) to deliver standards and financial targets.
• Develop and deliver the division's business plan, workforce plan, and complex business cases.
• Drive system-wide transformation and collaborate with partners across the local health economy.
• Represent the division and deputise for the Chief Operating Officer in internal and external forums.
• Lead and manage divisional and Trust-wide projects, including capital and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure high standards of patient care, dignity, and respect.
• Oversee performance management, financial control, and resource allocation within the division.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders (NHS, community, voluntary sector, local authorities, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Trust policies, and governance arrangements.
• Champion inclusive leadership, staff wellbeing, and talent development.
• Lead on the delivery of key performance targets (e.g., elective, non-elective, diagnostics, emergency standards) across relevant divisions.
• Oversee complaints, risk management, patient safety, and learning from incidents.
• Promote the use of data, digital tools, and health informatics for decision-making and innovation.
• Support integrated care and community transformation projects.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust serves a population of 350,000–500,000 across multiple sites.
• The Trust values are: Patient at heart, Everyday excellence, and Creative collaboration.

Job Summary

• Reports to the Divisional Director and is accountable to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Works as part of a triumvirate leadership team (with the Divisional Director of Nursing and Divisional Medical Director).
• Leads the operational function of the division, aligning with the Trust's operational plan and strategy.
• Drives transformational change to deliver the Trust's strategic objectives.
• Member of the Trust Executive Board, contributing to senior leadership decisions and deputising for the Chief Operating Officer as required.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Formulate and deliver the division's operating plan and strategy.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with local health economy partners (NHS Trusts, ICB, GPs, community and voluntary services, local authorities, business partners).
• Lead integration of services between acute and community settings, shifting care where appropriate.
• Represent the division and Trust in internal and external forums, including deputising for the Chief Operating Officer.
• Lead Trust-wide projects (capital, transformation, etc.) as delegated by the executive team.
• Model inclusive leadership and uphold Trust and NHS values.

Operational & Financial Management

• Oversee divisional performance, ensuring delivery of constitutional standards (safe, caring, effective, responsive, well-led, and financial targets).
• Develop and deliver the division's business plan, workforce plan, and complex business cases.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, robust financial management, and identification of savings.
• Lead performance reviews and ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Trust policies.
• Oversee data analysis and information management to support decision-making.

People Management & Workforce Development

• Support and develop divisional staff in line with the Trust's workforce strategy, prioritising health and wellbeing.
• Lead on recruitment, retention, appraisals, and people management processes.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion within the division.
• Embed talent management and foster a culture of inclusivity, trust, and collaboration.

Governance & Quality

• Ensure robust governance arrangements and compliance with corporate governance.
• Oversee complaints management, patient safety incident investigations, and learning from incidents.
• Ensure risks are identified, managed, and escalated appropriately.
• Ensure data protection and information governance standards are met.

Division-Specific Responsibilities

• Integrated Emergency & Medical Pathways: Lead delivery of non-elective targets (ED four-hour standard, ambulance handover, length of stay), manage emergency preparedness, and support transformation projects. Lead delivery of elective performance targets for medical specialities (RTT, cancer, diagnostics), and manage productivity.

Management & Leadership Standards

• Act ethically and inclusively, promoting transparency and fairness.
• Drive operational excellence, balancing clinical quality, workforce wellbeing, and financial accountability.
• Champion talent development and use of data/digital tools for innovation.
• Support system-wide collaboration and integrated care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience
• Postgraduate management qualification
• Organisational Change Management qualification
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development to improve and update specialist knowledge

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification and affiliation
• Prince 2 Project Management

Experience

Essential

• Extensive management experience at a senior level within a large and complex organisation in at least four of the following areas:
• o Strategy development
• o Business development including tender responses
• o Planning
• o Performance management
• o Organisational change
• Experience of working at senior management level in an NHS or comparable healthcare organisation and delivery of constitutional standards

Desirable

• Involvement in the planning and implementation of major capital projects
• Experience in pathway redesign methodologies, working around organisational boundaries on the development of integrated models of care.

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the Alexanders Care Team this post is to provide holistic care and support to babies, children, young people (BCYP) and their families with a life threatening and life limiting condition and their families across the geographical area supported by Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.

The post will involve a flexible, responsive approach to care delivery, contributing to a 24/7 rota by the Alexanders Care Team. The post holder will support the care of BCYP providing palliative and end of life care in the childs home or other community setting and in the hospice, working both autonomously and in collaboration with other agencies.

Clinical:

1. Holds own defined caseload.

2. Communicates to the highest standards complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to BCYP, their families and the wider public.

3. Completes and maintains up to date records in line with principles of best practice.

4. Actively supports the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, effective and high quality care.

5. Supports care understanding the wider care package working with other agencies.

6. Supports families throughout the care pathway including initial diagnosis and discharge planning form hospital to community.

7. Works flexibly to support appropriate interventions where there may be escalation of symptoms or family difficulties.

8. Checks and administers medication to children in the community and hospice in line with ADCHS Administration of Medicines policy.

9. Works flexibly to support responsive 24/7 rotas, for emergency, end of life and bereavement care.

10. Works effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

11. Acts on clinical incidents pertinent to area, to reduce clinical risk.

12. Is familiar with ADCHS safeguarding policy and report any concerns accordingly.

Please refer to the attached job description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience.
• Experience of needs assessment/care planning.
• Experience of Caseload management.
• Experience of caring for children and families with complex health needs.

Desirable

• Experience working in community setting.
• Caring for children at the end of life and post death.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN or RSCN or RN (Child) or RN (Learning Disability) at degree or diploma level.
• Evidence of continual professional development and education.
• NMC Registered.

Desirable

• Relevant course in palliative or end of life care.
• SSSA qualified.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to place the BCYP and family at centre of care.
• Evidence of basic clinical skills such as medicines management, enteral feeding etc
• Excellent personal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational ability.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Creative, resourceful and imaginative.
• Excellent role model.
• Ability to critically analyse research and evidence based practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
• Familiarity of systems for quality control, clinical governance and clinical audit.

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced clinical skills, such as LTV, Tracheostomy and syringe drivers.

Other

Essential

• Car driver - vehicle available for working.
• Flexible working hours contributing to 24/7 rotas.
• Commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.
• Able to work within and uphold our core values : determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture and empathy.
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team.
• Able to assess risk to maintain personal safety in a variety of settings.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands expected of the role e.g. shift work, moving and handling, clinical and caring procedures.
• Good IT skills.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Passed fit to undertake the duties of the post by Occupational Health.

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

Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service

Address

Snowball Hill

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 3LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience acting as a first point of contact and handling a high volume of queries via phone, email, and face-to-face
• Experience organising meetings, booking venues, and taking accurate minutes or action notes
• Experience of managing shared email inboxes and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting the facilitation of training
• Experience of working in a supporting role in specialist Human Resource areas including such as, Health and Wellbeing, Learning and Development or Organisational Development
• Experience using survey platforms or data collation tools.
• Podcasts/blogging/digital media

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with staff at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize a varied workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to provide administrative support to meetings, such as preparing minutes and maintaining an accurate action log.

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of Secondary education or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development.
• Clear understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and information governance principles.
• Familiarity with NHS systems (such as the Electronic Staff Record - ESR).
• Basic understanding of the core themes within the NHS People Promise and why staff engagement is critical in a healthcare setting

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital/Stepping Hill Hospital

Tameside/Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative, routine chairside and general anaesthetic assistance for dental clinicians.

To be responsible (under the supervision of the dentist) for preparing premises and equipment for treatment and screening sessions and domiciliary care.

To provide clinical support for the dentist during screening survey and clinical sessions, including some general anaesthetic lists, support for the community orthodontic specialist and domiciliary dental care.

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

• National Certificate of the examination Board for Dental Nursing or Certificate of proficiency recognised by the Association of Dental Hospitals of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or a qualification approved by the secretary of state as being equivalent to one of the above
• Current registration with the General Dental Council is required

Desirable

• Special needs dental nursing qualification
• Dental Nurse Sedation Qualification

Other

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
• Current registration with the General Dental Council and up to date CPD evidence

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience

Desirable

• Experience of assisting at general anaesthetic sessions
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Experience of working with special needs patients
• Experience of working in community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hexham General Hospital

Corbridge Rd

Hexham

NE46 1QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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