Job description

Job responsibilities

This role provides advanced clinical leadership and specialist nursing expertise within our Adult Mental Health Community service, ensuring the delivery of safe, highquality, personcentred care for individuals with complex mental health and behavioural needs. As a Clinical Specialist Nurse, you will act as a visible source of professional leadership, supporting consistent, evidencebased practice across neighbourhood teams and offering expert advice, supervision and guidance to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.

You will undertake specialist clinical assessment, formulation and intervention, including nurseled diagnosis and treatment planning for people with complex presentations. You will lead on care planning, risk assessment and crisis management, supporting colleagues to deliver traumainformed, recoveryfocused interventions and ensuring robust safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act practice.

The role includes providing consultation, education and specialist advice to staff, carers and partner organisations, strengthening collaborative working across primary care, social care and VCSE partners. You will contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research, helping to embed consistent clinical standards and support the ongoing development of our neighbourhood model in a steady, collaborative way.

You will provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional leadership to nursing staff and students, supporting their development and ensuring high standards of practice. The postholder will also contribute to effective care transitions and discharge planning, working closely with community teams and partner agencies to promote continuity of care.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and essential criteria.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RNMH / RNLD/ (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and be providing Clinical Supervision
• And have - Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, Module (20 credit) at level 7. For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions,
• And have - Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
• Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
• Working in a multi disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
• Understanding of Psychosocial models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Road Clinic

Princess Road

Malton

YO17 7JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 27th August 2026

Closing date: 13th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 14th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health care and/or equivalent qualification/experience
• Educated to GCSE level and/or equivalent qualification/experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in working within an Ophthalmic Outpatient setting
• Be able to work under remote supervision

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, keen to develop within the role

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helens Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including caseload management and direct clinical care. To work within the professional bodys code of conduct and scope of practice.

2. Obtain and record informed consent from patients at each contact in accordance with Trust policy.

3. Triage referrals and carry out comprehensive assessments. Interpret clinical and non-clinical information and use clinical reasoning skills to develop appropriate and realistic EDS and communication treatment plans. This will be within the hospital environment and in preparation for life post discharge.

4. Provide advice and signpost, as appropriate, to other professionals to meet patients holistic care needs.

5. Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge, differential diagnosis, evidence-based practise, national and local guidelines using profession-specific clinical skills and techniques. (e.g. standardised assessments, AAC, group and individual work)

6. Work with patients and carers to identify and formulate client-centred goals. Demonstrate ongoing evaluation of client progress using agreed outcome measures.

7. To contribute to multi-agency working meeting to share information and plan patient/client care

8. Prioritise urgent or unexpected referrals, adjusting caseloads and allocations to meet revised needs.

9. Assess and record competency of colleagues from other professions, non-registered staff and students in carrying out any delegated tasks.

10. Identify and manage clinical and other risks. Record near misses and actual events through the incident reporting process.

11. Develop own skills, knowledge and expertise through continuous professional development eg- attending and providing in-service training, shadowing, attending external events when relevant and appropriate to the needs of the service.

12. Identify, plan, deliver and evaluate specialist training

13. Actively contribute to the staff appraisal process as an appraisee

14. Undertake measurement, evaluation and audit of the service to improve quality and standards, contributing to the evidence base. Promptly act on feedback from clients to improve their experience.

15. Maintain accurate and timely electronic and paper records of activity and contacts to support contractual requirements

16. Undertake other duties when requested by professional or operational managers.

17. To promote a positive and beneficial relationship with the patient, their relatives/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs and promoting user participation in decision-making.

please refer to the job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSC Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Unrestricted registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of ongoing training and relevant post graduate courses

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• An understanding of how Speech and Language Therapy contributes to service provision for patients in the acute mental health setting
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team, with good organisational and leadership skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of person- centred, recovery-focussed practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with clients with mental health conditions or autism
• Experience and competence working with clients with complex communication needs and/or challenging behaviour
• Experience or interest in working in acute mental health services
• Evidence of effective caseload management
• Experience of supervising qualified and/or unqualified staff
• Experience of working as part of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team
• Familiar with a range of therapeutic interventions

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

The Caludon Centre

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Produce typed letters/reports for the ward on various issues relevant to the Serviceand distribute to others via IT systems, internal mail and the e-mail system, asappropriate.

In line with Service requirements, prepare agenda and papers for various meetings; attend, take and transcribe the minutes and distribute in accordance with agreed timescales.

Coordinate all ward round documentation across all disciplines, including maintenance of the membership lists via the relevant Clinical Information and e-mail systems.

In line with Service requirements, produce typed documentation to support keyworkers. Distribute relevant documents to members of the clinical team.

Ensure an adequate process for disposing of confidential clinical information/ documents.

Responsibility of reporting, co-ordinating and tracking of maintenance requests.

Maintain recording systems to support the monitoring of annual leave, sickness,and training of ward staff via the online roster system.

In line with Service requirements, maintain manual and electronic patient and ward records.

Maintain stationery and provisions stocks and order any other items required for the ward.

Carry out general office duties, e.g., answer routine telephone enquiries, take/deal with messages, book appointments when required, photocopying.

Carry out Cashier duties as per training provided and in accordance with TrustStanding Financial Instructions.

Escort professional visitors within the sites, as required.

Liaise with clinical and other administration staff providing information as required.

Book interpreters via the appropriate booking system for service users as required.

In accordance with Trust Information Governance and Caldicott guidance, receive andimpart information of a serious criminal nature to others who have a professional rightto know.

Provide cover for colleagues as requested by the Administration Manager, including receptionduties.

Contribute to general development initiatives and project work in line withService requirements.

Ensure that work is conducted in accordance with Trust policies and proceduresand contribute to their development.

Arrange appointments for professional visitors as and when required, coordinating allaspects of the visit, and liaising with security.

Participate in the local induction process for new staff.

Person Specification

SKILLS

Essential

• Good written, verbal, and nonverbalskills
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service need
• Ability to use initiative and maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise work with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people with tact and diplomacy
• Willingness to work in a secure setting

Desirable

• PowerPoint presentation skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Proven relevant experience of working in an administrative role
• Demonstrable organisational and time management skills
• Typing skills

Desirable

• Experience/knowledge of people experiencing mental health issues
• Experience of working in health care setting
• Cashier experience
• Minute taking experience

Qualifications

Essential

• IT skills and experience
• Business Administration Level 3 or alternative relevant experience

Desirable

• ECDL

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brian Injury Rehabilitation Unit

Sid Watkins Building, Aintree Hospital Site

Lower Lane, Liverpool

L9 7BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a category C Prison located in Oakham.

Hours

• Monday - Sunday service
• Weekdays 7.30am - 5.30pm
• Weekends and Bank Holidays 8.30am - 5.30pm

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see main duties (above) and the job advert that is supplied which explains the job role in more depth

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Basic IT skills (e.g. ability to type and word process to an acceptable standard)
• Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written command of English
• Good verbal and written command of English
• Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
• Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
• Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Awareness of the SEND Code of Practice
• Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate

Desirable

• Experience with manual handling
• Experience of using EPR
• Experience of record keeping and documentation, or willingness to learn
• Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
• Ability to carry out and report on observations/tests

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Awareness of child protection/ safeguarding children processes
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with complex needs/ disability
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of dealing with members of the public

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care/need e.g. patient monitoring

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate (or willingness to undertake in a timeframe as outlined by the trust)
• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent in Childcare

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Luke's Hospital

C/O St Luke's Hospital

Bradford

BD50NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. Ideally needs to be a car driver due to location of the prison

HMP Wymott has capacity of around 1,100, and has a varied and complex population.

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 4pm

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 - £49,175 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR26 8LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The postholder will be advised to attend and complete the New T2DM and Obesity Management Education Programme.
• Work alongside Diabetes Specialist Nurse, as part of the team to deliver the nursing service for patients with diabetes and improve staff competence.
• The Diabetes-Obesity Nurse Educator will be expected to attend regular diabetes-obesity training and updates.
• Demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills in the specialty of diabetes.
• Have a primary clinical responsibility for patients with diabetes.
• To be the primary link in the coordinating of patients with diabetes between hospital services including surgery, medicine, paediatrics and community services.
• Responsible for planning mandatory training and keeping accurate records.
• The Diabetes-Obesity nurse educator will develop and deliver education and training packages concerning Diabetes, Obesity, Safe prescribing and monitoring of Glp-1 therapies
• The Diabetes-Obesity Nurse Educator will link with CHFT clinical educators, providing training to CHFT nursing staff and new starters.
• Produce a competency document, responsible for assessing competency, training, and sign off, once the HCP feels proficient and confident.
• The Diabetes-Obesity Nurse Educator will be responsible for keeping Health Care Professionals informed and up to date as and when new diabetes obesity evidence is released, guidelines and treatments updated, as well as sharing outcomes and audit data.
• Responsible for upskilling primary care staff to develop confidence and competence initiating, prescribing, monitoring GLP-1 (non-insulin) injectable therapies.
• To be the point of direct contact providing assessment, advice and clinical judgment on future patient management.
• Actively manage and maintain responsibility for a defined patient caseload in collaboration with medical staff.
• Lead in ensuring all education issues are addressed.
• Participate in development within the service and contribute to achieving performance targets, meeting capacity and demand required.
• Play an active role in research and evaluation of the diabetes service and ensure best use of evidence-based health care. Contribute to a wider national agenda within the field of Diabetes.
• Deliver nursing care in diabetes for both outpatients and inpatients across both acute sites.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through nursing practice.
• Maintain own expert levels of clinical competence.
• Promote and facilitate research and evidence-based practice in Diabetes Nursing.
• To support in establishing, implementation and monitoring of nursing practice guidelines, standards, policies and protocols/care pathways.
• Maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals.
• Be aware of ethical and legal issues.
• Always act as a role model for quality nursing care, promoting the need for effective evidence-based interventions.
• Act as patient advocate at all points of the care pathway.
• Maintain a professional portfolio.
• Adhere to the Trust Policy & Procedure.
• Act always in accordance with NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.
• Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of the care.
• Support and enable patients to make informed choices.
• Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.
• Be proactive in the development of practice/services in the clinical area through the business planning process/service development and in conjunction with Team leader, Matron, General Manager and clinician.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others and participate in the development of the same.
• Continually monitor standards of care and contribute to the improvement of care through benchmarking, Clinical Audit and Research.
• Support and facilitate research evidence- based practice in the specialist area.
• Disseminate good practice by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences, MDT meetings and journal publications.
• Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
• Identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduce the quality of care within the specialist services.
• Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• First level registration NMC
• Recognised teaching and assessing skill
• Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification or working towards this
• Evidence of recent education in relevant field
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Nurse Prescriber / willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Degree in health care
• Leadership training

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Evidence-backed experience in diabetes management
• Evidence of effective leadership and developmental work
• Experience of delivering training packages
• Experience of presenting
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of diabetes
• Demonstrate an understanding of current issues in health and social care
• Up to date professional knowledge
• Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Experience in research/audit
• Experience and facilitation of change management
• Evidence of innovative practice

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate commitment to CPD.
• Education and Training skills
• Self-motivating and the ability to influence others

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRH/HRI

Calderdale and Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.

• Onsite Parking
• Training development opportunities
• Access to gym

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 8am - 4pm
• 1 weekend every 4 - 6 weeks

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 - £49,175 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Lancaster Farms

Stone Row Head

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 3QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary team at HMP Eastwood Park, located near Bristol.

• Onsite parking
• Onsite Caf
• Access to gym

• Monday - Sunday
• Weekdays 7.15am - 7pm
• Weekends - 8.30 - 7.15pm
• Every other weekend
• 4 week rolling rota

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,658 per annum, depending on experience

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Eastwood Park

Wotton-under-edge

Gloucestershire

GL12 8DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

Produce and maintain surveillance information on new MRSA and Clostridium difficile isolates, GNBSI organisms, other mandatory surveillance system pathogens, notifiable infections, ensuring reporting is prompt and within agreed time deadlines i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly.

In line with national mandatory targets and reporting requirements, assist and work closely with IPCSC, Matron, in production of graphs and charts towards the preparation and provision of reporting of MRSA, Clostridium difficile, and GNBSI rates to UKHSA, and internal reports to Infection Prevention and Control Committee, Quality Committee, development of report writing skills, & cross cover with the Matron IPC to develop draft reports, contributing to the accurate data, and drawing on themes, trends around patient safety, clinical effectiveness and clinical quality.

Utilise the Trust software such as Datix to record, and pull out incident information, actions, bring these to closure.

Collate all the relevant information from a variety of sources to enable accurate and timely submissions of data in accordance with national mandatory targets.

Lead in delivering an annual schedule for the various audit programmes undertaken. This includes environmental/clinical practice audits. Undertake follow up actions as directed post audit/ site visits.

Input data from completed audits and prepare accurate draft reports. Distribute completed audits to the relevant Divisional Leads, and

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Good general education; Literate GCSE English, Numerate GCSE maths.
• Registered General Nurse or Registered Allied Health Care Professional
• Part way through or completed IPC qualification at minimum undergraduate level modules in infection control, or can demonstrate they possess this
• Relevant Qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of using computer packages for word processing, databases, presentations, diary and self-organisation
• Qualification in teaching, ENB 998 or equivalent, Student nurse mentorship qualification
• Course completion in Facilitation skills, and presentation skills.

Desirable

• Clinical Audit training
• Outbreak management UKHSA
• SSIS UKHSA module
• Relevant IT Qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to deal with patients and service users sensitively.
• Presenting at meetings, education forums, delivering training to wide audience
• Able to work as part of a small team.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Able to take meeting notes and actions at draft level.
• Accurate typing and data entry.
• Ability to organize own time and prioritise work whilst also meeting service priorities.
• Skilled in using word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, MS Teams, Datix to undertake work.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, particularly negotiation and persuasion skills to overcome significant barriers and opposing agendas to deliver improvements
• Knowledge and experience in the application of audit

Desirable

• Able to take basic notes on a laptop whilst in the meeting.
• Ability to arrange meetings and other events.
• Participation in policy development and standard setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute NHS organisation recently
• Experience of infection control roles in health/social care setting.
• Experience of working in clinical health setting caring for patients.
• Experience in managing staff, resources
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of current healthcare issues i.e. clinical governance, risk management and quality controls assurance

Desirable

• Experience of surgical site surveillance programme
• QI methodology experience
• Representing Trust at external forums

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to travel to Trust sites, work in different locations, bases.
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Willingness to undergo further training / development.
• Professional appearance and manner, able to wear uniform.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities. An awareness of working with a diverse community.
• Flexible and works well under moderate pressure on occasions.

Desirable

• Car driver

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.

You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.

Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Audio Typing Qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Good level of education to O-level/GCSE or equivalent in English Language

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s)
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Previous secretarial experience
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload
• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures

Desirable

• Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
• Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
• Experience of working with medical records filing systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Note taking skills
• Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Shorthand 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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wallsend Customer First Centre, 16 The Forum Shopping Centre

Station Road

Wallsend

NE28 8JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Free on site parking, free gym, lots of opportunity for additional training and development.

Hours

37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 8-4pm, some weekend work may be required.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £58,012 per annum FTE.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To analyse and rigorously review aspects of the patient care plan, interpreting information and using specialist knowledge and judgement to initiate/recommend new course of action where necessary.

To establish clear pathways and protocols to provide a seamless journey for patients between Hospital and Community services.

To provide clinical advice, teaching and expertise to other nursing staff including Primary and Secondary Care, allied professionals, patients, families and carers.

To lead in developing clinical nursing practice within the field of Alcohol Intervention and treatment in line with evidence based practice and Clinical Governance requirements.

To be instrumental in mapping existing levels of service delivery.

To be prepared to undertake further training/develop clinical skills in line with necessary service developments.

The post holder will be part of a team who provides high quality specialist clinical care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / diploma in nursing

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Clinical skills course

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge, skills and experience in acute nursing
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development and Clinical Practice Development (CPD)
• Ability to facilitate learning to others
• Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations
• Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

• Relevant experience in specialist area
• Experience of change management
• Evidence of CPD in specialist area

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse (adult) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Evidence of an ability to prioritise their own workload

Desirable

• Counselling skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area including experience with working with dysphagia and communication difficulties
• Experience of service planning.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of goal setting.

Desirable

• Experience with AAC
• Acute working
• Advanced Dysphagia Training
• Experience of delivering training

Knowledge

Essential

• Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment for specialist group
• Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
• Specialist skills in dysphagia.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Good presentation skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping
• Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives
• Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team and to see the benefits of teamwork

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent and demonstrable skills in the Microsoft Office suite and use of the Internet
• ECDL or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualifications in Typing/Word Processing equivalent to RSA Level III typing/word processing

Job specific experience

Essential

• Exceptional demonstrable organisational skills, systematic, and able to manage own time efficiently
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and prioritise
• Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills
• Experience of taking and transcribing minutes

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Information and Technology

Essential

• Experience of managing a busy diary with conflicting priorities using Microsoft Office to it's full capacity

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Conscientious attitude to work
• Thorough, with strong attention to detail and ability to work to high standards and within quality frameworks

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Park Community Hospital

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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