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The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Cleaner - Hillingdon Hospital

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 30,142 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 394-CORP-8280306NO

Job summary

Facilities Department

The Hillingdon Hospital

Part-Time Domestic Assistant

Evening posts

15 hours per week

17.00-20.00

This shift pattern requires five shifts to be worked per week and may include weekend working

The post is based at Hillingdon Hospital.

Carry out all routine cleaning duties at the prescribed times and compliance with the specific ward/department policies and procedures at all times including any changes to methods or frequencies of work scheduling.
Liaise with ward hostess in any regard concerning services to the patients, for instance maintenance issues, requests etc.
Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with the operator instructions.

Main duties of the job

Our domestic team take pride in ensuring all areas of the hospital meet high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all patient, visitor and staff areas. For these positions it is desirable to have previous cleaning experience but not essential, we can provide full training. You will however need to have:

Good communication skills both written and verbal
Be able to demonstrate good customer service skill

Job summary

To provide a domestic cleaning service to remove dust, dirt, debris, liquid to prevent the spread of infection, preserve the life of the building, fabric and furnishings whilst providing a clinical and/or socially acceptable hospital environment which includes wards, departments and public areas.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,142 a year per annum pro rata (incl. of HCAA)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-CORP-8280306NO

Job locations

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Basic Education

Desirable

Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more

Desirable

Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

Essential

Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
Able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Basic Education

Desirable

Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more

Desirable

Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

Essential

Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
Able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

The Adam Practice

Clinical Trials Assistant

The Adam Practice View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: A4962-26-0045

Job summary

Please note this position is not open to overseas candidates who require sponsorship due to the salary requirements.

This is an exciting role for a Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) to be part of a new network of NIHR Primary Care Clinical Research Delivery Centres (CRDC) (Primary Care) to deliver clinical trials based in Dorset. The NIHR Dorset CRDC (Primary Care) is an established collaboration consisting of 5 practices who have committed to work together delivering commercial research to our local population. We have a 2-year track record of successful trial delivery. The vision of the NIHR CRDC Dorset (PC) is to enable practices across Dorset, who wish to be research active at whatever level, achieve this through the support of the NIHR CRDC Dorset (PC). The Adam Practice (TAP) hosts the NIHR CRDC Dorset (PC) and will support study set up, delivery & close down of clinical trials. All the practices in the NIHR CRDC Dorset (PC) are partners and work together delivering clinical trials for patient benefit. The CTA role is very similar to a healthcare assistant (HCA) role. You will be integral to supporting research nurses for clinic visits completing activities as stated below.

Main duties of the job

- Assist and support nurses with completion of trial paperwork.

- Support patient visits.

- Provide general administrative support including filing, typing, fielding telephone calls, retrieving patient test results via hospital IT systems and arrange meeting dates, times and venues as directed by management.

- Update databases under the guidance of nurses and administrative staff.

- Assist research nurses in the day to day running of clinical trials, including completing lab work, full training will be given for this.

- With assistance, make arrangements for pathological samples, radiological films and

electronic data to be sent for central review.

- Support the team in preparing documentation for monitoring visits including ensuring all study documentation is available to the monitors during their visit, arranging suitable meeting rooms and act as a liaison when monitors are on-site.

- To have an understanding, but training will be given, that all research must be conducted according to ICH-GCP, the EU Directive on Good Clinical Practice and the Research Governance Guidelines and assist the team in upholding these.

About us

The Practice location combines easy access to the wonderful Dorset countryside, whilst being very close to the edge of Poole town and is in a highly desirable area to live and work in.

We are a CQC Outstanding-rated Practice with 40,000 patients and 17 current Partners working across 5 sites. We successfully combine efficiencies of scale with localised continuity and high quality care on individual surgery sites, whilst using a total triage appointment system to ensure acute patients are seen in a timely manner. We have the benefit of nearly 40 years of experience as a large multi-site Practice, providing a secure and stable environment to work in.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4962-26-0045

Job locations

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Hamworthy

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the CTA will be an integral role that will supports the NIHR CRDC Dorset (PC) in delivering gold standard clinical trials across all sites. Following research frameworks such as ICH-GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research (2017) you will be a support to the nurses delivering these trials. Activities for this role include but are not limited to:

Taking observations

- Phlebotomy

- ECG

- Lab work

- Maintain ISFs

- Maintain logs

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the CTA will be an integral role that will supports the NIHR CRDC Dorset (PC) in delivering gold standard clinical trials across all sites. Following research frameworks such as ICH-GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research (2017) you will be a support to the nurses delivering these trials. Activities for this role include but are not limited to:

Taking observations

- Phlebotomy

- ECG

- Lab work

- Maintain ISFs

- Maintain logs

Person Specification

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills.
Good attendance at work.
A flexible approach to work.
Effective time management.
Strict attention to detail.
Ability to work independently & as part of the team.
Ability to organise, prioritise, co-ordinate own self & work
Takes accountability for ones actions.
Shares information & good practice appropriately.
Treats others with courtesy & respect at all times.
Ability to priories tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to use own judgement and commonsense.
Willingness to travel across sites.

Desirable

Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH GCP & EU directives).
Awareness of ICH-GCP.

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of further education

Desirable

GCP Training

Experience

Essential

Experience within Secondary Care OR Primary Care.
The ability to work autonomously.
Basic PC knowledge
To be willing to complete activities such as venepuncture, ECG & observations such as BP & pulse

Desirable

Experience of using IT programmes.
Systm One knowledge
Experience in completing venepuncture, ECGs, observations

Person Specification

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills.
Good attendance at work.
A flexible approach to work.
Effective time management.
Strict attention to detail.
Ability to work independently & as part of the team.
Ability to organise, prioritise, co-ordinate own self & work
Takes accountability for ones actions.
Shares information & good practice appropriately.
Treats others with courtesy & respect at all times.
Ability to priories tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to use own judgement and commonsense.
Willingness to travel across sites.

Desirable

Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH GCP & EU directives).
Awareness of ICH-GCP.

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of further education

Desirable

GCP Training

Experience

Essential

Experience within Secondary Care OR Primary Care.
The ability to work autonomously.
Basic PC knowledge
To be willing to complete activities such as venepuncture, ECG & observations such as BP & pulse

Desirable

Experience of using IT programmes.
Systm One knowledge
Experience in completing venepuncture, ECGs, observations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Adam Practice

Address

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Hamworthy

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Adam Practice

Address

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Hamworthy

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Team Lead Physiotherapist, Acute Neuro Rehabilitation and Spasticity

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 213-DivisionC-8229008-A

Job summary

We are pleased to offer this new part time role as part of expansion of the Spasticity services at Kings College Hospital and Hub and Spoke model for spasticity management across SEL . This role will be split between the Spasticity service and Acute Neuro Rehabilitation service at PRUH and ORP hospitals, and will work alongside a Fulltime Team lead in Acute Neuro rehabilitation and Spasticity.

Main duties of the job

To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient Physiotherapy service within acute inpatient rehabilitation within allocated resources.

To use highly specialist physiotherapy knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner, and as part of the multidisciplinary spasticity service.

To support the spasticity clinics as part of the MDT service, and undertake full assessments and treatment plans, including physical management strategies, botulinum toxin, patient/carereducationand liaison with community partners.

To support Ward teams with early identification and problem solving around barriers to rehab and discharge, and support ward with complex referrals and signposting.

To foster links with local rehabilitation services, and attend Multidisciplinary meetings to support patient pathways where appropriateeg(SCI round, Neuro Rehab round, FND Complex MDM)

To support physiotherapy teams in neuro-physiotherapy management and to supervise, teach and develop staff and students to meet individual and service needs.

To lead and manage ANRand Spasticity physiotherapy team and deputise for the Clinical Leads when necessary.

This post requires a flexible approach to working and may require the post holder to work as part of arota'd seven day working patternasnecessary. Staff maybe requiredto work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service.This includes both static and rotational posts

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum pro rata including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-DivisionC-8229008-A

Job locations

Orpingtion hospital

Sevenoaks Road

Orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient Physiotherapy service within acuteinpatient rehabilitation withinallocatedresources.

Touse highlyspecialist physiotherapy knowledge and skills to manage own complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner, and as part of the multidisciplinary spasticity service.

To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately depending on thediagnosis, using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialist skills such as neuro-handling skills, spasticity management, splinting, posture and seating management.

To support the spasticity clinics as part of the MDT service, and undertake full assessments and treatment plans, including physical management strategies, botulinum toxin, patient/carereducationand liaison with community partners.

To support Ward teams with early identification and problem solving around barriers to rehabilitation and discharge, and support ward with complex referrals and signposting to internal and external services

To foster links with local rehabilitation services, and attend Multidisciplinary meetings to support patient pathways where appropriateeg(SCI round, Neuro Rehab round, FND Complex MDM)

To support physiotherapy teams in neuro-physiotherapy management and to supervise, teach and develop staff and students to meet individual and service needs.

To lead and manage ANRand Spasticityphysiotherapy team.

To deputise for the Clinical Leads when necessary and take part in the on call/weekend rota

This post requires a flexible approach to working and may require the post holder to work as part of arotadseven day workingpatternasnecessary.

Staff maybe requiredto work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service.This includes both static and rotational posts

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient Physiotherapy service within acuteinpatient rehabilitation withinallocatedresources.

Touse highlyspecialist physiotherapy knowledge and skills to manage own complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner, and as part of the multidisciplinary spasticity service.

To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately depending on thediagnosis, using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialist skills such as neuro-handling skills, spasticity management, splinting, posture and seating management.

To support the spasticity clinics as part of the MDT service, and undertake full assessments and treatment plans, including physical management strategies, botulinum toxin, patient/carereducationand liaison with community partners.

To support Ward teams with early identification and problem solving around barriers to rehabilitation and discharge, and support ward with complex referrals and signposting to internal and external services

To foster links with local rehabilitation services, and attend Multidisciplinary meetings to support patient pathways where appropriateeg(SCI round, Neuro Rehab round, FND Complex MDM)

To support physiotherapy teams in neuro-physiotherapy management and to supervise, teach and develop staff and students to meet individual and service needs.

To lead and manage ANRand Spasticityphysiotherapy team.

To deputise for the Clinical Leads when necessary and take part in the on call/weekend rota

This post requires a flexible approach to working and may require the post holder to work as part of arotadseven day workingpatternasnecessary.

Staff maybe requiredto work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service.This includes both static and rotational posts

Person Specification

essential

Essential

HCPC registration
Degree or other recognized qualification in physiotherapy
Working at Masters level, as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including at M level, evidence-based project work, external post graduate lecturing including on M level courses
Undertaken post-graduate training / qualification in the management of neurological disorders
Certificate in Injection therapy for Botulinum Toxin, or willingness to complete
Specialist knowledge and understanding in a broad range of neurological conditions and problems
Good assessment skills and experience of a wide variety of neurological treatment techniques including specialist handling, splinting, FES, Vestibular rehabilitation.
Specialist experience in neurology including acute and rehab
Wide ranging post registration experience
Has understanding of clinical governance and its implications for Physiotherapy
Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
Experience of supervising and developing staff and students
Good assessment skills showing highly specialist clinical reasoning
Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary team and understand roles of MDT and own role within MDT
Excellent communication skills including the ability to process and share complex information
Able to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling and the demonstration of exercise throughout the working day
Able to work with a busy working environment, able to cope with periods of interruption during the working day and able to support others to do the sam

Desirable

Member of Related Clinical Interest Group
Full Masters in Related Subject
Experience of treating patients in Primary Care setting
Research experience
Management Training and Experience
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Person Specification

essential

Essential

HCPC registration
Degree or other recognized qualification in physiotherapy
Working at Masters level, as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including at M level, evidence-based project work, external post graduate lecturing including on M level courses
Undertaken post-graduate training / qualification in the management of neurological disorders
Certificate in Injection therapy for Botulinum Toxin, or willingness to complete
Specialist knowledge and understanding in a broad range of neurological conditions and problems
Good assessment skills and experience of a wide variety of neurological treatment techniques including specialist handling, splinting, FES, Vestibular rehabilitation.
Specialist experience in neurology including acute and rehab
Wide ranging post registration experience
Has understanding of clinical governance and its implications for Physiotherapy
Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
Experience of supervising and developing staff and students
Good assessment skills showing highly specialist clinical reasoning
Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary team and understand roles of MDT and own role within MDT
Excellent communication skills including the ability to process and share complex information
Able to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling and the demonstration of exercise throughout the working day
Able to work with a busy working environment, able to cope with periods of interruption during the working day and able to support others to do the sam

Desirable

Member of Related Clinical Interest Group
Full Masters in Related Subject
Experience of treating patients in Primary Care setting
Research experience
Management Training and Experience
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpingtion hospital

Sevenoaks Road

Orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpingtion hospital

Sevenoaks Road

Orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Experienced Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) - Fixed Term

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 5 - 48,117 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 193-8298237NCG

Job summary

Band 6 Experienced Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics

**PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity until September 2027 (to cover a secondment).**

This static post provides an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and highly valued therapy team within Paediatrics, based at Dingley Child Development Centre, University of Reading Campus.

The post holder will autonomously manage a complex caseload of inpatient and outpatient children aged 0-18 with a range of physical, developmental and complex neurological conditions and diagnoses. This will involve specialist assessment and management of the caseload and the providing clinical assessment and treatment.

We are a friendly, very supportive and proactive multidisciplinary team with fantastic links with our community and system partners.

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification.

We attract Occupational Therapists from all over the country and internationally. If you'd like to see more about what we do, please go to our Twitter @rbhtherapyteam.

Main duties of the job

To autonomously manage a complex caseload of inpatient and outpatient children aged 0-16 with a range of therapeutic needs. This will involve specialist assessment and management of the caseload and the therapist will provide clinical assessment and treatment.

To be an Occupational Therapist clinical specialising in the management of Paediatrics at the Dingley Child Development Centre and other Trust locations as required.

To work as a member of the MDT supporting the Occupational Therapy team for the Child Development Centre in conjunction with the Band 7 Occupational Therapist and Dingley Therapy Team Lead.

To use specialist occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide support and advice to the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team and other healthcare staff, and to manage own caseload of patients with complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.

To support the delivery of a high quality, effective and efficient paediatric Occupational Therapy service.

To support the Therapy Management team in planning and policy development for the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team.

To deputise for the Paediatric Band 7 Occupational Therapist as required.

About us

We are one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country - serving a population of more than 500,000 people - and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values :Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annum (pro-rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

193-8298237NCG

Job locations

Dingley Child Development Centre

Erlegh House, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, University of Reading Campus

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

Essential

Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
Understanding of a broad range of paediatric conditions
Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students

Desirable

BSc OT
Specialist knowledge in related area
Research or audit experience
Training and Presentation skills

Other

Essential

Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for home visits

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

Essential

Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
Understanding of a broad range of paediatric conditions
Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students

Desirable

BSc OT
Specialist knowledge in related area
Research or audit experience
Training and Presentation skills

Other

Essential

Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for home visits

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dingley Child Development Centre

Erlegh House, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, University of Reading Campus

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dingley Child Development Centre

Erlegh House, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, University of Reading Campus

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Experienced Occupational Therapist (Elderly Care) - Fixed Term

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 193-8302033NCG

Job summary

Band 6 Experienced Occupational Therapist (Elderly Care)

**PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term or secondment opportunity until December 2027 (to cover Maternity Leave).**

This static post provides an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and highly valued therapy team within Elderly Care.

The role involves providing specialist therapy for older people and involvement in service development projects to provide continuous improvement within the area.

The post will be operating across the six inpatient elderly care wards including the Hip Fracture Unit; working with individuals with a variety of complex needs. Additionally, there are clinical responsibilities for the weekly Movement Disorders and Falls MDT Clinics.

The role also requires a willingness to develop leadership skills, an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 or 6 looking to further their career.

Main duties of the job

To be an occupational therapist specialist working for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
To participate in the operational management and clinical leadership of occupational therapy in conjunction with the Band 7 Advanced specialist.
To use specialist occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the occupational therapy team and to manage own caseload of patients with complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service in designated area.
To be a member of the Therapy Department contributing to planning and policy development in these departments.
To deputise for the Band 7 Advanced specialist as required.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.

The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.

We attract Occupational Therapists from all over the country and internationally. If you'd like to see more about what we do, please go to our twitter @rbhtherapyteam.

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8302033NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

Essential

Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
Specialist post graduate experience
Understanding of a broad range of Elderly Care conditions
Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students

Desirable

Specialist knowledge in related area
Research or audit experience
Training and Presentation skills

Other

Essential

Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

Essential

Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
Specialist post graduate experience
Understanding of a broad range of Elderly Care conditions
Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students

Desirable

Specialist knowledge in related area
Research or audit experience
Training and Presentation skills

Other

Essential

Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

CHEC

Lead Theatre Practitioner

CHEC View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: CHE1238516

Job summary

Job Title: Theatre Practitioner Location: West Bromwich Contract Type: Permanent This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. This role would be working 4 days out of 7 across Monday - Sunday Tier 2 visa sponsorship available. We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. Are you already a Theatre Lead or someone who is looking for advancement into a Lead role who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Lead to join us on a permanent basis as we continue to expand.

Main duties of the job

About the Role The role will be leading the theatre department team and ensuring the day-to-day operation reflects the highest standard of governance, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care. You will be an experienced Theatre Practitioner or have had experience as a Lead or Senior Theatre Practitioner, using your advanced knowledge and experience to guide and support your team whilst actively being involved in the delivery of patient care. You will be responsible for the logistical and procedural processes within the team, ensuring policy and governance is strictly adhered to whilst maintaining the smooth operation of the team.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1238516

Job locations

Unit 2, Farley Centre

West Bromwich

B70 7QU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Be a visible leader for the hospital team, clinical & administration, encouraging development and motivation within the team Oversee and undertake scrub procedures in ophthalmic cases, supporting the theatre team as a senior Theatre Lead and ensuring safe patient care Support the Hospital Manager working with the Facilities & Estates team to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and use Support and coach a diverse team to succeed in their goals and maintain wellbeing Lead your teams in CQC readiness, improvement plans, and provide advice when required Adhere to good record keeping, drug administration in line with guidelines, ensuring you have an audit processes and action plans in place to monitor the effectiveness Adhere to Information Governance rules on data protection

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Be a visible leader for the hospital team, clinical & administration, encouraging development and motivation within the team Oversee and undertake scrub procedures in ophthalmic cases, supporting the theatre team as a senior Theatre Lead and ensuring safe patient care Support the Hospital Manager working with the Facilities & Estates team to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and use Support and coach a diverse team to succeed in their goals and maintain wellbeing Lead your teams in CQC readiness, improvement plans, and provide advice when required Adhere to good record keeping, drug administration in line with guidelines, ensuring you have an audit processes and action plans in place to monitor the effectiveness Adhere to Information Governance rules on data protection

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

To be successful in this role you will need:
Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
Considerable experience working within a scrub role ideally Ophthalmic
Passion for high quality patient safety and care
Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
Previous management or team leader experience
Teaching or coaching experience
Previous theatre experience is required. Ophthalmic scrub experience is preferred but not essential as full training is available for suitably qualified RGNs / ODPs with at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

To be successful in this role you will need:
Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
Considerable experience working within a scrub role ideally Ophthalmic
Passion for high quality patient safety and care
Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
Previous management or team leader experience
Teaching or coaching experience
Previous theatre experience is required. Ophthalmic scrub experience is preferred but not essential as full training is available for suitably qualified RGNs / ODPs with at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.

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

CHEC

Address

Unit 2, Farley Centre

West Bromwich

B70 7QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Unit 2, Farley Centre

West Bromwich

B70 7QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

CHEC

Endoscopy Practitioner

CHEC View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: CHE1238307

Job summary

Job Title: Endoscopy Practitioner Location: Basingstoke Contract Type: Permanant This role is eligible for applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker visa This is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days within a 7-day period including some weekends. Standard shifts are from 07:30 to 17:30 with some flexibility required based on patient need. As part of your training, it is advantageous to travel to other CHEC hospitals to enhance your training and development through exposure to different teams and practices. This will be done within the normal working day. We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. Are you a Endoscopy Practitioner who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice!

Main duties of the job

About the Role Our Endoscopy Practitioners work collaboratively as a team, led by the Lead Endoscopy Practitioner and Hospital Manager, to ensure the best possible experience for all patients and their families. At CHEC, Endoscopy Practitioners are involved throughout the entire patient pathway- from pre-admission to recovery and discharge - providing safe, high-quality care at every stage of the procedure. Were seeking skilled and committed practitioners who will support the safe and effective operation of the hospital, while contributing to CQC and JAG compliance and accreditation.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1238307

Job locations

Orchard Court III, Binley Business Park

Coventry

West Midlands

CV3 2TQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Following your training, as a Endoscopy Practitioner you will: Prepare clinical areas and equipment in line with daily clinical activities and infection control protocols. Participate in patient admissions, take baseline observations, and request sedation when competent. Assist the Endoscopist/Gastroenterologist in the procedure room by preparing instruments, supporting scope handling, ensuring optimal patient positioning, and maintaining patient safety and dignity throughout the procedure. Contribute to the teams tasks to ensure that the endoscopy list flows smoothly and efficiently and according to CHECs standard operating procedures and other policies. Participate in CQC and JAG accreditation and continuing competency training requirements through the JETs framework. Provide direct assistance during procedures, anticipating the needs of the clinician and supporting patient monitoring, including during sedation. Monitor and respond to patient needs in the recovery area, ensuring safe and effective post-procedure care including observation of vital signs, managing recovery from sedation, and providing discharge instructions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Following your training, as a Endoscopy Practitioner you will: Prepare clinical areas and equipment in line with daily clinical activities and infection control protocols. Participate in patient admissions, take baseline observations, and request sedation when competent. Assist the Endoscopist/Gastroenterologist in the procedure room by preparing instruments, supporting scope handling, ensuring optimal patient positioning, and maintaining patient safety and dignity throughout the procedure. Contribute to the teams tasks to ensure that the endoscopy list flows smoothly and efficiently and according to CHECs standard operating procedures and other policies. Participate in CQC and JAG accreditation and continuing competency training requirements through the JETs framework. Provide direct assistance during procedures, anticipating the needs of the clinician and supporting patient monitoring, including during sedation. Monitor and respond to patient needs in the recovery area, ensuring safe and effective post-procedure care including observation of vital signs, managing recovery from sedation, and providing discharge instructions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

To be successful in this role you will need:
To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
Attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn.
A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Ideally previous experience working in an endoscopy unit, including both procedure room and recovery area responsibilities.
A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment.
The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives.
Confidence in assisting with conscious sedation and the post-procedure monitoring of patients recovering from sedation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

To be successful in this role you will need:
To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
Attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn.
A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Ideally previous experience working in an endoscopy unit, including both procedure room and recovery area responsibilities.
A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment.
The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives.
Confidence in assisting with conscious sedation and the post-procedure monitoring of patients recovering from sedation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Orchard Court III, Binley Business Park

Coventry

West Midlands

CV3 2TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Orchard Court III, Binley Business Park

Coventry

West Midlands

CV3 2TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist in Specialist Rehabilitation

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 193-8317452NCG

Job summary

Band 6 Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist in Specialist Rehabilitation

Are you looking for the next challenge in your career as a Band 6 Physiotherapist?

We are pleased to offer a very exciting opportunity to join our team as a Band 6 Physio on the Specialist Rehabilitation wheel.

In this rotational position you will gain enhanced knowledge and skills in the treatment of patients in the following clinical areas: Stroke, Paediatrics, Specialist Medicine / Elderly Care and Medicine (including amputee rehab).

We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our supportive and forward thinking team!

Main duties of the job

The post is suitable for an experienced physiotherapist with past experience in the above clinical areas; as alongside the team you will be working with patients with varied, often complex conditions.

In this role you will develop managerial skills by supervising junior staff and students; and also have opportunity to contribute to service development working alongside senior colleagues.

The successful applicant will have NHS experience and possess excellent assessment, clinical reasoning, treatment and teaching skills.

You will have sound IT skills and demonstrate the Trust's values ofCompassion,Aspiration,Resourcefulness andExcellence.

Contribution to seven day working and on-call working is required of the post holder in this role.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

In many areas, the Trust is nationally recognised as delivering outstanding care and the Therapies service is fully focused on delivering on the trusts ambition to continue to enhance this excellent work.

This is embodied in the Therapies service vision:"Todeliver a high quality, patient-centred, modern service which promotes innovative thinking and prioritises the development of staff".

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

Come and join our team as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8317452NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registered
NHS experience across all core clinical areas, including respiratory

Desirable

Rehab experience in acute hospital
Up to date knowledge of research and evidence based

Leadership

Essential

Examples of leadership

Desirable

Leadership course completed

NHS Rehab Experience

Essential

NHS rehab experience

Desirable

Knowledge of rehabillitation

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registered
NHS experience across all core clinical areas, including respiratory

Desirable

Rehab experience in acute hospital
Up to date knowledge of research and evidence based

Leadership

Essential

Examples of leadership

Desirable

Leadership course completed

NHS Rehab Experience

Essential

NHS rehab experience

Desirable

Knowledge of rehabillitation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Access Coordinator

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 253-0926-8221983

Job summary

Full Time Vacancy working 37.5 hours per week

12 hour shifts with a variety of day and night shifts along with weekday and weekends

Are you looking for a busy varied role ?

We are looking for an experienced patient access coordinator to join our busy Emergency Department Admin team. This role will include being the first point of contact for patients which will including registration of patients that attend by foot and my ambulance. Ensuring all patients are being actively managed with an appropriate plan and providing regular updates to the clinical site team. With this you will need to monitor the decision to admit teams for patients along with any 4 or 12 hours which may occur.

Main duties of the job

The Patient Access Coordinator works in the Emergency Department (ED) and has an essential role within the ED Team. This is a combined role which includes but is not limited to:

Reception duties: being the first point of contact for patients
Registration of patients into the department both on foot and by ambulance
Completion of breach data for both 4- and 12-hour national targets
Monitoring of Decision to Admit for senior reviewed patients (DTAs)
Handling phone calls from internal departments and external stakeholders
Have an overview at all times of the position in the emergency Department
Ensure that all patients are being actively managed with an appropriate plan
Utilise escalation triggers and liaise with the Flow Nurse/ Nurse in Charge
Provide regular SITREP updates to the Clinical Site Team
Provide administration support and advice as required to clinical colleagues in the Emergency Department
Manual handling of patients to assist with internal transfers

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0926-8221983

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full details of job description and personal specification attached to this job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full details of job description and personal specification attached to this job advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE pass in English Language (minimum Grade c-level4-9) or equivalent
GCSE pass in Mathematics (minimum Grade c-level4-9) or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ level 3 Business Administration or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Evidence of excellent customer care skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Understanding of Confidentiality
High level of Computer Literacy
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Packages
Ability to use own initiative and prioritise work load
Excellent Organisational Skills
Able to work flexibly (internal rotation, days, nights, twilights)

Experience

Essential

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to handle potentially volatile and distressing situations
Able to be non-judgemental and relate to the public in a calm and professional manner
Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of influx of work
Demonstrates knowledge and interest of duties required
Previous Administrative and Clerical experience

Desirable

Previous relevant experience in a similar role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE pass in English Language (minimum Grade c-level4-9) or equivalent
GCSE pass in Mathematics (minimum Grade c-level4-9) or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ level 3 Business Administration or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Evidence of excellent customer care skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Understanding of Confidentiality
High level of Computer Literacy
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Packages
Ability to use own initiative and prioritise work load
Excellent Organisational Skills
Able to work flexibly (internal rotation, days, nights, twilights)

Experience

Essential

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to handle potentially volatile and distressing situations
Able to be non-judgemental and relate to the public in a calm and professional manner
Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of influx of work
Demonstrates knowledge and interest of duties required
Previous Administrative and Clerical experience

Desirable

Previous relevant experience in a similar 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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Matron

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 253-0926-8269671

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Emergency Department, for the appointment of Deputy Matron to support our Nursing Teams to become effective communicators, to mentor new staff, to support Matron in the maintenance of professional standards, creating a safe and improved patient, relative and staff experience whilst supporting the interface between the multidisciplinary teams. This will ensure we have senior leadership over a 7-day period in the department.

Are you a well-motivated individual with experience of working in a senior role with a high level of clinical skills and an ability and proven track record of supporting staff to meet their full potential and be the best practitioner they can be? If you can initiate, facilitate, and sustain change then this is the role for you.

As a role model you will be spending at least 80% of your time supporting the staff by the bedside caring for patients, on a shift pattern, delivering basic but essential nursing care, administering medications, ensuring effective management plans are followed and aiming to be part of a wider project to develop a secure robust nurse leadership team supported by Matron and the divisional team who not only are accountable for the raising of professional standards and improved quality metrics, but work with our nursing teams to maintain high quality care supported by strong governance.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Matron, to be responsible for leading the Nursing workforce within the Emergency Department ensuring the delivery of patient focussed high quality nursing care. To work across organisational boundaries to ensure services are patient responsive, ensuring the delivery of national and local strategic and operational service objectives.

To take appropriate and effective action where any principles of care or professionalism fall below agreed, acceptable standards.

To be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the Emergency Department, the management of designated staff and the delivery of key quality, and service improvements.

To lead an identified programme of work, identified by the Nursing Director as part of the annual Performance Review process, ensuring that the planning, implementation and monitoring of the project reflect agreed objectives.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-0926-8269671

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a more details job description which outlines the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a more details job description which outlines the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Appropriate NMC/HCPC Registration
Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
NMC/HCPC recognised Mentorship qualification
Leadership Management qualification
People Management skills/training

Skills & Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience at Band 7 level
Experience of leading and managing a team and ward or department
Involvement in service improvement and the implementation of change
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
Budgetary skills
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary workforce

Desirable

Experience of working within specialty
Evidence of the acquisition of relevant higher level practice skills associated with the role

Personal Qualities

Essential

Caring and compassionate
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Commitment to excellence through CPD of self and others
Able to work closely and openly with team members
Role models behaviours in line with Code of Conduct and Trust Values

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Appropriate NMC/HCPC Registration
Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
NMC/HCPC recognised Mentorship qualification
Leadership Management qualification
People Management skills/training

Skills & Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience at Band 7 level
Experience of leading and managing a team and ward or department
Involvement in service improvement and the implementation of change
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
Budgetary skills
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary workforce

Desirable

Experience of working within specialty
Evidence of the acquisition of relevant higher level practice skills associated with the role

Personal Qualities

Essential

Caring and compassionate
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Commitment to excellence through CPD of self and others
Able to work closely and openly with team members
Role models behaviours in line with Code of Conduct and Trust Values

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Care Support Worker - FAU Mat Cover

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 253-0926-8277700-NR

Job summary

The successful applicant will be working in a Multidisciplinary Team within the Frailty Assessment Unit, ensuring patients admitted to the Unit receive a high standard of care, whilst continuing to achieve both National and Local Targets.

If you enjoy a challenge and are highly motivate, organised and have good communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and highly skilled team then this is the job for you. We offer support for flexible working and have excellent staff engagement and hold regular events throughout the year that put staff at the centre of change and innovation.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Support Worker will together with members of the Nursing team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others.

The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and required as part of the Trusts training and development programme for care support workers to undertake a structured pathway of development to include basic skills and in house development programme.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-0926-8277700-NR

Job locations

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NVQ level 3/ diploma level 3 or working towards
English & Maths A - C, 9 - 4 or Functional Skills Level 2

Desirable

Male Catheterisation
ECG
Venepuncture

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within a hospital, the community or a residential nursing home setting
Experience of close working with members of the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Previous NHS Acute Medical experience

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Computer literate

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NVQ level 3/ diploma level 3 or working towards
English & Maths A - C, 9 - 4 or Functional Skills Level 2

Desirable

Male Catheterisation
ECG
Venepuncture

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within a hospital, the community or a residential nursing home setting
Experience of close working with members of the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Previous NHS Acute Medical experience

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Computer literate

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 49,387 - 64,750 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 216-PL-DD8233692-A

Job summary

This post is offered at either Band 7 (developmental) or Band 8a (senior) level, depending on the experience and competencies of the successful candidate.

At Band 7, the post holder will work as a developing specialist pain management psychologist, providing high-quality psychological assessment and intervention for individuals with persistent pain as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will work with a degree of autonomy within clearly defined clinical frameworks, receiving regular clinical supervision, and contributing to service delivery, audit, and development activities.

At Band 8a, the post holder will function as a senior specialist psychologist, delivering highly specialist psychological care for complex and high-risk presentations in persistent pain. They will work with a high level of clinical autonomy and be responsible for providing clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, including supervision of other staff, contributing to service development and innovation, and supporting the strategic direction of the service.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

Across both levels, the role will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, multidisciplinary team working, and the ongoing development of a high-quality pain management service

Within a busy Pain Clinic, work as part of a close inter-disciplinary team.
Develop, co-ordinate, facilitate and deliver generic and specialised pain management programmes.
Work autonomously within the pain clinic to deliver intensive 1:1 intervention.
Assess highly complex pain patients for 1:1, group work and specialist medical procedures.
Act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community (Applicable for Band 8a)
Support policy implementation and service development.
Participate in audit and research.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year Per Annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-PL-DD8233692-A

Job locations

Marjons University

Derriford Hospital

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interpret and integrate complex data from a variety of sources including psychometric tests, direct and indirect observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in their care.
Formulate a care pathway for either group or individual work, as appropriate.
Assessment for group work includes careful consideration of group dynamics and individual motivational factors (including stages of change).
Utilise Motivational Interviewing skills during assessment and intervention.
Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team in the development, delivery and evaluation of generic and specialised PMPs and group based programmes
Provide evidence-based short-medium term intervention for clients experiencing psychological barriers to effective management of their chronic pain condition.
Following a comprehensive and rigorous psychological assessment, provide feedback to an interdisciplinary team to inform upon the appropriateness of invasive procedures such as implantation of spinal cord stimulator (applicable for Band 8a)
Act at all times in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society.

For further information please see attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interpret and integrate complex data from a variety of sources including psychometric tests, direct and indirect observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in their care.
Formulate a care pathway for either group or individual work, as appropriate.
Assessment for group work includes careful consideration of group dynamics and individual motivational factors (including stages of change).
Utilise Motivational Interviewing skills during assessment and intervention.
Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team in the development, delivery and evaluation of generic and specialised PMPs and group based programmes
Provide evidence-based short-medium term intervention for clients experiencing psychological barriers to effective management of their chronic pain condition.
Following a comprehensive and rigorous psychological assessment, provide feedback to an interdisciplinary team to inform upon the appropriateness of invasive procedures such as implantation of spinal cord stimulator (applicable for Band 8a)
Act at all times in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

Additional qualifications in health-specific clinical psychology, especially pain management.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of using evidence based psychological interventions for the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of psychological problems.
Demonstrable experience of providing both group based and individual interventions.

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of teaching or training other professional in psychological concepts.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, families and external agencies.
Proven ability to interpret complex data and understand patterns and trends

Desirable

Able to manage people within and according to a robust performance framework

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

Additional qualifications in health-specific clinical psychology, especially pain management.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of using evidence based psychological interventions for the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of psychological problems.
Demonstrable experience of providing both group based and individual interventions.

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of teaching or training other professional in psychological concepts.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, families and external agencies.
Proven ability to interpret complex data and understand patterns and trends

Desirable

Able to manage people within and according to a robust performance framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Marjons University

Derriford Hospital

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Marjons University

Derriford Hospital

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Occupational Therapist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 6 day(s) ago

Reference: 216-LD-DA8238510-A

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 rotational post across stroke and neurology. The post will rotate over the Acute Stroke Unit (Derriford Hospital), Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (Mount Gould Hospital),Neurosurgery/ICU (Derriford Hospital),Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (Livewell South West) and Plym Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (Livewell South West). The post holder will require experience in the speciality of Stroke &Neurology. We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated individual who will rotate across the acute and community services.

The applicant will require excellent communication, time management skills and a flexible approach. You must have good inter-personal skills, work well in a multidisciplinary team environment, and be willing to support the Team Lead to deliver a specialist occupational therapy service.

As a therapy service we are committed to providing regular clinical and non-clinical support andsupervision; conduct yearly appraisal; allocate time for Continued Professional Development (CPD) and involve all grades of staff in the In-Service Training programmes.

This post is part of an established 7-day working service; applicants must be able to take an active part on the 7-day working rota.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is responsible for the provision of a quality OT service, under the direction of the Team Leader, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are provided.

Carrying out clinical duties including the occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of stroke and neurological patients, as part of the MDT in inpatient settings and in the community.

Post holder assists the Team Leader in the day-to-day management of the wider Team, providing support, supervision and allocation of work to the Band 5 OTs, and Technical Instructors. The post holder will also undertake appraisal and clinical supervision of specified staff within the team.

The Post holder will have a delegated remit of Clinical Governance and teaching activities to undertake and develop within the team.

Post holder is professionally and legally accountable for his/her own action, working with minimal supervision. The post holder is professionally and legally accountable for work delegated to assistant staff and students.

Patients seen present with a wide range of complex and highly complex stroke and neurological deficits with potentially long-term needs and disabilities.

Post holder is professionally and legally accountable for his/her own action and works with minimal supervision.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LD-DA8238510-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road,

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1.Ensure the patients, relatives and those the therapist comes into contact with are aware of the role of the Occupational Therapist and components of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.

2.Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment.

3.Select from a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to assess and aid diagnosis of cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, physical and social functioning of the patients referred. This includes, but is not limited to social environmental interview, cognitive, perceptual and mood screens, personal care, kitchen assessments, feeding assessments and group therapy sessions.

4. Make reliable interpretations of the assessment results, in order to inform other professionals in the diagnosis and management of the patients. Also to guide the Occupational Therapy treatment plan, and for the recommendation of the discharge destination/placement.

5.Plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given. Addressing areas such as disease management, sensory, motor, splinting, psychosocial needs and functional abilities.

6.Carry out environmental home assessments, pre-discharge home assessments, discharge home assessments and follow-up visits, as required. Assess the patient carrying out functional skills to maximise independent living, arranging equipment provision, adaptations and support services as required. Assess for disability access and safety, also ensuring access to community resources and assessing carer needs.

7.Assess for and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase / enable independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. These include but are not limited to feeding, dressing, leisure activities and employment. Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of the items provided.

8.Rise requisitions for minor adaptation on behalf of Social Services; and OT equipment on behalf of the OT Department, Derriford Hospital, per referral.

9.Assess for wheelchairs, specialist seating and positioning needs treating as appropriate, referring on to wheelchair and seating clinics as required.

10.Responsible to plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given.

11.Provide specialised Early Phase Rehabilitation for patients with stroke specific and other neurological problems. This can involve: personal activities of daily living, kitchen and eating practice, desensitisation programmes for patients with hypersensitivity, remedial activities to promote overall functioning cognitively, perceptually or physically.

12.Assess, fabricate and monitor thermoplastic and off the shelf splints for patients as appropriate with care plans.

13.Review, record and report regularly on patients treatment and progress to the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in individual clinical areas, whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times.

14.Complex discharge planning, which involves identifying patients and carers needs, and the co-ordination of services in the community, to address the diverse and complex presentation and needs of patients, e.g. arranging the provision of hoist for discharge.

15.Actively participate, liaise and ensure good communication with the MDT, carers, Integrated Community Stroke Pathway, social services, statutory and voluntary bodies to establish a comprehensive discharge package to ensure continuation of care in the community. This includes providing written communication to support the need for services and equipment and online referrals.

16.Liaise effectively with SRU, other hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community teams etc. as necessary, when patients are transferred, completing appropriate referrals online.

17.Provide Patient/Carer Education/Advice. Ensuring patients understand the detail or complexity of the impact of disease and physical and emotional deficits on patients safety and independence in the hospital, home, leisure and workplace.

18.Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patient may be depressed, deaf, or who may be unable to accept the diagnosis/prognosis

19.Utilizing interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and involving patients in their treatment, in order to achieve the treatment goal.

20.Provide appropriate advice and support to patients following terminal diagnosis in liaison with the MDT and specialist services including Palliative Care Teams.

21.Impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers, which could have life changing consequences, in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding to the effect of hospitalisation and disability.

22.Attend and participate in case conferences, daily whiteboard meetings, therapy huddles and Stroke Pathway Meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.

23.Responsible to maintain competence in the use of moving and handling techniques and equipment, required for the management of highly dependent patients.

24.Prioritise day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to junior staff where appropriate.

25.Undertake responsibility of the line management of specific staff. Assist and take responsibility for the organising, support and supervision of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and support staff within the Team, as required.

26.Responsible for the allocation and organisation of workload within this Team, when the Team Leader is off duty.

27.Adopt a flexible approach in the provision of clinical cover during the absence of other therapists within the team or department.

28.Responsible to take action to ensure defective equipment is withdrawn from service, and report the defects to the OT Manager.

29.Contribute to the evaluation and introduction of assessment / treatment media / equipment / tools being used within the team.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.