Job summary

Oakley Health Group is a large and progressive GP practice supporting over 29,000 patients across four practice sites in Yateley and Blackwater.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join our primary care team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive mental health professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, holistic and patient-centred care within a primary care setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, practice staff and the wider GPimhs/MHICs team, providing assessment, advice, evidence-based interventions, onward referral and signposting for patients presenting with a range of mental health needs.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of working in primary care who are confident managing a varied and complex mental health caseload.

Applicants must hold a degree-level qualification or equivalent in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work, together with current professional registration with the relevant professional body.

Prescribing experience or an existing prescribing qualification is desirable. However, we welcome applicants who demonstrate a willingness to undertake appropriate further training and develop their prescribing skills.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Undertake comprehensive and complex mental health assessments, identifying appropriate interventions, support and onward referral.

• Provide evidence-based interventions to people experiencing a range of mental health problems and serious mental illness.

• Review patients and consider appropriate treatment options, liaising with GPs and the GPimhs/MHICs team.

• Act as a professional point of contact for GPs, providing advice, support and signposting.

• Manage an autonomous clinical caseload and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered.

• Communicate sensitively and empathetically with patients experiencing distress or complex circumstances.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff, mental health services and external agencies.

• Liaise with relevant resources including Welfare Rights, Housing Agencies, voluntary organisations and Day Services.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with practice policies, professional standards and NICE guidance.

• Undertake relevant caseload administration and participate in multidisciplinary and professional meetings.

• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and serious concern processes as required.

• Maintain effective communication with the GPimhs/MHICs team to support safe, coordinated patient care.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of mental health provision within primary care and support the continued development of services at Oakley Health Group.

About us

Oakley Health Group is a large GP practice supporting a population of over 29,000 patients across four sites in Yateley and Blackwater.

We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and developing services that respond to the needs of our local population.

The successful candidate will work within a supportive primary care environment alongside GPs, practice staff and specialist mental health colleagues.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of mental health services within primary care while developing your own clinical skills and professional practice.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative and passionate about improving patient care, and who can work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job summary

We have an exciting Social Worker vacancy in the Assessment Team. For more details about the role please see the below.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting Social Worker vacancy in the Assessment Team. For more information please see the below.

About us

We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Medical Technical Officers to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service with a flexible approach to work for 37.5 hours per week. These are a permanent and fixed term, full time post based at Canolfan Ieychd Genomig Cymru / Wales Genomic Health Centre in Cardiff. The fixed term/secondment post is for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high-quality services to patients. The All Wales Medical Genetics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service clinical genetics services to the 3 million residents of Wales. Welsh Government and the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee are investing in the All Wales Medical Genomics Service to ensure patient equity across the UK in accessing genetic testing methodologies. The investment has seen a £10 million investment over a 3 year period to ensure AWMGS stays in the forefront of genomic medicine and develops the best diagnostic genetic services for patients. The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process. Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated team in Medical Genetics.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and established hospital. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Health Records Office, for a Health Records Officer on a part-time basis working 14 to 16 hours per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays (Times TBC).

Tetbury Hospital is rated good by the Care Quality Commission and comprises of a well-equipped theatre and purpose-built procedure room, outpatient department, minor injuries and illness unit and X-ray department. You will be delivering exemplary administration support across the Department, working with compassionate teams who are committed to our vision. Always striving to deliver clinical excellence and outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and managing paper health records. Ensuring accurate documentation through the recording and tracking of records on a database, scanning onto the current patient administration system platform when required. Developing efficient processes in alignment with the current patient administration system implementation, including the recording/management of notes stored offsite.

This position requires effective communication skills as you will be liaising with Health Record Administrators, DSU Administrators, Medical Secretaries & Senior staff when required.

About us

Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to patients who choose to have their NHS surgery.

The hospital is highly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range of specialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.

The primary focus of the hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgery and minor injury and illness unit. In addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured or self-pay patients.

Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in the Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for the high quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.

Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and is committed to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources and tools they need to deliver high-quality services.

Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe services on behalf of the NHS and for private patients.

We are proud of our hardworking and committed people that work together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.

As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, and value the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to always deliver exceptional patient care.

If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we would love to hear from you.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and proactive Paramedic to join our Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team (REACT).

REACT is an innovative multidisciplinary community service within ESNEFT, bringing together Urgent Community Response (UCR), Hospital at Home, OPAT and Out of Hours pathways to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care closer to home. The service works closely with the East of England Ambulance Service, Hospital at Home, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and acute services to support admission avoidance and deliver rapid intervention for patients experiencing acute deterioration in the community.

You'll play a key role in delivering the national 2-hour Urgent Community Response standard, supporting patients to remain safely in their own homes wherever appropriate and promoting our Home First philosophy.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the development of innovative community pathways, strengthen system-wide relationships and contribute to the ongoing transformation of urgent community care services across East Suffolk.

The role is available for up to 37.5 hours per week and includes participation in a 7-day service operating between 08:00 and 20:00, including weekends and bank holidays.

Proposed Interview date: 15th October 2026

Main duties of the job

Provide expert paramedic assessment, clinical decision-making and intervention for patients with acute illness, frailty and complex health needs within their own homes.

Support admission avoidance through rapid assessment and timely intervention, ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Triage and prioritise referrals, including those received through the East of England Ambulance Service, ensuring delivery of the national 2-hour Urgent Community Response standard.

Provide visible clinical and operational leadership during shifts, supporting patient flow, safe caseload management and effective deployment of resources.

Act as a clinical role model and professional leader, supporting supervision, appraisal, education and development of staff across the multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic looking to work at an advanced level, combining expert clinical practice with leadership, service development and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will work autonomously whilst providing clinical leadership across the service, supporting staff development, patient flow and operational delivery.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR853-26

Job locations

Constantine House

5 Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered HCPC Paramedic
• Degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent professional qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills.

Desirable

• Master's level study or working towards.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Teaching and assessment qualification
• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Project management qualification.

Knowlege & Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of urgent and emergency care.
• Specialist knowledge of admission avoidance and urgent community response.
• Understanding of the national Urgent Community Response standards.
• Knowledge of frailty assessment and management.
• Understanding of Integrated Care Systems and community pathways.
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Home First principles and community-based models of care.
• Knowledge of current NHS priorities relating to urgent care and community transformation.
• Care pathways/whole systems approach to services for emergency medicine and Older People.
• Knowledge of current Frailty Agenda
• Detailed knowledge and application of principles of Clinical Governance and Quality
• High level of clinical reasoning.
• Able to interpret, organise and evaluate complex systems and data.
• Presentation, teaching, and coaching skills.
• Able to establish positive and productive working relationships with relevant stakeholder

Desirable

• Knowledge of Virtual Ward programmes
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of service redesign and workforce transformation.

Skills

Essential

• Professional credibility and integrity.
• Positive and flexible approach to service delivery.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to support service improvement.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to support service improvement.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work alone or as team player.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered HCPC Paramedic Degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent professional qualification. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Advanced clinical assessment skills. Desirable Master's level study or working towards. Leadership or management qualification. Teaching and assessment qualification Independent Prescriber qualification Project management qualification. Knowlege & Experience Essential Expert knowledge of urgent and emergency care. Specialist knowledge of admission avoidance and urgent community response. Understanding of the national Urgent Community Response standards. Knowledge of frailty assessment and management. Understanding of Integrated Care Systems and community pathways. Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement. Understanding of safeguarding legislation and responsibilities. Knowledge of Home First principles and community-based models of care. Knowledge of current NHS priorities relating to urgent care and community transformation. Care pathways/whole systems approach to services for emergency medicine and Older People. Knowledge of current Frailty Agenda Detailed knowledge and application of principles of Clinical Governance and Quality High level of clinical reasoning. Able to interpret, organise and evaluate complex systems and data. Presentation, teaching, and coaching skills. Able to establish positive and productive working relationships with relevant stakeholder Desirable Knowledge of Virtual Ward programmes Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies. Knowledge of service redesign and workforce transformation. Skills Essential Professional credibility and integrity. Positive and flexible approach to service delivery. Commitment to patient-centred care. Commitment to learning and professional development. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Resilient under pressure. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Enthusiastic and motivated to support service improvement. Enthusiastic and motivated to support service improvement. Excellent organisational skills Ability to work alone or as team player.

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Constantine House

5 Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Constantine House

5 Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

You will be part of a forward thinking, innovative health care team based in HMP Berwyn; including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, delivering high quality, best practice treatment. The service will consist of a therapy led outreach service providing assessment, advice and guidance.

You will be closely supported and mentored by our Clinical Lead, and this combined with our well-developed appraisal system, in-service training and funding for external clinical courses, you will be provided with an excellent supportive learning environment.

Occupational Therapy in prison is never dull or predictable. On any given day the skills you use may be similar to those you need working in a clinical specialist role, alternatively you may be supporting people to manage their mental health or substance misuse.

Main duties of the job

This role requires the advanced assessment, planning and delivery of rehabilitation programmes for patients within the offender healthcare setting who may have complex and/or chronic presentation. You will be responsible for determining clinical diagnosis and clinical treatment indicated, and to maintain contemporaneous records as an autonomous practitioner.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be willing to learn and develop.

You will have Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) degree level qualified (or equivalent) with current HCPC registration. Additional to this, you will have proven post-registration experience in the assessment and treatment of inpatients with a variety of occupational therapy needs and general rehabilitation needs along with proven continued professional development.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

CLINICAL LEAD DENTIST

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a caring and energetic Clinical Lead Dentist to lead our community dental team in Allerdale and Copeland.

You will be leading a friendly, highly skilled workforce, who have the privilege of providing specialist dental care to patients referred to the service, including special care dentistry, conscious sedation, and general dental care under anaesthesia. Other essential services provided include oral health improvement and clinical prevention programmes, involvement in national dental epidemiological surveys and screening programmes and the provision of access to emergency dental care. The service is also an accredited trainer for inhalation sedation practice.

We are looking for a dentist currently working at Senior Dental Officer or Clinical Lead level who has a desire to lead and develop our team delivering clinical excellence in community dental care. You will be working as part of a group of senior clinicians across Cumbria to deliver strong service performance and positive outcomes for service users.

The successful applicant will be based primarily at Cleator Moor Dental Centre, a modern six surgery building with digital radiography, a bariatric surgery and wheelchair tipper.

For an informal discussion or visit please contact Ms Natalie Carman, Clinical Director on 01946 853342.

Main duties of the job

The main role of the post holder will be to support the Dental Service Clinical Director in the effective management and leadership of the Special Care and Community Dental Service, within the Allerdale and Copeland locality. The post holder will be expected to actively support the Clinical Director in developing the strategic direction of the service.

The Clinical Lead will be a highly visible, proactive and accessible clinical leader in their locality, acting as a role model and clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of clinical care and service delivery, to clinicians, patients and the public

The Clinical Lead will also be expected to undertake clinical duties for up to six sessions per week. An agreed job plan will establish the range and scope of the clinical activity.

The role holder may be required to participate in Out of Hours/On call Arrangements in line with Trust Policy and any local arrangements.

About us

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

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

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£84,781 to £99,163 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-24-6351228-K

Job locations

Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

Birks Rd

Cleator Moor, Cumbria

CA25 5HP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BDS or equivalent
• NHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictions
• Current GDC registration

Desirable

• Dental post-graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry
• Management qualification or appropriate training
• Post graduate educational qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 8 years clinical experience
• Experience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycle

Desirable

• Educational supervisor/clinical supervisor role
• Policy and planning experience
• Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance
• Sound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work on own initiative but also a good team worker
• Aptitude to learn and develop new skills
• Good organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Effective written or report writing skills.

Desirable

• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Good presentation skills
• Budget management

Knowledge

Essential

• Specific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
• Relevant decontamination regulations

Desirable

• Local, regional and national oral health strategies
• Knowledge of NHS Salaried Dental Services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BDS or equivalent NHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictions Current GDC registration Desirable Dental post-graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry Management qualification or appropriate training Post graduate educational qualification Experience Essential Minimum 8 years clinical experience Experience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycle Desirable Educational supervisor/clinical supervisor role Policy and planning experience Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development Skills Essential Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance Sound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacy Ability to work on own initiative but also a good team worker Aptitude to learn and develop new skills Good organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Effective written or report writing skills. Desirable Coaching and mentoring skills Good presentation skills Budget management Knowledge Essential Specific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulations Knowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry Relevant decontamination regulations Desirable Local, regional and national oral health strategies Knowledge of NHS Salaried Dental Services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

Birks Rd

Cleator Moor, Cumbria

CA25 5HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

Birks Rd

Cleator Moor, Cumbria

CA25 5HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Hereford Medical Centre, in Hereford , Herefordshire.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

PAYE £27.05 (£24.14 + £2.91 holiday pay) per hour

Umbrella - £31.11 per hour

Main duties of the job

• To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
• To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
• To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
• To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning
• To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
• To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
• To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniforms provided (if required)

A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.

Free mandatory training

Weekly payments

Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31.11 an hour Umbrella

Contract

Locum

Duration

11 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Q0004-42937

Job locations

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR4 7DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
• To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
• To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
• To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning
• To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
• To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
• To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.
• To provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate the military Chain of Command (CoC).
• To support any relevant audit and research activity.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department.
• To ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationary and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories.
• To maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standards.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)). To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries. To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care. To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis. To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language. To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units. To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations. To provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate the military Chain of Command (CoC). To support any relevant audit and research activity. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department. To ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationary and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories. To maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be HCPC Registered.
• Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
• Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Must have experience working at post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• Must have a minimum of two years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders. This shall be evidenced within the CV.
• Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent.
• Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must be HCPC Registered. Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP). Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy. Must have experience working at post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation. Must have a minimum of two years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders. This shall be evidenced within the CV. Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent. Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR4 7DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR4 7DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

These posts provide outstanding research and career development opportunities for registered dietitians with an interest in mental health to be part of the delivery of the Wellcome-funded ENERGISE-BD clinical trial.

The ENERGISE-BD trial (Evaluating Nutritional Ketosis versus NHS EatWell Recommended Guidelines for Bipolar Disorder) is a randomised controlled trial for bipolar depression. It will compare the efficacy of nutritional ketosis approach with the NHS EatWell dietary guidelines.

Main duties of the job

Contribute as a key member of a team of researchers, alongside a Senior Dietitian (Jude Munn), recruiting patients and guiding these patients on the two dietary interventions being tested in this study and other clinical research (70% of time)

Collecting data on participants in the study, specifically relating to progress with delivering both of the nutritional interventions (10%)

Providing day-to-day supervision and support to other members of the ENERGISE-BD team, including a postdoctoral researcher and a clinical research fellow (5% of time).

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to document recruitment progress and present progress reporting data at management group meetings (5%).

Contribute to the presentation of research findings at national and international level conferences (if appropriate) (5% of time)

Maintain clinical skills by participation in continuing professional development (for example on the flexible delivery of nutritional ketosis approaches), as agreed with line manager (5% of time).

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-8271615

Job locations

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2FG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Dietitian and current full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience of supporting patients with nutritional ketosis and the NHS EatWell guidelines
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to record data collection accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands by prioritising tasks
• Experience of Supervising Staff
• High level of technical competence in subject matter.
• Effective analytical and problem solving capability.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of open science practices
• Experience of patient and public engagement work
• oExperience of clinical research

Person Specification Essential Essential Dietitian and current full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of supporting patients with nutritional ketosis and the NHS EatWell guidelines Strong communication skills Strong organisational skills Ability to record data collection accurately and in a timely manner Ability to manage multiple competing demands by prioritising tasks Experience of Supervising Staff High level of technical competence in subject matter. Effective analytical and problem solving capability. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Knowledge of open science practices Experience of patient and public engagement work oExperience of clinical research

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The successful candidate will work as a Band 6 SLT across the adult acute wards and stroke ward at Newham University Hospital - including the acute admissions unit, intensive care unit, respiratory unit, gastroenterology service and older peoples services.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 SLT to consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing patients with swallowing and communication impairments across the acute and stroke pathways, within a friendly and supportive team. They will provide specialist assessment and treatment to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in the inpatient setting, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). There will be exposure to, and opportunities to develop competency in, videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management, as well as quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder should be an established, qualified SLT who is independent in the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia and communication impairment. There will be opportunities to develop and support junior SLT colleagues and/or students. Regular supervision will be provided, including access to joint assessments, formal 1:1 meetings and peer support sessions. There are excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within the SLT service and as part of the wider MDT.

Main duties of the job

• To independently manage a caseload of adults with swallowing and communication disorders on inpatient acute wards at Newham University Hospital
• To use specialist knowledge to independently assess, differentially diagnose and treat patients across the pathways, seeking support of more senior colleagues where required.
• To be actively involved in service development and to contribute to the ongoing development of specialist clinical pathways
• To deliver training/teaching to SLT colleagues, the wider multi-disciplinary team and students across Barts Health NHS Trust
• To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through internal training in specialist areas, such as Videofluoroscopy and Tracheostomy, as well as external courses/ Clinical Excellence Networks (as applicable).
• To work closely with all members of the inpatient and community multi-disciplinary team to optimise patient experience
• To supervise band 5 SLTs, band 3/4 assistants and students (as required)
• To work flexibly in line with the needs of the service

About us

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

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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

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

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-month fixed term opportunity from July 2026 (maternity leave cover) for a Highly Specialist Orthoptist to join our friendly and forward-thinking team as the Education & Neuro-Orthoptic Lead. This is a varied and rewarding senior role, ideal for an Orthoptist seeking to expand their leadership, teaching, and specialist clinical skills. You will lead on education, workforce development, and competency frameworks for the Orthoptic team, while also providing highly specialist neuro-ophthalmology expertise across adult services.

Alongside core orthoptic clinics, you will work within extended roles including adult orthoptics, neuro-ophthalmology, stroke pathways, and community eye services. You will collaborate closely with Ophthalmologists, Neurologists, Optometrists, AHPs, and wider MDT colleagues.

You will be:

* Leading education, training, and competency development for Orthoptists, students, and multidisciplinary colleagues

* Acting as the Neuro-Orthoptic Lead, providing advanced assessment and management of complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions * Delivering high-quality clinical care across hospital, community, special school, and stroke settings

* Supporting extended-role clinics including JI clinics, injection clinics, and stroke rehabilitation

* Contributing to service development, audit, research, and clinical governance

* Teaching medical undergraduates, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals

Main duties of the job

Provide a high-quality orthoptic service as an autonomous practitioner, delivering preventative and therapeutic care in accordance with the professional standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).

About us

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

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8026324WXH-B

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience across a range of specialist areas including paediatrics, neuro ophthalmology, community services, glaucoma, and visual fields.
• Experience working effectively within uni professional and multi professional teams.
• Experience providing
• Experience delivering teaching to multidisciplinary teams
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience leading a specialist service (e.g., neuro ophthalmology, stroke, community).
• Experience leading a specialist service (e.g., neuro ophthalmology, stroke, community).
• Membership of a relevant specialist interest group (e.g., BIOS
• Experience coordinating student placements or acting

Skills

Essential

• Highly specialist clinical skills across the full scope of orthoptic practice, including neuro ophthalmology
• Ability to analyse and prioritise complex clinical information to develop appropriate specialist care plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to meet diverse patient needs
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sensitivity when delivering complex or distressing information
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sensitivity when delivering complex or distressing information.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage frequent interruptions
• High attention to detail and accuracy in clinical assessment and documentation.
• Commitment to non discriminatory, patient centred practice.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging or emotionally sensitive situations

Desirable

• Advanced presentation or teaching skills (e.g., formal teaching qualification).
• Experience delivering teaching at regional or national level.
• Experience developing competency frameworks or training programmes.

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current best practice in orthoptics, including neuro ophthalmology and stroke related visual impairment.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities, professional codes of conduct, and ethical frameworks.
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit processes, and evidence based practice
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and confidence using electronic patient record systems
• Knowledge of Cerner Millennium or equivalent PAS/EPR systems
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining HCPC standards.

Desirable

• Knowledge of national neuro ophthalmology or stroke guidelines.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Orthoptics, BMedSci Orthoptics, or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO).
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in accordance with HCPC requirements

Desirable

• City & Guilds or equivalent teaching/education qualification.
• Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).
• Postgraduate training in neuro ophthalmology or advanced clinical practice

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between hospital and community sites.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments if required

Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post registration experience across a range of specialist areas including paediatrics, neuro ophthalmology, community services, glaucoma, and visual fields. Experience working effectively within uni professional and multi professional teams. Experience providing Experience delivering teaching to multidisciplinary teams Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, or service evaluation. Desirable Experience leading a specialist service (e.g., neuro ophthalmology, stroke, community). Experience leading a specialist service (e.g., neuro ophthalmology, stroke, community). Membership of a relevant specialist interest group (e.g., BIOS Experience coordinating student placements or acting Skills Essential Highly specialist clinical skills across the full scope of orthoptic practice, including neuro ophthalmology Ability to analyse and prioritise complex clinical information to develop appropriate specialist care plans Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to meet diverse patient needs Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sensitivity when delivering complex or distressing information Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sensitivity when delivering complex or distressing information. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage frequent interruptions High attention to detail and accuracy in clinical assessment and documentation. Commitment to non discriminatory, patient centred practice. Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging or emotionally sensitive situations Desirable Advanced presentation or teaching skills (e.g., formal teaching qualification). Experience delivering teaching at regional or national level. Experience developing competency frameworks or training programmes. Knowledge Essential In depth knowledge of current best practice in orthoptics, including neuro ophthalmology and stroke related visual impairment. Understanding of legal responsibilities, professional codes of conduct, and ethical frameworks. Understanding of clinical governance, audit processes, and evidence based practice Knowledge of MS Office applications and confidence using electronic patient record systems Knowledge of Cerner Millennium or equivalent PAS/EPR systems Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining HCPC standards. Desirable Knowledge of national neuro ophthalmology or stroke guidelines. Qualifications Essential BSc Orthoptics, BMedSci Orthoptics, or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO). Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of ongoing CPD in accordance with HCPC requirements Desirable City & Guilds or equivalent teaching/education qualification. Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS). Postgraduate training in neuro ophthalmology or advanced clinical practice Other Essential Ability to travel between hospital and community sites. Physically able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments if required

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our progressive, pharmacy team to cover an upcoming maternity leave.

To provide advanced clinical pharmacy and medicines related care to service users with mental illness, learning disabilities and substance misuse problems.

Your focus will be to lead on and provide complex medicines optimisation advice and professional leadership to the inpatient services based at one or more LYPFT hospital sites.

You will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team(s) but also independently to proactively identify, respond to and develop patient centred treatment recommendations for medicines queries, prescribe medicines if appropriately qualified and within scope, speak with service users/carers about medication to improve service users' outcomes and experience of their medication.

You will lead and provide professional guidance to a team of pharmacists and technicians based at the Newsam Centre to deliver an efficient pharmacy service alongside the Lead Technicians. This will include undertaking line management responsibility for Clinical Pharmacists, Band 6 / Specialist Clinical Pharmacists, Band 7 pharmacists and mentor other pharmacists in the Trust (including rotational trainees/undergraduates) as required.

As part of an excellent teaching organisation, you will have a responsibility to educate and develop the pharmacy and wider healthcare workforce.

Main duties of the job

Participate in the on-call and weekend rota working at one of our inpatient sites.

You will have a 60:40 split of clinical to service development/management responsibilities

Participate in the medicines information rota.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated Part-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team at Caterham Dene Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to support patients in maximising their independence and achieving their rehabilitation goals.

Working under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will assist in planning and delivering therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs, interests and rehabilitation goals. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers a seven-day rehabilitation service within the hospital and in patients' own homes, supporting safe and effective discharge planning. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work-related travel during the working day.

We are committed to providing high-quality patient care while creating a supportive and positive working environment for staff. We offer excellent clinical support, training and development opportunities, and the chance to further develop your skills within an innovative and forward-thinking service. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme.

We actively encourage staff to contribute ideas that support service improvement and innovation, helping us continually enhance the rehabilitation experience for our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated individual to support the Occupational Therapy team in delivering rehabilitation focused care that promotes independence and safe discharge home.

Under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists, you will manage an allocated caseload and provide interventions to maximise patients' functional abilities following hospital admission. Responsibilities include reviewing mobility and transfers, completing functional assessments such as wash, dress and kitchen tasks, and providing feedback and recommendations to the Occupational Therapy team.

You will assist with therapeutic groups, complete outcome measures including the DERBY Outcome Measure and Elderly Mobility Scale, record basic observations and maintain accurate patient records. The role also involves assessing, providing and reviewing equipment, supporting patients to use equipment safely, and undertaking access and discharge home visits to identify adaptations that promote safety and independence.

You will contribute to discharge planning, complete referrals to community services with support, communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team, and participate in team meetings. The successful candidate will also support the development of rehabilitation and healthcare support staff through training, guidance and leadership.

About us

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.

We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.

If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

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Job summary

Applications invited from current OT (Occupational Therapy) students about to qualify or existing qualified OTs.

Successful applicants can start as Band 4 pre-reg OT's prior to HCPC registration if needed. The successful applicants will join the well established graduate rotation across health and social care teams within Middlesbrough & Redcar and Cleveland and Hambleton & Richmondshire.

Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by a Band 6 or 7 Occupational therapist within the team. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected, for which there is excellent support throughout the integrated OT service to help you develop.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the Trust the postholder will also be part of the wider Integrated OT service. This is a unique partnership between Health and Social care in South Tees with a commitment to working together, improving the quality of our services and getting rid of existing barriers between health and social services.

Successfulcandidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises two acute hospitals, The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton and a number of community hospitals and community services.

We offer a nine month rotational programme including medicine/surgery & Cardio, neurology/neuro rehab, elderly care, orthopaedics, vascular, stroke, palliative care, housing and social care teams, intermediate care, Primary care hospitals and Community Therapy including urgent community response. We are looking for a highly motivated occupational therapists with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative. You will often work with a wide multidisciplinary team and be involved with clients with a range of multiple medical, social and emotional problems.

The role will at times include carrying out assessments with patients in their own homes, therefore, successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job summary

Hours 30 hours/week

North, Carlisle, Eden and surrounding areas.

The role of the Community Paediatric Audiology Department is to provide the school entry hearing screen for all eligible children and to provide a comprehensive hearing assessment service to any child from 0-19 years about whom there may be concerns regarding hearing.

The post holder (s) takes responsibility for the testing of hearing capabilities of children in schools, mainly in Carlisle/Penrith/Eden and surrounding areas. The post holder has a designated caseload of schools and is responsible for the hearing screening testing of all children with consent to be hearing screened in those schools. The post holder tests, records results and monitors outcomes and is also responsible for the appropriate onward referral of these children as and when required depending on test outcomes and following local protocols.

The post holder is required to organise the School Age Hearing Clinics and during these clinics is required to perform more complex tests to determine hearing threshold following national protocol. The post holder is required to assist the Community Paediatric Audiologist in testing pre-school age children using a full range of behavioural audiological assessment procedures following national protocols and recommended procedures.

The post holder is the first point of contact for parents / guardians and other professionals regarding aspects of their work.

Main duties of the job

To communicate daily, and work closely with, the Paediatric Audiologist.

To communicate daily with schools, school nursing staff, health visitors, ENT department staff and specialist teachers within the Education department, communicating complex factual information on test procedures, results and outcomes.

To communicate complex and sensitive information to parents/carers on a daily basis using tact, sensitivity, persuasion and reassurance.

To work closely on an individual basis with school age children of all ages in schools, using tact, sensitivity, persuasion and tact.

To work closely with pre-school children and their parents in clinic situations.

About us

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

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

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8233978

Job locations

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ 3 Childcare/Business Admin/NNEB/CACHE diploma in Childcare or equivalent

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young children/babies
• Previous NHS working structures
• IT skills - data handling skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Audiology services
• Experience of working in the clinical environment of the NHS

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to relate to and interact with children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in interpersonal relationships with the ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport
• Equality and Diversity
• Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNVQ 3 Childcare/Business Admin/NNEB/CACHE diploma in Childcare or equivalent Knowledge & experience Essential Experience of working with young children/babies Previous NHS working structures IT skills - data handling skills Desirable Knowledge of Audiology services Experience of working in the clinical environment of the NHS Skills & Aptitudes Essential Able to relate to and interact with children Excellent verbal and written communication skills Confidence in interpersonal relationships with the ability to work in multi-professional teams Planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines Ability to work without direct supervision Other requirements Essential Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport Equality and Diversity Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Domestic Assistant (WCH) - 19.68 hours per week - working on rota 5 days on, 3 days off. Shifts are 4:30pm - 9pm.

To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises

To provide a quality catering service in house

Main duties of the job

Vacuum/sweep, mop floors

Floor buffing

Shampoo carpets with extraction machines

Low/high damp dusting

Clean inside windows, frames and sills

Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning

Assist in induction of new staff

Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment

Attend all Mandatory training sessions

Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:

Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a

great deal.

Respect - We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair

- respect behaviours.

Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,

organisations and our partners.

Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with and

for our patients.

Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.

About us

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

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

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8218704

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
• BICSc certification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment
• Work in a domestic role

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to learn
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in shift patterns
• Support equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent BICSc certification or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment Work in a domestic role Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and in a team Ability to use own initiative Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures Equality issues Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Enthusiasm Willing to learn Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Essential Flexibility in shift patterns Support equality and value diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Domestic Assistant (WCH) - 37.18 hours per week - working on rota 5 days on, 3 days off. Shift time of 6:30am - 3:30pm

To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises

Main duties of the job

Vacuum/sweep, mop floors

Floor buffing

Shampoo carpets with extraction machines

Low/high damp dusting

Clean inside windows, frames and sills

Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning

Assist in induction of new staff

Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment

Attend all Mandatory training sessions

Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:

Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a

great deal.

Respect - We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair

- respect behaviours.

Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,

organisations and our partners.

Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with and

for our patients.

Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.

About us

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

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

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8239268

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
• BICSc certification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment
• Work in a domestic role

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to learn
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in shift patterns
• Support equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent BICSc certification or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment Work in a domestic role Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and in a team Ability to use own initiative Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures Equality issues Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Enthusiasm Willing to learn Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Essential Flexibility in shift patterns Support equality and value diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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