Job summary

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all esential criteria or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Meets all esential criteria or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributing fully to team

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributing fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.

About us

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.72 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1550165989

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Stamford

PE9 2EU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
• Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene.
• Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene. Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene. Have the knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Our ideal candidate must: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene. Have the knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Stamford

PE9 2EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Stamford

PE9 2EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Main duties of the job

When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Carrstone House Care Home. Your focus will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being involved in the person-centred care planning process, supporting residents with their medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions, and acting as a key point of contact.

About us

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1550165990

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Downham Market

PE38 9LJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff. Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Downham Market

PE38 9LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Downham Market

PE38 9LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will work as a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Yorkshire and Humber Mother & Baby Unit, delivering specialist, occupation-focused assessment and intervention for mothers experiencing moderate to severe perinatal mental health needs. The role will centre on enabling women to engage in meaningful daily activities and develop their identity and confidence in their role as a mother, promoting recovery, independence, and wellbeing through both individual and group-based occupational therapy interventions.

Using a holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, the post holder will assess occupational performance in areas such as self-care, infant care, routine development, and social participation, supporting mothers to build sustainable skills. They will contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, offering expert Occupational Therapy advice to colleagues and partners, and ensuring occupational perspectives are embedded within care plans and risk management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide expert Occupational Therapy advice and guidance to colleagues and external agencies, contributing to high-quality, recovery-focused care planning and delivery throughout admission. They will ensure that occupational perspectives are central to assessment, intervention, and risk management, supporting the development of meaningful, person-centred outcomes for mothers and their infants.Working Monday to Friday on a 7.5-hour rotational shift pattern, the post holder will play an active role in the daily running of the service. They will take responsibility for developing meaningful, occupation-focused care plans, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to translate these into practice. Including enabling staff, such as Healthcare Support Workers and Nursery Nurses, to deliver interventions that promote recovery and engagement in daily life.

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.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

173-50326-LPS

Job locations

Perinatal Inpatients

The Mount, 44 Hyde Terrace

Leeds

LS2 9LN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide clinical supervision, staff appraisals, and support team coordination, demonstrating leadership through role modelling, teaching, and reflective practice. They will work collaboratively with the Clinical Team Manager to support safe and effective day-to-day service delivery, drive continuous quality improvement, and maintain high professional standards. This includes working alongside the Clinical Team Manager to shape, develop, and embed a robust occupational therapy pathway that underpins service delivery and strengthens the OT contribution within the multidisciplinary team. They will also maintain strong professional networks across the Trust to support service development and the advancement of Occupational Therapy practice.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide clinical supervision, staff appraisals, and support team coordination, demonstrating leadership through role modelling, teaching, and reflective practice. They will work collaboratively with the Clinical Team Manager to support safe and effective day-to-day service delivery, drive continuous quality improvement, and maintain high professional standards. This includes working alongside the Clinical Team Manager to shape, develop, and embed a robust occupational therapy pathway that underpins service delivery and strengthens the OT contribution within the multidisciplinary team. They will also maintain strong professional networks across the Trust to support service development and the advancement of Occupational Therapy practice. We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued. All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant core professional qualification that is essential for the post - BSc/Dip/MSc OT

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of post qualification development or training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate assessment and problem solving skills.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill, knowledge and experience.
• Minimum of 18 months experience as a qualified occupational therapist.
• Experience of working with mental health.
• Experience of supervising other staff.
• Experience of risk management.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to service improvement with use of evidence based practice.
• Clear understanding of the Occupational Therapy role within perinatal mental health.
• Actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional development.

Values Based

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant core professional qualification that is essential for the post - BSc/Dip/MSc OT Skills Essential Evidence of post qualification development or training. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Can demonstrate assessment and problem solving skills. Experience Essential Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill, knowledge and experience. Minimum of 18 months experience as a qualified occupational therapist. Experience of working with mental health. Experience of supervising other staff. Experience of risk management. Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a commitment to service improvement with use of evidence based practice. Clear understanding of the Occupational Therapy role within perinatal mental health. Actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional development. Values Based Desirable Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue. Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help. Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Perinatal Inpatients

The Mount, 44 Hyde Terrace

Leeds

LS2 9LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Perinatal Inpatients

The Mount, 44 Hyde Terrace

Leeds

LS2 9LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-around care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is crucial. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be vital to your colleagues, and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be opportunities for you to get to know our residents and develop your skills. Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. The role requires someone reliable, considerate, and caring in their approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, though similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive rate of pay, training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts and savings, unlimited referrals through a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, and Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare provides first-class care in a range of residential and nursing settings for the elderly and those with special needs. Established as a leading care provider, Barchester is dedicated to offering top-quality care and creating a supportive environment for both its residents and staff. Their care homes focus on providing a homely atmosphere where residents can enjoy daily life. Nutrition plays a crucial role in their care, with a team dedicated to producing meals that cater to residents' dietary requirements and preferences. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to offering a range of career opportunities and supporting employees' professional growth through training and development. The organisation offers a competitive benefits package to its employees, motivating them to excel in their roles and provide the high standard of care the company is known for. The focus on exceptional care, combined with a positive work environment, establishes Barchester as a rewarding place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Regional Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support across a 20 miles Radius. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Regional Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliab

Main duties of the job

As a Regional Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will play an essential role in ensuring the provision of first-class food and hospitality for residents. This involves helping produce meals that contribute to a fulfilling dining experience. You'll work across a 20-mile radius, which means having your own transport is necessary. The position offers the opportunity to be more than just a kitchen assistant, allowing you to get to know the residents and enhance their hospitality experience. You will be expected to maintain the highest standards during food preparation. Although formal qualifications arent necessary, any experience similar in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial. Dedication is rewarded with competitive pay rates and benefits such as free training, development opportunities, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme. Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards are also part of the reward package.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, specializing in delivering exceptional care services across numerous care homes. The organization prides itself on offering holistic care that addresses not just the physical needs of residents but also provides a supportive and hospitable environment. Their care homes are known for personalized care plans that focus on residents' wellbeing, supported by nutritious, quality meals prepared by dedicated kitchen staff. The company values skill development among its employees, offering comprehensive training programs to ensure that staff can deliver the best possible care. Employees are a crucial part of the organization, working collaboratively to enhance the living experience of residents. Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining high standards and offers various reward schemes to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of its staff.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1550172837

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Kettering

NN15 7JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support across a 20 miles Radius. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills.ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Regional Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful, Along with. As you'll be travelling across the area, you'll either need your own transport or ready access to one.REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards + Mileage paid from place of work.

And so much more!If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support across a 20 miles Radius. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills.ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Regional Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful, Along with. As you'll be travelling across the area, you'll either need your own transport or ready access to one.REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards + Mileage paid from place of work.And so much more!If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Kettering

NN15 7JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Kettering

NN15 7JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience. Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need: Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in

Main duties of the job

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience. Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need: Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including: Free training and development opportunities Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes Retail and lifestyle discounts Refer a Friend bonus scheme Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading care providers, offering residential, nursing and dementia care across the country. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care and service for our residents while nurturing a warm and comfortable environment in our care homes. At Barchester, we believe in excellence in all we do and are proud to deliver it through our professional, skilled, and compassionate teams. We focus on providing individualized care, allowing our residents to live their lives with dignity and respect. We are committed to helping our staff develop their skills and knowledge through our comprehensive training programs and career opportunities. Working with Barchester means becoming part of a family that values each employee's contribution and is dedicated to the ongoing support and development of its team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience.

Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need:

Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike.

REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:

Free training and development opportunities Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes Retail and lifestyle discounts Refer a Friend bonus scheme Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare

If you're passionate about hospitality and want to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach, good communication and teamwork skills, understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. Your role is vital in ensuring our residents maintain a healthy, nutritious diet, which contributes significantly to their wellbeing and enjoyment of daily life. You will provide cover for any planned or unplanned absences, helping to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. Beyond the kitchen, you'll have opportunities to interact with the residents, enhancing their hospitality experience. The job requires someone reliable, considerate, and caring in approach with flexibility in work patterns. Though formal qualifications aren't necessary, experience in a commercial or care setting can be beneficial. This temporary role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for learning and development. Excelling in this role could lead to a permanent position.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, recognized for taking catering seriously, with an emphasis on delivering top-notch food and hospitality services to care home residents. They provide casual, part-time roles that offer flexibility, competitive pay, and numerous learning and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare values the crucial role of kitchen staff in maintaining resident wellbeing by ensuring a healthy, nutritious diet. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant, one becomes an asset to both the kitchen team and the care home community. The organisation prides itself on high standards in food preparation and hospitality services, and it annually hosts the fiercely contested Barchester Hospitality Awards. Working at Barchester Healthcare offers individuals the chance to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding setting, where quality care is paramount. Success in this role could lead to permanent employment within the reputed organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll p

Main duties of the job

This job is for a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home located in Walton-on-Thames. The position is casual and part-time, offering flexible working hours. As a Bank Care Assistant, your role is to ensure residents enjoy each day with the required quality care and support. You'll assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and help create wonderful moments and memories for the residents. The role promises varied and rewarding work, ranging from supporting residents with food and drink to following care plans and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading health care provider in the UK. They focus on providing quality care to their residents and ensuring a supportive and fulfilling working environment for staff. As an organisation committed to employee growth, Barchester Healthcare offers training and development opportunities. The company values dedication and compassion, aiming to maintain high standards of care and support. For workers, they provide competitive pay and flexibility in roles, especially for bank positions which provide cover during staff absences such as annual leave or sick leave.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

2003

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualificatio

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home, the role involves providing first-class food and hospitality to residents, aiming to enhance their overall care experience. This position emphasizes the importance of ensuring that residents receive a healthy and nutritious diet, crucial for their wellbeing. The role involves creating meals and fulfilling dining experiences, with opportunities to interact positively with residents. The expectation is for the Kitchen Assistant to maintain high standards in kitchen operation and food preparation. Reliability, consideration, and care are identified as key characteristics for candidates. Although formal qualifications are not necessary, previous experience in a similar setting is advantageous. Barchester offers competitive pay and benefits like training, retail discounts, and employee rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care services, with a commitment to delivering top-tier health and care standards. Known for its resident-focused approach, Barchester Healthcare places significant emphasis on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for its residents. The organisation operates care homes and provides proficient medical facilities alongside exceptional hospitality standards. Residents' wellbeing and enjoyment of daily life are at the core of Barchester's mission. Barchester Healthcare offers its employees development opportunities, wellbeing support, and various rewards, reflecting its dedication to both care and employee satisfaction.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No formal qualifications are necessary, though similar experience is beneficial.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

Main duties of the job

The job of a Bank Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home is a part-time, flexible role focused on delivering exceptional food and hospitality to residents. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you will contribute to the residents' overall wellbeing by ensuring that they receive healthy and nutritious meals. You will be covering for planned or unplanned absences. The role also provides opportunities to engage with residents, enhancing their dining experience. The position calls for a commitment to maintaining high standards in both the kitchen and during food preparation, with a focus on reliability and a caring approach to work.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers offering exceptional care in its care homes. As a part of their team, members are expected to contribute to the dietary and hospitality aspects of resident care. Barchester Healthcare is known for taking catering seriously, as reflected in their annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. Joining Barchester Healthcare means becoming part of an organisation that values flexibility, learning, and development with possibilities for growth to permanent positions within the team. It aims to provide the kind of quality care employees would want for their own loved ones.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal qualifications are not necessary for the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant, but having experience in a commercial or care setting is advantageous. The position requires candidates to be reliable, considerate, and caring, with a focus on maintaining high standards during the food preparation process. Flexibility in work patterns is also an essential quality for candidates applying for this role.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home in Horsham, you will play a vital role in ensuring that residents receive the quality care and support they need during the night. This temporary position offers a rewarding experience where you will assist with daily living activities, providing not only practical support but also valuable companionship. Your responsibilities will vary, ranging from supporting residents with their nutrition to following specific care plans and ensuring that each resident receives personalized attention. To thrive in this role, prior experience in caring for older people is essential, along with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. You will be known for your empathy and warm-hearted approach, committed to delivering the highest standard of care. In return, Barchester offers free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more. Join an organisation where your people skills contribute to the quality care expected for loved ones.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services across the UK. With a focus on delivering exceptional standards of care to its residents, Barchester operates care homes and hospitals that cater to a wide range of needs. The company is committed to providing a fulfilling environment for both residents and staff, ensuring that everyone receives the compassionate and personalised care they deserve. Barchester Healthcare values its employees, offering career development opportunities and comprehensive training to support their professional growth. With sector-leading benefits, wellbeing tools, and a variety of rewards programs, Barchester creates an empowering and rewarding workplace culture. The organisation takes pride in its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care, making it a trusted choice for families seeking quality care for their loved ones.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathy, compassion

Job summary

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

Key responsibilities include:

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Skills / Abilities

Essential

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

Job summary

Rotational Occupational Therapist, Neuro Rehabilitation Service

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated & holistic Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 Neuro Rehab Service rotation. The Neuro Rehab Service consists of the following rotations:

Southwark Community Stroke Team

Southwark Neuro Rehab Team

Lambeth Neuro Rehab Team

Inpatient Neuro Rehab Unit (2b)

Acute Stroke Unit - St Thomas' Hospital

We are looking for therapists with experience & a keen interest in neurological rehabilitation to provide high quality, person-centred and goal-orientated rehabilitation for patients in the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. We have several working bases across Brixton, Bermondsey & Oval as well as in-patient bases in Brixton & St Thomas' Hospital.You have the opportunity to rotate every 9 months & gain experience across acute care, in-patient rehabilitation & community rehabilitation.

We are a multi-disciplinary service consisting of Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehab Assistants, Clinical Psychologists, Rehab Consultant & Social Workers. We provide a combination of early intensive rehabilitation & condition management to support clients with neurological conditions to lead a meaningful independent life throughout the span of their condition. We are looking for aBand 6 Occupational Therapist seeking a new challenge, or an experienced Band 5 ready to progress into a Band 6 role.

Main duties of the job

You will be an Occupational Therapist with postgraduate experience working with adults with acquired neurological impairments (physical, sensory, cognitive, and communication). The position will suit individuals keen to enhance their specialism in neurological rehabilitation for example in upper limb rehab, cognitive rehab, seating or pre-vocational rehab input. Ideally you will have some community neurological rehabilitation experience. You will also be expected to contribute to multidisciplinary service improvement initiatives through audit and quality improvement projects.

About us

We have a strong team ethos of personal & professional development and we value sharing our knowledge & skills within the MDT. You will be well-supported through regular & direct clinical supervision and appraisal from a Band 7 Occupational Therapist plus specialist support from a Band 8 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. You will have access to a planned programme of in-service training within the wider community neuro rehabilitation team of over 15 OTs as well as the wider GSTT OT community. You will also have access to the benefits of belonging to Guys and St Thomas' Foundation Trust and Kings Health Partners, an Academic Health Science Centre.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will provide a specialist Occupational Therapy service as part of the Neuro Rehab Service and will work closely with team members to ensure a coordinated approach to client care. These services work across the two London boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth in both community and acute positions. They provide MDT neuro rehabilitation and condition management to patients living with both long term and acute neurological conditions, such as Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinsons Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease and Neuro-Oncology diagnoses. Intervention is person centred and goal oriented. The service uses a self-management approach, encouraging patients to participate actively in their rehab. The post holder will independently and effectively manage a caseload of individuals who have complex neurological needs. The post holder will use evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions to minimise the impact of the neurological condition on the individuals occupational roles and daily living.

Duties and Responsibilities

Professional

The post holder will:

Work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.

Maintain close liaison with other senior colleagues in the team and ensure effective communication with all team members for day to day smooth running of the service.

Keep abreast of current issues with the profession, taking responsibility for personal growth and development such as reading relevant journal and research papers or participating in appropriate work journal clubs and related research / evaluation projects.

Maintain and record ongoing continuing professional development, using a professional portfolio.

Attend professional body / clinical interest group meetings as appropriate.

Participate in clinical training for OT students.

Attend training courses, participate in experiential learning as identified in PDP and impart information to colleagues.

Clinical

The post holder will:

Provide a comprehensive assessment, treatment and management service to a caseload of individuals who have a neurological condition with a wide variety of comorbidities, following local operational policies and agreed standards and guidelines.

Provide specialist interventions based on clinical reasoning and evidence based practice, occupational analysis and risk evaluation, using graded activities to address therapeutic goals and optimise functional independence.

Consider and address occupational performance components and their impact on the individuals occupations. For example reviewing arm care, posture and tone management; cognitive assessment and rehabilitation; fatigue management or pre-vocational rehab.

Monitor the effectiveness of interventions through goal setting, outcome measurement and evaluation of practice.

Be responsible for prioritising and managing own caseload.

Work collaboratively with individuals and carers, members of the MDT and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery.

Educate individuals, carers and family members of the impact of their neurological condition on physical, cognitive and psychological wellbeing and actively promoting healthy lifestyle.

Empower individuals to take responsibility for self-management during the treatment period and following discharge.

Respect the individuals dignity, privacy, culture and wishes during treatment with a commitment to equal access to occupational therapy.

Maintain and develop close links with colleagues in the acute sector, local authority services, voluntary organisations and other members of primary health care services.

Be responsible for delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff and OT students as well as being accountable for own professional practice and that of the support staff / students delegated to.

Participate in the service supervision structure which includes regular supervision with a senior OT, joint sessions and supervision of junior staff and OT students where appropriate.

Attend all appropriate team, professional and other meetings related to clinical caseload.

Participate in the Trust staff appraisal scheme.

Be responsible for safekeeping, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control are met; reporting all equipment defects, accidents and complaints to the Clinical Manager.

Participate in ongoing review of service delivery and any ensuing service developments.

Information management

The post holder will:

Keep accurate and contemporaneous records of assessment and treatment in accordance with standards set and input data onto electronic record system.

Provide accurate and timely statistical data.

Education and Professional Development

The post holder will:

Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of training for staff in the Neuro Rehab Service and from other disciplines and organisations; through in-service training, supervision, joint working, practical demonstrations, etc.

Contribute to student education and development.

Assist with service development and service promotion.

Undertake all mandatory and statutory training in line with the Trust policy.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance of relevant post registration courses
• Member of relevant Specialist Interest Group
• Knowledge of current policies and publications relevant to neurological conditions
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Experience

Essential

• Significant broad based post registration experience at B5 level or above
• Experience of a variety of clinical specialties including neurological and stroke rehabilitation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community setting
• Participation in service development or project work
• Experience of working within a ward based rehabilitation setting

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client-centred practice
• Demonstrable skills in assessment/treatment & rehab of individuals with neurological and other complex conditions
• Good IT skills
• Knowledge and use of relevant assessment tools and outcome measures
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds by including and embracing their varied needs
• Good organisational, delegation, time management and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice

Desirable

• Able to supervise junior staff and support workers & students
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of neurological conditions on people's lives
• Ability to work innovatively in order to integrate interventions into the individual's home, work or educational environment

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Fit for active, physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure at work
• Able to travel around Southwark and Lambeth boroughs with equipment and mobile devices

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way. We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs. About you: A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach, Good communication and relationship building skills, Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, Warm, approachable, and engaging persona, Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. What is in it for you: A competitive salary Employer Pension contribution of 3%, Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes, We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it. Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid, 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays), Fully funded training and development, Support with personal development plans.

Main duties of the job

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues. We create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their visiting family members, which suits all individual needs. A competitive salary, pension contribution, recognition schemes, and access to a wage management app are some benefits we offer. We provide uniforms and cover DBS check costs, offer 28 days annual leave, and support personal development plans. Experience in care and the qualities of kindness, trust, and community focus are valued greatly in our work.

About us

Akari Care is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive community within its care homes. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. Our mission is to create a homely atmosphere for residents and their visiting family members, ensuring all individual needs are well-catered for. We value a personal approach and relationship building, flexibility, and adaptability to change. Recognizing the essential role of our care staff, we invest in training and development opportunities, value open communication, and foster a work environment where everyone is respected and treated as they would expect to be treated. We emphasize kindness, trust, and community involvement in our approach.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.

Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way.

We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs.

About you:

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach,
• Good communication and relationship building skills,
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice,
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona,
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Employer Pension contribution of 3%,
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes,
• We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid,
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays),
• Fully funded training and development,
• Support with personal development plans

Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Caring nature, Good communication skills, Flexibility, Respect for others

Job summary

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Prescribing Pharmacist or Paramedic Practitioner looking for a rewarding out-of-hours opportunity where your expertise can have a direct impact on patient care?

We are seeking autonomous, highly skilled clinicians to provide expert clinical assessment, treatment, prescribing (where within scope), medicines optimisation, escalation planning and professional support to nursing teams caring for adult inpatients across Worcestershire Community Hospitals during out-of-hours periods.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of community inpatient settings, supporting patients with rehabilitation, intermediate care, sub-acute care and palliative care needs while contributing to safe, responsive and high-quality care delivery.

Main duties of the job

Full list of main duties can be found in the attached Job Description.

The successful clinician will play a key role in delivering timely clinical interventions, supporting nursing teams and ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

• Clinical Triage, Assessment and Response
• Autonomous Clinical Practice
• Prescribing, Medicines Optimisation and Treatment Review
• VTE Assessment and Admission Support
• End of Life Care and Escalation Planning
• Clinical Documentation and Digital Systems
• Governance, Safety and Quality
• Communication and Multidisciplinary Working

About us

This innovative service provides responsive out-of-hours clinical cover for adult inpatients residing in Worcestershire community hospitals and other local inpatient settings.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will support timely clinical decision-making, assessment, prescribing, treatment planning, escalation decisions, end-of-life care and safe transfers of care during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Your contribution will help ensure patients continue to receive safe, effective and person-centred care whenever they need it.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and clinical presentations across multiple community hospital sites, whilst maintaining a high degree of professional autonomy and clinical responsibility.

Base/Location

The role will involve clinical review, advice and face-to-face visits across Worcestershire sites as clinically required.

Hours of Work

The service operates during the following out-of-hours periods:

• Saturday shifts either 10:00-14:00 or 14:00-20:00

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40 to £55 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0158-26-0115

Job locations

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

United Kingdom

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1EX

United Kingdom

Pershore

Worcestershire

WR10 1PS

United Kingdom

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB

United Kingdom

Tenbury Wells

Worcestershire

WR15 8AP

United Kingdom

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 2DD

United Kingdom

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as an autonomous clinician, you will provide expert assessment, clinical decision-making, treatment planning and, where qualified, prescribing support for adult inpatients. You will work closely with nursing teams and wider healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive timely, safe and effective care during evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, supporting patients across rehabilitation, intermediate care, frailty, sub-acute and palliative care pathways. You will be trusted to make complex clinical decisions, identify deterioration, coordinate escalation where required and contribute to positive patient outcomes across multiple community hospital settings.

Key areas of responsibility include:

1. Clinical Triage, Assessment and Response

Providing a responsive clinical service, including telephone advice, remote clinical review and face-to-face patient assessment in line with agreed service response standards. You will assess patients presenting with acute illness, deterioration or clinical concerns, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate escalation where required.

2. Autonomous Clinical Practice

Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, formulating management plans and making evidence-based decisions within your scope of practice. You will work independently whilst recognising when patients require input from senior clinicians, GPs or emergency services.

3. Prescribing, Medicines Optimisation and Treatment Review

Where appropriately qualified, you will provide independent prescribing, medication review and medicines optimisation support. You will help ensure safe prescribing practices, antimicrobial stewardship and effective use of electronic prescribing systems to support high-quality patient care.

4. VTE Assessment and Admission Support

Supporting admission processes through clinical documentation, risk assessment and identification of key patient risks. This includes VTE assessment and ensuring important clinical information is communicated effectively to the wider clinical team.

5. End of Life Care and Escalation Planning

Providing compassionate clinical support for patients approaching the end of life, working alongside nursing teams, specialist palliative care services and families. You will contribute to escalation planning and ensure patients' wishes and treatment preferences are recognised and respected.

6. Clinical Documentation and Digital Systems

Maintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records using Trust electronic systems, ensuring all assessments, decisions and actions are clearly documented in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

7. Governance, Safety and Quality

Working within established clinical governance frameworks to promote patient safety, quality improvement and best practice. You will contribute to risk management, incident reporting, audit activity and the continuous development of the service.

8. Communication and Multidisciplinary Working

Building effective relationships with nursing teams, GPs, community services, acute trusts, palliative care teams and emergency services. You will ensure clear communication, safe handover of care and collaborative decision-making to support seamless patient care.

Professional Requirements

Applicants must be appropriately qualified and registered with their relevant professional body and be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake the role safely and effectively.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full details of the role, responsibilities and essential criteria.

Job description Job responsibilities Working as an autonomous clinician, you will provide expert assessment, clinical decision-making, treatment planning and, where qualified, prescribing support for adult inpatients. You will work closely with nursing teams and wider healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive timely, safe and effective care during evenings, weekends and bank holidays.The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, supporting patients across rehabilitation, intermediate care, frailty, sub-acute and palliative care pathways. You will be trusted to make complex clinical decisions, identify deterioration, coordinate escalation where required and contribute to positive patient outcomes across multiple community hospital settings.Key areas of responsibility include:1. Clinical Triage, Assessment and ResponseProviding a responsive clinical service, including telephone advice, remote clinical review and face-to-face patient assessment in line with agreed service response standards. You will assess patients presenting with acute illness, deterioration or clinical concerns, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate escalation where required.2. Autonomous Clinical PracticeUndertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, formulating management plans and making evidence-based decisions within your scope of practice. You will work independently whilst recognising when patients require input from senior clinicians, GPs or emergency services.3. Prescribing, Medicines Optimisation and Treatment ReviewWhere appropriately qualified, you will provide independent prescribing, medication review and medicines optimisation support. You will help ensure safe prescribing practices, antimicrobial stewardship and effective use of electronic prescribing systems to support high-quality patient care.4. VTE Assessment and Admission SupportSupporting admission processes through clinical documentation, risk assessment and identification of key patient risks. This includes VTE assessment and ensuring important clinical information is communicated effectively to the wider clinical team.5. End of Life Care and Escalation PlanningProviding compassionate clinical support for patients approaching the end of life, working alongside nursing teams, specialist palliative care services and families. You will contribute to escalation planning and ensure patients' wishes and treatment preferences are recognised and respected.6. Clinical Documentation and Digital SystemsMaintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records using Trust electronic systems, ensuring all assessments, decisions and actions are clearly documented in accordance with professional and organisational standards.7. Governance, Safety and QualityWorking within established clinical governance frameworks to promote patient safety, quality improvement and best practice. You will contribute to risk management, incident reporting, audit activity and the continuous development of the service.8. Communication and Multidisciplinary WorkingBuilding effective relationships with nursing teams, GPs, community services, acute trusts, palliative care teams and emergency services. You will ensure clear communication, safe handover of care and collaborative decision-making to support seamless patient care.Professional RequirementsApplicants must be appropriately qualified and registered with their relevant professional body and be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake the role safely and effectively.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full details of the role, responsibilities and essential criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be registered with the appropriate professional regulator, for example NMC, HCPC or GPhC, according to professional background.
• Hold an advanced clinical practice, paramedic practitioner or prescribing pharmacist qualification appropriate to the role.
• Hold independent prescribing qualification where prescribing duties are required.
• Hold professional indemnity insurance appropriate to the role.
• Have appropriate certificates confirming eligibility to work in primary care or relevant clinical services.
• Have the right to work in England.
• Have an enhanced DBS check.
• Meet NHS Employment Check Standards.
• Communicate effectively in English with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.
• Complete onboarding, including training on RIO and Bettermeds / ePMA systems.
• Maintain annual Basic Life Support training and provide evidence when requested.

Person Specification

Essential

• Current registration with relevant professional regulator.
• Advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience of urgent care, primary care, community services, frailty, emergency care, intermediate care or similar settings.
• Ability to assess acutely unwell adults and identify clinical deterioration.
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice.
• Independent prescribing qualification if undertaking prescribing responsibilities.
• Understanding of safe medicines management, antimicrobial stewardship and local prescribing governance.
• Ability to use electronic clinical records and prescribing systems.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel between Worcestershire sites as required.
• Commitment to equality, confidentiality, clinical governance and patient safety.

Desirable

• Masters level advanced clinical practice qualification or equivalent portfolio evidence.
• Experience working in community hospitals or inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Experience of end-of-life care and palliative deterioration.
• Experience using RIO, Bettermeds or similar NHS clinical systems.
• Familiarity with Worcestershire community pathways and local formulary arrangements.
• Experience contributing to audit, clinical governance or quality improvement.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Be registered with the appropriate professional regulator, for example NMC, HCPC or GPhC, according to professional background. Hold an advanced clinical practice, paramedic practitioner or prescribing pharmacist qualification appropriate to the role. Hold independent prescribing qualification where prescribing duties are required. Hold professional indemnity insurance appropriate to the role. Have appropriate certificates confirming eligibility to work in primary care or relevant clinical services. Have the right to work in England. Have an enhanced DBS check. Meet NHS Employment Check Standards. Communicate effectively in English with patients, carers and colleagues. Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning. Complete onboarding, including training on RIO and Bettermeds / ePMA systems. Maintain annual Basic Life Support training and provide evidence when requested. Person Specification Essential Current registration with relevant professional regulator. Advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills. Experience of urgent care, primary care, community services, frailty, emergency care, intermediate care or similar settings. Ability to assess acutely unwell adults and identify clinical deterioration. Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice. Independent prescribing qualification if undertaking prescribing responsibilities. Understanding of safe medicines management, antimicrobial stewardship and local prescribing governance. Ability to use electronic clinical records and prescribing systems. Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, carers and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to travel between Worcestershire sites as required. Commitment to equality, confidentiality, clinical governance and patient safety. Desirable Masters level advanced clinical practice qualification or equivalent portfolio evidence. Experience working in community hospitals or inpatient rehabilitation settings. Experience of end-of-life care and palliative deterioration. Experience using RIO, Bettermeds or similar NHS clinical systems. Familiarity with Worcestershire community pathways and local formulary arrangements. Experience contributing to audit, clinical governance or quality improvement.

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

Vertis Health

Address

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Vertis Health

Address

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has emerged to hire a Band 7 Diabetes Dietitian in the Integrated Diabetes Service- North Mid at RFL NHS Foundation trust (based in Enfield Community), to offer expert assistance in enhancing and improving care for patients with diabetes in the community and acute services. We are looking for passionate professionals to become part of a dynamic team that offers development opportunities to enhance their experience in diabetes within a multidisciplinary workforce.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

o To provide autonomous diabetes care for patients with Diabetes using advanced clinical skills and knowledge of diabetes in the community and acute setting.

o To lead and autonomously manage a caseload of patients with Diabetes, who have multiple and complex needs including complex Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, ante-natal, renal and CGM/pump/HCL therapy within the inpatient and outpatient Diabetes service.

o To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports expert practice within Diabetes.

o To lead and innovate diabetes related specialist practice, both within the Trust and through local networks.

o To develop diabetes guidelines, protocols and policies for the Trust

o To develop all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education.

o To actively contribute to and participate in the delivery of Trust-wide multi disciplinary mandatory training and teaching.

o To provide specialist advice to inpatient diabetes service by receiving direct referrals from members of other multi-disciplinary teams

About us

The Integrated Diabetes Service is a nurse-led service supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a diabetes consultant, clinical nurse lead, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitian, psychologist, healthcare assistant, and a health and wellbeing coach.

The service delivers specialised care for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including support for pregnancy, renal, and preconception clinics. Care is provided through a fully integrated model, with close collaboration between community and acute teams.

The service adopts a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Clinical activities include assessment, diagnosis, shared decision-making, and the delivery of personalised treatment and management plans, focusing on achieving the three treatment targets and completing the nine key diabetes care processes.

This includes comprehensive assessment of patient history and pathology, management of diabetes-related complications, and review of dietary and lifestyle interventions. The service also provides structured education programmes for individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To improve the quality of life for people with diabetes To facilitate and support the management of people with diabetes in a primary care setting To empower the person to take control of their diabetes Support to GP with patients seen in primary care. To support the service, primary care, the acute sector and community services in providing case management for people with diabetes who are at risk of unplanned admission and facilitate timely discharge from hospital To provide advice and support to social services and residential & nursing homes. To reduce waiting times and contribute to meeting the 4-week Referral to treat pathway

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Dietitian Relevant 1st degree
• Specialist Diabetes Course
• DAFNE (Dose adjustment for normal eating or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Recent extensive experience in specialist inpatient diabetes care
• Experience in teaching multidisciplinary staff.
• Able to demonstrate contribution to clinical protocols.
• Experience of supervising other healthcare professionals

skills

Essential

• Understanding of the role, competencies of the post, being aware of own boundaries and other members of health care team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge in strategic and national issues pertinent to dietetics and diabetes care.
• Effectively handles competing priorities, deadlines and ability to work under pressure and is able to support others.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Values

Essential

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

Other

Essential

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

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Experience of delivering teaching.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic service to the Integrated Diabetes Specialist Service at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - North Middlesex.

Explore and support the continuation of patient care within available workload capacity. Contribute to the development and delivery of education programmes for Enfield residents, primary care teams, and Trust staff. Work collaboratively with the clinical lead to develop, implement, and regularly update departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures. Lead and actively participate in projects, research, and audits within the wider diabetes service.

Actively contribute to the Diabetes Team and support the day-to-day running of the service. Plan, organise, and coordinate health promotion events both within the service and in the community.

Promote effective multidisciplinary working, ensuring close collaboration between acute and community teams.

Use advanced communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues, patients, carers, and other service users.

Be responsible for the supervision of allocated junior staff, with ongoing daily support and regular supervision provided by team leads.

To work flexibly in response to service needs, to provide cover to across Northmid and community.

Main duties of the job

Aims of the Integrated Diabetes Community Service

• To improve the quality of life for people with diabetes
• To facilitate and support the management of people with diabetes in a primary care setting
• To empower the person to take control of their diabetes
• Support to GP with patients seen in primary care.
• To support the service, primary care, the acute sector and community services in providing case management for people with diabetes who are at risk of unplanned admission and facilitate timely discharge from hospital
• To provide advice and support to social services and residential & nursing homes.
• To reduce waiting times and contribute to meeting the 4-week Referral to treat pathway

About us

The Integrated Diabetes Service is a nurse-led service supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a diabetes consultant, clinical nurse lead, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitian, psychologist, healthcare assistant, and a health and wellbeing coach.

The service delivers specialised care for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including support for pregnancy, renal, and preconception clinics. Care is provided through a fully integrated model, with close collaboration between community and acute teams.

The service adopts a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Clinical activities include assessment, diagnosis, shared decision-making, and the delivery of personalised treatment and management plans, focusing on achieving the three treatment targets and completing the nine key diabetes care processes.

This includes comprehensive assessment of patient history and pathology, management of diabetes-related complications, and review of dietary and lifestyle interventions. The service also provides structured education programmes for individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8226114

Job locations

North Middlesesx University Hospital

Sterling way

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients under your care.

• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management and support junior staff to do likewise.

• To be responsible for the strategic provision of specialized dietetic service to the Diabetes clinics, peer support groups and structured group programme.

• To have overall accountability for the planning and management of a complex specialist caseload of patients and to organize this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time.

• To provide expert advice to the team based on interpretation of nutritional status, biochemical and physiological parameters.

• To develop and support delivery of care pathways for Diabetes.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients under your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management and support junior staff to do likewise. To be responsible for the strategic provision of specialized dietetic service to the Diabetes clinics, peer support groups and structured group programme. To have overall accountability for the planning and management of a complex specialist caseload of patients and to organize this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time. To provide expert advice to the team based on interpretation of nutritional status, biochemical and physiological parameters. To develop and support delivery of care pathways for Diabetes.

Person Specification

Education and professional qulaficaions

Essential

• oBSc in Dietetics 4year degree course or equivalent
• oState Registered Dietitian with HPC
• oBDA member

Desirable

• oBDA member of one specialist group

Experience

Essential

• oKnowledge of general medications
• oKnowledge of government strategy for diabetes service.
• oWorking as a team
• oExperience of managing demand in a busy acute setting,
• odemonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage your workload efficiently.

Desirable

• oBDA member of one specialist group

skills and abilites

Essential

• Ability to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring and use initiative for specialist gastroenterology & endocrinology services.
• Ability to analyse complex, conflicting information, and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options.
• Ability to communicate Complex, conflicting, sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• oBDA member of one specialist group

Person Specification Education and professional qulaficaions Essential oBSc in Dietetics 4year degree course or equivalent oState Registered Dietitian with HPC oBDA member Desirable oBDA member of one specialist group Experience Essential oKnowledge of general medications oKnowledge of government strategy for diabetes service. oWorking as a team oExperience of managing demand in a busy acute setting, odemonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage your workload efficiently. Desirable oBDA member of one specialist group skills and abilites Essential Ability to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring and use initiative for specialist gastroenterology & endocrinology services. Ability to analyse complex, conflicting information, and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options. Ability to communicate Complex, conflicting, sensitive information. Ability to prioritise workload. Desirable oBDA member of one specialist group

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesesx University Hospital

Sterling way

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesesx University Hospital

Sterling way

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join our welcoming and dynamic Pharmacy team at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust as a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician (15 hours per week, permanent).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-focused individual to be part of a supportive and well-established team.

Our busy hospital pharmacy plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care, supporting wards and patients across Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and Community Health services.

If you're passionate about patient care and looking to develop your skills within a friendly and rewarding environment, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate strong organisational, communication, and computer skills, with the ability to work accurately, proactively, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.A willingness to learn and develop is essential. You must be on the GPhC register and have hospital pharmacy experience.

Key duties include:

Dispensing inpatient, outpatient, clinical trial, and controlled drug prescriptions in line with standard operating procedures.

Supporting the safe and timely supply of medicines by resolving queries and coordinating patient discharges.

Assisting in the delivery of the clozapine service.

Using pharmacy IT systems for dispensing, stock control, and medicines management processes.

Participating in medicines management activities, including patient drug histories and assessing patients own medicines.

Accuracy checking within a technician-led dispensary.

Supporting patient counselling and promoting medicines adherence.

Providing support to wards using the Trusts ePrescribing system.

Assisting with the daily running of the dispensary, including workflow coordination and query resolution.

The role requires flexibility to work contracted hours Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

For further information, please contact Isabelle Girard Bancroft, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager on 0116 295 8372.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

007361

Job locations

LPT Pharmacy Services, Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9EJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

LPT Pharmacy Services, Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

LPT Pharmacy Services, Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for this post holder to join an integrated diabetes service in developing psychological support for Enfield residents living with diabetes and its complications. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Lead for Diabetes, Medical Consultants, Diabetes Specialist Nurses and other colleagues to determine to how best to provide effective, evidence based psychological support for people with diabetes attending the service. Such input will be aimed at reducing diabetes related distress and disability and promoting wellbeing, adherence to treatment, and positive treatment outcomes in adults with complex diabetes related problems. Input will also support with signposting / referring people with diabetes to other relevant services for example. mental health teams.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of a high quality, specialist clinical/counselling psychology service to the Diabetes Centre. This will include providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy, offering advice and consultation on psychological aspects of diabetes to other health professionals and supporting clinical team members who provide psychosocial care. Where appropriate, the post holder with exercise autonomous professional responsibility for clinical decisions, working within professional guidelines and Diabetes Centre policies and procedures.

The post holder will be expected to utilise their knowledge of evidence based psychological interventions and research skills to identify and implement audit, research and service development projects within the Diabetes Centre (if appropriate)

The post holder will also have a key role in education on psychologically informed care within the Diabetes Centre and when appropriate, will be involved in the training and continuing professional development of clinical / counselling psychologists and other health professionals.

About us

The Integrated Diabetes Service is a nurse-led service supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a diabetes consultant, clinical nurse lead, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitian, psychologist, healthcare assistant, and a health and wellbeing coach.

The service delivers specialised care for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including support for pregnancy, renal, and preconception clinics. Care is provided through a fully integrated model, with close collaboration between community and acute teams.

The service adopts a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Clinical activities include assessment, diagnosis, shared decision-making, and the delivery of personalised treatment and management plans, focusing on achieving the three treatment targets and completing the nine key diabetes care processes.

This includes comprehensive assessment of patient history and pathology, management of diabetes-related complications, and review of dietary and lifestyle interventions. The service also provides structured education programmes for individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessments based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.

2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a patients psychological difficulties, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

4. To evaluate and make decisions about management and treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning illness, historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. With ability to critically weigh up and incorporate into treatment planning differing opinions regarding the aetiological and maintenance factors within client and family presentation.

5. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based care plans.

6. To provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals involved in the clients care.

7. To ensure that members of multidisciplinary teams working within the Diabetes Centre have access to a psychologically based framework for understanding clients difficulties through the provision of advice and consultations, and the dissemination of psychological research and theory

8. To undertake risk assessment and risk management as appropriate for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

Person Specification

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology
• Current Registration as a Practitioner Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC

Desirable

• Membership of the British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology / Faculty of Clinical Health Psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
• Experience of working in the NHS across a range of settings
• Experience of working in medical teams

Desirable

• Membership of the British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology / Faculty of Clinical Health Psychology

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Knowledge of clinical health psychology models / psychological aspects of chronic illness
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.

Desirable

• Membership of the British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology / Faculty of Clinical Health Psychology

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you a motivated, passionate, and experienced Radiographer ready to make a real impact? Ready for the next leap in your professional journey? Look no further!

We are seeking an ambitious Band 6 MRI Radiographer to join our growing team within the Community Diagnostic Centre at Wembley, making a significant impact on patient care across North West London through the delivery of a high-quality outpatient MRI service.

As our new Band 6 MRI Radiographer, you'll have the opportunity to develop and enhance your MRI clinical expertise while broadening your leadership, teaching and service development skills. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and a diverse patient population, you will play an important role in delivering outstanding imaging services as part of the NHS Community Diagnostic Centre programme.

Working alongside the MRI Modality Lead and Band 7 Radiographers, you'll be instrumental in delivering the daily MRI service, maintaining high standards of patient care and ensuring an exceptional patient experience. We won't just value your clinical skills; we'll rely on your professionalism, organisational abilities and commitment to excellence to help keep our department running smoothly.

This role is ideal for an ambitious radiographer looking to expand their MRI expertise and develop the skills, experience and leadership qualities required for future progression into Band 7 roles.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Main duties of the job

This role will involve performing a broad spectrum of MRI scanning procedures, including neuro, renal, hepatobiliary and gynaecological imaging. Integral to this are patient safety screening, administration of iv contrast / iv cannulation and maintaining documentation of procedures.

Currently this is mostly clinical work, although a small amount of research-based work is undertaken in the department. Communication and liaising with other staff groups including Radiologists, Nursing staff, admin and clerical.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate study

Experience

Essential

• Up -to-date knowledge of general imaging techniques.
• Experience of working unsupervised.
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
• Knowledge of developments within the profession.
• Experience of working with cross-sectional imaging.

Desirable

• Experience of training staff and students
• Previous experience, at least, band 6 level.
• MRI experience

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate written communication skills, computer and other relevant IT skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team member
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service requirements

Desirable

• Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
• IV injecting skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

General clinical aspects of the role may include:

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

Non-clinical aspects of the role include:

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

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

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Associate Practitioner Qualification
• NVQ 3 or above

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

The post holder will be joining the award winning Camden Learning Disabilities Service as part of an integrated community team. This post is covering 8 months of maternity leave and would be supervised by a senior SLT.

The post holder will work autonomously holding a complex caseload of both Dysphagia and Communication. They will be carrying out assessment and intervention/management plans as well as contributing to risk assessments and clinical pathway meetings.

Main duties of the job

• Dysphagia caseload; assessment, diagnosis, management plan and reviews
• Communication caseload: assessment, diagnosis and intervention planning
• Training; dysphagia training, person focused training relating to dysphagia or communication
• Clinical Pathways - to represent SLT on delegated clinical pathways such as dementia or complex health and offer advice and support to MDT colleagues
• Supervision of Band 3 SLT assistant

About us

The Whittington Hospital has a reputation as one of the safest hospitals in England. Asanintegrated care organisation, providing both hospital and community services, we offer a range of development opportunities along with attractive benefits to staff at all levels of our organisation. Our aim is to provide outstanding care. Care that is better coordinated, in the right place and designed around individual patient's needs. This means we can bring high quality services closer to home and speed up communication between community and hospital services, improving our patients' experience. We also have a highly regarded educational role, teaching more than 600 undergraduate medical students, nurses and therapists each year and providing a range of educational packages for postgraduate doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Specification and Job Description for more details on the main responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• NQT competencies passed including dysphagia

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people who have a learning disabilities
• Working with people who have dysphagia and LD
• evidence of assessment and intervention for both dysphagia and communication

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding health inequalities of people with learning disabilities and SLT role within this
• Clinical assessment tools and interventions
• Clinical pathways - the value and MDT working within this

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a diverse, positive and exciting service? Then this is the opportunity for you to join us and be part of the C&K CAMHS Crisis Service and Homebased treatment service

We are recruiting a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner into the Crisis Service and Homebased treatment service part of our service in Calderdale and Kirklees.

The successful applicant will have experience of working in mental health, be able to work autonomously whilst knowing the limitations of the role and will have exemplary record-keeping.

This dynamic position will be exactly what you are looking for if you would thrive in a community role where you will be part of a friendly, experienced and supportive team.

We welcome newly qualified Nurses/social workers and OTs to apply for this role which will be focused on social integration work and recovery-based therapy principles, care planning and risk assessment.

This role is outreach work in the community and so a driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential.

In addition to all SWYFT/NHS benefits, we offer a supportive induction, supervision, development/training and flexible working within the service where the leadership team are approachable, robust and experienced.

Please note that all interviews will take place face to face.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work shifts between the hours of 9am and 8pm, the service operates 365 days a year.

You will work under the supervision of a CAMHS crisis/HBTT Clinicians and will have Clinical Supervision provided by an experienced clinician.

The primary role is supporting children, young people and their families, who are open to CAMHS and require intensive support in the community to reach their full potential.

The role also involves liaising with other professionals, handing over, assessing young people including care planning and risk assessment.

Using Goal Based Outcomes to monitor young peoples journey through CAMHS with in a discharge-focused, collaborative approach, is vital to this role.

The post holder will use therapeutic engagement skills to inspire young people to maintain their life skills, education and physical activity to aid recovery to ensure children and young people continue to be integrated in the community.

Forming and maintaining professional relationships is a key part of the role.

We welcome applicants who are: Resilient, work safely under pressure, can prioritise clinical tasks and who can engage and motivate young people to participate in activities.

Knowledge of the following legislation is required: Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of Specialist CAMHS.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of children, young people and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.

To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which childrens mental health care is delivered e.g. Children Act, Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach.

To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Professional

Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of children and young people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within appropriate frameworks such as the care programme approach.

To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimise and maintain the holistic needs of children and young people with a range of emotional and mental health needs.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of children and young people in accordance with the service Operational Policy and participates in the in hours Single point of Access rota.

Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of any medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification and / or role )

Education

Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.

To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.

To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.

To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing mental health problems.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.

Desirable

• Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees.
• Experience of working holistically with children and young people with an emphasis on a holistic assessment of emotional and mental health needs alongside coexisting physical and environmental factors that impacts on wellbeing.

Physical Attributes

Essential

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

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• Relevant Post basic qualification and training.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work on as part of MDT.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Motivated and resourceful.
• Professional attitude.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding.
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes.
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit processes.
• Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment.
• Skills and Knowledge working holistically with children and young people.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist.

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification or equivalent.
• Expected to work towards practice educator.

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).