Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance Teams at York Hospital.

Our teams play a key role in ensuring the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of pharmacy services across the Trust. You will support a range of governance and quality assurance activities, including maintenance of the Quality Management System, document control, equipment monitoring, audit support, and regulatory compliance.

We are looking for an organised individual with excellent communication skills who can work independently and as part of a team. You should be proactive, adaptable and keen to develop both yourself and the service.

The post will be appointed at either Band 2 or Band 3 depending on qualifications and experience. Applicants must hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above and meet the essential criteria within the person specification. Candidates not already qualified will be required to work towards a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services, including dispensing competencies.

Previous hospital pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The post is based at York Hospital, with occasional travel to other Trust sites. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:15, with participation in the weekend rota (1 in 8 weekends), bank holiday rota (approximately 1 per year) and regular dispensary duties.

Main duties of the job

You will help maintain safe and effective pharmacy services across the Trust, in line with legislation, professional standards and medicines management requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the Quality Management System, including document control, ensuring policies and procedures are reviewed, updated and approved in collaboration with authors and approvers.
• Monitoring equipment and assets to ensure validation, calibration and servicing requirements are met.
• Recording and monitoring departmental deviations and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assisting with medical gas cylinder audits and associated improvement actions.
• Supporting temperature monitoring and cold chain management, including responding to queries from multidisciplinary teams.
• Reporting product defects and following up any resulting actions.
• Assisting with the management of controlled prescription stationery, including prescription processing, reconciliation of accountability records and registration of Non-Medical Prescribers.
• Supporting the management of controlled drugs across the department and wider organisation.
• Participating in audits and supporting the implementation and monitoring of action plans.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a passion for quality improvement to develop their knowledge of pharmacy governance, medicines safety and regulatory compliance.

About us

If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.

This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

Trust Information Pack:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Care Navigator who will be the first point of contact for patients, helping them access the right GP or healthcare service. The role involves answering calls and enquiries, booking appointments, handling patient information, making referrals, and providing friendly and professional support while maintaining confidentiality.

Main duties of the job

• Being the first point of contact for patients.

• Handling telephone, face-to-face and electronic enquiries.

• Booking and arranging patient appointments/clinics.

• Liaising with GPs, clinicians, administrative staff and patients.

• Contacting patients with information from the clinical team.

• Helping patients access GP services and appropriate services in the wider community.

• Referring patients where appropriate.

• Filing, coding and general administrative work.

• Working with practice procedures and processes.

• Providing a friendly, professional and compassionate service to patients.

About us

Carlisle Central Practice is an NHS GP practice serving patients across Carlisle and the surrounding areas. It provides a wide range of primary care services, including GP and nurse appointments, health checks, vaccinations and management of long-term conditions. The practice is operated by SSP Health and focuses on providing accessible, patient-centred care.

Job summary

Are you an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist looking to take the next step in your career? We are offering an exciting 12-month fixed term/secondment opportunity within theCoventry Integrated Neighbourhood Teams - a pioneering service that brings together health and social care professionals to deliver seamless, person-centred care.

As a Physiotherapist, you will manage a varied caseload, providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions to patients with a wide range of health conditions across community settings, including patients' homes and short-term placements.

You will be part of an innovative team supportingreablement, hospital discharge, and admission avoidance across urgent and emergency care pathways. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help shape and influence the delivery of integrated care for the people of Coventry.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

Using your clinical expertise and sound professional judgement, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, patients, carers, social care partners, and third-sector organisations to support individuals to achieve their goals, maximise independence, and remain at home wherever possible. You will undertake holistic assessments, develop tailored care and therapy plans, and deliver interventions that address patients' physical, cognitive, psychosocial, behavioural, sensory, and environmental needs.

The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge across a variety of clinical areas, including neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, falls, and care of older people. You will also contribute to service improvement initiatives, support effective information management and data quality, and work alongside team leaders and managers to enhance the delivery of integrated community services across Coventry.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B6-8326495

Job locations

Community Integrated Neighbourhood Teams

Tile Hill Health Centre

Coventry

CV4 9PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and review of patients with a wide variety of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, care of the elderly, respiratory and falls, to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, contribute to effective admission avoidance and support patients with complex health care needs.
• This will be for patients predominantly in their place of residence, but will include short term placements and other settings.
• To provide advice and guidance to others, patients, carers and staff working in health and social care.
• To support professional development of the staff within Coventry Integrated Neighbourhood teams and other services as appropriate.
• To support and contribute toward service development and meeting Key Performance Indicators.
• To participate in 7 day working rotas to ensure delivery of key services.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group.

If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and review of patients with a wide variety of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, care of the elderly, respiratory and falls, to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, contribute to effective admission avoidance and support patients with complex health care needs. This will be for patients predominantly in their place of residence, but will include short term placements and other settings. To provide advice and guidance to others, patients, carers and staff working in health and social care. To support professional development of the staff within Coventry Integrated Neighbourhood teams and other services as appropriate. To support and contribute toward service development and meeting Key Performance Indicators. To participate in 7 day working rotas to ensure delivery of key services. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted. The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group. If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma/degree in physiotherapy oEvidence of post-graduate education E.g. Post graduate diploma/training relevant to physical conditions or equivalent experience oCurrent HCPC Registration

Desirable

• oMCSP oSpecial Interest Group Member in related subject

Experience

Essential

• oDocumented evidence of Continuing professional development oSignificant post graduate clinical experience with good basic training/post graduate rotations (or within a community / intermediate care setting) oExperience of Health & Safety/ Risk management oEvidence of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• oSupervision of junior staff and students oLeadership and first line management experience oExperience in change management oCommunity experience oExperience of audit and/or research

Knowledge

Essential

• oSpecialist knowledge and application of physiotherapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group oUnderstanding of outcome measures oDetailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance in relation to physiotherapy

Skills

Essential

• oGood personal organisational and time management skills oDemonstrates initiative oProven ability to build effective working relationships oInitiates innovative ideas for practice oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to work autonomously and set own priorities oAbility to analyse professional and ethical issues oSupervisory/ annual review skills. oTherapeutic moving and handling knowledge/skills oAbility to organise and respond efficiently/ effectively to complex information oComputer literacy

Desirable

• oPresentation and training skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma/degree in physiotherapy oEvidence of post-graduate education E.g. Post graduate diploma/training relevant to physical conditions or equivalent experience oCurrent HCPC Registration Desirable oMCSP oSpecial Interest Group Member in related subject Experience Essential oDocumented evidence of Continuing professional development oSignificant post graduate clinical experience with good basic training/post graduate rotations (or within a community / intermediate care setting) oExperience of Health & Safety/ Risk management oEvidence of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable oSupervision of junior staff and students oLeadership and first line management experience oExperience in change management oCommunity experience oExperience of audit and/or research Knowledge Essential oSpecialist knowledge and application of physiotherapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group oUnderstanding of outcome measures oDetailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance in relation to physiotherapy Skills Essential oGood personal organisational and time management skills oDemonstrates initiative oProven ability to build effective working relationships oInitiates innovative ideas for practice oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to work autonomously and set own priorities oAbility to analyse professional and ethical issues oSupervisory/ annual review skills. oTherapeutic moving and handling knowledge/skills oAbility to organise and respond efficiently/ effectively to complex information oComputer literacy Desirable oPresentation and training skills Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Community Integrated Neighbourhood Teams

Tile Hill Health Centre

Coventry

CV4 9PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Community Integrated Neighbourhood Teams

Tile Hill Health Centre

Coventry

CV4 9PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your expertise in Learning Disability Services?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and well-established Community Learning Disability Team for 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities who may also have autism, mental health needs, communication difficulties and/or dysphagia.

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care and improve outcomes for service users.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention and advice for adults with learning disabilities who have communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

As part of a well-established Community Learning Disability Team, you will work closely with Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Psychiatrists and Support Workers to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care that improves outcomes and quality of life for service users.

You will manage a varied caseload, developing and implementing communication and dysphagia management plans, providing advice and training to carers and support providers, and supporting individuals to participate as fully as possible in their daily lives and decision-making.

The successful candidate will join a supportive network of Speech and Language Therapists, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in communication, dysphagia, leadership, service development, quality improvement and research. Regular clinical supervision, professional practice development meetings and continuing professional development opportunities are integral to the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLT who enjoys multidisciplinary working, values person-centred care and is passionate about improving the health, wellbeing and independence of adults with learning disabilities.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

The primary goal of the Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Programme is to facilitate the early detection of lung cancer, saving lives. The National Screening Committee has reviewed evidence from pilot sites and approved the programme for national implementation from 2028/29.

The Lung Cancer Screening Patient Contact Assessor (PCA) plays a crucial role in delivering the programme to eligible individuals. This programme is open to individuals aged 55-74 with a history of smoking, who are registered with a participating GP practice. Through telephone screening, PCAs assess patient risk using an accredited risk score tool. Those identified as high-risk may be referred for a Low Dose CT scan to enable early cancer detection, improving treatment outcomes.

As a PCA, you will be responsible for reaching out to patients, conducting telephone assessments, and supporting high-risk cases through appropriate referrals. You will also be trained to provide Very Brief Advice (VBT) to smokers, encouraging them to quit, and assist with appointment scheduling for scans at local mobile clinics.

This is a dynamic role where you will work as part of a team, under the supervision of the Performance and Pathway Manager and Team Leader with a focus on patient care, service delivery, and promoting lung health.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct proactive telephone screening to assess lung cancer risk, following national protocols.
• Book appointments for eligible patients at local mobile scanning clinics.
• Provide compassionate and professional communication, addressing patient concerns and offering support.
• Assist patients with booking appointments for Low Dose CT scans at local mobile clinics, managing appointments with attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Monitor and manage patients who Did Not Attend (DNA) their Lung Health Check appointments.
• Implement rebooking processes and identify barriers to patient attendance.
• Collaborate with Lung Cancer Screening Specialist Nurses, ensuring patients are well-prepared for their appointments, and escalating high-risk cases during consultations.

The role may require travel to CT scanner sites and other hospital locations to deliver equipment or support service needs. The post holder should have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

The service operates six days a week, and this role requires working shifts:

o Monday - Friday: 0800 - 2000o Saturday: 0900 - 1300

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-ACS-B3-8315883

Job locations

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Offer reassurance and support to patients, especially in complex situations, using empathetic communication techniques.
• Respond to telephone queries and monitor the Lung Cancer Screening generic email inbox.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Escalate clinical concerns to specialist nurses or other healthcare professionals for further assessment.
• Support patients from diverse backgrounds, utilising interpreter services where required.
• Accurately add encounters on EPR and referrals for patients requiring secondary care.
• Communicate effectively with patients who may have difficulty expressing themselves, using de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Provide VBT (Very Brief Advice) to current smokers, offering encouragement and support to quit smoking.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, sharing knowledge while respecting role boundaries.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Job description Job responsibilities Offer reassurance and support to patients, especially in complex situations, using empathetic communication techniques. Respond to telephone queries and monitor the Lung Cancer Screening generic email inbox. Maintain strict patient confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations. Escalate clinical concerns to specialist nurses or other healthcare professionals for further assessment. Support patients from diverse backgrounds, utilising interpreter services where required. Accurately add encounters on EPR and referrals for patients requiring secondary care. Communicate effectively with patients who may have difficulty expressing themselves, using de-escalation techniques when necessary. Provide VBT (Very Brief Advice) to current smokers, offering encouragement and support to quit smoking. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, sharing knowledge while respecting role boundaries. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE English Language and Mathematics. (Grades A-C)

Desirable

• oNVQ3 in Administration or Customer Service or equivalent or working towards

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in a customer-facing role, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills. oProven experience in a fast-paced administrative or assessment environment, managing multiple tasks efficiently. oExperience working within multi-professional teams, collaborating effectively across different disciplines. oAbility to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients on a regular basis, ensuring a positive patient experience. oProficiency in data management systems, including Excel spreadsheets, Patient Administration Systems (PAS), or other clinical systems. oExperience in effectively managing patient workloads, prioritising tasks to ensure smooth service delivery. oCommitment to ongoing professional development, demonstrating a proactive approach to learning and skill enhancement.

Desirable

• oExperience supporting individuals in distress, demonstrating empathy and effective communication. oPrevious experience working within a screening programme, understanding its processes and objectives. oAwareness of current challenges and developments within the NHS, including policies and service improvements. oExperience working in an NHS or care setting, applying knowledge of healthcare environments and patient care.

Skills

Essential

• oStrong written and verbal communication skills, delivering clear and professional information. oAble to perform effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments while meeting targets and deadlines. oEffective team player with experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. oSelf-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to improving health outcomes. oExcellent interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with patients and colleagues. oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail in administrative and clinical processes. oAdaptable and flexible, responding positively to change and evolving service demands. oProficient in Microsoft Office applications and healthcare information systems. oStrong understanding of patient-centred care and the importance of individual patient needs. oAble to manage sensitive and emotionally challenging situations with professionalism and empathy. oConfident in engaging, informing and motivating patients to support participation and informed decision-making. oAble to work independently, including lone working, and as part of a wider team. oFull UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGCSE English Language and Mathematics. (Grades A-C) Desirable oNVQ3 in Administration or Customer Service or equivalent or working towards Experience Essential oExperience in a customer-facing role, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills. oProven experience in a fast-paced administrative or assessment environment, managing multiple tasks efficiently. oExperience working within multi-professional teams, collaborating effectively across different disciplines. oAbility to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients on a regular basis, ensuring a positive patient experience. oProficiency in data management systems, including Excel spreadsheets, Patient Administration Systems (PAS), or other clinical systems. oExperience in effectively managing patient workloads, prioritising tasks to ensure smooth service delivery. oCommitment to ongoing professional development, demonstrating a proactive approach to learning and skill enhancement. Desirable oExperience supporting individuals in distress, demonstrating empathy and effective communication. oPrevious experience working within a screening programme, understanding its processes and objectives. oAwareness of current challenges and developments within the NHS, including policies and service improvements. oExperience working in an NHS or care setting, applying knowledge of healthcare environments and patient care. Skills Essential oStrong written and verbal communication skills, delivering clear and professional information. oAble to perform effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments while meeting targets and deadlines. oEffective team player with experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. oSelf-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to improving health outcomes. oExcellent interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with patients and colleagues. oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail in administrative and clinical processes. oAdaptable and flexible, responding positively to change and evolving service demands. oProficient in Microsoft Office applications and healthcare information systems. oStrong understanding of patient-centred care and the importance of individual patient needs. oAble to manage sensitive and emotionally challenging situations with professionalism and empathy. oConfident in engaging, informing and motivating patients to support participation and informed decision-making. oAble to work independently, including lone working, and as part of a wider team. oFull UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work-related travel. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

• Provide a high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service for patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties resulting from head and neck cancer, working as an autonomous practitioner
• Independently manage a caseload of patients with complex clinical needs, using evidence-based, patient-centred approaches to assess, treat and evaluate care.
• Support the development of junior staff through supervision, training, mentorship and case discussion, as appropriate to experience.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust policies, professional standards and local guidelines.
• Work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient management discussions and attending MDT meetings, ward rounds and family meetings as required.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapy service.
• Ensure high-quality data is accurately recorded, analysed and reported in a timely manner.
• Undertake leadership, service development and line management responsibilities appropriate to the role.
• Work in accordance with Trust policies, national guidance, HCPC standards and RCSLT professional standards.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant national and local standards and use these to develop and evaluate own practice.
• Participate in bank holiday working and work flexibly to meet service needs where required.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake specialist assessment of patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties. Analyse assessment findings and develop individualised, evidence-based management plans and therapy programmes
• Use advanced clinical reasoning skills to interpret & analyse clinical & non-clinical information, formulate differential diagnoses, establish prognosis and determine the most appropriate course of intervention. Evaluate outcomes, reassess patients as required and develop comprehensive discharge plans
• Undertake instrumental assessment of dysphagia, depending upon experience and competence.
• To treat and manage patients who have undergone surgical voice restoration and require management and change of their laryngectomy speaking valve depending on experience and competence
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required
• Support service development, audit, research, quality improvement initiatives, and the education of students, staff, patients, and carers.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B7-8322162

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accept clinical responsibility for the caseload, managing and prioritising workload effectively and efficiently. This will include prioritising and allocating patients appropriately for more junior staff.
• Communicate complex SLT information in an understandable form to staff, patients and carers.
• Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
• Lead and contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives, ensuring that findings are translated into practice to improve patient care and service delivery.
• Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues.
• Plan and support with the clinical supervision and education of student SLTs on clinical placement.
• Engage in department and own CPD activities and lead on supporting the learning and development of others, particularly more junior members of the team.
• Participate in health promotion activities of the department
• Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads
• Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment always ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control.
• To take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department.
• To provide SLT provision across sites of UHCW and Rugby St Cross as needed.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Job description Job responsibilities Accept clinical responsibility for the caseload, managing and prioritising workload effectively and efficiently. This will include prioritising and allocating patients appropriately for more junior staff. Communicate complex SLT information in an understandable form to staff, patients and carers. Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. Lead and contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives, ensuring that findings are translated into practice to improve patient care and service delivery. Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues. Plan and support with the clinical supervision and education of student SLTs on clinical placement. Engage in department and own CPD activities and lead on supporting the learning and development of others, particularly more junior members of the team. Participate in health promotion activities of the department Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment always ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control. To take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department. To provide SLT provision across sites of UHCW and Rugby St Cross as needed. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oSpeech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent oMember of RCSLT oHCPC registration - license to practice oPostgraduate dysphagia training oExperience of working in the NHS

Desirable

• oEvidence of relevant postgraduate training in relevant clinical area oTracheostomy competencies oFEES and/or Videofluoroscopy competencies oSVR competencies oMembership of a relevant CEN

Experience

Essential

• oAdvanced clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of complex adult swallowing and communication disorders oSignficant highly specialised postgraduate experience in the assessment and management of head and neck cancer oExperience of supporting and teaching junior SLT's, volunteers, assistants and students. oExperience of training staff groups at all levels oExperience of contributing to service development relating to this client group oLeadership experience oExperience of Health and Safety/ Risk Management. oExperience of participating in audit

Desirable

• oExperience of developing head and neck cancer services in line with national policy oExperience of leading an audit oExperience of being involved in research in the specialist area

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of assessment tools and a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group oKnowledge of trends and best practice in the clinical specialism oGood working knowledge of national policies and procedures relating to the client group oUnderstanding of the impact of local cultural, linguistic and demographic factors influencing service delivery. oUnderstanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oAble to organise/manage time effectively oAbility to work under pressure and prioritise a caseload according to urgency oExcellent presentation skills oAble to adapt communication style to varied listeners oAbility to work through interpreters to gain and impart information oDemonstrates ability to be a good team member and function effectively in the multidisciplinary team oAble to judge limits of skills/competence and recognise professional boundaries where appropriate oSupportive to other staff oAbility to negotiate and manage difficult conversations oKeyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice oExcellent interpersonal skills oDemonstrates excellent clinical reasoning, risk assessment and leadership skills oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team oExtensive line management/supervision experience

Desirable

• oDemonstrates good analytical and reflection skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oSpeech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent oMember of RCSLT oHCPC registration - license to practice oPostgraduate dysphagia training oExperience of working in the NHS Desirable oEvidence of relevant postgraduate training in relevant clinical area oTracheostomy competencies oFEES and/or Videofluoroscopy competencies oSVR competencies oMembership of a relevant CEN Experience Essential oAdvanced clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of complex adult swallowing and communication disorders oSignficant highly specialised postgraduate experience in the assessment and management of head and neck cancer oExperience of supporting and teaching junior SLT's, volunteers, assistants and students. oExperience of training staff groups at all levels oExperience of contributing to service development relating to this client group oLeadership experience oExperience of Health and Safety/ Risk Management. oExperience of participating in audit Desirable oExperience of developing head and neck cancer services in line with national policy oExperience of leading an audit oExperience of being involved in research in the specialist area Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of assessment tools and a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group oKnowledge of trends and best practice in the clinical specialism oGood working knowledge of national policies and procedures relating to the client group oUnderstanding of the impact of local cultural, linguistic and demographic factors influencing service delivery. oUnderstanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Skills Essential oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oAble to organise/manage time effectively oAbility to work under pressure and prioritise a caseload according to urgency oExcellent presentation skills oAble to adapt communication style to varied listeners oAbility to work through interpreters to gain and impart information oDemonstrates ability to be a good team member and function effectively in the multidisciplinary team oAble to judge limits of skills/competence and recognise professional boundaries where appropriate oSupportive to other staff oAbility to negotiate and manage difficult conversations oKeyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice oExcellent interpersonal skills oDemonstrates excellent clinical reasoning, risk assessment and leadership skills oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team oExtensive line management/supervision experience Desirable oDemonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

B6 Specialist Education Mental Health Practitioner (CBT Therapist)

3wte (37.5hrs)

1wte will be based in Sandwell

2wte will be based in Walsall

Please note: At times there may be a requirement for the postholders to work across the Black Country dependent on service need.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner with a CBT qualification to be part of the Children's and Young People's Mental Health Support Teams (Reflexions).

Main duties of the job

The Reflexions team can provide the opportunity to further develop work within the field of young people's mental health and wellbeing with a focus on development of whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing and the development of the think family approaches within the schools environment.

The mental health support teams provide individual interventions, guided self-help, parenting and whole school approaches. Working with parents/carers and teaching staff is also part of the service offer.

The post holder will be knowledgeable and experienced in mental health problems and psychiatric disorders and will be expected to carry out in-depth mental health assessments including risk assessments where required. The postholder will also need to be the link worker between the team and the educational settings to ensure that children and young people receive the most appropriate care and interventions and well as being experienced in multi-agency working. Support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person will also need to be provided.

About us

The post holder will work in partnership with the Reflexions Team Leader and Clinical Lead to further develop the partnership working that is currently taking place between Education, Local Authority, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and other external agencies.

Applicants should be experienced in mental health at a senior level with the required clinical skills to support the Mental Health Support Team. Experience of recent working with schools and delivering mental health promotional collaborative work in such an arena is vital in order to be able to fulfil the role.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to network with other agencies such as Public Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups and Local Authorities amongst others as and when required. It is beneficial for applicants to have experience of managing staff.

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a small team supporting women as they move from secure inpatient care into a community residential setting. Dawn House is part of the Women's Secure Blended Service (WSBS), and this new step-down projectaims to help women build confidence, independence and stability as they prepare for community living. The role involves offering support with daily living skills, meaningful activities, emotional wellbeing, medication self-management and community integration. The post holder will use a trauma-informed approach and will work closely with inpatientstaff at Ardenleigh, ANAWIM, and other partner agencies to help create a smooth transition from hospital to community.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have existing work authorisation for the UK.

Due to the nature of the service and the close working relationship with ANAWIM and other women's services, this post is open to female applicants only.

Main duties of the job

Assist in supporting women with complex needs as they transition from secure inpatient care into a community residential environment. Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will contribute to the assessment of needs, the implementation and review of personalised support plans, and the promotion of independence through daily living skills, wellbeing activities and community engagement. You will build therapeutic, trauma-informed relationships that encourage confidence, recoveryand integration into the community. Following the required training, the post holder may support and oversee self-medication processes, including dispensing medication in line with Trust policy and individual support plans.The role involves working across both Dawn House and Ardenleigh to support a smooth, coordinated discharge pathway. You will maintain accurate documentation, communicate effectively with colleagues and partner agencies, and contribute to a safe, respectful and empowering environment that reflects the values of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Due to the nature of the service and the close working relationship withANAWIM and other women's services, this post is open to female applicants only.

About us

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

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

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Band 8a, 1.0 WTE) to help shape and deliver psychologically-informed care in our 24/7 recovery house service--a short-stay alternative to hospital admission for adults experiencing acute mental health distress.Working flexibly within a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide trauma-informed assessments, brief interventions, and psychological leadership in a recovery-focused, inclusive environment that centres lived experience and cultural safety.

Recovery House (RH)is a new and innovative service we are launching that meets an important need for people(18+)experiencing poor mental health. The RH will provide those in crisis with a safe, secure and welcoming environment to support the de-escalation of crisis. The House will be open to new and existing BSMHFT service users and will provide a homely environment, allowing people to retain independence, whilst receiving person centred and appropriate care.

The service which is part of the Trust's Urgent Care pathway is a partnership with Birmingham Mind and builds on the range of strong collaborations we have with the voluntary sector.

The RH will serve as a base for community integration, allowing service users to connect with local communities and provision, as well as their family/carers.

Main duties of the job

Tasks include:

o Provide psychological formulations and short-term interventions (CBT, trauma-informed approaches)

o Supervise and develop an Assistant Psychologist, colleagues in the team and support workers

o Support the team in crisis planning, reflective practice, and risk formulation

o Embed culturally responsive and trauma-informed care across the service

o Liaise with NHS and community services to support safe transitions

You will be professionally accountable to the Principal Psychologist Lead for Urgent Care and line managed by the Recovery House's Team Manager.

About us

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

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

Job summary

Band 3 Administrator to Physiotherapy East Outpatient Department

We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

We have been accredited as a GOOD hospital following CQC inspection and are looking to employa dynamic, confident, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Therapies team to manage the administrative processes, predominantly in the Outpatient Physiotherapy department.

In this role you work closely with the outpatient Physiotherapy team, undertaking an array of responsibilities and tasks to support the smooth and efficient running of the service, including reception duties. This role will have a focus of back-office administrator, supporting the team by processing referrals to the Physiotherapy department.

Please Note: This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

• To work closely with the outpatient physiotherapists, to accurately complete a variety of essential service tasks.
• To be able to work unsupervised and meet deadlines as necessary.
• To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and the public, promoting good working relationships.
• To be a physiotherapy receptionist and patient contact clerk working in the physiotherapy outpatient clinic at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
• To facilitate both new and follow-up patient bookings for the department as this department does not have the support of the contact centre/booking office.
• To work effectively as a team member in carrying out administrative duties to assist clinicians in their roles.
• To participate in providing a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy therapy service.
• To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

B6 Trainee Specialist Education Mental Health Practitioner

1wte (37.5hrs)

The postholder will work in Dudley however at times there may be a requirement for you to work across the Black Country dependent on service need.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CBT Therapist to be part of the Children's and Young People's Mental Health Support Teams (Reflexions) across the Black Country.

Main duties of the job

The Reflexions team can provide the opportunity to further develop work within the field of young people's mental health and wellbeing with a focus on development of whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing and the development of the think family approaches within the schools environment.

The mental health support teams provide individual interventions, guided self-help, parenting and whole school approaches. Working with parents/carers and teaching staff is also part of the service offer.

The post holder will be knowledgeable and experienced in mental health problems and psychiatric disorders and will be expected to carry out in-depth mental health assessments including risk assessments where required. The postholder will also need to be the link worker between the team and the educational settings to ensure that children and young people receive the most appropriate care and interventions and well as being experienced in multi-agency working. Support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person will also need to be provided.

About us

The post holder will work in partnership with the Reflexions Team Leader and Clinical Lead to further develop the partnership working that is currently taking place between Education, Local Authority, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and other external agencies.

Applicants should be experienced in mental health at a senior level with the required clinical skills to support the Mental Health Support Team. Experience of recent working with schools and delivering mental health promotional collaborative work in such an arena is vital in order to be able to fulfil the role.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to network with other agencies such as Public Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups and Local Authorities amongst others as and when required. It is beneficial for applicants to have experience of managing staff.

Job summary

Welcome to FCMS!

An exciting opportunity has arisen in FCMS! We are seeking a qualified and experienced Sonographer to join our friendly and busy Leicester team.

FCMS is committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our service. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do. We value all of our staff and aim to provide rewarding careers and benefits, fulfilling work environments and exciting opportunities.

Post: Ultrasound Sonographer (General & MSK)

Hours: Bank contract (Zero Hours)

Pay: £28.48 - £32.38 dependent on experience

Reports to: Ultrasound Clinical Lead

Accountable to: Diagnostics Clinical Manager

Base: Community clinics at sites across Leicester

*Please note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship at this time*

Main duties of the job

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The post-holder will work in the Community setting supporting the team with carrying out agreed tasks:

• To perform and have expertise in a range of highly specialised Non-Obstetric Ultrasound procedures/techniques in line with BMUS guidelines
• To perform scans, provide accurate, reproducible reports. The reports must be completed within the timescales agreed by the Commissioners & Head of Diagnostics.
• To recognise the significance of investigation findings/diagnoses and act on these accordingly
• To liaise closely with the Lead Sonographer & Consultant Radiologist and seek guidance/advice when required.
• Keep up to date with all relevant policies and guidance e.g. NICE
• To contribute accordingly to the maintenance of standards and quality in service development of the Non-Obstetric Ultrasound service provided, including active involvement in the training of related staff, whist also maintaining and further developing ones own professionalism and expert skills and knowledge.
• Participate in the implementation and on-going delivery of the relevant service.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the company and keep up to date with procedures and changes within the role.
• To build and maintain professional relationships with host practices and secondary care clinicians.

About us

The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services.

Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do.

Come and be a part of our amazing team!

We offer NHS Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Attendance Bonus

Staff Benefit Scheme

Free Tea & Coffee

Eye Care Contributions

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join Secure Services Guild Lodge as a Forensic Discharge Pathway Facilitator (Inpatient Social Worker). The post holder is required to be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

The Discharge Pathway Facilitator (Inpatient Social Worker) is an integral member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. The Post Holder will work in close partnership with a range of agencies and organisations internal and external to LSCFT to offer social care input. They will take a lead role from pre-admission by completing a holistic social work assessment, identifying any social work needs, undertake family work, and support with discharge planning. This includes early identification of barriers to discharge, taking action to prevent any unnecessary delay to discharges.

Secure Mental Health inpatient care for Lancashire and South Cumbria is provided at Guild Lodge, Whittingham. The service has steadily expanded from it's inception in 1999 and currently has a range of inpatient and community services.

Guild Lodge has 144 beds and is made up of 3 Care Pathways:

Men's Care Pathway - Men's Medium secure, Low secure and step down wards

Women's Care Pathway - Women's Medium and Low secure wards

Forensic Brain Injury Service - Men's Medium and Low secure wards

Guild Lodge hospital site is situated in a beautiful rural area, yet close to motorway links from all directions of travel

Main duties of the job

This post will be suited to a Social Work England registered Social Worker with an interest and knowledge of Secure Mental Health and Offender Health.

The Post Holder will work in close partnership with a range of professionals, agencies and organisations both internal and external to LSCFT to ensure effective social care provision and discharge processes within Guild Lodge.

The Post Holder will take a lead role in providing a social care service to patient at Guild Lodge and facilitating discharge planning. This will include:

Demonstrates specialist skills to ensure all necessary assessments for a complex patient group for example Health and Social Needs assessments are completed in a timely fashion.

Demonstrates knowledge of complex mental, physical health, and Learning Disability and Autism needs.

Support with identifying the need for capacity assessments and liaise with the Local Authorities or the Decision Maker about this.

Attend Multi-Disciplinary meetings for example, Care Team Meetings, Care Programme Approach and Best Interest's meetings, and MAPPA meetings.

In-depth knowledge of individual patient's needs, requirements and wishes which will be used to formulate in depth assessments to facilitate funding applications and discharge into the community.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Waltham Forest 0-19 Service for 12 months. This could be an excellent secondment opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

This is a key leadership role supporting the operational delivery of Health Visiting and School Nursing services across the borough. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience of leading children's public health services, managing large teams, delivering service improvement and driving performance against national and local priorities.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Healthy Child Programme, safeguarding responsibilities, Health Visiting and School Nursing national agendas, workforce management, quality assurance and service transformation. This is a role for an established leader who can quickly build credibility, provide operational oversight and contribute to the strategic development of the service from day one.

Waltham Forest is an exciting place to work. We deliver Universal and Early Intervention services through Health Visiting, School Nursing and Family Nurse Partnership teams, working closely with Family Hubs, Early Help, Early Education and wider partner agencies to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

The Care Group reserves the right to close this advert early where we have received a high number of applications.

Main duties of the job

• Provide operational leadership and management across the Waltham Forest 0-19 Service, including Health Visiting and School Nursing.
• Provide visible clinical and professional leadership, supporting staff to deliver safe, effective and high-quality services for children, young people and families.
• Lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring services are responsive to local population needs and national priorities.
• Support the strategic development of the service in line with national policy, public health priorities, commissioning intentions and local health needs.
• Lead service transformation, redesign and mobilisation projects, ensuring delivery of commissioned outcomes and contractual requirements.
• Oversee service performance, quality assurance and governance arrangements, ensuring achievement of KPIs, quality standards and statutory requirements.
• Ensure robust safeguarding practices are embedded across the service and provide leadership in relation to safeguarding responsibilities.
• Lead and manage a large multidisciplinary workforce, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, attendance management and staff development.

• Develop a positive, accountable and high-performing culture, supporting continuous improvement and excellent staff engagement.

• Ensure effective allocation of resources and capacity management to meet service demand and contractual requirements.

About us

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group (The Care Group) was incorporated as a community interest company limited by shares in September 2014. Every general practice in Tower Hamlets owns one share of £1. The Care Group was formed to manage borough level contracts on behalf of the practices, deliver primary care led services and support general practices, and to be the provider voice of primary care in the wider health and social care system.

Read up more about Tower Hamlets here: http://www.towerhamlets.is/

The Care Group is also a member of Tower Hamlets Together, a place-based integrated partnership, which includes Bart's Health, East London NHS Foundation Trust, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Council for Voluntary Services.

The key priorities for the Care Group are:

• Innovation and support for primary care
• Being a great place to work
• Integrating primary and community care
• Providing of high-quality cost-effective care to local people
• Influencing improvements in health outcomes

Job summary

1 YEAR FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

We are recruiting for a full time MRI Radiographer who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care!

This is a truly exciting time to join our team as we have recently launched our newly developed £10m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) that will deliver first-class diagnostic care to our community.

The new centre will have the ability to deliver joined up diagnostic care, and with increased capacity this will ensure our patients will have faster access to treatment, earlier diagnosis, and improved outcomes.

By becoming part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in innovative ways and play a central role in how we improve patient pathways, delivering the right test, at the right time, in the right place.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be directly responsible for the delivery of high quality specialised imaging and to provide professional support to maintain clinical standards for the radiographic team.

To conduct a wide range of MR scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

About us

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast off England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offers an amazing coast line with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.

Our 2024-2029 'Working Together, Improving Together' strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities.

Job summary

Northumberland Talking Therapies has an exciting opportunity to recruit a qualified PWP who holds accreditation with either the BABCP or BPS and is keen to develop their skills and experience within our organisation, working to deliver low intensity service provision to residents from the Northumberland area. The position can be offered as a minimum of 22.5 hours or up to and including full time. You will be based in one of our Northumberland offices (likely to be either our Morpeth or Blyth office), but this is a hybrid position with home working options available for part of the week.

The post-holder will work within a service where caseload is monitored on booked appointments, and which offers fantastic progression opportunities from supervisor training to trainee high-intensity CBT positions.

The post-holder will provide low intensity interventions including a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, and applicants must be committed to upholding the principles of equal opportunities.

The successful candidate will have completed an academic course of study in line with the Low Intensity National Programme and be qualified as a PWP (e.g. PG Cert Low Intensity Psychological Therapies)

Main duties of the job

In this role you will:

Undertake triage assessments

Provide a range of low intensity interventions through guided self-help and computerised CBT, via telephone, video and face to face appointments.

Facilitate step 2 psycho educational online groups

Have the opportunity to contribute to a number of innovative service improvement projects. The service has a number of Special Interest Groups which seek to improve and innovate the service offered to the area. This includes but is not limited to perinatal, long term health conditions, and young people.

Have the opportunity to act as a mentor to trainee PWPs

Attend regular line management, case management and clinical skills supervision

Work closely with other PWPs to support one another and utilise skills and knowledge

Attend CPD events

About us

The salary for this post is NHS comparable, and the successful applicant will be employed on Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS) terms and conditions.

The successful candidate will be entitled to benefits such as access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme to support wellbeing. The service is committed to supporting a work life balance and offers an enhanced 30 days annual leave per year (pro-rata)

Applications are invited from candidates who are able to meet the requirements of the person specification.

We would encourage applicants from all backgrounds with relevant qualifications and experience to apply.

If you wish to enquire about this post please contact either of the Step 2 Leads -

Hayley Armstrong ([email protected])

Sarah Coles ([email protected]

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate to join our team on The Elective Surgical Unit at Dewsbury Hospital.

The Elective Surgical Unit is a fast paced adult facility, we care for inpatients and day cases who have had many different elective surgical procedures. Specialities we cover include colorectal, urology, gynaecology, breast, plastics, general surgery and we also provide Level 1 care on the unit.

The nursing team is quite small, has various levels of experience, we are friendly dynamic and supportive.

The post is over seven days a week including bank holidays and occasional night duties.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
• To be able to work independently at times without direct supervision, delivering care within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role.
• Access clinical and care advice when needed.
• To comply with Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Work to Standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.