Job summary

We are looking for a confident Weekend Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 16 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet The Conifers.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Weekend Cookto join our team working at Cygnet Conifers.

Youll be working16 hours a week(Saturday and Sunday, 8 hour shifts, 8am 4pm),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Conifers.

The Conifers is a 7 bed, specialist residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Your Day-to-Day... Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.You are... A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector The holder of a basic food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times An ex cellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionWhy Cygnet? Well offer you Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Job summary

This is a 18.75-hour-per-week specialist role, and the successful applicant will bring a compassionate, focused and proactive approach to coordinating and improving care for women and families experiencing early pregnancy loss. Key attributes and skills include: A passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality bereavement care. The ability to act as a designated lead and coordinator for women following early pregnancy loss. Excellent communication and advocacy skills to support women and families throughout their care. The ability to recognise and monitor psychological wellbeing and ensure appropriate referral or signposting for additional support. Experience of developing and delivering education to multidisciplinary teams. A commitment to listening to service users and using feedback to improve care. Knowledge of evidence-based practice and national bereavement standards. The ability to identify gaps in service provision and contribute to quality improvement. Experience of reviewing and developing guidelines and patient information. Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and specialist services. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Main duties of the job

This exciting specialist role sits within Gynaecology Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care for women and families experiencing early pregnancy loss. The postholder will work across multidisciplinary teams to strengthen bereavement care, benchmark services against national standards, lead quality improvement and ensure learning from local, regional and national data is translated into meaningful improvements for patients. The successful applicant will be a compassionate, motivated and proactive nurse with excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. They will work collaboratively with service users, the Maternity Voices Partnership, third-sector organisations and regional and national networks to share best practice and improve care. The role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patient experience while championing The Leeds Way values of being Kind, Open & Honest, Responsible and One Team.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Helen Humphrey-Shepherd Position: Matron, Gynaecology Services Email: [email protected] Phone number: 0113 2060376

Job Summary

This exciting specialist role sits within Gynaecology Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care for women and families experiencing early pregnancy loss. The postholder will work across multidisciplinary teams to strengthen bereavement care, benchmark services against national standards, lead quality improvement and ensure learning from local, regional and national data is translated into meaningful improvements for patients.

The successful applicant will be a compassionate, motivated and proactive nurse with excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. They will work collaboratively with service users, the Maternity Voices Partnership, third-sector organisations and regional and national networks to share best practice and improve care. The role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patient experience while championing The Leeds Way values of being Kind, Open & Honest, Responsible and One Team.

Why you should join our Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join Gynaecology Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in a flagship role supporting the development of a dedicated Early Pregnancy Loss Nurse (EPLN). As a newly developing role, the successful applicant will have a unique opportunity to help shape the service, and make a meaningful difference to women and families experiencing loss in the earlier stage of pregnancy.

The role will work closely with colleagues across the Recurrent Miscarriage, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, and Termination of Pregnancy services at LTH, alongside the Trust and Maternity Bereavement Teams. This is an opportunity to develop strong partnerships and create a service that delivers outstanding, personalised care for patients and families at a particularly difficult time. If you are passionate about improving bereavement care and want to help develop an innovative and valued service, we would love to hear from you.

What you will bring to the role

This is a 18.75-hour-per-week specialist role, and the successful applicant will bring a compassionate, focused and proactive approach to coordinating and improving care for women and families experiencing early pregnancy loss.

Key attributes and skills include:

• A passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality bereavement care.
• The ability to act as a designated lead and coordinator for women following early pregnancy loss.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills to support women and families throughout their care.
• The ability to recognise and monitor psychological wellbeing and ensure appropriate referral or signposting for additional support.
• Experience of developing and delivering education to multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to listening to service users and using feedback to improve care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and national bereavement standards.
• The ability to identify gaps in service provision and contribute to quality improvement.
• Experience of reviewing and developing guidelines and patient information.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and specialist services.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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Job summary

The Blood Sciences Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Higher Healthcare Science Support Worker to join our team.The successful candidate will be based within the main Blood Sciences laboratory at Arrowe Park Hospital but will be required to cover the satellite laboratory based at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre when necessary.

The successful applicant must have good interpersonal and communication skills. High levels of concentration and attention to detail are required. Good time management skills and the ability to work well under minimal supervision are essential.

Main duties of the job

The post involves rotation throughout Specimen Reception, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

Main duties include receiving, checking, prioritising and preparing specimens, maintaining and operating automated and semi-automated equipment, performing and reporting external quality assurance, carrying out audits, stock control, and analysing specimens under the supervision of a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Higher Healthcare Science Support Worker position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 5 GCSE or equivalent
• Significant experience gained in a modern Blood Sciences laboratory

Desirable

• GCSEs at grade A-C in English, mathematics and a science subject
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant science subject
• Institute of Biomedical Sciences Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Level 1

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• IT literate with good keyboard skills
• Good written English skills, with ability to convey all relevant information concisely
• An understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety

Desirable

• Experience of using a laboratory information management system
• Experience using automated and semi-automated laboratory analysers

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

Montpelier Health Centre is a busy medical practice serving over 18,000 patients in central Bristol. We are looking for a full time experienced supervisor to provide a high quality service to the Practice and our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to find somebody with supervisory experience join our reception department as part of the Montpelier Health Centre Lead Navigation Team. They will support and cooperate with other members of the team to provide holistic support to the health navigators and patients attending the practice.

You will deal with patients confidentially, respectfully and holistically. You will help signpost patients to the most suitable clinician/service to best support their needs. Duties will include speaking to patients and carers both face to face and on the telephone. You will also book appointments and deal with patient queries and enquiries.

You will liaise with other NHS bodies, health care providers, support workers and other professions on the telephone to help sort out problems and issues relating to the care of patients.

You will help support administrative processes within the practice and take on additional administrative tasks as requested, to support smooth and efficient workflow for the patient, clinical team and others involved in the healthcare of the patient.

At all times the post holder must act in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and appearance when representing both Montpelier Health Centre and the NHS.

The following list serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exclusive.

About us

Montpelier Health is a forward looking and innovative practice located in Central Bristol. We have two large purpose built Health Centres and a lovely garden.

Our values are inclusivity, collaboration, compassion and diversity and we take pride in being able to offer excellent care to some of the most diverse and marginalised patients.

We are a supportive practice and are open to discussing flexible working to suit your needs and maintain a healthy work life balance.

We are committed to reducing health inequalities and work in collaboration with our community. We are a training practice, teach medical students, are involved in research and achieved Good at our last CQC inspection.

Job description

Job responsibilities

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS

• To provide a supervisory function to the reception team supporting the Patient Services Manager and existing supervisory team, thereby assisting with the smooth running of the Practice.
• To assist in the leadership of the reception team, ensuring an efficient and professional manner is maintained.
• To provide a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff.
• To act as a role model, demonstrating and promoting the standards expected by the Practice and creating the energy and enthusiasm for the service.
• To liaise with and assist the Patient Services Manager and existing supervisory team as and when required.
• To deputise in the absence of the Patient Services Manager.
• Assisting in the supervision and leadership of the reception staff at the Practice
• Act as a role model to reception staff, supporting, motivating and promoting good staff relations.
• Ensure all Practice Protocols are understood and adhered to.
• Liaise with the Patient Services Manager and existing supervisory team to monitor/report on staff attendance, sickness absence and annual leave.
• Liaise with the Patient Services Manager and existing supervisory team to ensure cover and suitable contingency plans are in place for all leave, including unforeseen absence.
• Lead involvement with induction/training and eConsult
• Organise agency/bank staff and daily rotas in absence of the Patient Services Manager.

RECEPTION DUTIES

Answering the telephone with a professional and pleasant manner

Dealing with patient queries accurately, efficiently and effectively

Accurately take messages, include patient details, contact details and specific content of the message and convey to the appropriate person.

Book appointments accurately and with the appropriate clinician using the EMIS clinical system

Signpost and prioritise patients in line with appropriate training

To take appropriate and accurate demographic/personal details of patients, to include disabilities, carer status and other details relating to equality and diversity.

Deal with incoming confidential e mails from patients

Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post in an efficient and timely way

Use the clinical system effectively to inform clinical staff of relevant information relating to their patient.

Deal with prescription queries effectively and in a timely way. Completing patient requests for repeat medication accurately and within the practice standards

Organise transport (emergency and non-emergency) if required

Follow all start up and close down procedures daily to ensure security of the IT system and buildings.

Liaise with technical support in the absence of IT support on the premises.

To assist the administration process of ordering, taking delivery and maintaining stock supplies, being mindful of delivery instructions such as refrigeration requirements and acting upon them

To carry out specific, additional administrative tasks as requested and agreed with line manager

Undertake any other duties required by the practice to assist in the day to day running of the service.

Deal with situations involving distressed/unwell patients in line with policies and training

Manage patients who may be verbally or physically aggressive in a professional manner, using the appropriate alert systems and by following policy and training.

Deal with blood and urine specimens safely and in line with infection control policy, ensuring they are safely stored and ready for collection

Manage financial transactions in line with set protocols

Assist with day to day emailing requirements as necessary for the role

Participate in a weekly staff rota to cover the lead reception/call handling requirements during practice opening hours.

Communication

To communicate on the phone, by email, fax or in person with staff from a wide variety of NHS/other departments in a confidential, professional and efficient manner so that good communication between the surgery and all other services is maintained

To communicate in a professional, friendly and helpful way with patients, carers and the general public to maintain an excellent profile for the surgery amongst its users

To maintain confidentiality for all patients and users of the service

To communicate effectively and sensitively with service users who may be angry, confrontational, upset, anxious, fearful or have communication difficulties such as poor language skills, hearing loss or disabilities.

Responsibility

To carry out duties with a level of autonomy and minimum supervision, working within broad procedural guidelines

Use own initiative to deal with own workload and day to day tasks

To support the effect maintenance and management of office systems

To be responsible for identifying own training needs and training needs that may help improve service quality

To take responsibility when a clinician is unexpectedly not available in clinic, cancelling and rebooking appointments as directed

Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures

Report incidents and near misses to ensure the continued safety of staff, patients and visitors to the practice

Report incidents and areas of non-compliance to ensure that the practice responds and learns from errors and untoward events

General Duties

• The Post Holder may be required to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness.
• Maintaining regular consistent attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
• To attend all statutory and mandatory training courses and any courses specific to this role.
• To be available for staff meetings and meetings with management.
• To have a good understanding and follow company policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Attend performance and development reviews with your line manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in supervising a team of 10-20 members
• Experience in a patient facing role

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Previous NHS experience

Job summary

Following the successful training of three of our dispensers into registered Pharmacy Technicians, we are once again expanding our successful, friendly outpatient pharmacy team. We are searching for a Pharmacy Assistant who is looking for a new role in a hospital setting and use their skills each day without having to work on a ward.

This role is suitable for people new to the hospital sector, as well as more established individuals who are looking for a change of sector from community pharmacy practice. The successful candidate will support both dispensing, and the pharmacy counter dealing directly with doctors, nurses, allied health-professionals and members of the public.

The full-time role is for 40-hours a week, Monday to Friday there is no weekend, late-night or Bank Holiday working.

The annual salary will start from £27,800 depending on experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outpatient hospital pharmacy that has a focus on patient safety and experience. You will be working in a very busy and supportive environment, providing a safe and patient-centred service, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

As a new Pharmacy Assistant (Dispenser) at PharmCo your role will include:

• Being part of a pharmacy team of around 10 people, working under the direction of a registeredpharmacist and professional leadership of a registered technician.
• Advising patients about their prescription and over-the-counter medicines
• Helping with the tasks needed to open up and close the pharmacy each day
• Preparing and dispensing medicines, and delivering them between our on-site dispensaries
• Managing the pharmacy counter, dealing directly with doctors, nurses, allied health-professionals and members of the public.
• Using effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues
• Helping ensure medicines are appropriately ordered, received, secured and managed
• Completing project work with the support of one of our pharmacists or technicians, including audit participation
• Using effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues

The role is perfect for people seeking a new challenge, and particularly suits those with a strong focus on patient care, communication and an ability to develop solid working relationships with doctors, nurses and the wider healthcare team.

About us

We are PharmCo, the wholly owned subsidiary outpatient pharmacy of the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

We run two dispensaries at the hospital, and one non dispensing hub for patients to collect their medicines and get advice.

Clinically we cover a diverse range of hospital based specialities, particularly oncology, paediatrics, emergency medicine,rheumatology, gastroenterology and ophthalmology, as well as serving the UKs fourth largest cancer centre

We are a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming pharmacy that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.

There has never been a better time to join us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a new Pharmacy Assistant (Dispenser) at PharmCo your role will include:

• Being part of a pharmacy team of around 10 people, working under the direction of a registeredpharmacist and professional leadership of a registered technician.
• Advising patients about their prescription and over-the-counter medicines
• Helping with the tasks needed to open up and close the pharmacy each day
• Preparing and dispensing medicines, and delivering them between our on-site dispensaries
• Managing the pharmacy counter, dealing directly with doctors, nurses, allied health-professionals and members of the public.
• Using effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues
• Helping ensure medicines are appropriately ordered, received, secured and managed
• Completing project work with the support of one of our pharmacists or technicians, including audit participation
• Using effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to at least NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services (or similar)

Job summary

For this role you will have an expert knowledge of dietary management of paediatric diabetes, an up to date knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring and be able to advise on safe carbohydrate adjustment. You will be the clinical lead dietitian for paediatric diabetes at Northampton General Hospital and work as an autonomous advanced practitioner but understand your role within the paediatric diabetes team and wider teams. You will have specialist dietetic assessment skills and will be able to create dietetic interventions linked into wider MDT care plans. You will be actively involved in developing care pathways. You will have advanced communication skills, the ability to use age appropriate language, be flexible in your approach to create helpful relationships to meet the needs of children and family/carers and ensure the child's voice is heard.

You will provide a responsive service to newly diagnosed children when an inpatient, provide timely follow up at home, liaise with family members and education providers and provide outpatient services. These children can have a range of complex social and psychological issues as well as a range of comorbidities.

Main duties of the job

o Providing dietetic assessment, advice, treatment and counselling to support behavioural change in children and young people who have a diagnosis of type 1 or 2 diabetes. This will be delivered through one-to-one consultations, group sessions, MDT clinics, home visits and school training. The majority of this work will be face to face

o Providing expert advice to meet the need of individual children/families to promote healthy lifestyle choices and facilitate the attainment and maintenance of optimal medical outcomes. You will advise on insulin adjustment, carbohydrate counting and blood glucose control to reduce the risk of diabetes complications

o Reviewing from diagnosis nutritional status, anthropometric measurements, blood test results, activity levels and other indictors to allow recommendations on meeting nutritional requirements and growth to be met

o Safe caseload manage and ensuring the requirements of the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit are met

o Autonomously managing a highly complex caseload and work with children and their carers to agree patient centred care

o Working collaboratively with the wider multi- disciplinary health care team to ensure delivery of coordinated care and to provide specialist advice and attend case conferences, safeguarding meetings, network meetings as appropriate.

o Educating children/families on glycaemic management by teaching level 3 carbohydrate counting portions,

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Sound clincial background and expereince of working in diabetes and preferably some paediatric experience and of NHS

communication skills

Essential

• Demonstrates competency in a range of communication skills with individuals and groups and able to motivate children and families to make lifestyle change

Professioanl skills

Essential

• Demonstrates competency in a range of professional skills and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner

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).

Job summary

Barts Heart Centre - Help us build one of Europe's largest cardiovascular centres

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Band 6 Senior Theatre Nurse Practitioner/Associate Team Leader

Cardiothoracic Theatres

The new Barts Heart Centre has brought together the services of some of the best cardiovascular experts in the country who will work together to create a single specialist centre for cardiovascular disease to cover all our local communities.

You will be joining us at an incredibly exciting time, as we realise a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve services for today's patients and future generations and create a world class cardiovascular service. This post is for our Cardiothoracic Theatres.

Main duties of the job

The development of a new centre has created vacancies for Band 6 senior cardiothoracic scrub practitioners. We are looking to recruit skilled and experienced individuals who are looking for a new challenge. They will be providing clinical leadership support across the cardiac surgical programme delivered in a new 10 theatre complex with cardiac, thoracic, Robotic and thorocoabdominal aneurysm surgery, complex electrophysiology cases and the nationally recognised Heart Attack Centre which services North and East London. There is the opportunity to develop leadership skills, mentorship and development of junior staff members and look towards opportunities for further academic studies. There is the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, spend time mentoring junior staff and reinforcement of safe practice within a large theatre setting.

We offer a wide range of development opportunities including extensive mandatory training, Band 6 development programme, the opportunity for further academic studies and attendance at external conferences and courses.

If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity we would like to hear from you.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 5 Thoracic theatre scrub experience.
• Supervision on non-registered staff.
• Pre-registration and post basic students.
• Evidence and ability to mentor.
• Ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff.

Skills

Essential

• Good inter personal skills with the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods, both written and oral.
• Ability to plan, allocate and supervise the work of the team.
• Able to work in a fast changing challenging environment actively supporting and promoting planned change.
• Good understanding of current NHS issues and requirement for efficiency and effectiveness whilst maintaining quality.
• Evidence of competent clinical skills.
• Able to encourage/instruct all staff to use resources effectively and efficiently.

Desirable

• Able to work within set time frames, with good prioritising skills in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse.
• Recognised post graduate theatre course.
• Mentorship Course or equivelant.
• Evidence of Leadership course/training.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development/education
• Leadership course /completed programme.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our expanding Cancer Day Unit at St Bartholomew's Hospital. Due to continued growth in our cancer services, we are looking to recruit Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient-centred care and developing a career in cancer nursing. The successful candidate will care for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive treatments, working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high-quality nursing care to oncology and haemato-oncology patients receiving SACT treatment and supportive care within the Cancer Day Unit. Working under the guidance of experienced senior nurses, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, monitor patients throughout treatment, and communicate effectively with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, support service improvements, participate in audit activities, and develop the specialist skills required for cancer nursing practice. As part of our growing team, you will be supported to develop knowledge.

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (NMC)
• oDegree in Nursing or related subject
• oUKONS SACT Passport
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post-registration oncology/haematology experience
• oExperience delivering SACT.
• oExperience coordinating patient pathways
• oExperience working within a multidisciplinary team
• oExperience supporting education and development of staff.

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of current cancer treatment pathways
• oSACT administration and toxicity management
• oUKONS guidance and cancer care standards
• oResearch governance frameworks.

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

Barts Heart Centre - Help us build one of Europe's largest cardiovascular centres

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Band 6 Senior Theatre Nurse Practitioner/Associate Team Leader

Cardiothoracic Theatres

The new Barts Heart Centre has brought together the services of some of the best cardiovascular experts in the country who will work together to create a single specialist centre for cardiovascular disease to cover all our local communities.

You will be joining us at an incredibly exciting time, as we realise a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve services for today's patients and future generations and create a world class cardiovascular service. This post is for our Cardiothoracic Theatres.

Main duties of the job

The development of a new centre has created vacancies for Band 6 senior cardiothoracic scrub practitioners. We are looking to recruit skilled and experienced individuals who are looking for a new challenge. They will be providing clinical leadership support across the cardiac surgical programme delivered in a new 10 theatre complex with cardiac, thoracic, Robotic and thorocoabdominal aneurysm surgery, complex electrophysiology cases and the nationally recognised Heart Attack Centre which services North and East London. There is the opportunity to develop leadership skills, mentorship and development of junior staff members and look towards opportunities for further academic studies. There is the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, spend time mentoring junior staff and reinforcement of safe practice within a large theatre setting.

We offer a wide range of development opportunities including extensive mandatory training, Band 6 development programme, the opportunity for further academic studies and attendance at external conferences and courses.

If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity we would like to hear from you.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 5 Thoracic theatre scrub experience.
• Supervision on non-registered staff.
• Pre-registration and post basic students.
• Evidence and ability to mentor.
• Ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff.

Skills

Essential

• Good inter personal skills with the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods, both written and oral.
• Ability to plan, allocate and supervise the work of the team.
• Able to work in a fast changing challenging environment actively supporting and promoting planned change.
• Good understanding of current NHS issues and requirement for efficiency and effectiveness whilst maintaining quality.
• Evidence of competent clinical skills.
• Able to encourage/instruct all staff to use resources effectively and efficiently.

Desirable

• Able to work within set time frames, with good prioritising skills in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse.
• Recognised post graduate theatre course.
• Mentorship Course or equivelant.
• Evidence of Leadership course/training.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development/education
• Leadership course /completed programme.

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

Hello, my name is Erica Apps, and I am the Lead Nurse for the Pain Speciality at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker in our Specialist Pain Services. The Pain Service is a specialist team working with people with complex chronic pain.

This role is unique and will be an interesting career development for people at any point in their working lives. The role involves working evenings, nights and weekends to support the patients during their specialist pain rehabilitation.

You will be based in Bernard Ireland House (E2) at the RUH within this department we have accommodation for the patients accessing the specialist pain rehabilitation programmes.

We are a professional and supportive team. We understand the pressures that we all face, and we work together to provide outstanding care to all our patients.

If you are interested in this role and would like further information, I would be very happy to welcome you for an informal visit. You can meet the team and talk through the role in more detail and I will answer any questions you may have.

To arrange this please contact me either by telephone:01225 821996or by email:[email protected] this is something that you would like to do

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include supporting our patients with personal care and activities of daily living whilst also maintaining running of the accommodation and clinic/therapy rooms.

You will be supporting patients and will be making a difference to their independence in the presence of pain and distress which is challenging for many of our patients on a day to day basis.

You will help provide emotional support to both our patients and the people that are close to them, assist in providing management behaviour techniques and deliver the best care possible to our patients who have significant pain and pain associated disabilities

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver high quality care in line with the Pain Speciality ethos.

To assist patients with significant physical pain disability using manual handling techniques as required by Trust policy.

To deliver this care under the guidance of the Interdisciplinary team in the Pain Speciality.

To recognise and report to the clinical team any changes to patients behaviour/ condition

To maintain accurate records using the trust computer systems.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to understand and communicate in English both verbally and written
• Basic IT skills to access required systems e.g. electronic patient records

Desirable

• Previous experience of using with NHS computer systems.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of caring for patients with chronic pain

Desirable

• NHS 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

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Nurse to join our Crisis Assessment and Intensive Support Team (CAIST) within the Suffolk Crisis Service. This is a dynamic and rewarding role supporting children and young people in acute mental health distress.

You will be responsible for assessing referrals, delivering direct care, and managing a caseload in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves work in a fast-paced environment where your clinical expertise and decision-making will have a direct impact on service users and their families.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake direct assessments and deliver care plans for children and young people in crisis.

• Ensure the appropriateness of referrals and continuity of care across services.

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including CAMHS, social care, and education.

• Provide supervision and support to junior staff and students.

• Maintain accurate mental health clustering and documentation across all stages of care.

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be working within a community CAMHS Crisis team, ensuring the appropriateness of referrals, undertaking direct assessment and planning and delivering direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi- disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs.

Support and advising to other health care professionals. To support aspects of service development.

Provide an appropriate learning environment for relevant UEA students.

To be responsible for accurate mental health clustering of all patients on admission, discharge and at review.

To ensure all mental health clustering information is passed onto other Trust teams or services on transfer of patients.

To ensure the accuracy and quality of mental health clustering activity within the team.

**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified applicants **

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with the relevant professional registration
• Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor training (in line with NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment 2018)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Familiar with risk assessment and its management

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to process, plan and delegate work

Desirable

• Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice

Others

Essential

• Be able and willing to undertake further training / development specific to the role.

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 and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? Join our Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), where no two days are the same and you'll have the opportunity to care for patients across a wide range of surgical specialties.

Our busy 16-bedded unit provides rapid assessment, treatment and ongoing care for patients requiring acute surgical intervention. We care for patients across General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Maxillofacial and Orthopaedic specialties, offering an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills and experience.

Alongside the ward, we operate a Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, enabling patients to receive timely assessment, investigation and treatment without the need for an overnight stay whenever appropriate. This fast-paced environment requires strong clinical skills, excellent teamwork and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centred care.

As part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality care, supporting patients through often complex and challenging circumstances. You'll work closely with surgical teams and allied health professionals to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout their journey.

Our unit offers an exciting opportunity for nurses who thrive in a busy setting, enjoy variety in their work and are passionate about providing the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.-

To coordinate the patients' discharge arrangements in accordance with the RUH Discharge Policy.-

To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthy lifestyle.

To complete patient documentation to Trust standard.

To maintain a safe ward/department environment.

To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.

To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.

To ensure patient confidentiality.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• NMC registration

desirable

Desirable

• 1 year experience on a surgical ward

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

Research and clinical trials are a very important part of the National Health Service. Everyday clinical trials investigating medicines are being run across the country which are working towards new and improved treatments for patients.

The successful candidate will be a hard-working and professional individual who enjoys being part of research. The principal objective of this role is to provide leadership for the oncology & haematology clinical trials and effective oversight directing the safe and timely set up and maintenance of these clinical trials at the trust.

The post holder will build and expand the oncology & haematology clinical trials portfolio whilst ensuring compliance with International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), clinical trials regulations, the research governance framework and other relevant guidelines and policies.

Main duties of the job

o To coordinate all pharmaceutical aspects of oncology and haematology clinical trials across the Trust, and to help ensure the provision of a quality pharmaceutical dispensing and aseptic service to patients of the Trust with regard to these trials.

oComply with specific guidance and regulations relating to clinical trials, for example International Conference on Harmonisation for Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6 R3), the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, and other relevant guidelines, regulations and policies on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Clinical Trials.

o Lead and direct the setting up oncology & haematology clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) accurately following sponsor provided clinical trial documents and within sponsor and trust agreed timelines.

o Support and develop the Trust Research & Development portfolio.

o Be the delegated Lead Pharmacist for oncology & haematology and radiopharmacy clinical trials.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed job description, person specification and further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifcations & Training

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent
• Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year pre-registration training and minimum 3 years' experience

Desirable

• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• GCP trained

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
• Demonstrate involvement in supporting clinical trials.
• Understanding of Clinical Trials legislation
• Relevant experience working in Oncology/Haematology field.

Desirable

• Experience working in a pharmacy clinical trials department
• Experience working in pharmacy aseptics unit
• Knowledge of current and future developments in cancer treatment.

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

A Lead Systems Engineer is typically the technical lead for multidisciplinary teams delivering and operating multiple components within a system.

We work on national, highly available distributed systems built and run by in house teams. These systems can differ in size, scale and purpose, but an example system would:

• Have a round-the-clock requirement to be available to a level of 99.9% or higher
• Have a national-scale impact on unavailability, and cope with the load associated with a daily transactional user-base of more than one hundred thousand people
• Adopt modern Cloud best-practices and open standards to support interoperability and re-usability
• Achieve high availability through operational simplicity.
• Provide flexible low-cost horizontal scale out to handle expected and unexpected variations in load.
• Handle the architectural trade-offs necessary to avoid logical bottlenecks
• Provide security controls appropriate for the storage of large volumes of sensitive data - hundreds of millions of records and documents.
• Have a direct clinical impact on patient care.

These national critical systems enable safe, reliable identification across health and care, supporting services used by hundreds of thousands of people every day.

We have an exciting opportunity to join multidisciplinary product teams in Products and Platforms across a range of national services.

Main duties of the job

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will:

• Develop, build and operate national, highly available distributed systems within NHS England.
• Work within and contribute to NHS England engineering principles.
• Take technical ownership across the system space, including applications, environments, infrastructure and networks, pipelines, and operational tools.
• Collaborate with peers to solve engineering problems and raise engineering standards across the organisation. This is a significant part of the Lead Systems Engineer role, in the order of 25% of time.
• Drive engineering maturity within the team.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to support team development.

Candidates will need to demonstrate experience of the following

• Experience working on a complex application across all layers of the stack including application, infrastructure, CI/CD, testing, monitoring and alerting etc.
• Implementing quality-focused development practices and testing techniques
• Experience of taking a lead role, for example driving design decisions, managing stakeholders effectively, and providing technical leadership.
• Experience of driving and implementing improvements within a product or team.
• Working within a team to deliver software in a collaborative way, including coaching and mentoring colleagues to develop the team and contribute to a strong engineering culture.

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 post of Lead Systems Engineer has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 20% per annum.

Please be aware that RRP is none contractual and subject to review.

On-call

Participation in a shared on-call rota may be required to support a 24/7/365 service, this rota covers evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Security Clearance

Successful candidates may need to meet the requirements for Security Check (SC) clearance to access live systems and sensitive data.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, and person specification in the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working on a complex application across all layers of the stack including application, infrastructure, CI/CD, testing, monitoring and alerting etc.
• Experience of taking a lead role, for example driving design decisions, managing stakeholders effectively, and providing technical leadership

Skills

Essential

• Implementing quality-focussed development practices and testing techniques

Experience

Essential

• Working within a team to deliver software in a collaborative way, including coaching and mentoring colleagues to develop the team and contribute to a strong engineering culture.

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for Newly Qualified Nurses

Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse looking to broaden your career in a supportive and dynamic environment?

The Older Persons Assessment Unit is a 20-bedded front-door acute frailty assessment unit, providing rapid assessment and early intervention for older adults who present with acute or complex needs.In addition, OPAU has Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) capacity, including 7 trolleys and 2 chair spaces, enabling us to manage patients promptly, avoid unnecessary admissions, and support effective patient flow across the hospital.

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and safe, timely discharge planning.

This is an excellent environment to develop strong clinical skills, gain confidence in acute care, and build a solid foundation for a lifelong nursing career.

We welcome applications from:

• Individuals with a passion for frailty and high-quality older adult care

You should be caring, motivated, eager to learn, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

The assessment of care and health education needs

The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

To gain experience and skills in:

Clinical practice

Facilitation and teaching

Management (as appropriate)

To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less experienced staff.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

• Registered Nurses with NMC Registration
• Demonstrates interest in patient flow
• Show awareness of the best practice

Desirable

• Demonstrate confidence in using electronic patient records
• Interest in developing career in elderly care
• Willingness to participate in service improvement

Desirable

Essential

• Ability to mentor or support students nurses or junior staff.

Desirable

• Experience in end-of-life care or advanced care planning

Interview

Essential

• Knowledge in age-related health conditions and their management, e.g. falls prevention; pressure ulcer prevention; polypharmacy)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrates compassionate; kindness and civility attitude

Desirable

• Previous experience in elderly care
• Completion of relevant clinical skills training
• Understanding of discharge planning in elderly care

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

Would you like to become an integral part of a busy Operating Theatre team while developing valuable skills within a role that offers excellent learning and career progression opportunities?

We are currently recruiting full-time Theatre Healthcare Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A wide range of rotational learning opportunities and training courses
• Support in achieving a positive work-life balance
• Enhanced pay rates for nights and weekends
• Competitive rates for additional work opportunities
• A unique new starter programme designed to support your transition into the department
• A tailored training package to meet your individual learning needs
• Dedicated mentors and supportive line managers to guide you throughout your development
• Career progression and apprenticeship opportunities

Why Join Us?

Operating Theatres offer a rewarding and dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey while developing your own knowledge, skills, and career.

Join us and become part of a team committed to delivering outstanding patient care while investing in your professional development.

Main duties of the job

Theatre Healthcare Assistant

The Theatre Healthcare Assistant is a valued member of our Operating Theatre team, providing essential support to Registered Theatre Practitioners within the department. Working under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Theatre Healthcare Support Worker or Registered Theatre Practitioner, you will undertake a wide range of activities that contribute to the safe and effective delivery of patient care within the theatre environment.

This role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. Successful candidates will be supported to complete the Care Certificate and a range of in-house theatre competencies, enabling them to develop their skills and progress within the department.

Career progression is actively encouraged, and many of our Theatre Healthcare Support Workers have gone on to undertake training to become Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs).

Essential Criteria

Applicants must either:

• Hold a Level 3 Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) qualification in a healthcare-related subject, such as an NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent qualification.

OR

• Be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of relevant healthcare experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, gain experience in a specialist clinical environment, and build a rewarding career within Operating Theatres.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good communication skills, able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
• A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or You will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as Healthcare Assistant

Experience

Essential

• experience of working in a team environment
• You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Health and Social Care environment

Job summary

Are you looking to work within a friendly, dynamic team within the acute healthcare environment? Are you interested in supporting the rehabilitation of patients following admission to acute and respiratory wards to enable them to regain their mobility and independence? If so, then look no further...

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as part of our inpatient rehabilitation team based on main Royal Devon & Exeter hospital site (Wonford). We have a substantive, full time position (37.5 hours/week) available within this welcoming, dynamic team. (Part-time hours will also be considered).

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a passion for pursuing perfection across all areas of its services. We are a welcoming Trust, focussed on valuing a persons differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare and is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK.

This role involves providing a range of therapeutic interventions and treatments to patients and liaising with patients and family / carers in discharge planning and prevention of falls.

The post-holder will be expected to identify and support the physical limitations of a patients disability and their functional problems to support the therapy team to deliver early routine assessments and rehabilitation. There will be a requirement to develop strong links with the multidisciplinary teams working in the acute and community settings. The caseload will be patients who are recovering following admission to the acute medical and respiratory wards and are being assessed for discharge home or to their normal place of residence. There will be a strong Occupational Therapy focus within the role and an expectation to support both professions on a daily basis.

Members of the team will be expected to work across all areas or the Physiotherapy service as required and be available for the shifts across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays.

The role comes with the added benefit of being in a modern city with a wide range of leisure activities and entertainment facilities. Based within the heart of beautiful Devon and just off the M5, Exeter has a lot to offer, with a stunning coastline and picturesque moors within throwing distance of the city.

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 08:15-16:30 with weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Dan Reeves - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. [email protected]. 07557 489916

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Job summary

Transformation Manager (12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity)

Base: Tameside & Glossop ICFT - minimum 4 days/week. Working from home is an optional 1 day/week. Cross cover arrangements with Stockport Foundation Trust in place and at times travel to Stockport may be required.

This exciting and challenging opportunity would suit someone with a substantial and successful track record of delivering change across health services (acute and community) to drive forward a number of programmes of work linked to our strategic goals. We are looking for a well-rounded individual who has the resilience to manage change across a number of areas and run up to 4 programmes at any one time.

We are seeking someone with 'hands-on' experience of delivering process and behavioural change, with the excellent knowledge of change management within an acute provider, the integrated care agenda, and emerging best practice.

You should have a track record of successful implementation and delivery. You should be confident in engaging in discussion with the multi-disciplinary teams, clinical and non-clinical, including executive level.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead transformation projects & programmes from inception to conclusion, delivering real improvements in patient safety, patient experience, clinical effectiveness and productivity.

A key responsibility will be to drive transformation, improvement & innovation by challenging current practice and by working with teams to identify opportunities to improve quality whilst delivering greater productivity. The post holder will be required to use a number of recognised quality improvement approaches to deliver transformational change and improve outcomes for our population.

The post holder will encourage innovation and an appetite for change amongst staff, leading by example by constantly challenging current practice and identifying opportunities for change.

The role will support the operational teams in both acute and community settings, focusing on a whole system, integrated approach to patient care, whilst facilitating cultural and behavioural change.

The post holder will provide expert leadership and service re-design, and lead major change projects, delivering new models of care for our local population. You will support the health and care system in achieving its performance through driving the implementation of a range of improvement methodologies in line with the Trust's service/business objectives in order to promote sustainable change.

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

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree, masters level or equivalent diploma level or equivalent experience
• Change/Improvement/ project management qualifications or demonstratable knowledge and experience of methodologies.

Desirable

• Clinical Qualification.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of specialist continuous improvement and change management practices.
• Experience using QI methodologies and approaches.
• Knowledge of a range of recognised programme and project management methodologies and approaches.
• Track record and successful delivery of large-scale complex projects, organisational change and implementation of sustained improvement and realisation of benefits.
• Demonstrable evidence of previous experience of cultural and behavioral change management.
• Experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships, aligning different stakeholder priorities throughout an end-to-end transformation process.
• Experience of developing positive working relationships, collaboration and partnerships within and across organisations.
• Experience of facilitating learning, public speaking, delivering presentations, e.g. Trust / system wide meetings.
• Experience of the collation, analysis and interpretation of complex information or data.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a change management service improvement role at a senior level.
• Experience working within Secondary Care.
• Experience of facilitating and managing change within and across healthcare organisations / system wide.
• Experience of promoting and influencing change at senior clinical and operational leadership levels.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to see beyond the immediate problem to identify root causes, critical issues and develop clear aims and outcomes.
• Confidence and knowledge of emerging best practice of continuous improvement and change management.
• Able to hold people to account to deliver objectives.
• Demonstration of a wide range of management, programme and/or project management skills to plan, manage and facilitate delivery of often complex projects and improvement.
• Develop concept ideas into innovative solutions, and put these into practice
• Planning and coordination of multiple complex transformation and improvement programmes.
• Ability to drive change, implement and support solutions to deliver sustainable improvement.
• Ability to interpret and distil complex data, both quantitative and qualitative, to inform improvement.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong governance processes throughout a project life cycle
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication and decision making skills.
• Able to influence, motivate and persuade others, a credible leader of change.
• Able to build positive strategic relationships and work in partnership at all levels and collaboration to achieve shared aims.
• Influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Resilient and able to balance competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and a positive attitude to change.
• Demonstrate political, strategic and operational awareness

Behaviours

Essential

• Promote a positive image; retaining enthusiasm at all times to motivate staff involved change.
• Self-motivated and pro-active.

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

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to come and join our team of technologists and radiographers working in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT at the Royal United Hospital NHS Trust in Bath.

We are proud to have been the first department in the UK to install a Veriton SPECT-CT gamma camera; which has advanced our protocols to include more and more SPECT-CT imaging over the past 5 years. We have recently moved into a new department in the Dyson Cancer centre in Bath, which included the installation of a new GE 870 gamma camera. We image with contrast CT for vulval sentinel node and parathyroid imaging and are looking to advance this further to other images.

We are also in the process of funding for a new PET CT camera and increased department size in the next few years.

We are looking to increase our capacity through PET CT by extending working days from 8am to 8pm. This will be discussed how your full time hours can be adjusted to suit this at least once a week.

Main duties of the job

We provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including non-imaging tests. The role includes; quality assurance of equipment, ordering of radiopharmaceuticals, dispensing from multi-dose vials and administration via injection, inhalation and ingestion. The majority of imaging of patients is with SPECT-CT and sometimes includes contrast CT. The role requires regular training and auditing of skills as well as involvement with updating of documentation. Safe use and handling of radioactive materials is important.

About us

Everyone matters at the RUH

We want to be an outstanding place for us to work in and our patients to be cared for in. By learning from and embracing diversity, we create stronger and more inclusive teams which helps us to provide better care to our patients as well as supporting the wellbeing of each other.

How we Work Together

As one team, we will live our values of everyone matters, working together to make a difference. This enables us to provide the best possible care for the people we work with, people we care for and people in our community. You can find out more about our values and vision here

Our policies and procedures

These guide us in how to keep patients, carers, visitors, colleagues as well as all our information safe. We embrace a culture of learning and curiosity with kindness and civility, free from blame to enable us to learn from incidents and continue to improve together.

Patient Experience

Ensuring our patients are cared for safely and have a positive experience is important to us. No matter our role at the RUH, we can all make a difference to improving patient and family experience.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer

Desirable

• Registration with HCPC or Membership of RCT

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience working in Nuclear Medicine

Desirable

• Post qualification experience working with SPECT/CT or PET

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in the use of a range of IT systems (eg Microsoft suite, patient management software)
• Good comunicator
• Able to work in pressurised environment

Desirable

• Cannulation
• Contrast administration

Skills

Essential

• Dexterity to perform injections and use pipettes
• Manual handling examples
• Emotional resilience

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 experienced, passionate and compassionate Staff Nurses to join our dynamic nursing teams across a variety of Older People's wards throughout the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills and gain valuable experience working across different areas of Older People's Services. You will be supported to identify individual development goals, broaden your clinical experience and build the skills and confidence needed to progress your career and develop future leadership opportunities.

We are looking for nurses who have a genuine interest in caring for older people and who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will work alongside experienced and supportive teams, with opportunities to develop your knowledge, leadership skills and professional practice.

If you are caring, enthusiastic and keen to develop your nursing career within Older People's Services, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, acting as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients.

Take responsibility for:

• Assessing care and health education needs
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans, including discharge planning

Gain experience and develop skills in:

• Clinical practice
• Facilitation and teaching
• Management and leadership (as appropriate)

Contribute to the delivery of the RUH Nursing Strategy, supporting its objectives through effective communication and participation in clinical supervision.

Act as a mentor, preceptor, facilitator, and role model for less experienced staff, promoting learning and professional development within the team.

About us

At the RUH, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as one team to make a real difference - for our patients, for each other, and for our community. Whatever your role, your contribution matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Our growing staff networks celebrate success, amplify voices, and create opportunities to listen and learn. We champion kindness and civility, embrace diversity, and believe it makes us stronger.

Learning, development, and innovation run through everything we do. We'll support you to thrive and reach your full potential, with clear pathways for career progression.

Your wellbeing matters to us. Our holistic programme supports physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health - and yes, we even have a pool!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about this great opportunity.

Person Specification

Supporting information

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Desirable

• Previous nursing experience in elderly care

Supporting Information and Interview

Essential

• Knowledge in age-related health conditions and their management, e.g. falls prevention; pressure ulcer prevention; polypharmacy)

Desirable

• Show the Trust values

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal United Hospitals Bath as a Band 7 Specialist Critical Care Dietitian on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

As the clinical lead for dietetics within Critical Care, you will provide expert nutritional assessment and management for critically ill patients, working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. You will manage a complex caseload, supporting patients throughout their critical care journey and ensuring nutrition interventions are evidence-based, individualised and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to combine high quality clinical practice with leadership, education and service improvement. In addition to delivering specialist patient care, you will support the ongoing development of the Critical Care Dietetic Service, contribute to quality improvement and research activities, and provide leadership and line management support within the wider dietetic team. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and adaptable dietitian who is passionate about critical care nutrition and is keen to make a meaningful contribution during this maternity leave cover period. Whether you are an established Band 7 or an experienced Band 6 looking for your next challenge, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

You'll be joining a supportive and progressive Adult Therapies team with strong links across Critical Care, Nutrition Support and the wider MDT.

• Lead the delivery of the specialist dietetic service within Critical Care during a period of maternity leave cover.
• Manage a highly specialised caseload of critically ill patients requiring complex nutritional assessment, intervention and monitoring.
• Act as the expert nutrition practitioner within the Critical Care multidisciplinary team, attending ward rounds and contributing to complex clinical decision-making.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised nutrition support plans, including oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients, relatives and healthcare professionals on all aspects of nutritional management in Critical Care.
• Lead and contribute to audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and research activities that improve patient outcomes and service effectiveness.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, pathways and standards to ensure services reflect current best practice.
• Provide education, supervision and mentorship to junior dietetic staff, students and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support service leadership activities, including workforce development, governance, performance monitoring and service improvement initiatives.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

This maternity cover offers an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience, influence service development and develop your expertise within a specialist critical care environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Degree in dietetics
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development at master level.
• Further post-graduate study at master level or equivalent, such as PENG course or equivalent assessed learning.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in Dietetics
• Member of the BDA

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Up to date in current dietetic practice on critical care and post surgical patients
• Evidence of active participation in MDT working on ICU
• Evidence of dietetic practice in critical care, including oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition: assessment, regimen formulation and review, including bespoke TPN.
• Experience of working with highly complex patients.

Desirable

• Evidence of protocol / pathway development in dietetic practice.

Values

Essential

• Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental.
• Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
• Willing to learn, open to change
• Pro-active and takes responsibility

Physical skills, mental and emotional effort

Essential

• Physical skills may involve protracted periods of standing and moving moderate non-patient loads.
• Emotional effort and key stressors include working in an area with potential for distressing and highly emotional interactions. Patients and families may be highly emotional or challenging while dealing with events

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

This is a great opportunity to join the Retail Catering Team at the Royal United Hospital, Bath working in Atrium and Oasis Coffee Shops as well as our main Lansdown Restaurant.

We provide our patients, staff and visitors with a place to relax and an opportunity to take a break. Our coffee shops provide Lavazza Barista Coffees, as well as other hot drinks, plus a wide range of sandwiches, cakes and pastries like many high street coffee shops.

Our Lansdown restaurant serves three meals each day, together with hot drinks, sandwiches, and snacks.

Our Retail Team are focused on providing great customer service and we are always looking to improve our offering, giving team members the ability to suggest developments to enable us to serve our patients, staff, and customers even better. The successful candidate will be very much involved in building on the services provided and supporting the team in this goal.

As part of the Retail Team, you will also be serving customers with food and drinks, taking customer payments, setting up or clearing down serving areas, clearing customer tables, and helping to maintain a clean, hygienic environment.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Retail Catering Team.

Providing great customer service in the retail catering outlets - Lansdown Restaurant, Atrium & Oasis Coffee Shops.

Preparing the outlets for service, serving food and beverages to customers, taking customer payments and helping to maintain a clean, hygienic environment.

To ensure the safety of the food services, completing food safety checks, and completing documentation for due diligence and assurance.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE level.
• Willing and able to complete mandatory food hygiene training qualification.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer focused working environment.
• Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring Helps and co-operates with colleagues Pro-active and takes responsibility Willing to learn, open to change Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.

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

Come and make a real difference by joining our dedicated nursing team on the Medlock Unit, based within the brand-new Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH.We are looking for a kind, compassionate and motivated nurse to join our passionate, highly skilled multi-professional team. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in developing or enhancing their competency in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Within the Medlock Unit, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge while supporting patients receiving SACT and other supportive treatments in an acute cancer setting. You will receive a tailored induction programme, including visits to adjacent areas within the department, followed by completion of the SACT Competency Passport within six months. We are committed to supporting your development within the ACCEND framework.

We are committed to supporting your ongoing development. Once established in post, you will be encouraged to shape your career direction, with a range of Cancer Care qualifications available to support both your professional progression and the evolving needs of the service.

As our service expands into the community, the role will also include supporting the SACT service at Frome Community Hospital when required. Staff will travel from the RUH to the satellite unit at Frome Medical Practice using a Trust fleet car, with travel time paid to support fairness and work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

As a team, we strive to be compassionate, supportive, personal and open, with patient and family experience at the heart of everything we do. Alongside strong clinical and technical skills, we are looking for someone who understands the unique needs of people undergoing cancer treatment and who can provide sensitive, holistic support to both patients and their families throughout their journey. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that every patient receives high-quality, person-centred care that positively shapes their cancer experience.

We warmly encourage informal visits.

To be considered for this position, you must hold a valid UK NMC registration.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

NMC Registration

Essential

• 6-12 months post registration experience in acute setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in busy and dynamic clinical environment

IV/Cannulation/CVAD skills

Essential

• 6-12 months post registration experience in acute setting

Desirable

• Exposure to techniques in previous role-completed CVAD course

Continuing Professional development

Essential

• Willingness to undertake relevant SACT training and competencies

Desirable

• SACT 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.

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 ready to make a real difference every day? Apply now to join our Cleaning Team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath.

This is more than just a cleaning role - it's an opportunity to be part of a team that plays a vital role in patient care and safety.

Cleaning is essential to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and infection-free environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. Our Cleaners are highly valued members of the hospital community, making a visible and meaningful impact across wards, departments, and public spaces.

What we're looking for:We are inviting applications from people who are:

• Flexible and reliable
• Good communicators
• Detail-oriented
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Shift options to suit your lifestyle:

We offer a variety of shift lengths ranging from 3 to 7.5 hours, making it easy to fit around your lifestyle and we have the following shift patterns:

• Afternoon shifts: 11:30am -7:30pm or 2pm -10pm
• Weekend shifts between: 7am - 10pm

What you can expect when you join us:

• A supportive team environment
• A designated area of work, so you can build strong relationships with the staff in your assigned ward or department
• Opportunities for development and progression
• A role that truly makes a difference

Full training will be provided. For more information or to discuss the role, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details below.

Main duties of the job

Maintain standards set out in the National Standards for Healthcare Cleanliness and improving compliance with the patient led assessments of the care environment.

To work on your own initiative with the support and guidance of the Cleaning Supervisor.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsership.

Person Specification

Past Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience in care sector or Facilities or NHS

Desirable

• 1 year supervision experience in care

Qualifications

Essential

• Any Service Sector Qualification

Desirable

• Any Service Sector Qualification

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

Are you an experienced clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality patient care? We are looking for a Clinical Site Manager to play a pivotal role in leading operational and clinical services across our hospital site.

As a visible and influential leader, you will work at the heart of hospital operations, ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. You'll coordinate patient flow across the organisation, overseeing admissions, transfers and discharges while supporting effective bed management and capacity planning.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, senior clinicians and operational colleagues, you will provide expert decision-making and leadership during both routine operations and periods of escalation. You will help maintain patient safety, support efficient service delivery and contribute to an exceptional patient experience.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident and proactive healthcare professional who can balance operational demands with clinical priorities, make sound decisions under pressure and inspire others through visible leadership.

We're seeking an experienced healthcare professional with excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills. You need to be confident working in a dynamic environment, able to manage competing priorities and committed to delivering outstanding care and operational excellence.

Main duties of the job

• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers and discharges in accordance with Trust policies and agreed pathways.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams and external partners to facilitate timely patient flow.
• Promote a patient-centred approach to care, ensuring patients and carers are appropriately involved in decision-making.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Support implementation of the Trust Bed Management Policy and Procedures.
• Work with the Emergency Department and inpatient areas to support safe and timely patient movement.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external escalation processes.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all clinical and operational teams.
• Identify barriers to patient flow and work with teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Support effective use of Trust bed capacity and liaise with partner organisations as required.
• Respond appropriately to major incidents, fire alerts, cardiac arrests and security incidents in accordance with Trust procedures. [
• Provide operational advice and support to clinical teams outside normal working hours.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Has experience of working with operational management

Desirable

• Management qualification - NEBs, CMS, DMS

Knowledge

Essential

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Significant experience as a band 6 nurse
• Recent experience in an acute Trust

Desirable

• Experience working in site team
• Leadership qualifications
• Knowledge of discharge processes

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).