Job summary

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist you will be: Contributing to psycholo

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Psychologist at Wellesley Hospital, you will assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment of service users under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist. Your role includes contributing to psychological assessments and formulations, facilitating psychological interventions, and assisting in the design and delivery of specialist training. You will also maintain clinical databases and complete outcome measures. Your work includes writing reports for various audiences and conducting service evaluations and other research tasks such as collecting, analysing, and reporting statistics. You will undertake clinically relevant audits and attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings. Working at Wellesley Hospital provides numerous career development opportunities for you to enhance your skills in a mental health setting. Your growth is important to us, and you will have the chance to develop specialist skills and receive benefits that support your wellbeing and career objectives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a provider of mental health and other specialized care services. With over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium offers employment opportunities in various sectors including mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 individuals. Elysium is committed to the safe recruitment of staff and is a Disability Confident employer, emphasising inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Employees are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. The organisation provides a comprehensive benefits package including access to training, wellbeing activities, and career development resources. Elysium Healthcare collaborates with different NHS Trusts to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality care while supporting employees' professional and personal growth.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,051 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554042413

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

What you will be doing

As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics

At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.

To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today.

As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:

• Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations
• Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness
• Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others
• Maintaining clinical databases
• Completing outcome measures
• Writing reports for various audiences
• Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics
• Undertaking clinically relevant audits
• Attending Multi Disciplinary Team meetings

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting
• Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks
• Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention
• Strong organisation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £27,051
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist you will be: Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others Maintaining clinical databases Completing outcome measures Writing reports for various audiences Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics Undertaking clinically relevant audits Attending Multi Disciplinary Team meetings To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention Strong organisation skills Good interpersonal and communication skills To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct Where you will be working: Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs. There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £27,051 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks. Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention. Strong organisation skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks. Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention. Strong organisation skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist you will be: Contributing to psycholo

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Psychologist at Wellesley Hospital, you will assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment of service users under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist. Your role includes contributing to psychological assessments and formulations, facilitating psychological interventions, and assisting in the design and delivery of specialist training. You will also maintain clinical databases and complete outcome measures. Your work includes writing reports for various audiences and conducting service evaluations and other research tasks such as collecting, analysing, and reporting statistics. You will undertake clinically relevant audits and attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings. Working at Wellesley Hospital provides numerous career development opportunities for you to enhance your skills in a mental health setting. Your growth is important to us, and you will have the chance to develop specialist skills and receive benefits that support your wellbeing and career objectives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a provider of mental health and other specialized care services. With over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium offers employment opportunities in various sectors including mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 individuals. Elysium is committed to the safe recruitment of staff and is a Disability Confident employer, emphasising inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Employees are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. The organisation provides a comprehensive benefits package including access to training, wellbeing activities, and career development resources. Elysium Healthcare collaborates with different NHS Trusts to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality care while supporting employees' professional and personal growth.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,051 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554042413

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

What you will be doing

As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics

At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.

To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today.

As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:

• Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations
• Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness
• Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others
• Maintaining clinical databases
• Completing outcome measures
• Writing reports for various audiences
• Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics
• Undertaking clinically relevant audits
• Attending Multi Disciplinary Team meetings

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting
• Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks
• Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention
• Strong organisation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £27,051
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist you will be: Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others Maintaining clinical databases Completing outcome measures Writing reports for various audiences Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics Undertaking clinically relevant audits Attending Multi Disciplinary Team meetings To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention Strong organisation skills Good interpersonal and communication skills To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct Where you will be working: Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs. There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £27,051 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks. Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention. Strong organisation skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks. Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention. Strong organisation skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Applications are invited from a highly motivated and enthusiastic phlebotomist or healthcare assistant with up-to-date phlebotomy skills.

This position is for a minimum of 18 hours per week. Further hours could be available.

Main duties of the job

• Phlebotomy skills, including management of patients taking Warfarin
• Chronic disease management for hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischaemic heart disease
• BP recording, including 24 hour tapes
• ECG recording, including 24 hour tapes
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Patient health checks
• Chaperoning duties
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
• Ensuring instrument kits are sent for sterilisation in a timely manner and received back
• Sterilising, cleaning and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording fridge temperature
• Checking surgical equipment stock levels and stock rotation
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Recording clinical findings and updating data entry on clinical system according to practice requirements
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

About us

Working as part of a small, experienced nursing and GP support team, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to expand their skills in a supportive and very patient focussed environment. Candidates should already have some experience within the medical/healthcare sector, including experience of phlebotomy.

This role offers a wide variety of skills and training opportunities in a patient focussed role.

Job summary

Applications are invited from a highly motivated and enthusiastic phlebotomist or healthcare assistant with up-to-date phlebotomy skills.

This position is for a minimum of 18 hours per week. Further hours could be available.

Main duties of the job

• Phlebotomy skills, including management of patients taking Warfarin
• Chronic disease management for hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischaemic heart disease
• BP recording, including 24 hour tapes
• ECG recording, including 24 hour tapes
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Patient health checks
• Chaperoning duties
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
• Ensuring instrument kits are sent for sterilisation in a timely manner and received back
• Sterilising, cleaning and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording fridge temperature
• Checking surgical equipment stock levels and stock rotation
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Recording clinical findings and updating data entry on clinical system according to practice requirements
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

About us

Working as part of a small, experienced nursing and GP support team, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to expand their skills in a supportive and very patient focussed environment. Candidates should already have some experience within the medical/healthcare sector, including experience of phlebotomy.

This role offers a wide variety of skills and training opportunities in a patient focussed role.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to work within the South East Wales Region of Newborn Hearing Screening Wales, an All-Wales programme, which provides a uniform service of high quality within an All-Wales policy and to All-Wales standards and protocols.

Based at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff you will work as part of a team participating in the hearing screening of newborn babies. You will undertake the full range of newborn hearing screening duties both in a hospital and community setting.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week, where you will work a set rota that includes a 4 hour Saturday morning shift each week. A copy of the rota can be provided on request to ensure that you are able to commit to these working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

Duties include communicating with the parents throughout the process, baby handling, use of screening equipment and accurately recording clinical and test data relevant to the screening process, therefore, good communication skills and experience of using a computer are essential. You must be a confident and reliable individual and possess the ability to work well under pressure.

Although the base site will be at the University Hospital of Wales, you will also be required to work shifts at other South Wales hospital sites on a regular basis and to run clinics in the community. Therefore, the successful candidate will need the ability to regularly travel between and work at other sites within the region as needed.

There is a mandatory requirement to undertake Level 3 Accredited Learning. On completion of this and subject to all criteria being met, you will continue in your job role on a permanent contract with PHW at the designated pay scale.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Job summary

Do you want to join an award-winning department that puts clinical pharmacists at the forefront of medicines optimisation and patient care?The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide medicines management and medicines optimisation services from our four hospital sites across the City of London and East London.

We are looking for motivated and dynamic pharmacists to join the department at Barts Health to participate in the rotational band 7 pharmacist programme. The programme includes 9-month rotations across the four different sites of Royal London hospital, St Bartholomew's hospital, Whipps Cross hospital and Newham hospital.

You will work closely with medical and nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team on a wide range of medicines optimisation matters, and to ensure standardisation of medicine policies and procedures wherever appropriate.

You will also be expected to contribute to the research agenda working with staff across the Pharmacy department and student placements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work on the wards and deliver quality care to patients at ward level through efficient medicines optimization. This will include the assessment of patient's own drugs, medicine reconciliation, original pack dispensing at ward level, counseling patients about their medicines and coordinating the supply of discharge medication. The post holder will work with their ward-based team to continually develop the service, while maintaining high standards and achieving best practice to meet the needs of patients and the Trust. The role will also involve dispensary-based responsibilities.

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8312183RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital (Cross site)

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oPost registration experience in an acute hospital based clinical post.
• oExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
• oExperience of undertaking research, quality improvement or audit projects.
• oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department

Desirable

• o Experience delivering care in acute medicine and surgery specialties in a ward setting.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal skills.
• oAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
• oAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressure.
• oDemonstrate numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations.
• oAbility to plan, prioritise and organise self and others.
• oAbility to manage times effectively and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.
• IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office with intermediate IT skills including accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programs.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients, and their loved ones.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training.

Desirable

• o Experience investigating and managing medication related incidents.

Qualifications

Essential

• oMPharm or equivalent.
• oRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhC.
• oDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.

Desirable

• o Independent prescribing qualification.
• oRCPharm Advanced Framework or evidence of working towards

Person Specification Experience Essential oPost registration experience in an acute hospital based clinical post. oExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care. oExperience of undertaking research, quality improvement or audit projects. oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department Desirable o Experience delivering care in acute medicine and surgery specialties in a ward setting. Skills Essential oExcellent interpersonal skills. oAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail. oAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressure. oDemonstrate numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations. oAbility to plan, prioritise and organise self and others. oAbility to manage times effectively and work to deadlines. Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure. IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office with intermediate IT skills including accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programs. Effective problem solving skills. Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients, and their loved ones. Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training. Desirable o Experience investigating and managing medication related incidents. Qualifications Essential oMPharm or equivalent. oRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhC. oDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice or equivalent. Desirable o Independent prescribing qualification. oRCPharm Advanced Framework or evidence of working towards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital (Cross site)

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital (Cross site)

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, innovative, and performance-driven clinician to join the Croydon Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future of neurodevelopmental services within the borough.The post holder will lead the Croydon Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team and be instrumental in the ongoing development and transformation of the service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with expertise in neurodevelopmental presentations, particularly ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who is passionate about service improvement, high-quality clinical care, and developing effective pathways for children, young people, and families.

We accept applications from professionals with a background in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, or Nursing who possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes.

We warmly welcome applications from everyone who meets the essential criteria. As we continue our journey towards being an anti-racist organisation, we are especially keen to hear from Black and Global Majority candidates, so that our workforce more closely reflects the diversity of the children, young people and families we serve in Croydon.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Provide operational and clinical leadership to the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.
• Lead the continued development and improvement of the neurodevelopmental service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Monitor and manage service performance, quality standards, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain oversight of neurodevelopmental waiting lists, ensuring timely access to assessment and intervention pathways.
• Provide clinical and managerial supervision to team members, supporting professional development and high standards of practice.
• Lead on the investigation, monitoring, and learning from Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs) and other governance processes.
• Hold responsibility for the team's budget and contribute to effective resource management.
• Ensure clinical practice is compliant with relevant national, professional, and organisational standards.
• Drive operational effectiveness and support the achievement of service objectives.
• Provide expert clinical consultation and contribute to complex decision-making regarding assessment and treatment options.

This is a rewarding leadership role for an individual who is committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in neurodevelopmental care, and who wishes to make a lasting impact on service delivery and patient outcomes.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you feel valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance,flexible working and supporting a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease,our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation,our staff benefit from keyworker housing which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NUR-8141947-TA-A

Job locations

Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role, including the key responsibilities, person specification, and essential qualifications and experience, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to review these documents carefully, as they provide comprehensive information about the expectations of the post, the skills and competencies required, and the opportunities available within the role. The attached documents will help you gain a fuller understanding of the position and determine how your experience and aspirations align with our service.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role, including the key responsibilities, person specification, and essential qualifications and experience, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to review these documents carefully, as they provide comprehensive information about the expectations of the post, the skills and competencies required, and the opportunities available within the role. The attached documents will help you gain a fuller understanding of the position and determine how your experience and aspirations align with our service.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical profession.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• RN Child
• Management course.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goals.
• Experience of working within the NHS, or a related public or voluntary sector organisation.
• Experience working with young people pre / post neurodevelopmental diagnosis
• Desire to develop leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Experience of service development.
• Knowledge / experience of Looked After Children
• Experience assessing young people with Neurodevelopmental presentations including co-morbidities
• Experienced in ADHD and / or autism assessments

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice.
• Understanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care.
• Significant and advanced knowledge of neurodevelopmental presentations, particularly ADHD and/or ASD

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care services
• Ability to develop close collaborative working relationship between individuals, teams and organisations
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills and proven ability to evaluate services and present findings to stakeholders
• Leadership skills especially the ability to lead and manage change through influence without direct management.

Desirable

• Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively
• Ability to manage effectively a revenue budget.

Personal Attributes & Other Skills

Essential

• Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary.
• Innovative, creative and willing to try new approaches.
• Possess attention to detail

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking audit work.

Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Current good practice in assessment, short term time limited treatments and interventions
• Knowledge of recent legislation affecting the NHS and local authority.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience working with Looked After and Adopted Children

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical profession. Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable RN Child Management course. Experience Essential Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goals. Experience of working within the NHS, or a related public or voluntary sector organisation. Experience working with young people pre / post neurodevelopmental diagnosis Desire to develop leadership and management skills Desirable Experience of service development. Knowledge / experience of Looked After Children Experience assessing young people with Neurodevelopmental presentations including co-morbidities Experienced in ADHD and / or autism assessments Knowledge Essential Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice. Understanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care. Significant and advanced knowledge of neurodevelopmental presentations, particularly ADHD and/or ASD Skills and Abilities Essential Effective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels. Understanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care services Ability to develop close collaborative working relationship between individuals, teams and organisations Excellent report writing and presentation skills and proven ability to evaluate services and present findings to stakeholders Leadership skills especially the ability to lead and manage change through influence without direct management. Desirable Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations. Ability to manage conflict effectively Ability to manage effectively a revenue budget. Personal Attributes & Other Skills Essential Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary. Innovative, creative and willing to try new approaches. Possess attention to detail Desirable Evidence of undertaking audit work. Specialist Knowledge Essential Current good practice in assessment, short term time limited treatments and interventions Knowledge of recent legislation affecting the NHS and local authority. Desirable Knowledge or experience working with Looked After and Adopted Children

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Resuscitation Practice Development Nurse/Paramedic will support the Resuscitation Practice Development Manager in delivering high-quality, evidence-based resuscitation training across the Trust, spanning inpatient, community and specialist settings.

The post holder will act as an in-house ILS Tutor, deliver ward-based in-situ training and assessments, and support early recognition of the deteriorating patient. They will provide ad-hoc and specialist training across Trust teams, one-to-one support following ILS/BLS training, and coordinate training activity to maximise compliance.

The role also includes oversight of resuscitation equipment and administrative records, contributing to audit and service improvement, and deputising for the team manager as required. The post holder will maintain their professional registration and keep clinical knowledge up to date.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver ILS training as an in-house Tutor and provide ward-based in-situ training and assessments
• Support early recognition of the deteriorating patient
• Provide ad-hoc and specialist resuscitation training across Trust teams
• Offer one-to-one support following ILS/BLS training
• Coordinate training activity to maximise compliance
• Oversee resuscitation equipment and maintain administrative records
• Contribute to audit and service improvement activities
• Deputise for the team manager as required
• Maintain professional registration and up-to-date clinical knowledge

About us

By coming to work at SLaM, you will join an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care, with access to professional development and the chance to work alongside world leaders in their field. Our close working relationship with King's Health Partners also opens up opportunities to get involved in academic research.

We're committed to a healthy work-life balance and ensuring our staff feel valued, with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave, dependent on role and length of service
• Flexible working, including part-time and job share options
• Career development, through mentoring, coaching, and leadership and talent programmes
• Car lease schemes at competitive rates
• Keyworker housing available on selected sites
• NHS discounts of up to 10% with major retailers

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available with a vacancy within our orthoptic team. We are a friendly team looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Orthoptist to join us from October 2026. This is a fixed term, part-time (0.60 WTE) maternity leave cover post. You will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital and have an interesting mix of paediatric and adult hospital and community clinic & special schools with training opportunities within extended roles.The post-holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Orthoptic and Ophthalmology teams that provide comprehensive and quality Orthoptic services for the Trust.The Orthoptic department is a highly specialised department that provides comprehensive, quality and specialised Orthoptic services to the Trust as part of a multi-disciplinary Ophthalmology Team.You will participate in the educational activities run by and for the Orthoptic Departments. This includes the teaching of other health care professionals, medical undergraduates and junior doctors.There are significant opportunities to develop within the role gaining experience in extended roles and being involved in audit and research.We are a support team and understand the importance of staff well-being, flexibility and good team engagement to make a great experience for you joining our department and Trust

Main duties of the job

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

? Apply clinical expertise, sound clinical reasoning, and experience to independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic service, working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary ophthalmology and AHP team.

? Contribute actively to the education and development of others by teaching and supporting a wide range of healthcare professionals, including undergraduate orthoptic students, pre registration optometrists, health visitors, school nurses, GPs, junior doctors, and medical students.

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum pro rata inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-8313826WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience delivering orthoptic assessment, diagnosis, and management across paediatric and adult patients, including through pre-registration clinical placements, performing duties comparable to those described in the job description.
• Experience working as part of uni-professional and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care
• Experience providing advice, support, or training to students, support workers, or colleagues
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records using paper or electronic patient record systems.
• Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults, with an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable

• Post-registration experience in a specialist area such as paediatrics, stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, community services, or special schools
• Membership of a relevant specialist interest group
• Experience contributing to audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement activity
• Experience using Cerner Millennium, MediSIGHT, or equivalent electronic patient record systems.
• Experience supporting student placements or delivering clinical teaching.

Skills

Essential

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills across the range of orthoptic practice, including paediatric and adult ocular motility disorders.
• Ability to analyse and prioritise clinical information to develop safe and appropriate care plans.
• Ability to communicate clinical information clearly to a range of audiences, adapting communication for children, carers, and patients with additional needs.
• Ability to deliver sensitive or distressing information with professionalism, empathy, and clarity.
• Ability to work autonomously, making clinical decisions within professional guidelines and escalating appropriately
• Ability to perform the manual clinical techniques of orthoptic practice, including motility measurement, manual perimetry, focimetry, and instillation of diagnostic drops.
• Ability to organise and prioritise a clinical workload, demonstrating effective time management
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory, patient-centred practice

Desirable

• Confident presentation skills, including delivering teaching sessions or case presentations
• Ability to support the development of students or support workers through mentoring or supervision.
• Experience contributing to service development or pathway improvement.

Knowledge

Essential

• Developed knowledge of current best practice in orthoptics across paediatric and adult care.
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities, professional code of conduct, and ethical framework relevant to orthoptic practice
• Understanding of clinical governance, including audit, risk management, and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and confidence using electronic patient record systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles relating to children and vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining HCPC standards

Desirable

• Knowledge of MediSIGHT, Cerner Millennium, or equivalent ophthalmic EPR or PAS systems
• Knowledge of national paediatric, stroke, or community eye care guidelines.

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)
• Postgraduate training or short courses relevant to paediatrics, stroke, or neuro-ophthalmology

Other

Essential

• Able to travel between hospital and community sites as required.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the post, with reasonable adjustments where necessary.
• Flexible, dependable, and adaptable approach to work, including working across multiple locations.

Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of clinical experience delivering orthoptic assessment, diagnosis, and management across paediatric and adult patients, including through pre-registration clinical placements, performing duties comparable to those described in the job description. Experience working as part of uni-professional and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care Experience providing advice, support, or training to students, support workers, or colleagues Experience maintaining accurate clinical records using paper or electronic patient record systems. Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults, with an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Desirable Post-registration experience in a specialist area such as paediatrics, stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, community services, or special schools Membership of a relevant specialist interest group Experience contributing to audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement activity Experience using Cerner Millennium, MediSIGHT, or equivalent electronic patient record systems. Experience supporting student placements or delivering clinical teaching. Skills Essential Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills across the range of orthoptic practice, including paediatric and adult ocular motility disorders. Ability to analyse and prioritise clinical information to develop safe and appropriate care plans. Ability to communicate clinical information clearly to a range of audiences, adapting communication for children, carers, and patients with additional needs. Ability to deliver sensitive or distressing information with professionalism, empathy, and clarity. Ability to work autonomously, making clinical decisions within professional guidelines and escalating appropriately Ability to perform the manual clinical techniques of orthoptic practice, including motility measurement, manual perimetry, focimetry, and instillation of diagnostic drops. Ability to organise and prioritise a clinical workload, demonstrating effective time management Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage frequent interruptions. Ability to maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory, patient-centred practice Desirable Confident presentation skills, including delivering teaching sessions or case presentations Ability to support the development of students or support workers through mentoring or supervision. Experience contributing to service development or pathway improvement. Knowledge Essential Developed knowledge of current best practice in orthoptics across paediatric and adult care. Understanding of the legal responsibilities, professional code of conduct, and ethical framework relevant to orthoptic practice Understanding of clinical governance, including audit, risk management, and evidence-based practice Knowledge of MS Office applications and confidence using electronic patient record systems. Understanding of safeguarding principles relating to children and vulnerable adults. Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining HCPC standards Desirable Knowledge of MediSIGHT, Cerner Millennium, or equivalent ophthalmic EPR or PAS systems Knowledge of national paediatric, stroke, or community eye care guidelines. Qualifications Essential Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics (BSc Orthoptics, BMedSci Orthoptics) or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO). Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of ongoing CPD in accordance with HCPC requirements. Desirable Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) Postgraduate training or short courses relevant to paediatrics, stroke, or neuro-ophthalmology Other Essential Able to travel between hospital and community sites as required. Physically able to perform the duties of the post, with reasonable adjustments where necessary. Flexible, dependable, and adaptable approach to work, including working across multiple locations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are searching for a committed and enthusiastic psychology graduate, with some experience of working in secure mental health/prison settings, to join the Mental Health teams at HMP Frankland

This fixed term (12 months) post would suit an enthusiastic individual, valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team. A key part of this role will be using clinical skills to embed psychological understanding and psychosocial interventions in everyday practice.

The Higher Assistant Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse male population that includes mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.

This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria.

Main duties of the job

Your Day-to-Day We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologists with;

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development

Were looking for someone who is

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
• Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
• Passionate about learning and working as part of an Multidisciplinary team.
• Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

Hi, Im Shani the team manager, and Im really pleased youre looking at this opportunity. The Community Enhancing Recovery Team (CERT) was est in 2023 and offer intensive support to service users within the Enhanced Pathway. The Main focus of the service was to assist people who are in longer term hospital back into the community. The team have now expanded to include people who are being considered for locked rehabilitation, the aim here is to actively increase their support in the community & to avoid admission. Working with the care coordinators, the right candidate will provide additional support for the person.

We are looking for a support worker to join the team,

If you are a support worker that is passionate about providing care a service user population, that have longer term, complex needs and often find themselves stuck in their journey to recovery.

Please get in touch with me, Shani Robinson 07979690213 [email protected].

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

Main duties of the job

The support workers role in the team would be to work with other members of the MDT to create and deliver care.

The support worker will be using their skills & knowledge to help prevent admission and implement rehabilitation at home away from locked rehabilitation units.

The most important skills necessary are that you are caring & compassionate & have the patience & ability to listen to the person goals & aspirations. You have to want to make a difference to someones life who has complex emotional needs & to work with them in a trauma informed way. The role will require you to create links with local community groups & to work as a collaborative part of the MDT around the person.

You will also be required to input into care reviews meetings and you may also be required to in reach to local inpatient units and locked rehabilitation units.

If you would like to more information, please contact Shani Robinson for more details.

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

Are you a motivated, forward-thinking Therapy Assistant looking to make a real difference in your community?

Join our Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Service (NRS) which encompasses the Intermediate Care team & Long-Term Condition Pathway working across Barnsley Community.

The team provides rehabilitation to patients in their own home & residential care settings.

The service provides specialist community therapy assessment & treatment to improve health & independence. In addition, the service offers rehabilitation to enable earlier discharge from hospital or to prevent hospital admission.

The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside Physiotherapists & Occupational therapists across our Neighbourhood Teams.

Following initial assessment by a registered health care professional, you will exercise initiative & judgement in contributing to enabling service users to reach their potential & develop knowledge to promote holistic care. You will also be responsible for co-ordinating the duty rota, distributing shifts & daily visits to support workers within the team.

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

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

Main duties of the job

As Therapy Assistant you will:

Work in close liaison with wider MDT, excellent communication & time management skills are essential

Provide high standards of safe & compassionate care to people that maximises their rehabilitation potential

Participate in training, education, & clinical supervision to develop skills & knowledge & apply continuous reflection on own practice

Possess high levels of communication skills & excellent interpersonal skills

Be committed to teamwork & delivering high quality patient care

Exercise a degree of independence, under supervision, using your initiative & judgment when delivering tasks

Develop & maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people & ensure the care experienced is positive & service user safety is maintained

Support & motivate patients to participate in their rehabilitation

The use of a vehicle to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post is essential

Hours of work will include weekends & bank holidays

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Main duties of the job

For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and youll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a full time Mental Health Practitioner within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. This role will focus on the delivery of population based mental health care for the community of Hereford City. You will be working alongside a team of highly specialist practitioners and have direct relationships with the professionals within the local Primary Care Networks (PCN). If you are seeking a role that will encompass new ways of working that will be the future delivery of community mental health care in England, then this is an opportunity you should not miss. Consideration will be made for flexible working and there may be some opportunities for staff members to work from home where clinically possible.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a Mental Health Community Practitioner within our team includes (but not limited to):

Completing assessments on patients referred within the Hereford City locality. Referrals would typically come from GPs, however, may also come from internally within the trust or other agencies.

Holding a caseload of patients with a range of mental health illnesses and providing treatment to these individuals using evidence-based interventions as appropriate.

To develop care plans with patients and the MDT, to the utilise these care plans to support them in recovery.

To be able to risk assess and risk manage patients in response to their current needs.

To take part in the duty system and act appropriately when dealing with patients who are experiencing difficulties in the absence of their allocated worker.

Receive clinical and managerial supervision regularly, and to also supervise and support junior members within the team.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Team for an Occupational Health Physiotherapist.

The role focuses on delivering specialist support for the Trust's Reasonable Adjustments and WorkSmart (workplace assessment) services, alongside managing an occupational health physiotherapy caseload. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based assessment, advice and intervention to support employees in remaining at work, returning safely following ill health, and optimising their health, wellbeing and functional capacity.

Working within a supportive team, you will help create safe, inclusive and productive working environments through a holistic, person-centred approach. In partnership with employees, managers, HR and key stakeholders, you will identify practical workplace solutions that promote positive health and work outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physiotherapist to develop specialist Occupational Health knowledge while enhancing their clinical reasoning, assessment and case management skills. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to support your development.

Applications are welcomed from physiotherapists who have completed their core rotations and possess significant musculoskeletal experience. Occupational Health experience is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a specialist Occupational Health Physiotherapy role, delivering expert musculoskeletal assessment and intervention, leading WorkSmart (workplace) assessments, and supporting the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Trust's Reasonable Adjustments pathway.

To be responsible for the operational management of the Occupational Health clinical specialty.

To provide specialist knowledge and advice to the Occupational Health team and other senior managers and clinicians in order to ensure appropriate representation of your service at operational and strategic levels.

To act as a specialist Occupational Health Physiotherapist, contributing to the delivery and development of high-quality clinical services, promoting evidence-based practice, and supporting the implementation of best practice within the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and problem-solving skills, a commitment to CPD, and a passion for supporting employees whose health may impact their work.The ability to build effective relationships and provide evidence-based workplace recommendations is essential. Clinical specialists working within the team are responsible to the designated Therapies Team Lead.

To balance the clinical specialist aspects of the post as appropriate and as agreed with the Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services.

About us

The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.

We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all.

Flexible Working applications will be considered.

The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact a member of Recruitment Services on 01254 732075 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, ,personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 13,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

435-D168-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and across the team/service area.
• Represent the Trust externally (locally, regionally and nationally as appropriate) in the appropriate physiotherapy specialty
• Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualized management and treatment plans where appropriate. Develop comprehensive and effective discharge plans, ensuring the timely completion of physiotherapy intervention, and onward referral as appropriate.
• Accept clinical responsibility for patients referred to the team, and ensure the teams caseloads are organised effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• Be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available.
• Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through, teaching, training and supervision of practice.
• Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• Provide specialist advice to colleagues working within other clinical areas.
• Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other staff groups as appropriate
• Communicate complex clinical information effectively with patients and carers to obtain assessment and cooperation to maximize rehabilitation potential and to facilitate understanding of condition.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines.
• Assess capacity, gain informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Undertake regular measurement and evaluation of your area of clinical work and current practices through the use of audit and other measures, individually and with colleagues. Ensure that clinical outcomes and patient feedback are included in your audit plans. Compile high quality reports (at masters level) as appropriate. Make recommendations for change, and manage the implementation of any agreed changes.

Professional

• Maintain registration with the Health Professions Council, and adhere to professional standards of conduct at all times.
• Maintain own clinical professional development through demonstrating up to date knowledge of research, policy, trends, and new developments relating to the clinical and clinical management aspects of the role. Identify the changes and developments required and manage the implementation of these within the team.
• Actively contribute to own and others development by attendance at and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by organising and attending appropriate external courses and practicing reflective practice.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and other Occupational Health colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
• Participate in the NHS KSF appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraisee, and take responsibility for ensuring that appraisals take place as required and in accordance with ELHT policy.
• Proactively participate in delivering Clinical Governance and Risk Management in line with Trust policies.

Organisational

• Be responsible for a designated area of work. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to prioritisation and time management.
• Agree priorities for own work area and that of relevant staff balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the section as a whole.
• Lead or participate in relevant working groups in line with departmental requirements
• Ensure that staff for whom you are responsible are supported and enabled to implement policy and service development changes.
• Work with the Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services in developing the strategic and operational management of the relevant clinical area, and contribute to the business planning process through identification of relevant issues within your specialty area.
• Co-ordinate and produce reports as required, ensuring these are of a sufficient standard.
• Be actively involved in assuring the collection, collation and reporting of appropriate data and statistics for the department, including the production of Key Performance Indicators.
• Be aware of Health & Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of incidents and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
• Demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of all relevant organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in their development and review as appropriate.
• Work flexibly to support equity of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services provision across the wider service.
• Provide cover for colleagues as required in line with the needs of the wider Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service.
• Undertake any other duties considered appropriate by the Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service.

Applications are now invited from suitably qualified physiotherapists who wish to expand and consolidate their clinical and theoretical skill base in Occupational Health Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy to support Fast Physio and the Trusts Health and Wellbeing strategy.

Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we may use this to contact you regarding your application. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Specific Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and across the team/service area. Represent the Trust externally (locally, regionally and nationally as appropriate) in the appropriate physiotherapy specialty Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualized management and treatment plans where appropriate. Develop comprehensive and effective discharge plans, ensuring the timely completion of physiotherapy intervention, and onward referral as appropriate. Accept clinical responsibility for patients referred to the team, and ensure the teams caseloads are organised effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available. Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through, teaching, training and supervision of practice. Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. Provide specialist advice to colleagues working within other clinical areas. Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other staff groups as appropriate Communicate complex clinical information effectively with patients and carers to obtain assessment and cooperation to maximize rehabilitation potential and to facilitate understanding of condition. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines. Assess capacity, gain informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Undertake regular measurement and evaluation of your area of clinical work and current practices through the use of audit and other measures, individually and with colleagues. Ensure that clinical outcomes and patient feedback are included in your audit plans. Compile high quality reports (at masters level) as appropriate. Make recommendations for change, and manage the implementation of any agreed changes. Professional Maintain registration with the Health Professions Council, and adhere to professional standards of conduct at all times. Maintain own clinical professional development through demonstrating up to date knowledge of research, policy, trends, and new developments relating to the clinical and clinical management aspects of the role. Identify the changes and developments required and manage the implementation of these within the team. Actively contribute to own and others development by attendance at and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by organising and attending appropriate external courses and practicing reflective practice. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and other Occupational Health colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Participate in the NHS KSF appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraisee, and take responsibility for ensuring that appraisals take place as required and in accordance with ELHT policy. Proactively participate in delivering Clinical Governance and Risk Management in line with Trust policies. Organisational Be responsible for a designated area of work. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to prioritisation and time management. Agree priorities for own work area and that of relevant staff balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the section as a whole. Lead or participate in relevant working groups in line with departmental requirements Ensure that staff for whom you are responsible are supported and enabled to implement policy and service development changes. Work with the Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services in developing the strategic and operational management of the relevant clinical area, and contribute to the business planning process through identification of relevant issues within your specialty area. Co-ordinate and produce reports as required, ensuring these are of a sufficient standard. Be actively involved in assuring the collection, collation and reporting of appropriate data and statistics for the department, including the production of Key Performance Indicators. Be aware of Health & Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of incidents and ensuring that equipment use is safe. Demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of all relevant organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in their development and review as appropriate. Work flexibly to support equity of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services provision across the wider service. Provide cover for colleagues as required in line with the needs of the wider Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service. Undertake any other duties considered appropriate by the Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service. Applications are now invited from suitably qualified physiotherapists who wish to expand and consolidate their clinical and theoretical skill base in Occupational Health Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy to support Fast Physio and the Trusts Health and Wellbeing strategy. Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we may use this to contact you regarding your application. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications:

Essential

• Profession specific Diploma/ Degree
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of relevant professional body
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

• Involvement in Special Clinical Interest Group

Experience

Essential

• Individual and group treatment skills.
• Post graduate clinical experience
• Experience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/ or other relevant agencies
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of undergraduate student and/or support staff supervision
• Contribution to clinical education of junior staff/students/ assistants
• Experience of contributing to quality improvement projects for safe, personal and effective care
• Involvement in audit, research and evidence-based practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Awareness of local and national NHS/Social Care agenda and its relevance to service area
• Awareness of national policy, clinical practice standards and guidelines relevant to service area
• Understanding of professional issues and their application to practices code of conduct/ethos
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to optimise patient management.
• Ability to manage risk in relationship to patient care
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of a variety of assessment and clinical interventions relevant to service area
• Advanced clinical reasoning
• Appraisal Skills
• Sound knowledge of research, audit and evidence-based practice
• Workload management skills including prioritisation and delegation
• Knowledge of relevant equipment and its application
• Knowledge of a variety of assistive technology and environmental modifications
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own professional competency level and to seek help appropriately

Other

Essential

• Access to transport for work purposes as you will need to be able to travel across ELHT Sites
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner as required in accordance with the agreed job plan

Person Specification Education/Qualifications: Essential Profession specific Diploma/ Degree Registration with Health and Care Professions Council Member of relevant professional body Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Desirable Involvement in Special Clinical Interest Group Experience Essential Individual and group treatment skills. Post graduate clinical experience Experience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/ or other relevant agencies Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of undergraduate student and/or support staff supervision Contribution to clinical education of junior staff/students/ assistants Experience of contributing to quality improvement projects for safe, personal and effective care Involvement in audit, research and evidence-based practice Knowledge and skills Essential Awareness of local and national NHS/Social Care agenda and its relevance to service area Awareness of national policy, clinical practice standards and guidelines relevant to service area Understanding of professional issues and their application to practices code of conduct/ethos Effective written and verbal communication skills to optimise patient management. Ability to manage risk in relationship to patient care Effective problem-solving skills Sound knowledge of a variety of assessment and clinical interventions relevant to service area Advanced clinical reasoning Appraisal Skills Sound knowledge of research, audit and evidence-based practice Workload management skills including prioritisation and delegation Knowledge of relevant equipment and its application Knowledge of a variety of assistive technology and environmental modifications Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 Ability to reflect and critically appraise own professional competency level and to seek help appropriately Other Essential Access to transport for work purposes as you will need to be able to travel across ELHT Sites Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner as required in accordance with the agreed job plan

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and committed to improving their quality of life?

Would you be interested to be part of a thriving multi-disciplinary health team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner to join the Wakefield Adult Community Learning Disabilities Health Service.

You will join an experienced, well-established and committed specialist multi-disciplinary team who are based in Wakefield. The Team consists of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, learning disability nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, speech & language therapists, dietician, therapy assistants and healthcare support workers. The Team works together to support individuals aged 18 and over with diagnosed learning disabilities and their families/carers.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary community learning disability health team working with adults with learning disabilities in Wakefield. As well as clinical psychology, the team is comprised of occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, nursing physiotherapy and psychiatry.

The post is supervised by qualified clinical psychologist and involves direct assessment, formulation and intervention work with service users, as well as indirect working with family-carers and staff teams. You will also be involved in audit, service development and clinical governance. The service has close links with the local clinical psychology doctorate course at Leeds, and we regularly take trainees on placement.

We are looking for a highly motivated, psychology graduate with a positive and progressive outlook who aspires to provide the best standard of care and support for service users.

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

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCA to contribute to the integrated neurodevelopmental pathway in Oxleas. Working across the Greenwich and Bexley teams the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting diagnostic assessments for ADHD and ASD supporting the ongoing physical monitoring of children and young people on medication.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Community Paediatricians, an Advanced Pharmacist, Clinical Associate Psychologists and an HCA.

We require a motivated individual with a keen interest in improving services for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and an ability to adapt quickly to change. The applicant will have good interpersonal skills and an ability to work well as part of a team. They will also have good computer skills and competence in using digital technology.

Hours of work will be predominantly 09.00 - 17.00 with flexibility to work between the hours of 08.00 - 18.00 occasionally to meet the needs of the service.

If you would like to be part of this innovative and friendly team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the IND ADHD team, supporting the ongoing management of children and young people with ADHD and ASD.

To support diagnostic assessments for ADHD by administering an objective assessment tool and collating information gained from this with other background information gathered from families, schools and other sources.

To provide the multi-disciplinary team with the information gathered above to support clinical decision making about diagnosis.

To be competent in undertaking physical monitoring of children and young people, such as blood pressure, pulse, height and weight.

To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team and make them aware of any changes to a child or young person's condition.

To carry out all duties within good practice guidelines.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care