Job summary

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Ty Gwyn Hall in Abergavenny as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Youll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Mental Health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vig

Main duties of the job

As a naturally caring and experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, you will play a crucial role in providing excellent care at Ty Gwyn Hall in Abergavenny. Your responsibilities will include attending ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and delivering comprehensive support. This role requires a compassionate and resilient attitude, as it involves working with individuals with mental health conditions. You'll work 12.5-hour shifts, 3-4 times a week, including nights and weekends, ensuring a positive difference in the lives of others. Your efforts will contribute to the recovery and well-being of those you serve, resulting in a rewarding career experience. Elysium Healthcare offers extensive training and development opportunities to support your professional growth, along with a benefits package that includes 33 days of annual leave, access to wellbeing activities, and various rewards and discounts, enhancing both your career and personal life.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent provider with over 8,000 employees, delivering specialized care across more than 80 services in England and Wales. Their services encompass Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, allowing for substantial career growth. Elysium is integrated within Ramsay Health Care's vast network, extending across 10 countries with a workforce of over 86,000 globally. Dedicated to promoting staff wellness and professional advancement, Elysium offers a comprehensive benefits package and adheres to inclusive recruitment practices. As a Disability Confident employer, Elysium ensures accessible recruitment processes and mandates safeguarding the welfare of service users, necessitating a DBS disclosure for all candidates to uphold their commitment to quality and safety in care delivery.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,564.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1551933471

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Abergavenny

NP7 6NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Ty Gwyn Hall n Abergavenny as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Mental Health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

Where you will be working

Location:Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP7 6NY

You will be work at Ty Gwyn Hall, a rehabilitation and treatment service for individuals who have been diagnosed with a range of mental health conditions.

The Hospital is located in Abergavenny, South Wales and is within easy reach of the M4, M5 and national rail networks. The service support referrals from across the country and our experienced multi-disciplinary team has an excellent record in delivering positive outcomes to service users with a wide range of mental health diagnosis.

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 £25,564.50
• 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 onsite 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 a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Ty Gwyn Hall n Abergavenny as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Mental Health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. Where you will be working Location:Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP7 6NY You will be work at Ty Gwyn Hall, a rehabilitation and treatment service for individuals who have been diagnosed with a range of mental health conditions. The Hospital is located in Abergavenny, South Wales and is within easy reach of the M4, M5 and national rail networks. The service support referrals from across the country and our experienced multi-disciplinary team has an excellent record in delivering positive outcomes to service users with a wide range of mental health diagnosis. 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 £25,564.50 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 onsite 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

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant is expected, along with a caring, compassionate attitude and resilience.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience as a Healthcare Assistant is expected, along with a caring, compassionate attitude and resilience.

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

Abergavenny

NP7 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Abergavenny

NP7 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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Main duties of the job

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Job summary

Are you an experienced Male Healthcare Assistant or Male Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want? Whether you're looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, you'll have access to available shifts at Reene House in Newport, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region. There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you'll have the shifts at Reene House secured that you want. Whether your nursing experience

Main duties of the job

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About us

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Job summary

*Please note that due UKVI rules, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship any employees at Band 2.*

Under the supervision of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer. The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a registered nurse.

The post is advertised at Band 3, however applicants who do not yet meet all Band 3 competencies may be appointed at Band 2 on a developmental basis. The Trust will support successful candidates appointed at Band 2 to achieve the required competencies, with progression to Band 3 once these are met.

Competencies must be achieved within a maximum of 6 months.

Please do not apply if you are unable to meet the required shift patterns including night shifts and bank holiday cover.

Main duties of the job

• Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takesmeasures to overcome communication difficulties
• Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour
• General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds.
• Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
• Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
• Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy
• Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.
• Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.
• Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in theadmission process.
• Attend induction course and complete orientation programme in order to achieve core competencies
• Participate in orientation, support and instruction of new and less experienced staff.
• Acknowledge limitations of knowledge and clinical skills
• Seek appropriate advice and support

About us

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With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Job summary

This exciting opportunity working 3 days a week on a fixed term contract, term time only, within our complex needs service based at Swiss Cottage Special School for Children and Young People aged 4-19 years.

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You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive and specialist service to CYP with complex communication needs which may include autism, cerebral palsy, profound and multiple learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDFs, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.

Find out what it is like to work in our friendly, supportive teams which span hospital and community settings across vibrant and diverse North Central London first hand, visit www.whittington.nhs.uk/CYPrecruitment (you may have to copy and paste this link into your browser) to hear from some of our current staff about why they chose to join and stay at Whittington Health.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team and develop new skills in the world of Radiology. The successful candidate will involve working on a rota, with extended days and weekends.

You will support the work of the Radiology Department to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound and CT.

We have a new state of the art Emergency Department which opened in April 2019 with dedicated DR X Ray rooms, Ultrasound and a CT scanner. The successful applicant will be expected to rotate into this area from the main X-Ray department, US and CT.

This is a rotational post between the newly opening Slough Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton, Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark's Hospital (Maidenhead) and King Edward's VII Hospital (Windsor).

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• To assist in all aspects of patient care with in the Radiology department.
• To assist with housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning specialist equipment.
• To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology / Pathology.
• To work cross-site between Wexham Park hospital in Slough, Heatherwood Hospital Ascot , King Edwards VII in Windsor and St Marks in Maidenhead as and when required.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job summary

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Main duties of the job

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About us

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Job summary

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You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive and specialist service to CYP with complex communication needs which may include autism, cerebral palsy, profound and multiple learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDFs, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.

Find out what it is like to work in our friendly, supportive teams which span hospital and community settings across vibrant and diverse North Central London first hand, visit www.whittington.nhs.uk/CYPrecruitment (you may have to copy and paste this link into your browser) to hear from some of our current staff about why they chose to join and stay at Whittington Health.

About us

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Job summary

Whittington Health is an Integrated Care Organisation; this provides a huge range of exciting opportunities for Pharmacists wishing to develop their career and clinical skills. The Pharmacy Department is innovative and forward thinking; this is reflected in the huge range of roles that are already established and in development. The Department is hugely supportive and actively encourages creative thinking to improve services, patient experience and to develop new roles, drawing on strengths and experiences of the team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful Pharmacist who enjoys working in a busy multidisciplinary environment, is a great team player and demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We want all our staff to reach their full potential, to ensure this we provide a safe, open and non-restrictive platform to learn, develop and progress.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a team of dynamic, senior rotational pharmacists to gain experience in a number of rotations (please see job description for complete list).As well as developing clinical skills, the post holder will be expected to enhance their managerial and leadership skills through:

• Participation in multidisciplinary ward and board rounds delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused prescribing and medicines use
• Participation in practice and clinical research and audit
• Contributing to the development and implementation of new pharmacy services, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Supporting Lead Pharmacists and Divisions to effectively manage medication expenditure
• Participation in the education, training and supervision of pharmacy, medical and nursing staff and other allied healthcare professionals

About us

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Job summary

Are you a compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistant who would like greater flexibility and the opportunity to support a variety of Primary Care services?

We are looking to recruit experienced and competent Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support our Primary Care and Urgent Care services across our Hill Crest and Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites.

This is a fixed-term opportunity for six months, with the possibility of extension. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours. Applicants do not need to be available for every shift; however, they must be able to commit to agreed shifts on a regular weekly basis.

The available shifts are as follows:

• Monday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Tuesday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Wednesday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Thursday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Friday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Saturday, 09:30 to 16:00
• Saturday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Sunday, 09:30 to 16:00
• Sunday, 15:30 to 22:00

This is an opportunity to use your core HCA skills while developing experience across different services and locations. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and competencies you do not need to be trained in every specialist task.

Main duties of the job

What you will be doing

Subject to your training and competency record, your duties may include:

• welcoming patients and supporting their privacy, dignity and comfort;
• confirming patient identity and explaining procedures;
• measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation;
• recording height, weight and body-mass index;
• recognising and promptly escalating abnormal observations or deterioration;
• supporting safe and efficient patient flow;
• acting as a formal chaperone;
• preparing patients and clinical rooms for assessment;
• assisting clinicians during approved procedures;
• cleaning equipment and clinical areas between patients;
• following infection-prevention and control procedures;
• checking equipment, clinical supplies and expiry dates;
• supporting opening, closing and room-readiness checks;
• recording information accurately on EMIS or another approved clinical system;
• following safeguarding, emergency and incident-reporting procedures; and
• supporting patients who require reasonable adjustments.

• phlebotomy;
• 12-lead ECG recording;
• urinalysis;
• specimen collection;
• blood-glucose or other approved point-of-care testing;
• NHS Health Checks;
• long-term-condition observations;
• wound-care support;
• suture or clip removal;
• vaccination-clinic support; or
• other approved Primary Care activities.

About us

Vertis Health is a federation of general practices delivering high-quality NHS services across Worcestershire. We were founded by local primary care clinicians and are owned by the practices we serve. As a purpose-led limited company, the money we generate is reinvested into the local healthcare economy, helping to strengthen services, support innovation and improve patient care.

Job summary

Are you a team player? Are you ready to take the next exciting step in the development of your career in patient facing role?

Come and join our friendly and supportive team if you would like the opportunity to contribute to the development of the pharmacy service provided to our Acute Medical Unit (AMU). This is a great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who is clinically experienced or a Pharmacy Technician who is just starting out in their career and wanting to enhance their clinical skills, looking to work in patient facing role.

Our two AMUs admit up to 90 new patients every day and we have a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a pharmacy assistant permanently based on the units. Our priorities are to ensure early medicines reconciliation for all our patients and rapid provision of discharge medication.

This is a fast-paced environment, and we are seeking individuals who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as our admissions team services are very much embedded in the wider ward teams.

Main duties of the job

We cover extended hours (8am -6pm) using our proven model of shift working. Team members work compressed hours - working 9 hours each shift, including 1 in 6 weekends with one set day days rest each week. The existing team members enjoy the flexible working pattern and working as part of a close-knit team.

Shifts benefits include:

• rota prepared months in advance enabling swaps and flexibility in working
• 1 scheduled day of rest in each 7-day period
• 1 extra days rest around working weekend
• facility to book annual leave at relatively short notice
• dispensary cover to help keep up to date with dispensing and ACT skills

• immense opportunities for clinical learning in a fast-paced environment

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the specialist pharmacy service to the AMU seven days per week. The post is wholly based on the AMU's and involves playing a key role in medicines reconciliation and facilitating rapid discharge by means of our satellite dispensaries.

You will be a qualified pharmacy technician, registered with the GPhC, preferably with previous experience in hospital pharmacy, although community experience is also valuable.

Excellent communication skills are essential as the post holder will be required to provide counselling, advice and information to patients, nurses and medical staff.

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals has a history of innovation and is an exciting place to work. We have a live full Electronic Patient Record, which incorporates ePrescribing and medicines reconciliation activities. We were the first Trust in the country to launch Refer-to-Pharmacy. The pharmacy teams utilise ELHT's unique e-patient tracking system to identify and target patients requiring medicines reconciliation, and as an e-pharmaceutical care planning tool.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop themselves as well as the service they are responsible for, in a friendly and forward-thinking organisation.

If you want to make a difference, are passionate about patient care, then there has never been a better time to join our team.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year plus shift allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

435-D166-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description for full details

JOB SUMMARY

• support the Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in providing a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust
• work in partnership on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU); with the Pharmacy team leader in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust
• maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of technical services
• support the governance and medicines risk management agenda locally
• support the development of the technician and assistant teams to complement and facilitate multidisciplinary working
• act as a role model in the field of clinical technician pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives
• support the agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use and support mechanisms to promote high quality medicine use, effective risk management, clinical governance and adherence to Trust policies and guidelines concerning medicines use
• contribute to the development of the service
• support the professional development of technicians and assistants

Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job Description for full details JOB SUMMARY support the Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in providing a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust work in partnership on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU); with the Pharmacy team leader in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of technical services support the governance and medicines risk management agenda locally support the development of the technician and assistant teams to complement and facilitate multidisciplinary working act as a role model in the field of clinical technician pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives support the agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use and support mechanisms to promote high quality medicine use, effective risk management, clinical governance and adherence to Trust policies and guidelines concerning medicines use contribute to the development of the service support the professional development of technicians and assistants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC - or about to qualify to join the register
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy
• Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance i.e. Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, Medicine Guidance Notes, MHRA Alerts
• Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management

Experience

Essential

• Practice in one or more relevant areas
• Ability to deal with clinical issues
• Working within GMP/GDP/GCP guidelines
• Understanding of medicines management procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary or secondary care
• Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics

Judgement

Essential

• Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics
• Reflects on own practice and learns from experience
• Knows when to consult (own limitations)

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication including formal presentations
• Able to communicate information of a technical, clinical, or managerial nature
• Ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Prioritises and meets deadlines
• Can balance strong leadership and working within a team
• Calm under pressure

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GPhC - or about to qualify to join the register NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification Special Knowledge Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance i.e. Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, Medicine Guidance Notes, MHRA Alerts Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management Experience Essential Practice in one or more relevant areas Ability to deal with clinical issues Working within GMP/GDP/GCP guidelines Understanding of medicines management procedures Desirable Experience of working in primary or secondary care Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics Judgement Essential Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics Reflects on own practice and learns from experience Knows when to consult (own limitations) Communication Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication including formal presentations Able to communicate information of a technical, clinical, or managerial nature Ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others Personal Qualities Essential Prioritises and meets deadlines Can balance strong leadership and working within a team Calm under pressure

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 Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

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 Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated newly qualified pharmacist or pharmacist wishing to join our Pharmacy Chemotherapy and Technical Services Unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The role offers a guaranteed pathway of progression from band 6 to band 7. The post holder provides a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the oncology and clinical haematology specialties, ensuring high-quality and safe preparation and supply of chemotherapy medicines to patients, in line with current commissioning criteria. There will be an extensive band 6 to 7 pharmacist progression training programme put into place to ensure a robust personal development process and will be fully supported by the rest of the team in doing so. Once fully up to speed, there will be a requirement to support, train and mentor other junior members of staff who rotate through pharmacy chemotherapy and aseptic services, ensuring the provision and maintenance of a high-quality service. The role requires working core hours, Monday to Friday with participation in late night, weekend and bank holiday rota working, with the possibility of home working once fully trained on all aspects of the role in line with rota requirements.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in the day-to-day management of clinical verification of chemotherapy prescriptions in line with current guidance and commissioning criteria.

Support the Principal Pharmacist for Technical Services in providing a high quality, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines in a timely manner to service users.

Support the development of pharmacists and technicians and ensure team working within the Pharmacy Technical Services Team.

Acting as Authorising Pharmacist under section 10 exemption.

Monitor and supervise staff working within the Technical Service Unit, ensuring safe systems of work are maintained and developed and that all professional and quality standards are complied with.

Undertake development opportunities and in doing so, support the Clinical Director of Pharmacy in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient, patient centred clinical pharmacy service to all wards and departments within the trust.

About us

This is an exciting time for Aseptic Services with NHSE's future plans for transformation and investment. This post holder will be instrumental in helping to inform and shape aseptic services for the Trust and across the ICS in the advent of future hub and spoke models, ensuring that quality assurance and patient safety will be at the heart of everything to we do.

We value the personal skills, experiences, and qualities that individuals bring to our department and the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved, and able to influence the future direction of our services. The well being of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Well being team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes, and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D164-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder for the role will start as a band 6 pharmacist, during which time they will complete a progressional competency based training pathway of progression. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a band 7 pharmacist position. Post holder can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign off by the Principal Pharmacist for technical services.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure an efficient high quality technical and clinical pharmacy service meets the needs of the patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust.

Clinically screen prescriptions for chemotherapy and biological medicines,according to Trust and national protocols and commissioning standards.

Provide specialist clinical advice to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcareprofessionals on initiating, prescribing, and monitoring of chemotherapy andsupportive medicines in line with Trust and national guidance.

Clinically verify oncology prescriptions in line with British Oncology

Pharmaceutical Association (BOPA) standards and ensure treatments are inline with commissioned services.

Act as an Authorised pharmacist and carry out clinical and aseptic servicesverification process in accordance with specific organisational policy.

Final check and release aseptically prepared products (including clinical trialdrugs) and ensure all documentation is complete before release to wards anddepartments within and outside the trust.

Ensure all products are safely formulated and released in accordance with thedepartments quality systems.

Assess outsourced unlicensed specials products against Certificate ofConformance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Be trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake check and release of intrathecal chemotherapy.

Assist the Lead Intrathecal Training Pharmacist with the development anddelivery of intrathecal chemotherapy training.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of labelling and worksheets systems to supportthe lead technician in managing documentation systems.

Provide a comprehensive documentation system to underpin the quality management system to include internal audit, risk assessment, change control,Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), training, environmental monitoring,validations, and maintenance of the deviation system.

Assist in the investigation of problems with unlicensed medicine products madein section 10 and outsourced.

Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutorylegislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations,regional and National Cancer Standards, controls assurance and professionalstandards.

Act as a knowledge base/resource for the oncology and haematologydirectorate and provide specialised professional and technical education toenable the clinical areas to meet the high standards of patient care and safety.

Ensure and promote safe handling, preparation, and storage of cytotoxic drugs.

Record significant clinical interventions, report unusual occurrences, andinvestigate errors and deviations and non-compliant situations.

Support the delivery of the pharmacy clinical governance agenda e.g., initiativesto reduce medication related risk and implement agreed strategies, work closelywith clinical governance and risk co-ordinators.

Interpret and apply information retrieved from medical and nursing notes.

Report relevant adverse medicine reactions to the Medicines and Healthcareproducts Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Act on drug alerts ensuring that appropriate advice is given to staff, patients,and carers.

Actively participate in pharmacy team meetings.

Participate in the introduction and development of new aseptic chemotherapyproducts including product lifecycle system, validation activities, formulation andstability testing, workforce training and development, and product quality reviewas required.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder for the role will start as a band 6 pharmacist, during which time they will complete a progressional competency based training pathway of progression. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a band 7 pharmacist position. Post holder can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign off by the Principal Pharmacist for technical services. Main responsibilities: Ensure an efficient high quality technical and clinical pharmacy service meets the needs of the patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust. Clinically screen prescriptions for chemotherapy and biological medicines,according to Trust and national protocols and commissioning standards. Provide specialist clinical advice to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcareprofessionals on initiating, prescribing, and monitoring of chemotherapy andsupportive medicines in line with Trust and national guidance. Clinically verify oncology prescriptions in line with British Oncology Pharmaceutical Association (BOPA) standards and ensure treatments are inline with commissioned services. Act as an Authorised pharmacist and carry out clinical and aseptic servicesverification process in accordance with specific organisational policy. Final check and release aseptically prepared products (including clinical trialdrugs) and ensure all documentation is complete before release to wards anddepartments within and outside the trust. Ensure all products are safely formulated and released in accordance with thedepartments quality systems. Assess outsourced unlicensed specials products against Certificate ofConformance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Be trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake check and release of intrathecal chemotherapy. Assist the Lead Intrathecal Training Pharmacist with the development anddelivery of intrathecal chemotherapy training. Develop an in-depth knowledge of labelling and worksheets systems to supportthe lead technician in managing documentation systems. Provide a comprehensive documentation system to underpin the quality management system to include internal audit, risk assessment, change control,Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), training, environmental monitoring,validations, and maintenance of the deviation system. Assist in the investigation of problems with unlicensed medicine products madein section 10 and outsourced. Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutorylegislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations,regional and National Cancer Standards, controls assurance and professionalstandards. Act as a knowledge base/resource for the oncology and haematologydirectorate and provide specialised professional and technical education toenable the clinical areas to meet the high standards of patient care and safety. Ensure and promote safe handling, preparation, and storage of cytotoxic drugs. Record significant clinical interventions, report unusual occurrences, andinvestigate errors and deviations and non-compliant situations. Support the delivery of the pharmacy clinical governance agenda e.g., initiativesto reduce medication related risk and implement agreed strategies, work closelywith clinical governance and risk co-ordinators. Interpret and apply information retrieved from medical and nursing notes. Report relevant adverse medicine reactions to the Medicines and Healthcareproducts Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Act on drug alerts ensuring that appropriate advice is given to staff, patients,and carers. Actively participate in pharmacy team meetings. Participate in the introduction and development of new aseptic chemotherapyproducts including product lifecycle system, validation activities, formulation andstability testing, workforce training and development, and product quality reviewas required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm Degree (4years) or equivalent (3)
• Member GPhC (3)

Desirable

• Postgraduate clinical diploma (2)
• Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) Diploma (2)
• Non-Medical Prescribing (2)

Experience

Essential

• Practice in one or more relevant areas (2)
• Clinical pharmacy experience and practice (2)
• Ability to deal with complex clinical issues (2)

Desirable

• Supervisory management of a team (2)
• Reports to committees. Experience of leafing pharmacy services in primary or secondary care (2)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy (2)
• Knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP (2)
• Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance (2)
• Able to communicate highly complex information to senior staff and patients. (2)

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure (2)
• Flexible working (2)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree (4years) or equivalent (3) Member GPhC (3) Desirable Postgraduate clinical diploma (2) Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) Diploma (2) Non-Medical Prescribing (2) Experience Essential Practice in one or more relevant areas (2) Clinical pharmacy experience and practice (2) Ability to deal with complex clinical issues (2) Desirable Supervisory management of a team (2) Reports to committees. Experience of leafing pharmacy services in primary or secondary care (2) Knowledge and Skills Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy (2) Knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP (2) Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance (2) Able to communicate highly complex information to senior staff and patients. (2) Personal Attributes Essential Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure (2) Flexible working (2)

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 Rd

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 Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER : Leighton Hospital in-patient wards.

BAND 4 - 22.5 HOURS

Are you interested in working in an acute hospital setting, and have a passion for working with patients who have frailty? Do you want to work in a friendly welcoming team? If so, this may be the job for you. An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

This post it to work alongside qualified Occupational therapists and physiotherapists, and therapy assistance to support the team on the wards. The band 4 will carry out delegated assessments and interventions by a qualified practitioner.

The candidate will have at least 12 months experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant. We also ask that they have 12 months NHS experience, especially working on acute wards, as this will be helpful to the candidate. Those who have not had band 3 therapy experience or NHS experience need not apply.

Progressive posts may be considered. An interest in Occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy is of value and would be beneficial.

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients on the acute wards at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments, carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist and contribute to a seven-day service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients on the acute wards at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments and carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist for allocated patients. They will contribute to the inputting of data and produce monthly reports.

We also require the commitment to contribute to a seven-day service.

The team is based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. The successful candidate will be expected to work and support across the elderly carewards.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

Early Career Pharmacists Band 6 / Band 7 Development post.

We have the opportunity for motivated pharmacists to join our clinical team. Following investment in our pharmacy service and upcoming implementation of our EPR and EPMA system, this is a fantastic time to join our expanding team.

• As a department we are committed to supporting personal development including the opportunity to complete a funded Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy including non-medical prescribing where appropriate.
• Working as a pharmacist within a supportive team, you will follow a structured rotation covering a variety of clinical areas across Medicine, Surgery and Women's & Children's Divisions.
• Your development programme will include rotations within the department such as Medicines Information, Homecare, and Aseptic services.
• You will be an integrated member of the pharmacy team providing a dedicated, safe, and effective, patient centred clinical service across the trust, providing high quality pharmaceutical care to all our patients.
• During your progression in this training role, further specialist rotations in Critical Care, Frailty, Paediatrics, Palliative Care, Medicines Optimisation and Medicines Safety will be available.

You will be eligible for automatic progression from Band 6 to Band 7 after demonstrating that you have met all our criteria through post registration experience, post graduate studies, and meeting the key values and responsibilities of the role.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to designated service areas in the locality of the trust, Provision of specialist information and advice to all members of the multidisciplinary team, to maximise patient pharmaceutical care.

As a clinical pharmacist working in various specialities, you will have an integral role in providing high-quality specialist pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients across Cheshire. You will contribute to the training and development of less experienced team members, as well as medical and nursing colleagues. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development and quality and safety, through ward rounds, audits and education.

Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills and enthusiasm, will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service and to develop to be a key member of our clinical pharmacy team. You will be supported to develop your independent prescribing role.

We are committed to an inclusive pharmacy workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, creating a compassionate and respectful environment where all staff feel valued and supported.

There is an on-call requirement for evenings, weekends and Bank Holiday work, (remunerated per session) as per rota. Participation is required in a extended hours (evening) and weekend rota.

About us

This is a great time to join the Pharmacy department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). The department has completed a full departmental refurbishment and installation of a new automated dispensing system. We have recently implemented a new dispensing system, electronic ward cabinets and controlled drug cabinet, and are finalising planning for our Electronic Prescribing implementation.

MCHFT provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

We're inviting bright, keen people looking for an interesting job and a new challenge to join us as an Assistant Pharmacy Technical Officer in our Pharmacy team.

In this role, you'll work in a hospital Pharmacy, under the supervision of registered Pharmacists and Technicians, mainly within the dispensary and stores areas, helping the team to keep track of our stock and support the dispensing of medicines to hospital inpatients and outpatients.

If you thrive in a role that offers variety, we definitely want to hear from you! Ideal candidates will be patient-focused, eager to learn, hardworking, and capable of handling pressure during busy periods.

Wearecommittedtoaninclusivepharmacyworkforcethatreflectsthediversecommunitiesweserve,creatingacompassionateandrespectfulenvironmentwhereall staff feel valued and supported.

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital, whilst your secondary place of employment with be Victoria Infirmary, Northwich (VIN) However, this may be changed from time to time at the Trust's discretion to any location where the Trust provides services, or may in the future provide services, subject to operational requirements.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Technical Officer, your responsibilities are as follows:

Pharmacy Stores Responsibilities:

• Topping up stock medicines for use in wards and clinical areas across the Trust using a predefined stock list.
• Receiving medicines into the Trust, ensuring accurate documentation and organisation, and appropriate storage and handling.
• Handling the recycling process for medicines no longer required by patients or ward areas.
• Following guidance and instructions carefully whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Working across both Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary Northwich sites is required. Travel between the sites is required using own transport or public transport, with travel expenses reimbursed in line with the Trust Expenses Policy.

Dispensary Responsibilities:

• Dispensing medicines for both inpatients and outpatients against prescriptions.
• Preparing medicines for discharge
• Ensuring you are careful and follow guidance and instructions carefully throughout

In both settings, your role is vital. Your attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and dedication to patient wellbeing will contribute significantly to the high standards of service we uphold in the Pharmacy Department. This position offers a well-rounded experience, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the entire medication management process.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Salary/Apprenticeship to be discussed at interview

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

412-DCSS-8268544

Job locations

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The details of the main responsibilities are listed on the Job Description and on the person specification.

We are committed to fostering a culture of training and development, encouraging applications from those without an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services as well as those that already have achieved the qualification. Candidates who don't possess the NVQ/QCF Level 2 will be entered into the department through an Apprentice training position, with the expectation of progressing into ATO roles. If you are a successful candidate without the NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Services, you will be supported to achieve this whilst working in the role.

Job description Job responsibilities The details of the main responsibilities are listed on the Job Description and on the person specification. We are committed to fostering a culture of training and development, encouraging applications from those without an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services as well as those that already have achieved the qualification. Candidates who don't possess the NVQ/QCF Level 2 will be entered into the department through an Apprentice training position, with the expectation of progressing into ATO roles. If you are a successful candidate without the NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Services, you will be supported to achieve this whilst working in the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education

Desirable

• 4 CCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including Maths and English
• NVQ / CQF Level 2 in Pharmacy Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experienced in hospital pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions carefully
• Ability to learn
• Ability to communicate with lots of different types of people
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail
• Ability to travel between sites of work as required

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education Desirable 4 CCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including Maths and English NVQ / CQF Level 2 in Pharmacy Skills Experience Essential Experience of working in a team Desirable Experienced in hospital pharmacy Skills Essential Ability to follow instructions carefully Ability to learn Ability to communicate with lots of different types of people Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail Ability to travel between sites of work as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

The salary and the working hours for this post mean that it is very unlikely that we can offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role.Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoSfor the post byassessing their circumstances against criteria specified on thegov.uk website.

THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER.

BAND 4 - 22.5 HOURS

Fixed Term - approx 12 months

Frailty/Care of the elderly

Are you interested in working in a hospital setting, and have a passionfor working withcare of the elderly,or patients who have frailty? Do youwant to work in a friendly welcoming team?This may be the job for you.An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner(Band 4).

Thispost it to work alongside Occupational therapists and physiotherapists, to support the team on the wards. The wards covered are care of the elderly/frailty. The expectation is that the candidate has at least 12 months experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant. We also ask that they have 12 months NHS experience, especially working on acute wards, as this will be helpful to the candidate.

Progressive postsmay be considered.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients on the acute wards at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments and carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist for allocated patients. They will contribute to the inputting of data and produce monthly reports.

We also require the commitment to contribute to a seven-day service.

The team is based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. The successful candidate will be expected to work and support across the elderly carewards.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

412-DCSS-8252090

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician.
• To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice.
• To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician.
• To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
• To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions.
• To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
• To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.

Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician. To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice. To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician. To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes. To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions. To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need. To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Acute ward experience
• Worked as a Band 3 therapy assistant for 12 months or more
• Worked in the NHS for at least 12 months

Desirable

• previous band 4 experience

Skills

Essential

• Generic Physio and OT competencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Acute care and national guidelines
• Minimum academic requirements as per Person Spec

Person Specification Experience Essential Acute ward experience Worked as a Band 3 therapy assistant for 12 months or more Worked in the NHS for at least 12 months Desirable previous band 4 experience Skills Essential Generic Physio and OT competencies Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Acute care and national guidelines Minimum academic requirements as per Person Spec

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen across Mid-Mersey Mental Health Support Teams in schools (MHST) for an experienced/skilled and passionate specialist practitioner to support the mental health of children and young people with ASC / LD.

As a specialist practitioner you will be responsible for leading multi-agency plans to support CYP.

You will deliver therapeutic intervention to meet the needs of CYP and complete appropriate safety plans.

As a specialist mental health practitioner you will be key in developing and supporting local pathways of care and support and evaluation of services and training to the wider system.

You will also offer consultation this includes working with CSC, Education and third sector organisations and is a very important aspect to our work.

This post is subject toan enhanced with children's and adult's barred listDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will provide a specialised role in the development and implementation of services and care pathways for children and young people with mental health [CYPMH] ,and Learning Disability / Autistic Spectrum Conditions [ ASC] problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.

The post holder will be expected to provide specialist interventions, advice, consultancy and supervision to both colleagues and colleagues within external partner agencies in line with THRIVE.

As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.

The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers. The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery and THRIVE.

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