Job summary

Would you like to play a key role in maximising the independence, safety and wellbeing of people in North Yorkshire with social care needs?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Intermediate Care OT Team based in Scarborough. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing adults, older people and people with physical, sensory and mental health conditions. We are looking for people like you to help us to deliver an effective holistic service. We are a key part of our Health and Adult service, which is an exciting and friendly place of work, committed to delivering services to its local community and providing opportunities for our local residents.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist you will support the needs of people establishing person centred goals, assessing eligible needs, conducting timely reviews and progressing people within the service where required. You will work to increase the persons independence and quality of life, maximising function to empower and enable them to remain in the community for as long as possible. You will work closely in partnership with a variety of teams and agencies, including health colleagues, stronger communities and prevention teams, voluntary and independent sector, mental health, housing and public health colleagues. Our ethos is to promote health and wellbeing, preventing, reducing and delaying need, in line with the Care Act.

A key part of your role will involve undertaking a range of strength based assessments and interventions to ensure that adults with care and support needs and their carers achieve their desired outcomes and wellbeing to live independent lives. You will determine eligibility for adults with care and support needs against the national eligibility criteria and ensure that they are safe from harm but where harm or abuse is identified ensure the safety of the person and undertake the relevant safeguarding enquiries.

As an Occupational Therapist the candidate must have a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.

About us

In return we can offer you we offer you a range of benefits including; flexible working, generous leave entitlement, a local government pension scheme, salary sacrifice and employee discount benefits as well as plentiful training and development opportunities.

Our diversity also allows us to offer some flexibility in terms of office location, centred on the needs of our customers and the achievement of visible leadership. So, dont delay join our fantastic OT team today!

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and forward-thinking GP practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines, working collaboratively with GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with relevant primary care or medicines management experience. You will be responsible for supporting medicines optimisation, medication reviews, prescription management processes, medicines reconciliation, clinical system audits, and responding to medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to patient outcomes while contributing to the ongoing development of pharmacy services within the practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced primary care environment.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, improving medication safety, and supporting innovation within general practice, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective medicines management services within the practice. Working closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help optimise prescribing, improve patient outcomes and ensure medicines are used safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include medicines reconciliation following hospital discharges and outpatient appointments, supporting medication reviews, managing prescription and medication queries, and processing repeat prescriptions in line with practice protocols. You will undertake clinical audits and system searches to support prescribing safety, QOF and quality improvement activities, monitor and action medication safety alerts and MHRA guidance, and support monitoring and recall systems for patients receiving long-term medications.

The role also involves liaising with secondary care providers, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues, maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with information governance and medicines management policies, and contributing to service development initiatives that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will be GPhC registered, demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, possess strong attention to detail, and be committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care within a busy primary care environment.

About us

Chesser Surgery is serving approximately 6,300 patients across the local community. Founded by the Chesser family almost 100 years ago, the practice has a strong tradition of providing high-quality, personalised primary care and remains committed to delivering accessible, patient-centred healthcare.

Chesser Surgery offers a comprehensive range of NHS primary care services, including chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, vaccinations and immunisations, medication management, health promotion, and support for patients with long-term conditions.

As a modern, forward-thinking practice, Chesser Surgery embraces digital healthcare solutions, including online consultations, electronic prescribing, and NHS App services, helping patients access care conveniently and efficiently. The practice works closely with community pharmacies, local healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, coordinated and effective care.

The team is dedicated to continuous improvement, clinical excellence and maintaining a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Chesser Surgery promotes a culture of professionalism, compassion and teamwork, with a focus on delivering high standards of care while responding to the evolving healthcare needs of the local population.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A4431-26-0007

Job locations

121 Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

Surrey

SM5 2RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Experienced Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe and effective medicines management services within the practice. Working collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support medicines optimisation, improve patient outcomes and help ensure prescribing processes are safe, efficient and patient-centred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care.
• Assisting with medication reviews and identifying patients who may require review by a GP or Clinical Pharmacist.
• Managing medication and prescription queries from patients, carers, community pharmacies and healthcare professionals.
• Processing and reviewing repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice protocols and national guidance.
• Undertaking clinical audits, searches and quality improvement projects to support prescribing safety, QOF requirements and contractual obligations.
• Monitoring and actioning medication safety alerts, MHRA guidance, recalls and prescribing updates.
• Supporting the monitoring and recall of patients prescribed medicines requiring regular review or blood test monitoring.
• Liaising with secondary care providers, community pharmacies, care homes and community services to resolve medication-related issues.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with information governance, data protection and medicines management policies.
• Supporting medicines optimisation initiatives, service development projects and the ongoing improvement of pharmacy services within the practice.
• Contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient care while promoting best practice in medicines management.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards is essential.

Job description Job responsibilities As an Experienced Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe and effective medicines management services within the practice. Working collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support medicines optimisation, improve patient outcomes and help ensure prescribing processes are safe, efficient and patient-centred.Key responsibilities include:Supporting medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care.Assisting with medication reviews and identifying patients who may require review by a GP or Clinical Pharmacist.Managing medication and prescription queries from patients, carers, community pharmacies and healthcare professionals.Processing and reviewing repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice protocols and national guidance.Undertaking clinical audits, searches and quality improvement projects to support prescribing safety, QOF requirements and contractual obligations.Monitoring and actioning medication safety alerts, MHRA guidance, recalls and prescribing updates.Supporting the monitoring and recall of patients prescribed medicines requiring regular review or blood test monitoring.Liaising with secondary care providers, community pharmacies, care homes and community services to resolve medication-related issues.Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with information governance, data protection and medicines management policies.Supporting medicines optimisation initiatives, service development projects and the ongoing improvement of pharmacy services within the practice.Contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient care while promoting best practice in medicines management.The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards is essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 3 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy as a senior pharmacy technician

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services
• Minimum 3 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy
• Experience with clinical computing systems.
• Experience with basic clinical information.
• Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
• Computer literate: able to work with Word/Excel and e-mail.
• Methodical approach. Attention to detail in the compiling and verification of data.

Desirable

• Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP)
• Sound knowledge/Experience of working in a GP Practice.
• EMIS user skills
• Understanding of QOF

Person Specification Experience Essential 3 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy as a senior pharmacy technician Desirable Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice Qualifications Essential GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services Minimum 3 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy Experience with clinical computing systems. Experience with basic clinical information. Experience of working in a constantly changing environment. Computer literate: able to work with Word/Excel and e-mail. Methodical approach. Attention to detail in the compiling and verification of data. Desirable Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) Sound knowledge/Experience of working in a GP Practice. EMIS user skills Understanding of QOF

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Chesser Surgery

Address

121 Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

Surrey

SM5 2RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/index.aspx?p=H85021 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Chesser Surgery

Address

121 Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

Surrey

SM5 2RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/index.aspx?p=H85021 (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our welcoming Urology team as a Service Administrator (previously known as Medical Secretary). This is an exciting opportunity to support our Clinical team and our patients during their care. This is based at both at the RDUH Exeter and Ottery St Mary Hospital.

We actively encourage you to reach out for an informal chat about the role, or to arrange a visit to the department.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Evelyn Ward for a Band 6 Team Leader to join our dynamic and friendly team.

If you are enthusiastic, flexible and passionate about Trauma and Orthopaedics, then this would be an ideal opportunity for you to join our team.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced Band 5 Trauma Orthopaedic nurse ready for the next steps in your nursing career, or are you an experienced Band 6 nurse seeking a new and exciting opportunity?

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 to join our existing team and help develop further our service.

The post will be based on the Northwick Park Hospital site and the roles' key focus will be:

• To act as deputy to the Clinical Nurse Manager as required.
• To lead a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, supporting the Clinical Nurse Manager in providing a unified approach to high standards of patient care.
• To create an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and empowers staff to develop high levels of clinical skills and autonomy.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Being a pro active member of the nursing team attending consultant ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings and ward / divisional meetings influencing decisions and the direction of nursing being an advocate for patients and staff.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job summary

Make a Difference to the Health and Wellbeing of Care Home Residents

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to become part of our established and forward-thinking team, delivering dedicated support to care home residents and housebound patients across Bridlington.

At Drs Reddy & Nunn, we provide proactive, responsive healthcare to a population of around 42,000 patients, alongside specialist support for 24 care homes in the local area. Our highly regarded service is built on strong partnerships with care home providers, GPs, community services, and wider system colleagues - working together to deliver truly person-centred care for residents and patients with complex and often vulnerable health needs.

Full-time hours are preferred; however, we would be happy to consider part-time hours for the right applicant, with flexibility to support a positive work-life balance.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, personalised care. As part of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes model and wider community service provision, you will help improve quality of life, prevent avoidable hospital admissions, and support individuals to live well, with dignity and independence.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning for care home residents and housebound patients with complex physical, mental health and social care needs.

The successful post holder will primarily support care homes residents and housebound patients, whilst also providing clinical support to the wider practice team through clinics and service delivery as required to meet patient demand and organisational priorities

You will act as a key clinical link between primary care, care homes, community services and wider health and social care partners, supporting proactive management of frailty, long-term conditions and urgent healthcare needs.

In addition to your care home and housebound patient responsibilities, you will provide clinical support to the practice through face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations, long-term condition management, urgent care assessment and other clinical clinics as required, helping to ensure safe, effective and responsive patient care across the practice population.

About us

Drs Reddy & Nunn is recognised for its innovative and collaborative approach to improving population health and reducing health inequalities. We offer a supportive multidisciplinary team environment, opportunities to influence and shape care home services, ongoing professional development and CPD support, and opportunities to work across the four pillars of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education, and Research.

If you are passionate about delivering compassionate care and want to be part of a supportive, innovative team making a genuine impact and want to make a real difference to care home residents - we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity, please contact Annette Maltby, Head of Strategy & Development [email protected]

Please note: Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not apply again, as previous applications will not be considered as part of this recruitment process.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Camden's MOSAIC integrated children's service, as a Therapy Assistantin the Child Development Team.

The post holder will work within the multi disciplinary team supporting primarily the Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist working with children with disabilities and Special Educational Needs.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for direct delivery of therapy programmes and Child Development Team (CDT) multidisciplinary packages of care, providing individual and group client centred treatment packages and advice to a diverse paediatric caseload, as directed by trained staff members. For example

To assist the running of small therapy groups, for example forchildren with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder.

To assist the physiotherapy departments with small group hydrotherapy sessions including working in the pool as required.

To be responsible for providing parent advice and support in designated areas such as toilet training, and communication supports as directed by CDT clinicians.

About us

Working for your organisation

The post holder will be employed by CNWL, and work within the Integrated Service for Children with Disabilities.

Located in the vibrant area of London's Kentish Town Health centre with a culturally diverse population.

Job summary

Are you a passionate and experiencedBand 7 Occupational Therapistseeking a fresh and rewarding challenge? Or perhaps you're aBand 6 OTready to take the next step in your career? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary team within aPsychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE)at HMP High Down.

This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering trauma-informed care in a prison setting and is committed to supporting individuals with complex psychological needs and learning difficulties. You will work closely with service users and staff to create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth, rehabilitation, and relational security.

You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team where reflective practice, relational working, and psychological safety are central to our approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, while developing your clinical and leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

Work as an independent OT practitioner with men presenting with complex & challenging needs who reside on thePsychologicallyInformedPlannedEnvironment units, engaging in the PIPE Outreach service & those where referral to OPD services may be considered.

Working within the MDT to provide a comprehensive service to men with learning disabilities and personality disorder resident on the PIPE unit& to contribute to ensuring the PIPE is a successful environment. Working as part of a team supporting men on normal location in High Down, through the OPD Outreach service.

Lead on the planning & delivery of enrichment activities & a therapeutic social setting & to an Enabling Environment as defined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The Progression PIPE is working towards the Enabling Environment award currently, and this role is key in developing the environment to achieve the award.

Work with the wider OPD Pathway to integrate careful selection of assessment tools & interventions with personal recovery principles which will engage individuals in activities & occupation.

Apply a high level of understanding of the impact of mental & physical health conditions; providing training & advice on lifestyle changes & adaptations.

Work with the Clinical Lead to continue to develop & deliver a comprehensive OT Service within a learning disability progression PIPE, including assessment, intervention & evaluation which is underpinned by an evidence base & personal recovery principles.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision
• Annual personal development plans/appraisals
• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme
• Support and guidance with Revalidation
• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation package*subject to meeting criteria*

The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.

All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2060-A

Job locations

HMP High Down

Highdown Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.

Clinical

• To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for individuals within the prison setting in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.
• To apply clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches.
• To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches with prisoners within the PIPE unit
• To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals.
• To work collaboratively with all professionals within the PIPE unit in developing care plans and risk assessments for prisoners.
• To support individuals to develop skills and knowledge; and engage with community partner agencies, to facilitate successful transitions from the prison environment to the community.
• To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities. Clinical To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for individuals within the prison setting in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments. To apply clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches. To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches with prisoners within the PIPE unit To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles. To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals. To work collaboratively with all professionals within the PIPE unit in developing care plans and risk assessments for prisoners. To support individuals to develop skills and knowledge; and engage with community partner agencies, to facilitate successful transitions from the prison environment to the community. To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• oHPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist
• oMentorship or supervisor qualification
• oEvidence of professional development since registration

Desirable

• oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.

Previous Experience

Essential

• oRelevant post registration experience
• oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team
• oExperience of working with complex clients
• oExperience of running a group program
• oExperience of leading and /or developing a service/ component of a service

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oRisk assessment and management skills
• oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.

Other

Essential

• oTo conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration
• oFull clearance via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and ability to achieve enhanced Prison Clearance (vetting).

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• oMotivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
• oAble to accept constructive feedback.
• oAble to ask for support where required.
• oCompassionate & non-judgmental approach
• oFlexible

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process
• oExcellent IT skills.
• oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate.
• oTo use supervision positively and effectively.
• oProven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
• oEffective time management.
• oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients.
• oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential oHPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist oMentorship or supervisor qualification oEvidence of professional development since registration Desirable oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. Previous Experience Essential oRelevant post registration experience oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team oExperience of working with complex clients oExperience of running a group program oExperience of leading and /or developing a service/ component of a service Desirable oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment Skills and Knowledge Essential oRisk assessment and management skills oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written. oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health. Other Essential oTo conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration oFull clearance via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and ability to achieve enhanced Prison Clearance (vetting). Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential oMotivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service. oAble to accept constructive feedback. oAble to ask for support where required. oCompassionate & non-judgmental approach oFlexible Skills and Knowledge Essential oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process oExcellent IT skills. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate. oTo use supervision positively and effectively. oProven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience. oEffective time management. oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients. oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills. Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP High Down

Highdown Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP High Down

Highdown Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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We will offer you a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged. This is an exciting opportunity and we would want to hear from you if you are keen to embrace a new challenge.

This is a clinical service support role, and the post holder is expected to work from their assigned base.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality clerical support to one of the District Nursing Teams, and will play an integral part of their team in order to maintain smooth running and operation of their service, working closely with the Team Lead and clinical staff.

The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers, health professionals and team members.

In addition, the post holder must possess good IT skills and be able to analyse and interpret data. They will be required to help maintain clinical database systems, and assist with clinical audits and information monitoring.

The post holder will work under own initiative with a flexible and adaptable approach to the job role in order to meet the changing service needs.

Part of the role will be assisting the Clinical Team Leader/Manager in his/her clerical and managerial duties. This will involve a high level of discretion and confidentiality as the post holder will come into contact with some sensitive patient and staff data and information.

About us

There's a place for you at CNWL.

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.

We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HC-1644-A

Job locations

Hillingdon- South DN Team

The Warren Medical Centre

Hayes

UB4 0SF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above)we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

• Deal with telephone enquiries from health professionals, services users, service user families, carers and team members in an informed and sympathetic manner, taking into account mental/physical health needs, and cultural or language barriers. Taking and passing on messages promptly and taking action where necessary.
• To provide and receive complex and sensitive information using tact and diplomacy.
• To act in accordance with the Service in processing new referrals. This includes but is not limited to: allocating referrals, completing Excel spread sheets and making sure all administration processes for each referral are adhered to with speed and fluency.
• To create/accept referrals within the S1 platform and highlight for clinical triage. To assist with onward referrals to other teams.
• To monitor S1 wait lists and caseloads and assist with the allocation of patients and entering patient details into appropriate health care professionals diaries.
• To regularly access and monitor the generic email systems, responding to all queries or redirecting as appropriate.
• Maintain service line databases for record keeping, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Complete regular archiving of patient notes in line with trust policies and procedures.
• To act as Subject Access Coordinator for the service, attend required training, and follow the Trusts policies and procedures.
• To provide administration support for service line clinicians
• To undertake word processing tasks such as letters and memos, reports, notices, and e-mails, including via dictation software.
• To undertake the photocopying and distribution of documents, processing of correspondence and general clerical duties as required.
• To maintain and monitor stock as required and use set processes for ordering of goods/supplies.
• To have the ability to use the E-procurement system and raise any queries/issues when necessary. To support procurement processes for service line, including ordering, liaison, receipting, and invoice processing.
• To have a comprehensive understanding of computer software such as MS Office and to be the lead on using SystmOne
• To collate and present activity data for service and management meetings and for monthly and ad hoc statistical returns via Tableau or other.
• To assist with the training of new staff members and bank staff as and when necessary.
• To co-ordinate, monitor and record the mandatory training for the department ensuring that staff are reminded when training is due (if applicable).
• To support service lead with Healthroster, including recording of annual leave, absence, or sickness, printing and distribution of rotas where necessary (if applicable).
• To organise, attend and contribute to the departmental and service meetings, which may include room/venue booking, distribute agendas, take and distribute minutes, and action any decisions made by the team as appropriate.
• To support in the planning and arrangements for team away days, training sessions etc.
• To undertake ad hoc or specific project work as requested.
• To produce training packs, certificates, forms and presentations as requested by the clinicians/team lead.
• To support the maintenance of any of the teams clinical equipment as needed, including liaison with BCAS for yearly checks.
• To support the logging of complaints/compliments and incidents on Datix.
• To be familiar with and to work within CNWL policies related to the function of administration and your responsibilities as an employee.
• To be able to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively
• To be able to work on own initiative and undertake work which does not require checking as a matter of routine
• Regularly review administration processes, procedures and office systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Be forthcoming with ideas, changes or new initiatives for improvements to policy, guidance, departmental procedures, systems and ways of working for improvement in service quality and delivery.
• To support the operational team and provide Reception cover at designated base as requested by the Health Centre Administration Lead for lunch breaks and sickness.
• To undertake all mandatory and supplementary training in line with policies.
• To undertake Nominated Officer of Fire (NOF) training and ensure all procedures are followed as per the Trust Policy.
• To undertake First Aid training as required by Line Manager

Job description Job responsibilities Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above)we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Deal with telephone enquiries from health professionals, services users, service user families, carers and team members in an informed and sympathetic manner, taking into account mental/physical health needs, and cultural or language barriers. Taking and passing on messages promptly and taking action where necessary. To provide and receive complex and sensitive information using tact and diplomacy. To act in accordance with the Service in processing new referrals. This includes but is not limited to: allocating referrals, completing Excel spread sheets and making sure all administration processes for each referral are adhered to with speed and fluency. To create/accept referrals within the S1 platform and highlight for clinical triage. To assist with onward referrals to other teams. To monitor S1 wait lists and caseloads and assist with the allocation of patients and entering patient details into appropriate health care professionals diaries. To regularly access and monitor the generic email systems, responding to all queries or redirecting as appropriate. Maintain service line databases for record keeping, ensuring accurate reporting. Complete regular archiving of patient notes in line with trust policies and procedures. To act as Subject Access Coordinator for the service, attend required training, and follow the Trusts policies and procedures. To provide administration support for service line clinicians To undertake word processing tasks such as letters and memos, reports, notices, and e-mails, including via dictation software. To undertake the photocopying and distribution of documents, processing of correspondence and general clerical duties as required. To maintain and monitor stock as required and use set processes for ordering of goods/supplies. To have the ability to use the E-procurement system and raise any queries/issues when necessary. To support procurement processes for service line, including ordering, liaison, receipting, and invoice processing. To have a comprehensive understanding of computer software such as MS Office and to be the lead on using SystmOne To collate and present activity data for service and management meetings and for monthly and ad hoc statistical returns via Tableau or other. To assist with the training of new staff members and bank staff as and when necessary. To co-ordinate, monitor and record the mandatory training for the department ensuring that staff are reminded when training is due (if applicable). To support service lead with Healthroster, including recording of annual leave, absence, or sickness, printing and distribution of rotas where necessary (if applicable). To organise, attend and contribute to the departmental and service meetings, which may include room/venue booking, distribute agendas, take and distribute minutes, and action any decisions made by the team as appropriate. To support in the planning and arrangements for team away days, training sessions etc. To undertake ad hoc or specific project work as requested. To produce training packs, certificates, forms and presentations as requested by the clinicians/team lead. To support the maintenance of any of the teams clinical equipment as needed, including liaison with BCAS for yearly checks. To support the logging of complaints/compliments and incidents on Datix. To be familiar with and to work within CNWL policies related to the function of administration and your responsibilities as an employee. To be able to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively To be able to work on own initiative and undertake work which does not require checking as a matter of routine Regularly review administration processes, procedures and office systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Be forthcoming with ideas, changes or new initiatives for improvements to policy, guidance, departmental procedures, systems and ways of working for improvement in service quality and delivery. To support the operational team and provide Reception cover at designated base as requested by the Health Centre Administration Lead for lunch breaks and sickness. To undertake all mandatory and supplementary training in line with policies. To undertake Nominated Officer of Fire (NOF) training and ensure all procedures are followed as per the Trust Policy. To undertake First Aid training as required by Line Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE (A* - C) or equivalent in Maths and English

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Understanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer care setting
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel
• Accurate data entry and typing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail
• Demonstratable Knowledge of using different systems and databases
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Ability to work within a team

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self motivator
• Capacity to manage a demanding workload
• Good inter-personal skills
• Good team-player
• Corporate loyalty and behaviour

Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential GCSE (A* - C) or equivalent in Maths and English Experience Essential Experience of working in an administrative capacity Understanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity Desirable Experience of working in a customer care setting Experience of working in a healthcare setting Knowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne Skills Essential Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel Accurate data entry and typing skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail Demonstratable Knowledge of using different systems and databases Ability to work unsupervised Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload Ability to work within a team Personal Qualities Essential Self motivator Capacity to manage a demanding workload Good inter-personal skills Good team-player Corporate loyalty and behaviour

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon- South DN Team

The Warren Medical Centre

Hayes

UB4 0SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon- South DN Team

The Warren Medical Centre

Hayes

UB4 0SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualifiedPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team at CNWL Talking Therapies Service Brent. We are a large, well established service based in a diverse borough of London. Our service provides low and high intensity therapies at Step 2 and Step 3, alongside our Step 3 counselling service. We are passionate about the work we do and care provided to service users, and work by the trust values of compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership. Our team is key in the work we do and service provided to the population of Brent.

We are looking for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who are adaptable, enjoy challenges and diversity and demonstrate an enthusiasm for primary care work. We particularly welcome applicants who speak other languages and who have enthusiasm for and experience of working with diversity.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a stepped care model, providing assessments and delivering evidence based low intensity interventions for people with common mental health problems. Assessments and interventions may be delivered face to face, via digitals platform (Teams) or via the telephone. You would also be expected to deliver psychoeducational workshops and become involved in working within the local community and establishing links with voluntary service organisations to promote the service.

You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from a qualified therapist and work closely with other clinical practitioners within the team. The Brent Talking Therapies service has close links with other IAPT teams in CNWL, as well as, wider links with other mental health teams within Brent. We have a strong tradition of supporting staff development and further progression onto higher training.

About us

The catchment area of the post is the London borough of Brent. The main hub for the service is based at Fairfields House in Kingsbury and there is a satellite hub at Bell House in Willesden Green. You will be required to work across both hubs and in other parts of the borough, e.g. GP surgeries and community settings.

We operate an agile working policy where staff combine remote working and being on-site to deliver face-to-face appointments and other service commitments that require a hub-based presence. The post-holder will work full-time hours and may be required to work at any times between 8am and 8pm on weekdays including an evening clinic as required by the service. Wellbeing is important within our service and we are a collaborative and cohesive team. We have a dedicated wellbeing group within the service to help support individuals' and the wider team wellbeing. Benefits of working for CNWL include:

27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service

NHS discount

Opportunities for career progression

New starters will have a 13-week probation period which is a supportive process to allow individuals to learn and work within the key aspects of their role over a period of time

If you would like to see what it's like to work for CNWL please have a look at https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Job summary

Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Short Term rehabilitation service who are motivated to provide rehabilitation to help patients improve their abilities and achieve their rehabilitation goals, through therapy led care.

Rehabilitation Assistants work as part of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists. We provide rehabilitation in the patients' home environment with a focus on promoting independence, meeting rehabilitation goals and reducing care needs in the community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a health care support worker who already has some experience of working with patients in an acute or community healthcare setting to expand their skills and work within a friendly community team.

Ealing Community Partners is a group of NHS, Ealing Council and voluntary organisations working together to deliver community health and care services for the people of Ealing.

The post holder will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the Service and it is essential they have a current driving license and access to a vehicle as extensive travel across the Borough is required.

Main duties of the job

To work as a Rehabilitation Assistant within a multidisciplinary Short Term Rehab team, providing rehabilitation and or supported discharge to people in their own home or place of residence and/or designated buildings.

To work under the guidance of health care professionals to assist therapists by carrying out delegated aspects of patient care without direct supervision and reporting back patient's progress or issues to the therapist.

To be responsible for ordering equipment and department supplies.

To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients in the community.

To run designated Mobility Clinic sessions, providing mobility aids, undertaking equipment fitting and adjustments, and ensuring patients are competent and safe in their use.

About us

Short Term Rehabilitation Service is a very friendly team in Ealing. We work together to provide excellent rehabilitation to our patients and provide a supportive and flexible environment for team members.

We are part of the Maximising Independence service line within Ealing Community Partners (ECP).

The team are supported in their professional development with regular training and clinical supervision ad opportunities to expand your clinical skills.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative therapist to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary community clinic setting with infants and children (aged 0-5 years) with a range of eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) and communication needs.

The Harrow Speech and Language Therapy Service is an innovative team who strive to provide family-centred services to the diverse population of the London Borough of Harrow.

This post will require proficient skills in the assessment and management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for infants and children as well as communication difficulties in the community with NHS experience

Main duties of the job

The post will involve

• Working in a community clinic setting
• Detailed assessment and management of infant feeding and children with eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
• Risk management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for 0-5-year-olds.
• Provide second opinions for feeding assessments within the service.
• Working in collaboration with parents/carers, health and education professionals involved with the infant/child and other partner organisations.
• Offer training and workshops to parents/carers/education settings where appropriate.
• Work in joint clinics with the Enteral Feeding Dietitian.
• Demonstrate a broad range of practical skills to work with these client groups and have up-to-date knowledge of professional/national guidelines and related research.
• Take an active role in service development alongside the Clinical Service Lead.
• Head of Service/Clinical Service Leads to develop the service as a whole.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues to support best health outcomes

About us

You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity.

We can provide:

• Highly structured induction.
• Excellent levels of support and supervision which includes regular clinical and management supervision every 8 weeks and an annual appraisal.
• Termly peer supervision meetings where you can discuss cases, read articles together and share your experiences.
• Clearly defined caseloads.
• A wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Easy access to clinical specialists in all clinical areas.
• Easy access to an established Multidisciplinary Team including Paediatricians.
• Designated admin and planning time.
• Involvement in innovative project
• Memberships at relevant CENs are supported and encouraged.

Job summary

Working under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse, the post holder will compliment and form a key part of the Multi-Disciplinary healthcare services, providing high standards of individualised, non-judgemental care for patients and supporting the operational requirements of delivering Prison Healthcare across Primary care, Mental Health and Substance misuse services to support the delivery of holistic care packages within our integrated services.The post holder will undertake delegated duties covering the patient journey from reception of prisoners into prison through to their discharge through the gate. This includes reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, appropriate clinical duties, undertakingclinics such as Phlebotomy clinics, ECG Clinics and NHS health checks, sexual health and health promotion to improve mental, physical and social needs.The post holderwill also be expected to work as part of the emergency response team as required.The post holder will have the skills to support patients showing low level mental ill health and withdrawal from illicit substances by providing support in accordance with agreed care plans.The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.

Main duties of the job

Patient careo The post holder will support, implement and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitionero Develop appropriate and professional relationships with service users, which will promote effective communications and recoveryo Ensure consent is obtained at every interventiono Promote patient engagement and personal responsibility to manage theirhealth providing the necessary support to do soo To support the development of appropriate care plans and contribute to the review and evaluationo To carry response radio and respond to emergencies with qualified nurseundertaking relevant interventions as directedo Deliver 1:1 intervention as agreed within care packageo Support patients presenting to the service in crisis ensuring appropriate onward referrals and flag immediate riskso To have a good understanding of System1 and complete electronicdocumentation using the agreed read codes where appropriateo To record, use and store information in accordance with Caldicott and GDPR

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you day (additional day off)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-RM-26-V968-A

Job locations

HMP/YOI Deerbolt

Bowes Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 9BG

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See above description and any questions please feel free to contact :

Susan Mason on [email protected]

OR

Kelly Byers on [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities See above description and any questions please feel free to contact : Susan Mason on [email protected] OR Kelly Byers on [email protected]

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent clinical experience
• OR NHS Care Certificate or relevant clinical experience.
• OR Student studying final year of the Registered Nursing Degree.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of nursing standards gained through qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of nursing practice and clinical procedures.
• Understanding and application of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting
• Experience of work in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Experience in responding to emergency situations
• Experience in using SystmOne

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, maintaining effective working relationships and mitigating conflict.
• The ability to complete tasks under delegated responsibility and ability to escalate concerns to senior clinical staff as appropriate
• Promote and support patients to manage own mental and physical needs
• Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities.
• Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Good patient assessment skills - knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of effects on individualsmental and physical disorders and its
• Extended scope of practice e.g., Phlebotomy, ECG etc
• Experience in simple wound care management
• Experience in monitoring and support with the management of long-term conditions

Person Specification Education Essential NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent clinical experience OR NHS Care Certificate or relevant clinical experience. OR Student studying final year of the Registered Nursing Degree. Knowledge Essential Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting. Knowledge of nursing standards gained through qualification or equivalent experience. Experience of nursing practice and clinical procedures. Understanding and application of confidentiality Desirable Knowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting Experience of work in a multidisciplinary team setting Experience in responding to emergency situations Experience in using SystmOne Skills Essential Well-developed verbal and written communication skills The ability to work effectively as part of a team, maintaining effective working relationships and mitigating conflict. The ability to complete tasks under delegated responsibility and ability to escalate concerns to senior clinical staff as appropriate Promote and support patients to manage own mental and physical needs Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities. Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Desirable Good patient assessment skills - knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of effects on individualsmental and physical disorders and its Extended scope of practice e.g., Phlebotomy, ECG etc Experience in simple wound care management Experience in monitoring and support with the management of long-term conditions

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP/YOI Deerbolt

Bowes Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 9BG

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP/YOI Deerbolt

Bowes Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 9BG

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

St Helens North PCN is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join our Primary Care Network under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), in line with the NHS Directed Enhanced Service (DES). This is an excellent opportunity for a GP to gain valuable experience working within an innovative, supportive, and multidisciplinary PCN environment working across the 6 practices in St Helens PCN North.

The successful applicant must be eligible for the role as per guidelines as set out in the DES.

This role is fixed term till 31st March 2028 and we would consider a less than full time application.

We are unable to accept applications from applicants who require Visa Sponsorship.

No recruitment agencies please.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join our friendly Urgent Care Hub team, working alongside one other GP and the Hub Manager. The purpose of the Urgent Care Hub (UCH) is to support the increasing demand in general practice for same day / urgent care and provide patients with increased and improved access to urgent care.

You will work in partnership with the six practices that make up the PCN, as well as with other ARRS staff and partner organisations, supporting the care of patients requiring urgent same-day appointments. You will play a key role in helping to redesign and refine how we deliver care to these patients, contributing to improved outcomes and service efficiency.

The Urgent Care Hub (UCH) which runs Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm aims to help meet the growing demand for same-day and urgent care within general practice, offering patients of the PCN enhanced and timely access to urgent medical services.

In addition to carrying out urgent hub appointments which have seasonal demand, there is an opportunity to develop or bring specific areas of expertise in / to this role. As a PCN we would have a preference for this to be supporting in ADHD service development, which is new to the PCN, or would consider alternative specialities such as cardiovascular disease, dermatology, etc.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for full details.

About us

As part of the PCN, you will collaborate closely with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while developing your clinical skills and experience. The post holder will be an integral part of St Helens North Primary Care Network, a collaborative team comprising six practices: Garswood Surgery, Windermere Medical Centre, Bethany Medical Centre, Kenneth MacRae Medical Centre, Rainford Health Centre, and Billinge Medical Centre. Together, we serve a combined patient population of approximately 30,000.

Our PCN prides itself on being a friendly, close-knit team driven by a strong work ethic focused on motivation, productivity, respect, and innovation. This is a new and exciting opportunity to join an expanding and diverse Primary Care Network, dedicated to improving patient care while supporting your professional development and enhancing your clinical skills.

Our mission is to provide pro-active care to patients to improve their health and wellbeing and to make a positive impact to their lives, with respect and compassion. Working in partnership with local people, health and social care, voluntary sectors, community groups and colleagues to bring communities together and helping to reduce health inequalities.

Job summary

Critical Care Audit Officer

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday

We are seeking an audit officer to work on our busy Critical Care Unit. To collect, retrieve and enter patient data from a variety of sources in order to facilitate Clinical Audit within the Critical Care. This post holder will validate the data for the Intensive care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC).

You will be an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of our team. Our administration team are integral to the smooth running of our unit, providing high quality and patient focused care.

You will need to be able to remain calm when working under pressure and be able to manage expectations positively.

Computer literacy, reliable attendance and good time keeping are all essential.

Previous experience in this role would be helpful.

You will be expected to promote a professional attitude offering an efficient and confidential service in person and by telephone as part of the role.

You will have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to work.

The role involves referencing of, and inputting to, a number of electronic systems and you will demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure data quality standards are adhered to. Familiarity and experience of ICT systems is essential.

Main duties of the job

To collect and input data for patients who are to be included in National Audits including, but not exclusively, ICNARC and CCMDS.

To collect and input patient data onto a variety of databases within Critical Care Services.

To identify missing data and use a variety of sources, including the Patient Administration System (PAS) and health records, to complete records.

To ensure all relevant patients have been identified for National Audits using other sources of cross-reference (e.g. other computer databases and ward admission/discharge records).

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job summary

Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your workload? Would you like to be creative in your approach and be responsible for supporting to ensure our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills, experience and our trust's values and behaviours?

We're currently looking for enthusiastic and organised individuals to join our team asMedical Secretaries, with opportunities available in the following areas:

Respiratory - permanent, 22.5 hours per weekOrthopaedics, fixed term until 31.03.27, 22.5 hours per week

You will have medical typing qualifications and previous experience as a Medical Secretary. You will have excellent communication skills and be particularly caring and understanding. Experience in the use of Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, and Digital Dictation, would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

To manage the office administration of the Consultant and designated medical staff, and provide an efficient and effective secretarial service.

The post-holder acts as the first point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant and their team.

The post requires excellent organisational skills, medical audio typing, and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an Administration Manager to supervise the Administrative Team in the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) and Caterham Dene Ward at Caterham Dene Hospital. The role also includes assisting clinical managers with administrative support and being the site co-ordinator and liaison for Estates and Health and Safety.

The role will suit a highly motivated candidate looking for a varied role who is able to work with to high level of independence and be an excellent role model for the Administration Team.

This role is part time, working 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

• Provide line management support to the administration team
• Work with clinical managers to assist in the production of guidelines and policies
• Assist with the monitoring of standards e.g. benchmarking, audits and data monitoring
• Produce meeting reports and minutes
• Liaise with and support Estates and Health and Safety to ensure a safe working environment
• Ensure smooth process and consistency in managing invoices
• Participate in Audits and Quality Improvement projects
• Investigate complaints and incidents in line with organisational policies

About us

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.

We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.

If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is central to our work as we support the NHS Net Zero ambition.

To stay safe online, only use our website to find and apply for jobs, and only trust recruitment communications from our published contact details. Any job advert, recruitment communication or offer can be verified through the contact details on our website.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated candidate interested in anaesthesia for major general surgery and peri-operative medicine.

This is a general locum anaesthetic consultant post and the successful applicant will cover major general surgery lists which include hepatobiliary, upper GI, renal, urology, endocrine and major gynae-oncology surgery.

The Hammersmith Hospital provides complex cancer surgical services in the areas of gynaecology, endocrine, hepatobiliary, upper GI and thoracic specialties and is a regional and national referral centre for these specialities. The Hammersmith Hospital is also a busy kidney and pancreas-kidney transplant centre. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver peri-operative care to patients undergoing these complex and challenging procedures, including providing anaesthesia for these specialties in our new robotic theatre suite.

The Hammersmith Hospital is also a cardiac centre but the successful applicant will not be expected to deliver anaesthesia for open cardiac surgery. However, there is an expanding workload of electro-physiology and structural heart procedures including TAVIs and PFOs, and there will be opportunities to deliver sessions in these areas by mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

This post is intended to support the group of anaesthetic consultants providing anaesthesia and peri-operative care to patients undergoing major cancer surgery in hepatobiliary, upper GI, thoracic, gynaecology and endocrine surgery. The job plan will be flexible and formulated in partnership with the successful candidate. This arrangement allows us to respond to service requirements efficiently, as well as facilitating CPD, educational and annual leave requirements.

In addition to cancer cases, the Hammersmith Hospital is home to the West London Renal and Transplant Centre, and performs around 200 kidney transplants per year. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver peri-operative care to patients undergoing all these complex procedures. We particularly encourage candidates who have an interest in developing our peri-operative medicine service which includes pre-assessment and pre-habilitation.

The job includes a 1:8 on call component which covers general emergencies in theatres. At the Hammersmith, this is mostly kidney transplants, benign gynaecology and re-operation for surgical complications. There is a separate on call consultant covering cardiac and thoracic emergencies. There is a resident anaesthetic registrar (ST4-7 level) and CT2/3 covering theatres out of hours.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Assistant Neuropsychologist

3 posts available (2 permanent and 1 part time fixed term)

Band 5

We are pleased to advertise three vacancies for Assistant Neuropsychologist posts in the Neuropsychology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/health-professionals/clinical-specialties/neuropsychology-information-health-professionals/neuropsychology-department

The two full-time posts are predominantly intended to work within the epilepsy workstream of the service, and the third 0.6wte post is predominantly intended to work within the neuro-oncology and general neuropsychology workstreams. The posts would suit highly motivated individuals interested in neuropsychological assessment of children with neurological conditions.

Applicants should have a first-class degree in Psychology and/or an MSc in Neuropsychology or related subject, good interpersonal skills, and experience of working with children. Prior experience of psychometric/neuropsychological assessment is essential, and experience of working with individuals with brain injury or neurological conditions is desirable. The postholders must have a high level of attention to detail and ability to sustain focus.

The service is involved in clinical research, and data management and research skills will also be valuable.

The advert will close when a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will also be part of the wider Psychological & Mental Health Services in the Trust. There is regular formal supervision and informal support, including a large assistant psychologist group, and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Trust.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year pro rata per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-BBM-8110690

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• GOSH Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• PhD in a related subject

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, mental health problems or other disabilities
• Experience of working with patients in clinical settings
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests
• Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data

Desirable

• Experience of working in a paediatric setting
• Experience of working with people with neurodisability

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, and working with children and families
• An ability to work in highly emotive settings
• The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly
• A high level of concentration and attention to detail

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential GOSH Values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Desirable PhD in a related subject Experience/Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, mental health problems or other disabilities Experience of working with patients in clinical settings Experience of working with children Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data Desirable Experience of working in a paediatric setting Experience of working with people with neurodisability Skills/Abilities Essential High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, and working with children and families An ability to work in highly emotive settings The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly A high level of concentration and attention to detail

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for six Trainee Psychological (Cognitive-Behavioural) Therapists to join Berkshire CAMHS Getting Help Services through the NHS England-funded Children and Young People Psychological Training Programme. One 12-month fixed-term post is available in each Berkshire locality: West Berkshire (non-HCAS), Reading (HCAS), Wokingham (HCAS), Bracknell (HCAS), Windsor & Maidenhead (HCAS) and Slough (HCAS).

Trainees will deliver CBT to young people and families under supervision while completing a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Reading. On completion, trainees will be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation and qualified CBT Therapist roles.

Please see the essential criteria to ensure you are eligible to apply. Candidates who have previously completed Health Education England-funded training (e.g. a low-intensity programme) must have completed this at least two full years before the CBT training start date. Evidence of previous training (e.g. a certificate) will be required before interview.

Applicants required to complete a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio must submit this before interview, following instructions provided to shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the KSA is required for any job offer. KSA feedback cannot be provided to candidates who are unsuccessful at interview.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Assessments: Under supervision, work towards independently carrying out comprehensive psychological therapy assessments, utilising National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations.

• Treatment Planning: Under supervision, and in collaboration with service users and their families and carers, formulate personalised evidence-based CBT treatment plans, in line with level of completed training.

• Individual and Group Therapy: Under supervision, work towards independently conducting individual and/or group therapy sessions using CBT approaches, utilising and tailoring interventions to address a range of mental health concerns.

• Supervision and Training: Participate in a structured training programme, and actively participate in supervision sessions, to ensure high-quality clinical practice, incorporating feedback into clinical practice to improve effectiveness.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CFS848

Job locations

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP OR post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) AND a completed BABCP KSA portfolio.
• Ability to complete the academic components of the post-graduate training course and a commitment to the full training program and role.
• A car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhona Edwards on 07890 395552 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP OR post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) AND a completed BABCP KSA portfolio. Ability to complete the academic components of the post-graduate training course and a commitment to the full training program and role. A car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes. Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhona Edwards on 07890 395552 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• EITHER: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by British Association or Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation. OR: A completed BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio (or proven ability to complete the full KSA portfolio prior to the start of the CBT training programme). In addition to: A post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP).
• Basic knowledge and experience of CBT acquired from an introductory program (e.g., a foundation course in CBT) OR Introductory supervised practice experience in CBT interventions

Desirable

• CBT or other relevant Certificate level training

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by BABCP and other relevant professional bodies
• Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area
• Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Ability to manage competing demands and managing a caseload in a setting relevant to the post and service area
• Demonstrable experience of working with safeguarding and risk management, within scope of practice
• Experience of delivering group interventions
• Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access

Desirable

• Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies in mental health care
• Evidence of risk training (either formal or through experience) and ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice
• Ability to use operational and clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the service user
• Ability to use your own judgement and work independently within scope of practice, whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support, when appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people
• Ability to manage sensitive and difficult conversations, emotional distress and trauma with empathy, compassion, reassurance, resilience and sensitivity
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement, within scope of practice
• Ability to confidently cope well under pressure, resolve issues and competing demands, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation, and the internet)

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential EITHER: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by British Association or Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation. OR: A completed BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio (or proven ability to complete the full KSA portfolio prior to the start of the CBT training programme). In addition to: A post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP). Basic knowledge and experience of CBT acquired from an introductory program (e.g., a foundation course in CBT) OR Introductory supervised practice experience in CBT interventions Desirable CBT or other relevant Certificate level training Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by BABCP and other relevant professional bodies Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Ability to manage competing demands and managing a caseload in a setting relevant to the post and service area Demonstrable experience of working with safeguarding and risk management, within scope of practice Experience of delivering group interventions Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access Desirable Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies in mental health care Evidence of risk training (either formal or through experience) and ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice Ability to use operational and clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the service user Ability to use your own judgement and work independently within scope of practice, whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support, when appropriate Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people Ability to manage sensitive and difficult conversations, emotional distress and trauma with empathy, compassion, reassurance, resilience and sensitivity Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement, within scope of practice Ability to confidently cope well under pressure, resolve issues and competing demands, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation, and the internet) Desirable Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS Additional Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a change? Do you want to make a difference? Do you enjoy being part of a team?

If the answer to the above is YES, then one of Leicestershires biggest employers wants to hear from you!

We want you to join our innovative and caring InPatient team within Adult Eating Disorders.

You will be an integral part of the team, providing administrative support to the ward team, the wider admin team, external agencies, patients and families.

This demanding role will require the post holder to use their full range of administrative skills to ensure an efficient service is provided.

You will work alongside clinical and nursing staff to support the provision of high-quality care to patients and their families, to ensure a smooth transition through the service.

You will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills to be able to prioritise your work effectively, working both on your own using your initiative to solve problems and as part of the wider Adult Eating Disorders Team.

A good general knowledge of IT systems is essential including skill in using Microsoft Packages.

Main duties of the job

The role comprises a wide range of specific duties:

Monitoring the email inbox for incoming referrals and ensure that these are actioned in a timely manner.

Managing paperwork in relation to admission and discharge of patients.

Ensuring that electronic patient record is up-to-date and that patient and carer contact details are verified.

Booking and outcoming CPA appointments. Scanning patient documentation onto SystmOne.

Ensuring that stock for the ward is ordered in a timely manner and there are adequate supplies of required equipment.

Adhoc ordering of supplies and equipment.

Minuting of Ward Operational Meeting.

Reporting Estates and IT issues and monitoring their progress to completion.

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

About us

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

Job summary

Are you a Registered Nurse (Adult) with a passion for wound healing and leg ulcer diagnosis and treatment? Do you want to progress your nursing career with a supportive and encouraging team, delivering person centered care in a clinic and occasionally a home setting; utilising health coaching to support patient involvement in shared decision making.

Do you like the idea of forming longer term therapeutic relationships with patients and their families?

The PCH is a multidisciplinary team delivering health care to people in Great Yarmouth. The combined skills of the team mean they are able to respond to the changing needs of patients and support those who may have previously been admitted to hospital to remain at home. The leg ulcer clinic is a valuable asset within the PCH delivering specialised leg ulcer care to patients who are not housebound.

The clinic operates Monday to Friday 08:30- 16:30 excluding bank holidays.

This post is offered up to 37.5hours per week. We are able to support part time and flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinic Nurse you will be providing an excellent standard of person centered care to adults with a lower leg wound in a clinic setting and occasionally their own home.

You will participate in the planning and efficient running of the leg ulcer clinic at Joseph Kittle centre Martham, Northgate hospital and Shrublands surgery.

This role includes triage of incoming referrals, determining clinical priority, completing holistic patient assessment, specific wound assessments including recording dopplers, diagnosis and treatment plan, for patients referred to the service and supporting patients to self care using health coaching.

You will be supported to complete the leg ulcer management course delivered in partnership with Accelerate CIC, and a health coaching qualification. You will be encouraged to continue your own professional development and contribute to service improvement. You will be part of the PCH support for students; those on an apprenticeship route and newly qualified nurses. Once experienced you will be a knowledgeable resource on leg ulceration to the wider PCH; other ECCH clinicians; primary care and other partners.

About us

ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.

Great Yarmouth and Northern Villages Primary Care Home is a multidisciplinary clinical team of health and social care professionals working in partnership with Primary Care, Social Services, social care providers, other specialist community health teams and voluntary sector providers to ensure patients are able to remain in their own homes whenever possible.

Job summary

Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.

Activity Co-ordinator - Basildon Mental Health Unit

Under the guidance of the Ward Manager, you will be expected to assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service. Activities will be delivered one to one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which will be on the ward environment. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you are required to work some evenings and weekends.

Main duties of the job

• To liaise with ward staff in the planning of recreational activities.
• To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own.
• Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.
• Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment needed.
• To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities.
• To be aware of individual patients' needs through communication with nursing staff.
• To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.
• To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.
• To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.
• To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.
• To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times.
• To record interventions in an agreed format.
• Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.

About us

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

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Job summary

Please note this may close early if sufficient number of applications have been received.

Associate Practitioner opportunity on our Assessment Unit, Grangewater Ward in Basildon Mental Health Unit. Please note you must have done Associate Practitioner or Nursing Associate training or your application will be unfortunately have to be rejected

To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient setting.

• To act as a role model to other colleagues within the team.
• Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians & other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with mental health needs, in accordance with the principles & objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service. The job requires the post holder to work flexibly and undertake a change in role at short notice.
• To work collaboratively with others within the new organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.
• To rotate in taking the lead role in the physical health needs of service users and therapeutic activities.
• To provide training in aspects of care to new starters on the unit

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible along with other members of the team for the implementation of all care aspects of individual care planning.
• Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.
• Act as an associate worker for service users.
• To take on a lead role for the service such as physical health monitoring.
• Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with individual service users, relatives and carers are maintained by the nursing team. Contribute towards the formulation of care.
• Ensure effective and confidential communication at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.
• Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area.

About us

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

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

Benefits

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Administrative QOF Lead to join our friendly GP practice team.

By taking the lead on the administrative coordination and monitoring of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF), you will be working closely with both our Practice Manager and our Nurse Manager as well as the wider practice team (which includes GP's, the nursing team, pharmacy team and our administrative colleagues) to ensure that targets are achieved and our patients receive the best possible healthcare outcomes.

Main duties of the job

You will help ensure that QOF activity is managed proactively throughout the year and patients are recalled appropriately and outstanding work is identified and communicated to the relevant members of the team -

- Monitoring QOF performance throughout the year.

- Running and reviewing clinical searches and reports.

- Identifying outstanding QOF activity and coordinating appropriate follow-up.

- Managing patient recall systems for long-term condition reviews and monitoring.

- Supporting accurate administrative coding and high standards of data quality.

- Monitoring disease registers and highlighting potential discrepancies for clinical review.

- Providing regular QOF performance updates to the management and clinical teams.

-Working with the wider practice team to improve QOF processes and patient engagement.

- Supporting year-end QOF preparation and validation.

This is an administrative rather than clinical role. Clinical decisions and queries will always be referred to an appropriately qualified clinician.

About us

Bewick Crescent Surgery is a well-known large GP practice located within Newton Aycliffe. It provides care for a practice population of approximately 13,500 patients.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent organizational and IT skills who enjoys working with data, improving systems and helping a multidisciplinary team deliver high-quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0703-26-0015

Job locations

27 Bewick Crescent

Newton Aycliffe

County Durham

DL5 5LH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description.

The post holder will take responsibility for the administrative coordination, monitoring and delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) within the practice.

This is a non-clinical role. The post holder will not be expected to make clinical decisions but will play a key role in ensuring that the clinical team has accurate and timely information to support high-quality patient care.

QOF Coordination and Performance Monitoring

• Take day-to-day administrative responsibility for coordinating QOF activity across the practice.
• Develop a thorough understanding of current QOF indicators and requirements.
• Regularly monitor QOF performance throughout the year rather than relying solely on year-end activity.
• Run and review appropriate clinical system searches and reports to identify outstanding QOF work.
• Identify areas where achievement is below expected levels and escalate these appropriately to the Nursing Manager.
• Maintain clear QOF monitoring systems and provide regular progress reports to the Practice Manager and the Nursing Manager as well as the wider practice team when appropriate to do so.
• Work with the Nursing manager to establish action plans for areas requiring improvement.
• Support the practice in maximising appropriate QOF achievement while ensuring that activity remains focused on good patient care.
• Support preparation for QOF year-end, including checking outstanding work and assisting with validation where required.

Patient Recall and Follow-Up

• Coordinate effective recall systems for patients requiring chronic disease reviews and investigations and monitoring or other QOF-related interventions.
• Identify patients who have outstanding QOF requirements and arrange appropriate contact or recall in accordance with practice protocols.
• Use appropriate methods of patient communication which may include telephone and text messaging and letters and digital communication.
• Monitor patients who have not responded to recalls and undertake further contact in accordance with agreed practice procedures.
• Work with reception and administrative teams to maximise opportunities for appropriate patient reviews.
• Help coordinate recalls efficiently where patients have multiple long-term conditions and reducing unnecessary duplication and appointments where possible.
• Ensure recall activity and patient contact attempts are recorded accurately.

Data Quality and Clinical Coding

• Support high standards of data quality within the clinical system.
• Identify potential coding issues and missing information and incomplete QOF records.
• Ensure administrative coding is completed accurately and consistently within the boundaries of the role.
• Highlight clinical coding queries or uncertainties to an appropriate clinician rather than making clinical assumptions.
• Assist with searches and data validation exercises as required.
• Support the practice in maintaining accurate disease registers by identifying potential discrepancies for clinical review.
• Ensure information received from hospitals and other healthcare providers is processed appropriately in accordance with practice procedures and individual responsibilities.

Working with the Practice Team

• Develop effective working relationships with GPs nurses healthcare assistants pharmacists social prescribers receptionists administrators and management colleagues.
• Communicate QOF priorities and outstanding work clearly to relevant team members.
• Attend appropriate practice meetings and provide updates on QOF performance.
• Work with clinicians to agree practical approaches to completing outstanding QOF activity.
• Support staff in understanding administrative QOF processes and recall procedures.
• Encourage a whole-team approach to QOF achievement and high-quality chronic disease management.
• Liaise with external organisations where appropriate and within the responsibilities of the role.

Organisation and Planning

• Develop an annual approach to QOF activity to ensure workload is distributed effectively throughout the year.
• Prioritise workload according to practice needs, QOF deadlines and areas of outstanding activity.
• Maintain effective tracking systems for QOF performance and patient recalls.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and reduce duplication.
• Contribute ideas for improving efficiency and patient engagement and QOF performance.
• Ensure that relevant tasks are followed through to completion and outstanding issues are escalated appropriately.

Confidentiality and Information Governance

• Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
• Comply with practice policies relating to confidentiality and information governance and data protection.
• Access patient information only when required for legitimate work purposes.
• Maintain appropriate security of electronic and written information.
• Report any potential information governance or confidentiality concerns in accordance with practice procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
• Participate in relevant training and development.
• Maintain mandatory training appropriate to the role.
• Contribute positively to team meetings and practice development.
• Promote equality and diversity and dignity and respect.
• Work within their level of competence and seek appropriate advice when required.
• Report significant concerns and incidents or potential risks through appropriate practice procedures.
• Undertake other reasonable administrative duties appropriate to the role and grade.

Important Role Boundary

The Administrative QOF Lead is responsible for coordinating and facilitating QOF activity rather than making clinical decisions.

Any uncertainty regarding a patient's diagnosis or treatment or clinical coding or suitability for an intervention or personalised care adjustment or other clinical matter must be referred to an appropriately qualified clinician.

The post holder should never make assumptions regarding clinical care solely for the purpose of achieving a QOF target.

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post. Duties may be reviewed and amended following discussion with the post holder to reflect changes in practice requirements and primary care services.

Job description Job responsibilities Job description.The post holder will take responsibility for the administrative coordination, monitoring and delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) within the practice.This is a non-clinical role. The post holder will not be expected to make clinical decisions but will play a key role in ensuring that the clinical team has accurate and timely information to support high-quality patient care.QOF Coordination and Performance Monitoring Take day-to-day administrative responsibility for coordinating QOF activity across the practice. Develop a thorough understanding of current QOF indicators and requirements. Regularly monitor QOF performance throughout the year rather than relying solely on year-end activity. Run and review appropriate clinical system searches and reports to identify outstanding QOF work. Identify areas where achievement is below expected levels and escalate these appropriately to the Nursing Manager. Maintain clear QOF monitoring systems and provide regular progress reports to the Practice Manager and the Nursing Manager as well as the wider practice team when appropriate to do so. Work with the Nursing manager to establish action plans for areas requiring improvement. Support the practice in maximising appropriate QOF achievement while ensuring that activity remains focused on good patient care. Support preparation for QOF year-end, including checking outstanding work and assisting with validation where required.Patient Recall and Follow-Up Coordinate effective recall systems for patients requiring chronic disease reviews and investigations and monitoring or other QOF-related interventions. Identify patients who have outstanding QOF requirements and arrange appropriate contact or recall in accordance with practice protocols. Use appropriate methods of patient communication which may include telephone and text messaging and letters and digital communication. Monitor patients who have not responded to recalls and undertake further contact in accordance with agreed practice procedures. Work with reception and administrative teams to maximise opportunities for appropriate patient reviews. Help coordinate recalls efficiently where patients have multiple long-term conditions and reducing unnecessary duplication and appointments where possible. Ensure recall activity and patient contact attempts are recorded accurately.Data Quality and Clinical Coding Support high standards of data quality within the clinical system. Identify potential coding issues and missing information and incomplete QOF records. Ensure administrative coding is completed accurately and consistently within the boundaries of the role. Highlight clinical coding queries or uncertainties to an appropriate clinician rather than making clinical assumptions.Assist with searches and data validation exercises as required. Support the practice in maintaining accurate disease registers by identifying potential discrepancies for clinical review. Ensure information received from hospitals and other healthcare providers is processed appropriately in accordance with practice procedures and individual responsibilities.Working with the Practice Team Develop effective working relationships with GPs nurses healthcare assistants pharmacists social prescribers receptionists administrators and management colleagues. Communicate QOF priorities and outstanding work clearly to relevant team members. Attend appropriate practice meetings and provide updates on QOF performance. Work with clinicians to agree practical approaches to completing outstanding QOF activity. Support staff in understanding administrative QOF processes and recall procedures. Encourage a whole-team approach to QOF achievement and high-quality chronic disease management. Liaise with external organisations where appropriate and within the responsibilities of the role.Organisation and Planning Develop an annual approach to QOF activity to ensure workload is distributed effectively throughout the year. Prioritise workload according to practice needs, QOF deadlines and areas of outstanding activity. Maintain effective tracking systems for QOF performance and patient recalls. Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and reduce duplication. Contribute ideas for improving efficiency and patient engagement and QOF performance. Ensure that relevant tasks are followed through to completion and outstanding issues are escalated appropriately.Confidentiality and Information Governance Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times. Comply with practice policies relating to confidentiality and information governance and data protection. Access patient information only when required for legitimate work purposes. Maintain appropriate security of electronic and written information. Report any potential information governance or confidentiality concerns in accordance with practice procedures.General Responsibilities Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures. Participate in relevant training and development. Maintain mandatory training appropriate to the role. Contribute positively to team meetings and practice development. Promote equality and diversity and dignity and respect. Work within their level of competence and seek appropriate advice when required. Report significant concerns and incidents or potential risks through appropriate practice procedures. Undertake other reasonable administrative duties appropriate to the role and grade.Important Role BoundaryThe Administrative QOF Lead is responsible for coordinating and facilitating QOF activity rather than making clinical decisions.Any uncertainty regarding a patient's diagnosis or treatment or clinical coding or suitability for an intervention or personalised care adjustment or other clinical matter must be referred to an appropriately qualified clinician.The post holder should never make assumptions regarding clinical care solely for the purpose of achieving a QOF target. This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post. Duties may be reviewed and amended following discussion with the post holder to reflect changes in practice requirements and primary care services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience.
• Previous experience of working within a GP practice and primary care or a comparable healthcare administrative environment.
• Experience of working with electronic patient records or clinical information systems.
• Experience of managing administrative workloads and deadlines and competing priorities.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Good understanding of QOF or the ability to develop detailed QOF knowledge quickly.
• Understanding of the importance of chronic disease monitoring and patient recall.
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with electronic systems.
• Ability to run and interpret and act upon reports and searches.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to monitor progress and maintain effective tracking systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with patients and colleagues.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection and information governance.
• Ability to recognise when an issue requires clinical input and escalate appropriately.
• Personal Qualities
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Approachable and able to develop positive working relationships.
• Confident working independently while remaining an effective member of the wider practice team.
• Able to use initiative within clearly defined boundaries.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Committed to providing a high-quality service to patients.
• Comfortable taking ownership of work and following tasks through to completion.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Previous experience of QOF administration or coordination.
• Experience of SystmOne GP clinical system.
• Experience of running clinical searches and reports.
• Experience of patient recall systems.
• Knowledge of clinical coding and data quality within general practice.
• Experience of working with chronic disease registers.
• Understanding of wider primary care contractual requirements.
• Experience of producing performance reports or using spreadsheets to monitor activity.
• Experience of supporting audits or quality-improvement work.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience. Previous experience of working within a GP practice and primary care or a comparable healthcare administrative environment. Experience of working with electronic patient records or clinical information systems. Experience of managing administrative workloads and deadlines and competing priorities. Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge and Skills Good understanding of QOF or the ability to develop detailed QOF knowledge quickly. Understanding of the importance of chronic disease monitoring and patient recall. Strong IT skills and confidence working with electronic systems. Ability to run and interpret and act upon reports and searches. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good organisational and time-management skills. Ability to monitor progress and maintain effective tracking systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with patients and colleagues. Understanding of confidentiality and data protection and information governance. Ability to recognise when an issue requires clinical input and escalate appropriately. Personal Qualities Proactive and self-motivated. Highly organised and methodical. Reliable and conscientious. Approachable and able to develop positive working relationships. Confident working independently while remaining an effective member of the wider practice team. Able to use initiative within clearly defined boundaries. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Committed to providing a high-quality service to patients. Comfortable taking ownership of work and following tasks through to completion. Desirable Desirable Previous experience of QOF administration or coordination. Experience of SystmOne GP clinical system. Experience of running clinical searches and reports. Experience of patient recall systems. Knowledge of clinical coding and data quality within general practice. Experience of working with chronic disease registers. Understanding of wider primary care contractual requirements. Experience of producing performance reports or using spreadsheets to monitor activity. Experience of supporting audits or quality-improvement work.

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

Bewick Crescent Surgery

Address

27 Bewick Crescent

Newton Aycliffe

County Durham

DL5 5LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bewick Crescent Surgery

Address

27 Bewick Crescent

Newton Aycliffe

County Durham

DL5 5LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note that this job does not meet the requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is recruiting for Bank Domestic Assistants based at Bishops Castle Community Hospital. Working as a Domestic Assistant you will be maintaining the high levels of cleanliness throughout the hospital, whilst adhering to relevant policies and procedures.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are reliable, flexible, well organised, self-motivated, have good interpersonal communication skills and are able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role include:

• Completing cleaning schedules on a daily basis.
• Ensuring the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Ensuring stock is maintained, ensure the correct use of cleaning materials.

Uniform, as provided, must be worn at all times in the hospital environment and must not be worn to and from work. A high standard of personal hygiene must be obtained.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.