Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SACT Nurse to progress into a role of a Nurse Practitioner - Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). This role is a senior position working clinically within SACT day units to support, educate and develop staff nurses within the role.

You will be expected to lead on education and training , supporting new staff and existing staff to enhance their knowledge within the speciality of Oncology/Haematology and more specifically in SACT administration.

The successful candidate will be expected to work between the SACT Day unit in NCCC- Carlisle and Henderson Suite, West Cumberland Hospital. Both units operate Monday-Friday 0800-1830.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for Cancer Care and staff development.

• Interview Date 28 September 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are to support and educate staff nurses within the department through regular direct clinical supervision and hands on clinical working to develop their competence in all clinical skills and SACT administration. Additionally, it is expected that you will lead on providing teaching and education sessions to the nursing team weekly.

Other aspects of the role include:

• Teaching and liaising with external providers/representatives to develop training for staff
• Utilising clinical skills to assess patients
• Non-Medical Authorisation of blood product

We would welcome applications with current working experience in SACT.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant experience in Oncology and/or Haematology
• UKONS SACT Passport
• Significant experience administering SACT currently
• Practice Supervisor and Assessor/Mentorship
• IV Drug Competent
• Cannulation skills
• Venepuncture Skills
• CVC management skills

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Accredited SACT course
• Teaching qualification/course
• Evidence of audit/service improvement
• Leadership qualification/experience
• Non-Medical Authorisation of blood products or willingness to undertake
• IRMER trained or willingness to undertake
• Clinical Skills Course or willingness to undertake

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are seeking 2 outstanding band 5 Audiologists to join our Audiology service who are keen to deliver patient-centred care. The service has recently undergone a service review and the development of a new clinical structure. Through good governance process the service aims to ensure that patients receive the highest quality, evidence - based hearing and balance services.

This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to embed changes that improve outcomes and experiences for our patients. As an Audiologist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our adult service.

• Interview Date: 7 October 2026

• 37 hours 30 minutes/week

• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

BSc in audiology or equivalent level qualification

Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist, or in the process of registering

BAA accredited Certificate to Practice

Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional states and work effectively with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads and cover a busy and varied caseload

Good written communication skills

Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases

Evidence of continuing professional development

Ability to work at outreach clinics as required

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Ashtead Hospital is seeking a Senior Radiographer - MRI/CT/General. This full-time role includes potential weekend shifts. Our busy department uses digital X-Ray, C-Arms, CT, MRI, DEXA, and Ultrasound.

You will deliver high-quality imaging services, respecting patient dignity and privacy. Participation in quality control processes is essential, ensuring accurate completion of procedures and documentation.

Main duties of the job

Ashtead Hospital is seeking a Senior Radiographer - MRI/CT/General. This full-time role includes potential weekend shifts. Our busy department uses digital X-Ray, C-Arms, CT, MRI, DEXA, and Ultrasound.

You will deliver high-quality imaging services, respecting patient dignity and privacy. Participation in quality control processes is essential, ensuring accurate completion of procedures and documentation.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Job summary

We are looking to recruitanenthusiastic,dedicatedand reliableSupport Time Recovery Worker,who wantsto work with our dynamic and supportive team.STRW's arean important componentof the Assertive Outreach Team (AOT)service model and provide a valuable source of support to both the patients and practitioners.The role provides the opportunityand timeto use your skills todevelop rapport andtrusting relationships with patients, which is at the core of the team's approach.

You will need to bring some experience of working with peoplewithSMIin a variety ofsettings,including aperson'scommunity and homeenvironment.Consideration will also be given to applicants who candemonstratetransferrable knowledge and skills, for instance gained in an in-patient setting.

The AOT employs a whole team approach. Along with other members of the team you will be involvedin discussing,formulatinganddelivering individualisedplans in the community. You will need to be able to work creatively and flexibly to deliverahigh standard ofcare thatpromote a person's ownhealth,well-beingand recovery.

As the service covers the geographical area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the ability to drive your own vehicle is essential, please ensure you have a full and valid UK driving licence and are able to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business. You may also be expected to transport patients on occasions.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Support Worker to take a lead focus on supporting patients with co-occurring addictions (dual diagnosis).

You will provide support, give time to an allocated group of service users and thus promote their recovery and maintain them in their community environment. Within the context of this assess, plan, promote and review individualised activity plans utilising team procedures.

You will have knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Health Capacity Act.

You will be experienced in a wider advisory capacity, such as CQUIN9 - Smokes stop and Alcohol IBA.

You will be ableto deal calmly with potentially challenging situationsand people, e.g. verbal/physicalaggression in a clinical setting.

You will have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English to a standardwhich enables the post holder tocarry out the full range of dutiesand responsibilities of the roleeffectively andbe competent working with patients, carers, families, MDT'sand a wide range of agencies.

You will be able to carry out extensive physical observations without supervision.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M079.26

Job locations

Assertive Outreach Team (East)

Hahnnemann House

Bournemouth

BH2 5JW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

This is a full time post,based at Hahnemann House, Bournemouth. The serviceoperatesMonday to Friday 09:00-17:00. Occasionally there will be the need to work outside of these hours;howeverthere are no plans to extend the service to 7 days per week.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected] Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. This is a full time post,based at Hahnemann House, Bournemouth. The serviceoperatesMonday to Friday 09:00-17:00. Occasionally there will be the need to work outside of these hours;howeverthere are no plans to extend the service to 7 days per week.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• In possession of or ability to attain NVQ Level 3 in care, or equivalent
• Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development.
• Previous experience with Dual Diagnosis

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to listen effectively and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Written communication skills to enable completion of records.
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
• Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote antidiscriminatory practice/equal opportunities.
• An understanding of the mental health system.

Skills, abilty and knowledge

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of mental health services (as a worker or service user/carer).
• Experience of dealing with emotional distress.
• Experience of supporting socially excluded groups of people gain and retain work.

Person Specification Education and Training Essential In possession of or ability to attain NVQ Level 3 in care, or equivalent Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development. Previous experience with Dual Diagnosis Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Ability to listen effectively and communicate effectively at all levels. Written communication skills to enable completion of records. Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers. Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote antidiscriminatory practice/equal opportunities. An understanding of the mental health system. Skills, abilty and knowledge Essential Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively. Experience Essential Experience of mental health services (as a worker or service user/carer). Experience of dealing with emotional distress. Experience of supporting socially excluded groups of people gain and retain 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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Assertive Outreach Team (East)

Hahnnemann House

Bournemouth

BH2 5JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Assertive Outreach Team (East)

Hahnnemann House

Bournemouth

BH2 5JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering high-level communications and engagement services? South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications and Engagement Lead to support our Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme.

What You'll Do:

• Strategise and implement EPR communications.
• Engage with diverse audiences to raise EPR awareness.
• Provide expert communications and engagement advice and support.

We need:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Track record in communications and engagement within complex settings.
• Independent, creative, and strategic thinker.

Why Innovate?

• Be part of a supportive and ambitious team.
• Contribute to significant healthcare technology advancements.
• Enjoy a role with impact and continuous learning

Location: Warwickshire

If you would like a conversation about the role, please contact Mary Powell, Associate Director of Strategic Communications, at - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive, high-level communications and engagement service to South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust by directly supporting the implementation of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-C590

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be the responsible person for all EPR programme communications and engagement activity.

To support the development and delivery of the communications and engagement strategy for the EPR programme

To be the workstream lead for the communications and engagement for the EPR programme.

Proactively and independently develop, implement and evaluate EPR communications and engagement collateral.

Responsible for managing the EPR communications and engagement budget, recommending the best use for funds and identifying suppliers through a competitive process

Understand what is happening nationally with EPR and interpret any changes to national policies and support application within SWFT and GEH

Leading face-to-face engagement and making stakeholders aware of the EPR programme and its impact to their roles.

Provide communications and marketing advice to the programme teams and acting as a communications specialist.

Creating and developing communication and engagement content and collateral.

Support the Associate Director of Strategic Communications and Heads of Department in the day-to-day management and coordination of communications and engagement (internal and external).

To work in partnership with the communications and engagement functions at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust to ensure a co-ordinated and planned approach to EPR communications.

Lead on the delivery of the overall communications and engagement strategy for the EPR, with a focus on service development and user experience.

Lead on producing clear, persuasive, informative and accessible communication products and content for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency and alignment in approach and tone.

Create content for communication platforms (both print and digital) such as training materials, social media assets, communication toolkits.

Represent the Communications and Engagement workstream at appropriate programme boards.

To develop and maintain an EPR website / area on the Trusts extranets and ensure they remain up to date.

To provide programme reports in order to monitor stakeholder engagement, measure the reach of messaging and to support the evaluation of information flow to both internal and external stakeholders.

To lead on the development of long-term internal and external trust wide EPR communications and engagement strategies where required by programme workstreams, providing specialist advice as necessary.

To provide regular EPR communications and engagement updates for internal and external stakeholders (including face-to-face).

Organise and project manage communication campaigns.

Plan, arrange and facilitate events, press conferences, photo calls and visits.

Plan, organise and deliver engagement initiatives for stakeholders (e.g. lunch and learn, skills workshops, breakfast meetings).

Organise and lead internal events and initiatives to foster a sense of community.

Provide relevant and timely specialist advice, guidance and training on internal and external communications and engagement.

The production of communication materials including copywriting, proofreading, and liaising with designers and printers.

To maintain and update contact lists and databases of key stakeholders working with the EPR Programme Support Office (PSO) where applicable.

Work with workstream leads to set key performance indicators for communication/ engagement projects, measurable against sets of agreed metrics. Use these to assess effectiveness of strategies and to shape future approaches.

To lead on the production of an EPR newsletter by gathering content, copywriting and designing it in line with branding guidelines.

To assist with EPR recruitment marketing.

Line management responsibilities for EPR Communications staff

Job description Job responsibilities To be the responsible person for all EPR programme communications and engagement activity. To support the development and delivery of the communications and engagement strategy for the EPR programme To be the workstream lead for the communications and engagement for the EPR programme. Proactively and independently develop, implement and evaluate EPR communications and engagement collateral. Responsible for managing the EPR communications and engagement budget, recommending the best use for funds and identifying suppliers through a competitive process Understand what is happening nationally with EPR and interpret any changes to national policies and support application within SWFT and GEH Leading face-to-face engagement and making stakeholders aware of the EPR programme and its impact to their roles. Provide communications and marketing advice to the programme teams and acting as a communications specialist. Creating and developing communication and engagement content and collateral. Support the Associate Director of Strategic Communications and Heads of Department in the day-to-day management and coordination of communications and engagement (internal and external). To work in partnership with the communications and engagement functions at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust to ensure a co-ordinated and planned approach to EPR communications. Lead on the delivery of the overall communications and engagement strategy for the EPR, with a focus on service development and user experience. Lead on producing clear, persuasive, informative and accessible communication products and content for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency and alignment in approach and tone. Create content for communication platforms (both print and digital) such as training materials, social media assets, communication toolkits. Represent the Communications and Engagement workstream at appropriate programme boards. To develop and maintain an EPR website / area on the Trusts extranets and ensure they remain up to date. To provide programme reports in order to monitor stakeholder engagement, measure the reach of messaging and to support the evaluation of information flow to both internal and external stakeholders. To lead on the development of long-term internal and external trust wide EPR communications and engagement strategies where required by programme workstreams, providing specialist advice as necessary. To provide regular EPR communications and engagement updates for internal and external stakeholders (including face-to-face). Organise and project manage communication campaigns. Plan, arrange and facilitate events, press conferences, photo calls and visits. Plan, organise and deliver engagement initiatives for stakeholders (e.g. lunch and learn, skills workshops, breakfast meetings). Organise and lead internal events and initiatives to foster a sense of community. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice, guidance and training on internal and external communications and engagement. The production of communication materials including copywriting, proofreading, and liaising with designers and printers. To maintain and update contact lists and databases of key stakeholders working with the EPR Programme Support Office (PSO) where applicable. Work with workstream leads to set key performance indicators for communication/ engagement projects, measurable against sets of agreed metrics. Use these to assess effectiveness of strategies and to shape future approaches. To lead on the production of an EPR newsletter by gathering content, copywriting and designing it in line with branding guidelines. To assist with EPR recruitment marketing. Line management responsibilities for EPR Communications staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant area(s).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive communications and engagement experience (internal and external), within a complex organisation, comparable to master's level knowledge.
• Significant experience of planning and delivering communications and engagement strategies.
• Experience preparing communications and engagement plans.
• Experience undertaking face-toface engagement.
• Experience designing and creating content for print, social media and other platforms (e.g. Canva)
• Experience of working on complex programmes/ projects.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to give advice at a range of organisational levels.
• Able to persuade and influence to ensure appropriate approaches are used.
• The ability to provide highly complex, and on occasion sensitive, information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work independently or part of team.
• Ability to plan, work to deadlines with attention to detail.
• Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, weighing up and analysing a range of options which may be complex to risks in order to independently implement successful solutions
• Adaptable and responds in a timely manner to urgent requests and programme changes.
• Can work as a team player and recognises and acts on wider corporate responsibilities.
• Effective time management and able to prioritise a changeable workload.
• Able to work under pressure
• Advanced IT and keyboard skills for designing presentation and programme documentation

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Is open and honest and acts with integrity.
• Is punctual, reliable and selfmotivated.
• Tactful with the ability to respond to high-profile, potentially contentious, situations

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently to a variety of locations across Coventry and Warwickshire, as and when required.
• Work flexible hours including on occasion evening and weekends to meet the need of the programme.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant area(s). Evidence of continued professional development. Experience Essential Extensive communications and engagement experience (internal and external), within a complex organisation, comparable to master's level knowledge. Significant experience of planning and delivering communications and engagement strategies. Experience preparing communications and engagement plans. Experience undertaking face-toface engagement. Experience designing and creating content for print, social media and other platforms (e.g. Canva) Experience of working on complex programmes/ projects. Skills Essential Ability to give advice at a range of organisational levels. Able to persuade and influence to ensure appropriate approaches are used. The ability to provide highly complex, and on occasion sensitive, information to a variety of audiences Ability to work independently or part of team. Ability to plan, work to deadlines with attention to detail. Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers. Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, weighing up and analysing a range of options which may be complex to risks in order to independently implement successful solutions Adaptable and responds in a timely manner to urgent requests and programme changes. Can work as a team player and recognises and acts on wider corporate responsibilities. Effective time management and able to prioritise a changeable workload. Able to work under pressure Advanced IT and keyboard skills for designing presentation and programme documentation Personal Qualities Essential Is open and honest and acts with integrity. Is punctual, reliable and selfmotivated. Tactful with the ability to respond to high-profile, potentially contentious, situations Other Essential Ability to travel independently to a variety of locations across Coventry and Warwickshire, as and when required. Work flexible hours including on occasion evening and weekends to meet the need of the programme.

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing?

Dorset HealthCare is looking for a compassionate and motivated ARRS Assistant Practitioner to join our Primary Care Mental Health Team within The Vale Primary Care Network. This is a part time position for 22.5 hours a week to spread across 4-5 days flexibly between face to face and remote appointments.

Working alongside Mental Health Practitioners and partner organisations, you will support people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties through assessment, brief interventions, health promotion, and community-based support. You will help individuals build confidence, improve wellbeing, access local services, and achieve meaningful recovery goals. We are looking for someone who has the ability to work autonomously in a range of settings.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, make a real difference in local communities, and contribute to innovative, patient-centred care. If you have experience supporting people with mental health needs, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to recovery-focused practice please do apply.

Please note that applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately not eligible for this position.

Main duties of the job

As an ARRS Assistant Practitioner, you will support individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and achieve personal recovery goals. Working within a multidisciplinary Primary Care team, you will deliver brief interventions, provide psychoeducation, promote self-management techniques, and support lifestyle changes that enhance mental and physical health. You will help people access community resources, social support networks, voluntary sector services, and wellbeing activities that reduce isolation and encourage independence. The role involves developing positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers, undertaking brief assessments, maintaining accurate records, and working collaboratively with GPs, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, and partner organisations. Playing a key role in promoting recovery, social inclusion, and compassionate community-based care while ensuring services are person-centred, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£17,035 to £18,694 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M274.26

Job locations

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, equivalent, or willingness to work towards achieving this
• Working knowledge, focussing on recovery of people mental health difficulties to a diploma level or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development

Desirable

• Basic level of knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Recent experience of working in mental health services with this client group
• Genuine interest and motivation to work with people experiencing mental health issues
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
• Ability to acknowledge and promote diversity, ensuring anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
• Ability to act calmly in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
• Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in a range of settings

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with emotional distress
• Experience of supporting socially isolated people

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESOURCES

Essential

• Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting
• Written communication skills to enable completion of records

Desirable

• An understanding of the Mental Health services
• Awareness of local services and the ability to promote close working relationships with outside agencies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, equivalent, or willingness to work towards achieving this Working knowledge, focussing on recovery of people mental health difficulties to a diploma level or equivalent demonstrable experience Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development Desirable Basic level of knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Recent experience of working in mental health services with this client group Genuine interest and motivation to work with people experiencing mental health issues Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers Ability to acknowledge and promote diversity, ensuring anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities Ability to act calmly in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in a range of settings Desirable Experience of dealing with emotional distress Experience of supporting socially isolated people INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESOURCES Essential Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting Written communication skills to enable completion of records Desirable An understanding of the Mental Health services Awareness of local services and the ability to promote close working relationships with outside agencies ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively. Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our School Therapy Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide specialist speech and language therapy and clinical leadership to children, young people and families accessing the Childrens Trust School and residential services.

Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below

Main duties of the job

Role Requirements

You will provide high quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people with neurodisabilities and neurodevelopmental concerns, within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting.

Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function and participation of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will support children and young people with communication needs, speech, and language difficulties, eating and drinking and tracheostomy care at a highly specialist level, working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting

With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

About us

About Us

The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job summary

What you'll bring

A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).

You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.

You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.

The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.

Main duties of the job

What you'll bring

A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).

You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.

You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.

The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR17176

Job locations

Stourbridge, United Kingdom

Stourbridge

England

DY81AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role

A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).

You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.

You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.

The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.

What you'll bring with you:

oProfessional clinical registration with no restrictions

oAcademic and analytical in report writing

oExperience managing clinical departments

oInnovation in clinical practice

oPolicy development

oDeveloping clinical audit programmes

oSelf-directed, decision-making, idea generation

oUnderstanding of research and clinical effectiveness

oInterpersonal skills in conflict management

oAbility to lead a positive culture through compassionate leadership

oCommitment to developing clinical practice of others

oExcellent communication and influencing skills

oWork well in the Senior Clinical Team

Why Join us?

Health, Wellbeing & Financial

Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Work-Life Balance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.

Career Development

Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.

Lifestyle Benefits

Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.

Job description Job responsibilities The roleA commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.What you'll bring with you:oProfessional clinical registration with no restrictionsoAcademic and analytical in report writingoExperience managing clinical departmentsoInnovation in clinical practiceoPolicy developmentoDeveloping clinical audit programmesoSelf-directed, decision-making, idea generationoUnderstanding of research and clinical effectivenessoInterpersonal skills in conflict managementoAbility to lead a positive culture through compassionate leadershipoCommitment to developing clinical practice of othersoExcellent communication and influencing skillsoWork well in the Senior Clinical TeamWhy Join us?Health, Wellbeing & FinancialPrivate medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.Work-Life Balance25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.Career DevelopmentOngoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.Lifestyle BenefitsEmployee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

• Clinical Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Registration

Person Specification Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body Essential Clinical Registration Desirable Clinical Registration

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

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Stourbridge, United Kingdom

Stourbridge

England

DY81AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Stourbridge, United Kingdom

Stourbridge

England

DY81AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiasticBand 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our dedicated team on Seaview Ward, a 14-bed mixed-sex acute admissions ward at St Ann's Hospital, Poole.

Seaview Ward provides assessment, treatment and short-term inpatient care for individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care that supports patients to stabilise, regain independence and return home with appropriate community support.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, therapeutic and person-centred care to people with a range of psychological, emotional, social and physical health needs. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessment, care planning, risk management and recovery-focused interventions.

We offer a range of shift patterns across a 24-hour service:

• Night: 20:30 - 07:40
• Early: 07:15 - 15:15
• Late: 13:00 - 21:00
• Long Day: 07:15 - 21:00
• Twilight: 16:00 - 00:00

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants able to work night shifts, but welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

You will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse on Seaview Ward, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and contribute to care planning and risk management.
• Support patients in their recovery journey through therapeutic engagement and intervention.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and community services.
• Promote patient safety, dignity and positive outcomes throughout admission and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

We are committed to supporting your professional development from day one. All new team members receive a comprehensive induction programme, and newly qualified nurses will benefit from our structured Preceptorship Programme.

You'll need strong clinical skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. In return, you'll gain experience that will significantly enhance your professional confidence and career progression.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

152-M293.26

Job locations

St Ann's Hospital

69 Haven Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN

Poole

BH13 7LN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• Preceptorship or working towards it
• Ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly
• Ability to supervise other staff
• Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
• Ability to mentor students

Information Technology

Essential

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work with minimum supervision / unsupervised
• Ability to work in a team and positively influence others
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead self effectively

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Preceptorship or working towards it Ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly Ability to supervise other staff Supervised experience gained during clinical placements Ability to mentor students Information Technology Essential Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training Personal Qualities/Attributes Essential Ability to work with minimum supervision / unsupervised Ability to work in a team and positively influence others Good organisational skills Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead self effectively Additional requirements Essential Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory). Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

69 Haven Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN

Poole

BH13 7LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

69 Haven Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN

Poole

BH13 7LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Administration Manager will work in partnership with the existing postholder as part of a job-share arrangement, jointly leading the operational delivery and day-to-day management of clerical and administrative services within the Children and Young People Division under the direction of the Business Support Manager.

The postholder will share responsibility for the management and oversight of information systems, ensuring the provision, analysis and reporting of statistical and performance information to support the requirements of the Health Board and external partner agencies.

Working collaboratively with the existing Administration Manager, the postholder will contribute to the leadership, development and effective management of the administrative team. They will support service improvement initiatives, lead and manage change, and help ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality administrative services. Through effective communication, joint decision-making and comprehensive handovers, the postholder will maintain continuity of service and a seamless experience for staff, children, young people and families.

Main duties of the job

Working with the Business Support Managers, the post holder will support the operational management of administrative, secretarial and clerical services across the Division.

The post holder will maintain effective communication with Administrative and Clerical (A&C) staff, ensuring key information is communicated and implemented consistently.

They will oversee the day-to-day performance of A&C staff, support service improvements and implement new ways of working to meet operational needs.

The post holder will produce and analyse routine and ad hoc information to support the monitoring of quality indicators, performance targets and Directorate objectives.

They will lead and contribute to task groups and service improvement initiatives relating to administrative services, identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

The post holder will ensure the effective use of administrative resources in line with Health Board policies and procedures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The role covers Wrexham and Flintshire, and travel between sites is an essential requirement.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work within an innovative and friendly SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service We are looking for an compassionate, skilled and experience Psychologist or Cognitive Behaviour Therapist to join our multi disciplinary team and support the development and implementation of a range of NICE concordant interventions for the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Core Pathway and Day Service. The post holder will work with the Band 8b Principal Clinical lead to help support the delivery of psychological support and share clinical oversight across the service. They will be responsible for assessment, treatment and outcome measurement and provide Line and Clinical Supervision to staff as well as development. The post holder would require a Professional registration (HCPC/UKCP/BABCP/AFT) and/or accreditation.

Main duties of the job

This post would suit clinicians with experience working with young people who present with mental health disorders, adapting support for young people with neurodevelopment issues and working with the wider systems including education, social care, Acute Hospital, Psychiatric Hospitals and family/carers.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced pharmacy professional to join our Practice and to spearhead our inhouse pharmacy team. Previous experience of working in or with primary care will be crucial in ensuring a strong foundation of knowledge to build upon.

The role of the Pharmacy Technician in general practice is vastly different to community pharmacy. There is no dispensing of medications, rather an important role in the safe and efficient prescribing, monitoring and review of medications.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be an integral part of the Practice's approach to safe prescribing, effective medication monitoring, and improving medicines optimisation.

See Job Description section for more detail.

About us

Quedgeley Medical Centre (QMC) is a family run GP practice in Quedgeley, a suburban town of Gloucester and located 3.5 miles southwest of the city centre.

With approx. 8,000 patients, QMC is a growing practice with a team comprised of doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative/secretarial staff, pharmacy professionals, and others.

At QMC, we strive to be known as a warm, friendly, and welcoming Practice, where our patients are always treated with respect and dignity and feel that they have been listened to with kindness and compassion at every interaction.

Our tight-knit team has a wonderful dynamic of mucking in and supporting one another, sharing responsibilities, and being confident and enabled to speak up and ask for help.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Aligned to NHS AfC Band 4-5 depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2812-26-0004

Job locations

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work closely with Practice prescribers and pharmacy colleagues to:

• Manage daily prescription requests.
• Conduct standard medication reviews.
• Refer complex patients for structured medication reviews.
• Review and act upon changes to medications initiated by hospitals, secondary care and other third party providers.
• Carry out and document medicine reconciliations.
• Use Eclipse Live to optimise prescribing safety and flag potential patient risks.
• Track, review and act upon MHRA drug alerts.
• Deal with adhoc patient medication and prescription queries.
• Hold patient drop-in sessions to deal with FAQs regarding ordering and understanding medications.
• Provide clinical support to the Pharmacy Assistant, whose role it is to track, arrange and monitor medication reviews.
• Participate in pharmacy projects and audits.
• Participate in the ongoing review of medication policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Community Pharmacies and the ICB Pharmacy / Meds Management team to address and work to overcome challenges and improve the overall experience for patients.

Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will work closely with Practice prescribers and pharmacy colleagues to:Manage daily prescription requests. Conduct standard medication reviews. Refer complex patients for structured medication reviews.Review and act upon changes to medications initiated by hospitals, secondary care and other third party providers.Carry out and document medicine reconciliations. Use Eclipse Live to optimise prescribing safety and flag potential patient risks. Track, review and act upon MHRA drug alerts. Deal with adhoc patient medication and prescription queries. Hold patient drop-in sessions to deal with FAQs regarding ordering and understanding medications. Provide clinical support to the Pharmacy Assistant, whose role it is to track, arrange and monitor medication reviews. Participate in pharmacy projects and audits. Participate in the ongoing review of medication policies and procedures. Liaise with Community Pharmacies and the ICB Pharmacy / Meds Management team to address and work to overcome challenges and improve the overall experience for patients.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to multi-task and switch between tasks of different types.
• Excellent ability to focus and concentrate.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret data and information in order to make sound assessments and judgements.
• Ability to keep abreast of the latest evidence-based prescribing practice.
• Excellent ability to work independently and autonomously within scope of own competence, recognising when and why to seek clinical input and support.
• Excellent understanding and prioritisation of patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Excellent documentation and record keeping skills.
• High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
• Ability to support and coach others.
• Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to create efficiencies and greater safety in processes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC
• BTEC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• 5+ years' experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician
• Experience of working in or closely with primary care as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of carrying out medication reviews
• Experience of carrying out research, audits or projects in relation to medications and prescribing

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent attention to detail. Excellent ability to multi-task and switch between tasks of different types. Excellent ability to focus and concentrate. Excellent ability to analyse and interpret data and information in order to make sound assessments and judgements. Ability to keep abreast of the latest evidence-based prescribing practice. Excellent ability to work independently and autonomously within scope of own competence, recognising when and why to seek clinical input and support. Excellent understanding and prioritisation of patient safety. Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Excellent documentation and record keeping skills. High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility. Ability to support and coach others. Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to create efficiencies and greater safety in processes. Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Experience Essential 5+ years' experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician Experience of working in or closely with primary care as a pharmacy technician Experience of carrying out medication reviews Experience of carrying out research, audits or projects in relation to medications and prescribing

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

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Address

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Address

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is looking to work in a dedicated team? An opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Psychology Service within Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. The job is based with Poole CMHT, Alderney Hospital, Ringwood Road, Poole.

As a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist you will be solely accountable and responsible for the direct delivery of psychological services to adults with significant mental illness/disorder. You will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised psychological therapies, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ. You will provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families, and carers where appropriate, and to the wider multidisciplinary team.

The role is diverse and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults. The Adult Psychology Service is committed to supporting its staffs development by providing high quality training and supervision opportunities as well as regular opportunities for staff to connect, support and learn from each other.

This is a part-time post, 22.5 hours per week and flexible working is available.

Main duties of the job

You will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialisedpsychological therapies, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ.

You will undertake clinically relevant research and audit evaluation, as well as supervise the research & development activities of Assistants and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

You will be responsible for developing highly specialised programmes of care.Judgements need to be made involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.

You will need to be able to share sensitive information with clients, their carers and other professionals, whose opinion may differ.

You will receive regular highly specialised supervision in common with good practice guidelines.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

For further details please contact Dr Lilian Garcia-Roberts, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical and Service Lead on 01202 584440 or email [email protected]

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£34,516 to £38,850 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M287.26

Job locations

Alderney Hospital

Ringwood Road

Poole

BH12 4NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]

Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected] Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes

Essential

Essential

• Membership of HCPC
• Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
• Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists
• Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to adults

Essential

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
• Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes

Desireable

Essential

• Clinical experience with adults under a psychology service
• Experience of assessment and formulation
• Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
• Experience of completing specialist assessments

Person Specification Essential Essential Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes Essential Essential Membership of HCPC Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology as practiced within the field of clinical psychology Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to adults Essential Essential Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes Desireable Essential Clinical experience with adults under a psychology service Experience of assessment and formulation Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies Experience of completing specialist assessments

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alderney Hospital

Ringwood Road

Poole

BH12 4NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alderney Hospital

Ringwood Road

Poole

BH12 4NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for compassionate and adaptable Mental Health Support Workers, to join us in an exciting new opportunity to work as part of the Allocate on Arrival team based at St Anns Hospital, Poole. This team will work according to service need across our mental health wards and units; including Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, Adult and Older persons Acute Assessment and Treatment wards, and Health Based Place of Safety.

St Ann's Hospitalprovides care and treatment to those experiencing acute episodes of mental illness and supporting patients through distressing and vulnerable time in their lives. All wards aim to promote a calm and therapeutic approach and environment where our patients are supported by friendly, skilled and enthusiastic teams to enable them to move forwards with their recovery.This role requires the experience, willingness and skills to work in different clinical wards and environments and take a positive approach in team working. Experience of supporting people with mental health and/ or learning disabilities is required. We are looking for people who can support patients in a calm and therapeutic manner, especially in difficult or distressing circumstances, in accordance with their care plans and under supervision of registered practitioners.

Full or part time hours available (minimum 22.5 hours per week) - this post requires shift working including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Main duties of the job

• To work flexibly according to service and clinical need across the inpatient mental health wards and units.
• Take a positive approach to teamwork.
• Therapeutically observe and engage with patients in accordance with their care plan. Appropriately report and escalate to the registered member of staff on shift.
• Spend time listening to people with empathy and compassion, helping them to identify solutions to the problems they are facing and access resources that may enable their recovery.
• To ensure provision of privacy and dignity to all patients.
• To therapeutically engage and support patients in emotional regulation strategies during times of distress, and in de-escalation of aggression and conflict situations, in line with care plans, Trust policy and guidance of registered practitioners.
• To undertake and accurately record physical health monitoring and observations, and report/escalate as required to registered practitioner.
• You may be required to accompany patients outside of the hospital, or on occasion to work on another clinical site, this will be within your working hours and with any required transport arranged

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course, and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year p.a. / pro rata for part-time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

152-M067.26B

Job locations

TBC

2 Nuffield Road

Dorset

BH17 0RB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected] Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training / Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 1.1 / 2.2]

Essential

• What experience do you hold which is relevant to the role?

Personal Qualities/Atrributes [PS Criteria: 3.1]

Essential

• Have you previously worked or volunteered in a busy or high-paced environment? Please provide an example where you have remained calm under pressure.

Knowledge, Skills and Training [PS Criteria: 1.2]

Essential

• Have you undertaken any previous training to develop your skills and/or willing to professionally develop to meet the needs of the service. (Please provide details).

Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 2.5]

Essential

• How do you work well in a team? (Please provide an example)

Personal Qualities/Attributes [PS Criteria: 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4 / 3.5]

Essential

• Thinking about the skills neeed for this position such as listening, empathy, motivation and prioritisation. Please state how your personal skills allign and why this role appeals to you.

Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 2.1]

Essential

• What experience do you have of working with people with mental health and / or learning disabilities, including demonstrable skills in supporting people in emotional distress. How does your experience meet these essential criteria?

Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training / Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 1.1 / 2.2] Essential What experience do you hold which is relevant to the role? Personal Qualities/Atrributes [PS Criteria: 3.1] Essential Have you previously worked or volunteered in a busy or high-paced environment? Please provide an example where you have remained calm under pressure. Knowledge, Skills and Training [PS Criteria: 1.2] Essential Have you undertaken any previous training to develop your skills and/or willing to professionally develop to meet the needs of the service. (Please provide details). Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 2.5] Essential How do you work well in a team? (Please provide an example) Personal Qualities/Attributes [PS Criteria: 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4 / 3.5] Essential Thinking about the skills neeed for this position such as listening, empathy, motivation and prioritisation. Please state how your personal skills allign and why this role appeals to you. Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 2.1] Essential What experience do you have of working with people with mental health and / or learning disabilities, including demonstrable skills in supporting people in emotional distress. How does your experience meet these essential criteria?

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

2 Nuffield Road

Dorset

BH17 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

2 Nuffield Road

Dorset

BH17 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Staff Nurse on our Ward team to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in an environment with 'more time to care'. You'll be valued for your skills and have the chance to enhance them through our Ramsay Academy. We prioritize the patient in everything we do, as shown by our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme.

Main duties of the job

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Staff Nurse on our Ward team to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in an environment with 'more time to care'. You'll be valued for your skills and have the chance to enhance them through our Ramsay Academy. We prioritize the patient in everything we do, as shown by our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Job summary

Within the Bournemouth East Community Mental Health Team, an opportunity has arisen for a Band 5/6 Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the service on a part-time basis (33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm).

For the right candidate we could consider a developmental role from Band 5 to Band 6.

The successful candidate will work as part of a well-established, integrated multidisciplinary team comprising Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Physical Health Support Workers, Social Workers, Administrative staff, and Support Time Recovery Workers.

This is primarily a care coordination role, with responsibility for supporting individuals with complex mental health needs throughout their recovery journey. The post holder will undertake comprehensive assessment, care planning, risk management, and multi-agency liaison to ensure safe, person-centred care delivery.

As a key member of the team, the role offers a varied and professionally rewarding experience within a supportive environment. The team has strong values centred on recovery-focused and patient-led practice, ensuring that service users' wellbeing remains at the heart of all interventions. You can expect regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for ongoing professional development to promote safe and confident practice.

Main duties of the job

You will be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your work. You should have recent experience of working in a mental health environment and be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery in your work with service users.

We encourage you to contact us to arrange an informal visit, come and meet the team and ask us any questions about the role.

You will contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working within the community mental health service and to build up effective liaison with community, primary, and other secondary and tertiary services/agencies within the locality to provide holistic care based on the individual's need and service development.

The team is based on the grounds of King's Park Community Hospital in Boscombe area of Bournemouth; the post holder will need to have the ability to travel by car, with business insurance, as they will be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community or inpatient settings.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,865 to £43,305 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M127.26B

Job locations

Bournemouth East CMHT, King's Park Hospital

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Please note that applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately not eligible for this position.

Applicants for this post must be fully qualified, registered with the NMC and hold a valid PIN. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the requisite experience and skills to work within a community mental health team through their employment history. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from current students who are awaiting NMC registration or a PIN.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected] Please note that applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately not eligible for this position. Applicants for this post must be fully qualified, registered with the NMC and hold a valid PIN. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the requisite experience and skills to work within a community mental health team through their employment history. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from current students who are awaiting NMC registration or a PIN.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered and valid Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio

Job Specific

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Risk assessment and management
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; organise work of self and others; supervising, teaching and assessing; self-motivated with the ability to motivate others; effective resource management.
• Skills in managing complex cases.
• Works well in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Awareness of Primary Care and Steps to Wellbeing.
• Able to organise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff.
• Applies current research and theory into practice.
• Extensive post graduate experience in working in community mental health.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Business travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Registered and valid Mental Health Nurse Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Job Specific Essential Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Risk assessment and management The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; organise work of self and others; supervising, teaching and assessing; self-motivated with the ability to motivate others; effective resource management. Skills in managing complex cases. Works well in a multi-disciplinary team. Desirable Awareness of Primary Care and Steps to Wellbeing. Able to organise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff. Applies current research and theory into practice. Extensive post graduate experience in working in community mental health. Additional requirements Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively Business travel Essential Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth East CMHT, King's Park Hospital

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth East CMHT, King's Park Hospital

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a registered nurse with experience supporting vulnerable children and young people and a strong understanding of their complex physical and emotional health needs?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flexible, friendly and supportive team working with Children in Care and Care Leavers, helping to improve their health, wellbeing and outcomes.

We are looking for a registered nurse who has significant experience working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma, adversity or significant vulnerability. You will have a good understanding of the health needs of young people who may have experienced complex life circumstances, and be confident in building trusting relationships and advocating for their health and wellbeing.

Whilst a SCPHN qualification is welcomed, this is not essential, you just need to demonstrate relevant experience and skills that are required for this role.

The post holder will need to be resilient, compassionate and confident in managing a complex caseload, working collaboratively with children, young people, carers and a wide range of professionals. A trauma-attuned approach is essential, alongside the ability to recognise and respond to the often complex physical, emotional and wider health needs of Children in Care.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months, if you currently work within Dorset Healthcare, this would be offered as a secondment, please gain permission from your line manager when applying.

Main duties of the job

To have excellent communication skills with children between the ages of 5-18 to conduct statutory Children in Care Review Health Assessments which includes the developmental and emotional wellbeing of Children in Care in accordance with national and local guidance and policy. This may be in home, clinic or other setting.

To contribute to the implementation of healthcare plans following the identification of health need.

Take appropriate action when further support, advice or intervention is needed in relation to health needs, signposting and referring to other services where necessary.

As a Specialist Nurse we would expect some experience in leadership and management as there will be some supervisory responsibilities to other members of the team as part of this role.

To be able to take responsibility for a defined caseload and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the caseload is managed effectively and safely.

We welcome informal enquiries before you submit your application. Please contact:

Hayley Matthews, Team Lead - Dorset: 07500 993364Emily Garner, Team Lead - BCP: 07770 736050

About the role

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Base: Dorchester

Travel: Pan-Dorset and neighbouring counties will be required

Support: You will be supported by the Team Lead and Named Nurse for Children in Care, with regular supervision, training and opportunities for professional development.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year p.a.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M113.26C

Job locations

Forston Clinic

Herrison Rd ,Charlton Down

Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected] Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience of working with children and young people in care or with complex health and social needs.
• Excellent time management. Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
• Proficient with information technology, i.e. Patient administration systems and email
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, for Children and young people. Demonstrating clinical excellence and high standards of practice to others
• Evidence of resilience and the ability to use a trauma informed approach

Desirable

• Clinical Supervisor Training
• Evidence of effective leadership and service development

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience of public health approaches in community setting
• Experience of Multi-disciplinary and multiagency working
• Experience of working with vulnerable families and looked after children
• Providing clinical supervision and Mentorship
• Experience of making judgements in complex situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6 level
• Experience of contributing towards policy and service development

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend and evening when required
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience of working with children and young people in care or with complex health and social needs. Excellent time management. Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks Proficient with information technology, i.e. Patient administration systems and email Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, for Children and young people. Demonstrating clinical excellence and high standards of practice to others Evidence of resilience and the ability to use a trauma informed approach Desirable Clinical Supervisor Training Evidence of effective leadership and service development Job Specific Experience Essential Experience of public health approaches in community setting Experience of Multi-disciplinary and multiagency working Experience of working with vulnerable families and looked after children Providing clinical supervision and Mentorship Experience of making judgements in complex situations Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable Previous experience at Band 6 level Experience of contributing towards policy and service development Additional requirements Essential Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend and evening when required Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively Travel Essential Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forston Clinic

Herrison Rd ,Charlton Down

Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forston Clinic

Herrison Rd ,Charlton Down

Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Make a Real Difference in Your Community Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their health through nutrition? Join our established Community Dietetic Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Wiltshire and Swindon. Every day, you'll help individuals achieve better health outcomes, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life through expert nutritional support in a variety of community settings. As a Community Dietitian, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and management to patients across a range of community environments. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will deliver personalised nutritional care to individuals with diverse clinical needs while contributing to innovative and responsive community services. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives outside of traditional hospital settings. Location: Chippenham Community Hospital Contract: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time) Package Description As a Community Dietitian, you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates

Main duties of the job

As a Community Dietitian for HCRG Care Group, your role is crucial in facilitating nutritional health in the community. You'll be key in offering expert dietetic assessment, treatment, and management to diverse patients in various community settings across Wiltshire and Swindon. Working collaboratively with healthcare teams, you'll ensure integrated and patient-centred care. Your responsibilities will include managing varied clinical caseloads, designing evidence-based nutritional care plans, and providing specialist nutrition-related advice. Additionally, you will contribute to ongoing service development, training initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This permanent role based at Chippenham Community Hospital offers a Band 5 AfC Salary ranging from £32,073 to £39,043 FTE, includes NHS Pension, and provides access to a suite of rewards such as discounts, cashback offers, and comprehensive well-being support.

About us

HCRG Care Group, one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services since 2006, focuses on transforming these services with a keen emphasis on experience, efficiency, and improved health outcomes. Their core operations involve working in conjunction with health and care commissioners and local communities to deliver adult and children community health services, primary care services, including urgent care, dermatology, MSK services, and other social care and wellbeing services. Guided by values that prioritize care, innovation, and action, they directly support over half a million people across England annually. Committed to equality and inclusivity, HCRG Care Group ensures a supportive environment for all employees, bolstered by their status as a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1547015308

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chippenham

SN15 2AJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their health through nutrition? Join our established Community Dietetic Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Wiltshire and Swindon. Every day, you'll help individuals achieve better health outcomes, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life through expert nutritional support in a variety of community settings.

As a Community Dietitian, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and management to patients across a range of community environments. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will deliver personalised nutritional care to individuals with diverse clinical needs while contributing to innovative and responsive community services.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives outside of traditional hospital settings.

Location:Chippenham Community HospitalContract: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time)

Package Description

As a Community Dietitian, you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a diverse clinical caseload, delivering high-quality dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and review for patients across community inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Developing and implementing evidence-based nutritional care plans, using clinical judgement to interpret biochemistry, anthropometric measurements, dietary intake, and medical information.
• Communicating complex nutritional information effectively to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, using behaviour change, motivational interviewing, and counselling techniques to support positive outcomes.
• Providing personalised and practical dietary advice, ensuring interventions are tailored to individual needs, circumstances, and treatment goals.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, community teams, care homes, support workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
• Assessing the need for oral nutritional supplements and provide specialist advice on nutrition-related prescribing and food-drug interactions.
• Supporting nutrition and hydration initiatives across community and inpatient settings, including menu review, nutritional standards, and partnership working with catering teams.
• Designing and delivering training and education programmes for healthcare professionals, care home staff, and patient groups on topics such as diabetes, nutrition risk screening, pulmonary rehabilitation, and healthy eating.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records using SystmOne, contributing to audit, service evaluation, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in professional development, appraisal, risk management, service development projects, and the efficient use of organisational resources.

To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working within inpatient and outpatient dietetic services in an NHS setting.
• Experience using MUST or a similar nutrition screening tool.
• Understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of a Community Dietitian role.
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and education skills.
• Effective problem-solving, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and committed to continuous learning and development.
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Reliable, organised, and attentive to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience providing clinical supervision or supporting the development of others.
• Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Training or experience in behaviour change techniques and motivational interviewing.
• Previous experience working within a community dietetics service.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Make a Real Difference in Your CommunityAre you passionate about empowering people to improve their health through nutrition? Join our established Community Dietetic Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Wiltshire and Swindon. Every day, you'll help individuals achieve better health outcomes, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life through expert nutritional support in a variety of community settings.As a Community Dietitian, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and management to patients across a range of community environments. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will deliver personalised nutritional care to individuals with diverse clinical needs while contributing to innovative and responsive community services.This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives outside of traditional hospital settings.Location:Chippenham Community HospitalContract: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time)Package DescriptionAs a Community Dietitian, you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionWhat You'll Be Doing Managing a diverse clinical caseload, delivering high-quality dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and review for patients across community inpatient and outpatient settings. Developing and implementing evidence-based nutritional care plans, using clinical judgement to interpret biochemistry, anthropometric measurements, dietary intake, and medical information. Communicating complex nutritional information effectively to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, using behaviour change, motivational interviewing, and counselling techniques to support positive outcomes. Providing personalised and practical dietary advice, ensuring interventions are tailored to individual needs, circumstances, and treatment goals. Working collaboratively with GPs, community teams, care homes, support workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centred care. Assessing the need for oral nutritional supplements and provide specialist advice on nutrition-related prescribing and food-drug interactions. Supporting nutrition and hydration initiatives across community and inpatient settings, including menu review, nutritional standards, and partnership working with catering teams. Designing and delivering training and education programmes for healthcare professionals, care home staff, and patient groups on topics such as diabetes, nutrition risk screening, pulmonary rehabilitation, and healthy eating. Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records using SystmOne, contributing to audit, service evaluation, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities. Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in professional development, appraisal, risk management, service development projects, and the efficient use of organisational resources.To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.What We're Looking ForEssential Criteria Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration). Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience working within inpatient and outpatient dietetic services in an NHS setting. Experience using MUST or a similar nutrition screening tool. Understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of a Community Dietitian role. Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation and education skills. Effective problem-solving, organisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Enthusiastic, positive, and committed to continuous learning and development. Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities. Reliable, organised, and attentive to detail. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.Desirable Criteria Experience providing clinical supervision or supporting the development of others. Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Training or experience in behaviour change techniques and motivational interviewing. Previous experience working within a community dietetics service.About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration). Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience working within inpatient and outpatient dietetic services in an NHS setting. Experience using MUST or a similar nutrition screening tool. Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation and education skills. Effective problem-solving, organisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration). Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience working within inpatient and outpatient dietetic services in an NHS setting. Experience using MUST or a similar nutrition screening tool. Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation and education skills. Effective problem-solving, organisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems.

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