Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate CBT Therapists to join Brent Talking Therapies Service (IAPT) located in thediverse and vibrant community of the London borough of Brent. Our team is keyin the work we do and service provided to the population of Brent.

You will have opportunities for regular clinical supervision from the senior leadership team, specialist supervision for PTSD and training opportunities, such as Behavioural Couples Therapy, MBCT and LTC. You will provide clinical supervision to our Step 2 team, including qualified and trainee psychological wellbeing practitioner and will receive supervision training to equip you in doing this. Our Step 3 team also provide supervision for our trainee clinical psychologists and CBT trainees on placement with our service.

Wellbeing is important within our service, and we are a diverse, collaborative and cohesive team. We offer flexible working patterns including onsite and remote working.

Main duties of the job

You will hold a Step 3 caseload of anxiety disorders, and depression and offer CBT treatment in line with NICE guidance. At Step 3 we offertreatment digitally and face-to-face in order to best meet the needs of our service users. In your role you will be involved with our duty team andscreening referrals, have regular supervision, regular reflective practice, monthly team CPD and monthly sub-team and wider team meetings, achance to be involved in areas of interest including perinatal, community outreach, young adults, older adults, long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+.

There are opportunities for training, plus career progression within the team. The ability to deliver therapy in local languages indesirable

You must be BABCP accredited or have attended a BABCP accredited CBT training course to be eligible for this post. If youworking towards accreditation, you will also be considered for the post as long as youmeet the shortlisting criteria and can demonstrate you are on track to meeting the course requirements.

You will be expected to participate in extended hours clinics offered by the service which include evening clinics.

About us

The catchment area of the post is the London borough of Brent. The main hub for the service is based at Fairfields House in Kingsbury and thereis a satellite hub at Bell House in Willesden Green.

We operate an agile working policy where staff combine remote working and being on-site to deliver face-to-face appointments and other servicecommitments that require a hub-based presence.

The post-holder will work full-time hours and may be required to work at any times between 8amand 8pm on weekdays including an evening clinic as required by the service.

Benefits of working for CNWL include:

o 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS discounto Opportunities for career progressiono New starters will have a 13-week probation period which is a supportive process to allow individuals to learn and work within the keyaspects of their role over a period of timeo If you would like to see what it's like to work for CNWL please have a look at https://talkingtherapies.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-J-BR-0864

Job locations

Fairfields House, Fairfields crescent

Roe Green

Kingsbury

NW9 0PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL Provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessment of patients referred to the CNWL TalkingTherapies Brent Service for CBT, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integrationof complex psychological data from a variety of quantitative and qualitative sources includingself-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structuredinterviews with patients and others involved with their care Formulate and implement plans for the specialist psychotherapeutic treatment and/or management of patients mental health problems,based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of those problems derived from a broad theoretical knowledge of cognitive behaviourtherapy, and employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within It is expected that the postholder will treat patientsacross the range of severity. Be responsible for implementing a range of specialist cognitive behavioural therapy interventions for individual patients and groups,adjusting and refining psychotherapeutic formulations as practice and experience demand, and drawing upon different explanatorymodels and objective cognitive behaviour therapy measures to maintain a number of provisional Whilst maintaining ethical and legalstandards. Comply with caseload and set activity requirements which include number of contacts and recovery rates, for an HI post as per IAPTnational guidelines and Local IAPT implementation board. Regular and prompt entry of clinical data relating to patients on caseload and make it available for supervision and for the patient asappropriate. Regularly monitor and evaluate therapy programmes and progress, using objective measures where appropriate, and communicate thisto referring agent and other professionals involved as appropriate. Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complexfactors concerning historical, developmental and cultural processes and systems, which have shaped the individual. Include family members and others involved in clients problems in therapy programmes, where necessary. Assess and deliver therapy programmes in the community or GP Surgery and other settings within the service, as Discharging patients as appropriate and arrange follow-up as appropriate on completion of therapy. Ensure outcome and follow-up oftreatment is communicated to the referring agent and other professional involved as appropriate on completion of therapy. Ensureoutcome and follow-up of treatment is communicated to the referring agent and other professional involved as appropriate. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment, discharge and onward referral of patients whoseproblems are managed by psychotherapeutic interventions. Assess and manage clinical risk to self and Involve other agencies as appropriate. Adhere to BABCP, HPC BPS and other relevant professional codes of conduct, policy and and guidance. Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data-entry and recording, report writing for the purposes ofpersonally generated clinical, audit, teaching and research and research information. Exercise responsibility for professional self-governance in accordance with the HPC, BPS and BABCP and other relevant professionalcodes of practice and conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Develop and maintain knowledge of local resources and relationships with relevant statutory, voluntary and community groups andconsultation with colleagues from CNWL Talking Therapies Brent Service and other relevant teams and agencies. Develop and propose innovative responses to identified needs of the diverse and multi- cultural community the service serves in collaboration and consultation with colleagues from CNWL Talking Therapies Brent Service and other relevant teams.

Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL Provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessment of patients referred to the CNWL TalkingTherapies Brent Service for CBT, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integrationof complex psychological data from a variety of quantitative and qualitative sources includingself-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structuredinterviews with patients and others involved with their care Formulate and implement plans for the specialist psychotherapeutic treatment and/or management of patients mental health problems,based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of those problems derived from a broad theoretical knowledge of cognitive behaviourtherapy, and employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within It is expected that the postholder will treat patientsacross the range of severity. Be responsible for implementing a range of specialist cognitive behavioural therapy interventions for individual patients and groups,adjusting and refining psychotherapeutic formulations as practice and experience demand, and drawing upon different explanatorymodels and objective cognitive behaviour therapy measures to maintain a number of provisional Whilst maintaining ethical and legalstandards. Comply with caseload and set activity requirements which include number of contacts and recovery rates, for an HI post as per IAPTnational guidelines and Local IAPT implementation board. Regular and prompt entry of clinical data relating to patients on caseload and make it available for supervision and for the patient asappropriate. Regularly monitor and evaluate therapy programmes and progress, using objective measures where appropriate, and communicate thisto referring agent and other professionals involved as appropriate. Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complexfactors concerning historical, developmental and cultural processes and systems, which have shaped the individual. Include family members and others involved in clients problems in therapy programmes, where necessary. Assess and deliver therapy programmes in the community or GP Surgery and other settings within the service, as Discharging patients as appropriate and arrange follow-up as appropriate on completion of therapy. Ensure outcome and follow-up oftreatment is communicated to the referring agent and other professional involved as appropriate on completion of therapy. Ensureoutcome and follow-up of treatment is communicated to the referring agent and other professional involved as appropriate. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment, discharge and onward referral of patients whoseproblems are managed by psychotherapeutic interventions. Assess and manage clinical risk to self and Involve other agencies as appropriate. Adhere to BABCP, HPC BPS and other relevant professional codes of conduct, policy and and guidance. Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data-entry and recording, report writing for the purposes ofpersonally generated clinical, audit, teaching and research and research information. Exercise responsibility for professional self-governance in accordance with the HPC, BPS and BABCP and other relevant professionalcodes of practice and conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Develop and maintain knowledge of local resources and relationships with relevant statutory, voluntary and community groups andconsultation with colleagues from CNWL Talking Therapies Brent Service and other relevant teams and agencies. Develop and propose innovative responses to identified needs of the diverse and multi- cultural community the service serves in collaboration and consultation with colleagues from CNWL Talking Therapies Brent Service and other relevant teams.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Substantial specialist knowledge, theory and skills of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy acquired through diploma / degrees with BABCP accreditation
• Must be fully or provisionally accredited with the BABCP or have completed a BABCP accredited high intensity CBT course or diploma programme
• Critical understanding of the relevance of studies of human development, psychopathology, psychology, social issues and evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• Supervisor qualification from a substantial Counselling and/or IAPT modality supervision course, as a supervisor for Counselling, CfD, DIT, IPT, Couples Therapy, EMDR or CBT
• Additional training in specialist areas related to primary care mental health eg LTC, Perinatal, CBT principles, clinical risk assessment

Other

Essential

• Ability to produce highly-quality professional results to specified deadlines and other time constraints
• Ability to concentrate intensively for substantial periods during patient contact, teaching / supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc
• Ability to manage effectively frequent exposure to highly distressing/emotional circumstances.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour

Desirable

• To work effectively and compassionately within a large team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist cognitive- behavioural psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of adult patients in a mental health setting and presenting with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience or knowledge of working with vulnerable people and/or communities and those experiencing loss, bereavement and mental health difficulties
• Experience of working in an IAPT service or other primary care setting.
• Specialist experience acquired through having conducted 200 hours of supervised assessment and therapy during training.
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
• Experience or knowledge of community liaison and working within diverse communities and groups within the Brent Borough including with people from Black and Ethnic minority backgrounds and with various stakeholders

Desirable

• Specialist psychotherapeutic working experience
• Experience of the application of psychotherapy in difference cultural contexts.
• Experience of working within a primary care/community setting.
• Research skills and knowledge and aptitude.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of methods of cognitive behavioural therapy assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base treatment.
• Well-developed skills in the effective communication of highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Knowledge of the psychotherapeutic role
• Highly developed communication skills at overcoming ? barriers to understanding and acceptance
• Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings
• Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professional and non professional groups
• Ability to work as a lone practitioner. To plan, organise and prioritise own work and patient caseload
• Ability to record, monitor and report on clinical information as required
• Competence in basic IT systems - keyboard skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certain barriers the community face in accessing NHS services ,and the health inequalities present in Brent.
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and disciplines
• Ability to teach and train others using a variety of complex multi- media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Awareness of potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.

Desirable

• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychotherapy in specific difficult- to-treat groups (e.g. complex needs, personality disorder, somatoform disorders, persons with additional disabilities etc).
• Knowledge of the academic literature of the speciality.
• Awareness of other models of Psychotherapy
• Ability to provide a culturally-competent and nonstigmatising service
• Working knowledge of the practices and approaches of other key disciplines, professions and agencies involved in the care and management network, including medical, employment, social, educational and criminal justice systems

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Substantial specialist knowledge, theory and skills of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy acquired through diploma / degrees with BABCP accreditation Must be fully or provisionally accredited with the BABCP or have completed a BABCP accredited high intensity CBT course or diploma programme Critical understanding of the relevance of studies of human development, psychopathology, psychology, social issues and evidence-based practice. Desirable Supervisor qualification from a substantial Counselling and/or IAPT modality supervision course, as a supervisor for Counselling, CfD, DIT, IPT, Couples Therapy, EMDR or CBT Additional training in specialist areas related to primary care mental health eg LTC, Perinatal, CBT principles, clinical risk assessment Other Essential Ability to produce highly-quality professional results to specified deadlines and other time constraints Ability to concentrate intensively for substantial periods during patient contact, teaching / supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc Ability to manage effectively frequent exposure to highly distressing/emotional circumstances. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour Desirable To work effectively and compassionately within a large team Experience Essential Experience of specialist cognitive- behavioural psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of adult patients in a mental health setting and presenting with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. Experience or knowledge of working with vulnerable people and/or communities and those experiencing loss, bereavement and mental health difficulties Experience of working in an IAPT service or other primary care setting. Specialist experience acquired through having conducted 200 hours of supervised assessment and therapy during training. Experience of teaching, training and supervision. Experience or knowledge of community liaison and working within diverse communities and groups within the Brent Borough including with people from Black and Ethnic minority backgrounds and with various stakeholders Desirable Specialist psychotherapeutic working experience Experience of the application of psychotherapy in difference cultural contexts. Experience of working within a primary care/community setting. Research skills and knowledge and aptitude. Skills Essential Skills in the use of methods of cognitive behavioural therapy assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base treatment. Well-developed skills in the effective communication of highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation. Knowledge of the psychotherapeutic role Highly developed communication skills at overcoming ? barriers to understanding and acceptance Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professional and non professional groups Ability to work as a lone practitioner. To plan, organise and prioritise own work and patient caseload Ability to record, monitor and report on clinical information as required Competence in basic IT systems - keyboard skills. Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certain barriers the community face in accessing NHS services ,and the health inequalities present in Brent. Able to communicate with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and disciplines Ability to teach and train others using a variety of complex multi- media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Awareness of potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health. Desirable Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychotherapy in specific difficult- to-treat groups (e.g. complex needs, personality disorder, somatoform disorders, persons with additional disabilities etc). Knowledge of the academic literature of the speciality. Awareness of other models of Psychotherapy Ability to provide a culturally-competent and nonstigmatising service Working knowledge of the practices and approaches of other key disciplines, professions and agencies involved in the care and management network, including medical, employment, social, educational and criminal justice systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfields House, Fairfields crescent

Roe Green

Kingsbury

NW9 0PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfields House, Fairfields crescent

Roe Green

Kingsbury

NW9 0PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Integrated Mental Health Team provides clinical and psychological interventions for prisoners with mental health needs in HMP Woodhill. The post holder will work as a member of the mental health team and contribute to; delivering high quality, safe and effective Non-Medical Prescribing Services.

The post holder will be responsible for conducting mental health assessments and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of the Mental Health team this role involves attending team meetings, assessing a variety of mental health presentations and initiating onward referrals.

Working autonomously and as part of an MDT, you will provide mental health advice to health professionals across primary and secondary care services to support treatment plans of service users.

About us

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, Prison or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverserange of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2032-B

Job locations

HMP Woodhill

Milton Keynes

MK4 4DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and monitoring of high standard nursing care to patients assessed by the team. This will be done in accordance with their clinical needs applying evidence-based practice to achieve positive clinical outcomes. The post holder will adhere to relevant clinical protocols and policies. The post holder needs to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of security and safety consistent with working within a custodial setting.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and monitoring of high standard nursing care to patients assessed by the team. This will be done in accordance with their clinical needs applying evidence-based practice to achieve positive clinical outcomes. The post holder will adhere to relevant clinical protocols and policies. The post holder needs to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of security and safety consistent with working within a custodial setting.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Qualification with NMC Registration
• Evidence of professional development since registration
• Non- Medical Prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
• Management Qualification
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience
• Experience of managing at a senior level
• Experience of key working and care plannin
• Experience in multi-agency working and training.

Desirable

• Experience of working within prison/secure setting.
• Experience of managing staff
• Knowledge and experience in using SystmOne IT program.
• Phlebotomy trained

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical knowledge.
• Ability to provide and co-ordinate clinical and management supervision
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person

Desirable

• To be aware of security arrangements within a secure environment
• Awareness/knowledge of research skills.

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal Characteristics

Essential

• Commitment to interagency involvement in service, partnership and team work
• Flexible and adaptable to change management
• Ability to work flexibly with client group.
• Basic Information Technology skills.

Desirable

• Willing to support colleagues when difficulties arise in challenging environments

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential RMN Qualification with NMC Registration Evidence of professional development since registration Non- Medical Prescribing qualification Desirable Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. Management Qualification Teaching and assessing qualification Previous Experience Essential Post-registration experience Experience of managing at a senior level Experience of key working and care plannin Experience in multi-agency working and training. Desirable Experience of working within prison/secure setting. Experience of managing staff Knowledge and experience in using SystmOne IT program. Phlebotomy trained SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Sound clinical knowledge. Ability to provide and co-ordinate clinical and management supervision Ability to work in partnership with other agencies Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person Desirable To be aware of security arrangements within a secure environment Awareness/knowledge of research skills. Attitudes, aptitudes, personal Characteristics Essential Commitment to interagency involvement in service, partnership and team work Flexible and adaptable to change management Ability to work flexibly with client group. Basic Information Technology skills. Desirable Willing to support colleagues when difficulties arise in challenging environments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Woodhill

Milton Keynes

MK4 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Woodhill

Milton Keynes

MK4 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Assertive Outreach Support Worker - Kensington & Chelsea Community Mental Health Hub

Band 4 Full-time - 37.5 hours per week Kensington & Chelsea Community Mental Health Service (CNWL NHS Foundation Trust)

Make a real difference to people who need services the most

Kensington & Chelsea Community Mental Health Hub is expanding its Assertive Outreach Pathway to strengthen engagement, reduce crisis presentations and support adults with severe and complex mental health needs who are at risk of disengaging from care. We are recruiting a motivated, compassionate and proactive Support Worker to join our multidisciplinary team and help deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative pathway designed to provide structured, time-limited and evidence-informed support to individuals who require enhanced engagement. You will work closely with qualified practitioners, including Nurses, Social Workers, Drug & Alcohol Specialists and Psychiatrists, to deliver practical, psychological and social interventions that promote stability, independence and recovery

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As an Assertive Outreach Support Worker, you will:

• Provide direct practical, physical and psychological support to a small caseload of service users with high levels of complexity.
• Use persistent, flexible and trauma-informed engagement strategies to promote contact with services.
• Supporting with practical skills housing forms/applications appointments.
• Support individuals experiencing disengagement, medication non-adherence, housing instability, substance misuse and increased risk.
• Deliver structured interventions under the supervision of qualified staff, contributing to care planning, risk management and review.
• Work across community settings, including home visits, community-based appointments and remote contact.
• Strengthen partnership working with local hostels as a designated link worker, supporting continuity of care and improving engagement.
• Promote independence, social inclusion and access to community resources.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive MDT, contributing to coordinated care and safe transitions.

About us

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants who are:

• Passionate about working with adults with severe mental illness.
• Skilled in engagement, relationship-building and strengths-based practice.
• Confident working in the community and managing dynamic situations.
• Able to work flexibly, proactively and with persistence.
• Compassionate, reliable and committed to trauma-informed care.
• Experienced in mental health, social care, substance misuse or homelessness pathways (desirable but not essential).
• Eager to learn, develop and contribute to an evolving pathway.

What We Offer

• A supportive, reflective and values-driven MDT environment.
• Regular supervision, training and development opportunities.
• Access to CNWL's extensive learning programmes, including trauma-informed care, risk management and community engagement.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development within an innovative pathway.
• Flexible working across community settings.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who are often the hardest to reach.

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working bank shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Elston House.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,400 to £23,400 a year

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

VP924D6DBD

Job locations

Newark

NG23 5NP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Youll be working flexible bank shifts at Elston House.

Elston House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? Well offer youSalary: £13.00 per hour (+12.1% A/L allowance) Flexible working with opportu nity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer supportPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.Youll be working flexible bank shifts at Elston House.Elston House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? Well offer youSalary: £13.00 per hour (+12.1% A/L allowance) Flexible working with opportu nity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer supportPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Newark

NG23 5NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Newark

NG23 5NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting development opportunity for an exceptional candidate, with demonstrable potential, to progress into a Band 8a Advanced Practice First Contact Physiotherapist role. The post is hosted by CNWL and candidates will work within the local PCN. The development programme offers the successful candidate the opportunity, as a Band 7, to successfully complete the associated training package / FCP Portfolio and to work through the competencies for the HEE MSK FCP. Upon successful completion the successful candidate will be promoted to the Band 8a role. There are multiple roles in South Southall and Acton PCN and this is a full time role based either in Southall or Acton area in Ealing.

The first contact physiotherapist will work in the PCN whilst also being part of MSK team. The FCP service in Ealing is well established and provides a high level of training, clinical supervision and support.

An agreed time frame will be agreed during interview for completion. Should the candidate not successfully complete the development package then a role as a substantive, permanent Band 7 Physiotherapist will be offered.

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job will be to provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care in the area of musculoskeletal, rheumatological and pain management. This will include screening and assessment ofpatients with undifferentiated conditions to determine that they meet the criteria for self-management, local MSK or community service criteria or to ensure that those with medical needs are rerouted to the appropriate clinician. This will involve face to face, telephone or virtual contact with patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapidand accurate diagnosis and management plan. Onward referral to community or specialist services may be required.

The successful candidate may need to progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and bloodtest, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.

They will also be expected to deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions

About us

Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all First Contact or Advanced Clinical Practitioners to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends family and carers and also other staff members.

We expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.

We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.

We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.

We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work.

Job summary

Caring for others may be the most rewarding job you could ever do. Alongside countless opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and receive support with your personal development, you could be the person to support our patients through their most difficult times. Often, a kind word, a smile, and the reassurance that they are safe and someone cares can make all the difference to a patient, could you be that person?"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."-- Maya Angelou

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeterjust a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-5659

Job locations

Wincanton Community Hospital

Dancing Lane

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9DQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Behaviours must align with Somerset Foundation Trust values, those being kindness, respect, teamwork, everyone, everyday.
• -Outstanding care.
• -Listening and leading.
• -Working together, as part of a team.
• Knowledge and Experience:
• -Caring and compassionate. Exceptional interpersonal skills and high quality communication skills. The ability to communicate well with patients, relatives and colleagues is integral to this role, whilst remaining empathetic and sensitive.
• -The ability to listen and respect other's values and beliefs, recognising and respecting individual needs.
• -Maintain a professional and patient-focused approach, acting as a role model to other colleagues.
• -Excellent organisational skills, punctuality and ability to manage own time effectively.
• -Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations, in a professional and calm manner.
• -Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and escalate concerns when needed. Being focused and taking instructions when required is crucial to this role as healthcare assistant.
• -Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records, as appropriate, and maintain confidentiality.
• -High standards of written communication skills, with the ability to use email and the internet.
• -Remain compassionate, open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
• -Intuitive and caring nature.
• - Act in a ways that support equality and diversity, alongside Trust values.
• -To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility, whilst recognising the impact of frequent exposure to distressing circumstances and the impact this has on care and compassion.
• -Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients and service as a whole.
• -Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• -Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• SUPPORTING BEHAVIOURS
• To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values/standards and reflect these as their behaviours:
• Outstanding Care:
• We treat everyone with dignity, kindness and respect.
• We involve patients, relatives, carers and colleagues in decision-making.
• I ensure that my actions contribute to outstanding care regardless of my role.
• I admit mistakes, apologise and learn from them.
• I champion the health, safety and wellbeing of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• I speak up when others cannot.
• Listening and Leading:
• I lead with empathy, taking responsibility for how my emotions and actions affect others.
• I inspire others to embrace change, encouraging them to see their part in the bigger picture.
• I strive to be the best I can be.
• I value the opinions and contributions of colleagues, patients and others.
• I encourage innovation and am open to new ideas.
• I listen with interest and take action if I am able.
• Working Together:
• I collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.
• I communicate clearly and appropriately.
• We work together to overcome challenges.
• I ask for help and always assist those in need.
• I thank colleagues for their contributions and celebrate shared successes.
• I use resources effectively, treating every as if it were my own.

Desirable

• Previous nursing or healthcare experience would be desirable for this post on Hadspen ward.
• Previous experience of working in an NHS environment.

Experience

Essential

• The job includes listening and talking to patients/relatives/carers, observing patients behaviour, providing close observation to ensure patient safety (one to one), encouraging them with eating, drinking, personal hygiene. Involving them in diversional activities, escorting patients out of the unit, dealing with anger (explanations, negotiation and de-escalation), assisting in the management of violent episodes, helping in the administration of medication.
• Works within an inpatient unit for the assessment and treatment of patients
• Is required to work in support of qualified nurses and other professionals
• Carries out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a registered nurse
• Will work a 24 hour rotational shift pattern
• Reporting and documenting observations.

Desirable

• It would be desirable to have previous experience working in a ward or healthcare setting in the NHS.

Additional Criteria

Desirable

• It is desirable for applicants to have a driving license, as public transport links are limited. We have free parking on site.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Behaviours must align with Somerset Foundation Trust values, those being kindness, respect, teamwork, everyone, everyday. -Outstanding care. -Listening and leading. -Working together, as part of a team. Knowledge and Experience: -Caring and compassionate. Exceptional interpersonal skills and high quality communication skills. The ability to communicate well with patients, relatives and colleagues is integral to this role, whilst remaining empathetic and sensitive. -The ability to listen and respect other's values and beliefs, recognising and respecting individual needs. -Maintain a professional and patient-focused approach, acting as a role model to other colleagues. -Excellent organisational skills, punctuality and ability to manage own time effectively. -Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations, in a professional and calm manner. -Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and escalate concerns when needed. Being focused and taking instructions when required is crucial to this role as healthcare assistant. -Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records, as appropriate, and maintain confidentiality. -High standards of written communication skills, with the ability to use email and the internet. -Remain compassionate, open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect. -Intuitive and caring nature. - Act in a ways that support equality and diversity, alongside Trust values. -To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility, whilst recognising the impact of frequent exposure to distressing circumstances and the impact this has on care and compassion. -Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients and service as a whole. -Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills -Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients SUPPORTING BEHAVIOURS To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values/standards and reflect these as their behaviours: Outstanding Care: We treat everyone with dignity, kindness and respect. We involve patients, relatives, carers and colleagues in decision-making. I ensure that my actions contribute to outstanding care regardless of my role. I admit mistakes, apologise and learn from them. I champion the health, safety and wellbeing of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues. I speak up when others cannot. Listening and Leading: I lead with empathy, taking responsibility for how my emotions and actions affect others. I inspire others to embrace change, encouraging them to see their part in the bigger picture. I strive to be the best I can be. I value the opinions and contributions of colleagues, patients and others. I encourage innovation and am open to new ideas. I listen with interest and take action if I am able. Working Together: I collaborate with others to achieve shared goals. I communicate clearly and appropriately. We work together to overcome challenges. I ask for help and always assist those in need. I thank colleagues for their contributions and celebrate shared successes. I use resources effectively, treating every as if it were my own. Desirable Previous nursing or healthcare experience would be desirable for this post on Hadspen ward. Previous experience of working in an NHS environment. Experience Essential The job includes listening and talking to patients/relatives/carers, observing patients behaviour, providing close observation to ensure patient safety (one to one), encouraging them with eating, drinking, personal hygiene. Involving them in diversional activities, escorting patients out of the unit, dealing with anger (explanations, negotiation and de-escalation), assisting in the management of violent episodes, helping in the administration of medication. Works within an inpatient unit for the assessment and treatment of patients Is required to work in support of qualified nurses and other professionals Carries out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a registered nurse Will work a 24 hour rotational shift pattern Reporting and documenting observations. Desirable It would be desirable to have previous experience working in a ward or healthcare setting in the NHS. Additional Criteria Desirable It is desirable for applicants to have a driving license, as public transport links are limited. We have free parking on site.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wincanton Community Hospital

Dancing Lane

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wincanton Community Hospital

Dancing Lane

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Applications Support Analyst to take ownership of clinical systems administration, oversee key application support processes and help drive the continuous improvement of our Electronic Patient Record and clinical applications. Working across support, testing, troubleshooting and service development, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the digital systems that underpin patient care remain safe, effective and reliable.

The postholder will undertake maintenance, testing and clinical system administration of the trust's applications. They will support the Application Managers/Applications Specialists with application changes,troubleshooting problems and challenges, the expansion and upgrading of applications, as well as supporting new systems in both Project stage and BAU.

The post holder will be expected to support the Test Lead in the testing of applications, including new software releases and updates.

To be a point of contact for all clinical application and e-RS related issues or queries for internal staff, GP Practices and external stakeholders. You will manage incidents and develop relevant skill and knowledge to progress change requests on the trusts incident management system for all applications we support

To understand the systems, offer potential solutions to problems, escalate when required and will support a team of skilled application specialists.

Main duties of the job

Full job description provides an overview of the key tasks/responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

To be considered for this role, you should have experience supporting clinical applications in a healthcare environment, including Electronic Patient Record systems, incident management, application administration and user support. Applicants without relevant clinical systems experience are unlikely to meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please note, if a sufficient number of applications for the role is received the advert will close early.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Job summary

As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role within a specialist community stroke service, supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as they transition from hospital to home. You will manage a specialist caseload of patients following stroke, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your interventions, helping patients regain independence, improve quality of life and achieve meaningful goals in their own environment. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to service development, support the growth of colleagues and rehabilitation assistants, and help shape the future of stroke rehabili

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team at Gravesham Community Hospital. This role allows you to support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as they transition from hospital to home. You will manage a specialist caseload following stroke, delivering assessments, diagnosis, and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team. This role involves developing personalised care plans, supporting discharge planning, mentoring junior therapists, and contributing to service development. You will work autonomously and be part of a team dedicated to high-quality rehabilitation and outstanding outcomes.

About us

Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. They work with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. HCRG Care Group offers adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, and adult social care and wellbeing services. They are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse individuals, promoting an inclusive work environment. The majority of their services hold 'Good' or 'Outstanding' ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1544764500

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Gravesend

DA11 0DG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role within a specialist community stroke service, supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as they transition from hospital to home.

You will manage a specialist caseload of patients following stroke, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your interventions, helping patients regain independence, improve quality of life and achieve meaningful goals in their own environment.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to service development, support the growth of colleagues and rehabilitation assistants, and help shape the future of stroke rehabilitation services across North Kent.

Package Description

You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking community stroke service, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high quality rehabilitation and outstanding patient outcomes. The team embraces innovation, collaborative working and continuous improvement, creating an environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.

As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 salary with an NHS pension
• 5% High-Cost Area Supplement
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest borrowing
• Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the Speech and Language Therapy provision within the Early Supported Discharge pathway for patients following stroke. You will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders, using evidence-based practice to deliver high quality rehabilitation in community settings and community rehabilitation wards.

Working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, you will develop personalised care plans, support discharge planning and work closely with patients, carers and partner organisations to deliver coordinated care. You will be responsible for managing and prioritising your own caseload, whilst also contributing to referral triage and service planning.

You will act as a source of specialist expertise within the stroke pathway, providing clinical leadership, mentoring junior therapists and rehabilitation assistants, supporting student placements and delivering training to colleagues and external professionals. You will also contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects and clinical audits to help continuously improve patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke
• Managing a complex caseload within the Early Supported Discharge service
• Developing patient-centred treatment plans and rehabilitation goals
• Supporting patients, families and carers with education, advice and ongoing support
• Providing specialist dysphagia assessment and management
• Contributing to multidisciplinary care planning and discharge processes
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff, students and rehabilitation assistants
• Leading and supporting service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Delivering training and education to colleagues and partner organisations

As this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Dysphagia trained and competent to independently manage patients with swallowing difficulties
• Significant post-registration experience working with adults following stroke
• Experience working within community, rehabilitation or stroke services
• Experience supervising junior staff, students or rehabilitation assistants
• Excellent knowledge of assessments and interventions for acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Strong understanding of current stroke rehabilitation guidelines and evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload
• Confidence using IT systems and electronic patient records
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Experience within an Early Supported Discharge or community stroke service
• Experience leading service development, audit or quality improvement initiatives
• Experience delivering training to healthcare professionals and external organisations
• Additional postgraduate training relevant to stroke rehabilitation, communication disorders or dysphagia

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.We're 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 doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd 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.

Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or [email protected].

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend.This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role within a specialist community stroke service, supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as they transition from hospital to home.You will manage a specialist caseload of patients following stroke, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your interventions, helping patients regain independence, improve quality of life and achieve meaningful goals in their own environment.Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to service development, support the growth of colleagues and rehabilitation assistants, and help shape the future of stroke rehabilitation services across North Kent.Package DescriptionYou will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking community stroke service, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high quality rehabilitation and outstanding patient outcomes. The team embraces innovation, collaborative working and continuous improvement, creating an environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive: NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 salary with an NHS pension 5% High-Cost Area Supplement Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest borrowing Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Free tea, coffee and milk at your base locationMain ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will lead the Speech and Language Therapy provision within the Early Supported Discharge pathway for patients following stroke. You will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders, using evidence-based practice to deliver high quality rehabilitation in community settings and community rehabilitation wards.Working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, you will develop personalised care plans, support discharge planning and work closely with patients, carers and partner organisations to deliver coordinated care. You will be responsible for managing and prioritising your own caseload, whilst also contributing to referral triage and service planning.You will act as a source of specialist expertise within the stroke pathway, providing clinical leadership, mentoring junior therapists and rehabilitation assistants, supporting student placements and delivering training to colleagues and external professionals. You will also contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects and clinical audits to help continuously improve patient care.Key responsibilities include: Delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke Managing a complex caseload within the Early Supported Discharge service Developing patient-centred treatment plans and rehabilitation goals Supporting patients, families and carers with education, advice and ongoing support Providing specialist dysphagia assessment and management Contributing to multidisciplinary care planning and discharge processes Supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff, students and rehabilitation assistants Leading and supporting service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives Delivering training and education to colleagues and partner organisationsAs this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.Person SpecificationEssential Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Dysphagia trained and competent to independently manage patients with swallowing difficulties Significant post-registration experience working with adults following stroke Experience working within community, rehabilitation or stroke services Experience supervising junior staff, students or rehabilitation assistants Excellent knowledge of assessments and interventions for acquired communication and swallowing disorders Strong understanding of current stroke rehabilitation guidelines and evidence-based practice Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload Confidence using IT systems and electronic patient records Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposesDesirable Experience within an Early Supported Discharge or community stroke service Experience leading service development, audit or quality improvement initiatives Experience delivering training to healthcare professionals and external organisations Additional postgraduate training relevant to stroke rehabilitation, communication disorders or dysphagiaAbout 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.We're 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 doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd 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.Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or [email protected].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), Dysphagia trained and competent to independently manage patients with swallowing difficulties.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), Dysphagia trained and competent to independently manage patients with swallowing difficulties.

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Gravesend

DA11 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Gravesend

DA11 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

You will be joining a dedicated and close knit ward team who are passionate about delivering high quality care and supporting each other in a busy but rewarding environment. The team works collaboratively to ensure patients receive the best possible experience and outcomes. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive: A salary of £24,785 FTE with access to our group pension, Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location, Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday 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 as career coaching and counselling, Access to eLearning, bespo

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a dedicated and close knit ward team who are passionate about delivering high quality care and supporting each other in a busy but rewarding environment. The team works collaboratively to ensure patients receive the best possible experience and outcomes. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive a salary of £24,785 FTE with access to our group pension. Additionally, you will benefit from free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location, and membership of My Reward Hub, which offers access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and voucher offers. You will have the opportunity to access your wages as you earn them to assist with life's emergencies. The role also provides online and face-to-face help with mental and physical wellbeing, including healthy recipes, activity challenges, legal, debt, and life management support, as well as career coaching. Furthermore, you will have access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and opportunities for continuing professional development.

About us

HCRG Care Group is a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK, established in 2006. The organization works collaboratively with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. They deliver a wide range of services, including adult and children community health services, primary care services, urgent care, sexual health, and MSK services, alongside adult social care and wellbeing services. HCRG Care Group supports communities across England, affecting the lives of millions and directly assisting over half a million individuals each year. Guided by values of care, thoughtful action, and implementation, they are committed to equal opportunities, welcoming diverse applicants to their team. The organization is a Disability Confident Committed company, striving to provide an inclusive work environment with necessary adjustments and technical solutions for all employees.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,785 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1544764501

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Sittingbourne

ME10 4HG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

You will be joining a dedicated and close knit ward team who are passionate about delivering high quality care and supporting each other in a busy but rewarding environment. The team works collaboratively to ensure patients receive the best possible experience and outcomes. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:

• A salary of £24,785 FTE with access to our group pension
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday 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 as career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose, backed by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the delivery of high quality care to patients on Kestrel Ward, working under the guidance of registered nurses. You will assist with both clinical and personal care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect at all times. You will be involved in supporting patients with a range of complex needs, including those at end of life, those requiring rehabilitation and those in crisis. This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patient wellbeing and experience. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families, ensuring continuity of care and a positive patient journey. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting patients with daily care and clinical needs under supervision
• Reporting changes in patient condition to the registered nurse
• Maintaining accurate and up to date patient records
• Assisting with simple clinical tasks such as dressings when trained and competent
• Communicating effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Promoting patient health, wellbeing and dignity at all times
• Contributing to a safe, clean and supportive ward environment

Person Specification

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A caring and compassionate approach
• Ability to recognise your own limitations and work within your scope of practice
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare or care setting
• Experience supporting patients with complex or long term conditions
• Relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

We welcome applications from candidates who are new to healthcare, as full training and support will be provided.

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. We're 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 doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd 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

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:You will be joining a dedicated and close knit ward team who are passionate about delivering high quality care and supporting each other in a busy but rewarding environment. The team works collaboratively to ensure patients receive the best possible experience and outcomes. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive: A salary of £24,785 FTE with access to our group pension Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday 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 as career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose, backed by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each yearThis is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.Main ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will support the delivery of high quality care to patients on Kestrel Ward, working under the guidance of registered nurses. You will assist with both clinical and personal care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect at all times. You will be involved in supporting patients with a range of complex needs, including those at end of life, those requiring rehabilitation and those in crisis. This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patient wellbeing and experience. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families, ensuring continuity of care and a positive patient journey. Key responsibilities include: Supporting patients with daily care and clinical needs under supervision Reporting changes in patient condition to the registered nurse Maintaining accurate and up to date patient records Assisting with simple clinical tasks such as dressings when trained and competent Communicating effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team Promoting patient health, wellbeing and dignity at all times Contributing to a safe, clean and supportive ward environmentPerson SpecificationEssential Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team A caring and compassionate approach Ability to recognise your own limitations and work within your scope of practice Basic IT skills, including Microsoft OfficeDesirable Experience working in a healthcare or care setting Experience supporting patients with complex or long term conditions Relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social CareWe welcome applications from candidates who are new to healthcare, as full training and support will be provided.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. We're 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 doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential qualifications include good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively as part of a team, a caring and compassionate approach, ability to recognize one's own limitations and work within the scope of practice, and basic IT skills including Microsoft Office. Desirable qualifications include experience working in a healthcare or care setting, experience supporting patients with complex or long-term conditions, and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential qualifications include good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively as part of a team, a caring and compassionate approach, ability to recognize one's own limitations and work within the scope of practice, and basic IT skills including Microsoft Office. Desirable qualifications include experience working in a healthcare or care setting, experience supporting patients with complex or long-term conditions, and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Sittingbourne

ME10 4HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Sittingbourne

ME10 4HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Package Description: As a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse, you will join our valued Swanley and Rural PCN Community Nursing Team in North Kent. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care where it matters most, within patients' own homes and local communities. You will support people with a wide range of healthcare needs, helping them manage long-term conditions, recover from illness and maintain their independence while avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to build your career in community nursing, you will join a supportive, welcoming team that is passionate about delivering excellent patient-centred care. If you are newly qualified, you will benefit from our award-winning Preceptorship Programme, combining face-to-face learning, e-learning and practical support to help you develop confidence in your role. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The service operates seven days per week between 8:00am and 8:00pm. A full UK driving licence

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse, you will join our valued Swanley and Rural PCN Community Nursing Team in North Kent. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care where it matters most, within patients' own homes and local communities. You will support people with a wide range of healthcare needs, helping them manage long-term conditions, recover from illness and maintain their independence while avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to build your career in community nursing, you will join a supportive, welcoming team that is passionate about delivering excellent patient-centred care. If you are newly qualified, you will benefit from our award-winning Preceptorship Programme, combining face-to-face learning, e-learning and practical support to help you develop confidence in your role. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The service operates seven days per week between 8:00am and 8:00pm. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1544764502

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Dartford

DA1 1SA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse, you will join our valued Swanley and Rural PCN Community Nursing Team in North Kent. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care where it matters most, within patients' own homes and local communities. You will support people with a wide range of healthcare needs, helping them manage long-term conditions, recover from illness and maintain their independence while avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to build your career in community nursing, you will join a supportive, welcoming team that is passionate about delivering excellent patient-centred care. If you are newly qualified, you will benefit from our award-winning Preceptorship Programme, combining face-to-face learning, e-learning and practical support to help you develop confidence in your role. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The service operates seven days per week between 8:00am and 8:00pm.A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Job Introduction

You will be joining a friendly and experienced community nursing team that works collaboratively to deliver outstanding care across Swanley and the surrounding rural communities. The team provides a supportive environment where colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, develop new skills and build rewarding careers within community healthcare. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 salary with an NHS pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a 5% High Cost Area Allowance
• Plentiful onsite parking
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high-interest borrowing
• Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location

Main Responsibilities

As a Community Staff Nurse, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients within their own homes and community settings. Working closely with Senior Sisters, multidisciplinary colleagues, patients and carers, you will help deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care tailored to each individual's needs. You will manage your workload independently while contributing to the wider team, ensuring patient care is prioritised appropriately and any changes in a patient's condition are identified and escalated promptly. You will also play an active role in health promotion, service improvements, clinical audits and the ongoing development of community nursing services. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in community settings
• Participating in patient assessment, care planning and evaluation
• Supporting patients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs
• Working collaboratively with GPs, therapists, social care colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining accurate and timely patient records using electronic systems
• Promoting independence, health and wellbeing through education and health promotion
• Participating in team meetings, clinical supervision and professional development activities
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives, audits and evidence-based practice
• Supporting student nurses and colleagues as your experience develops

Person SpecificationEssential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Confidence using IT systems and electronic patient records
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Previous community nursing experience
• Degree-level qualification
• Mentorship or teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake training
• Understanding of current developments within community healthcare and integrated care services

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. We're 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 doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd 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.

Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or [email protected].

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:As a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse, you will join our valued Swanley and Rural PCN Community Nursing Team in North Kent. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care where it matters most, within patients' own homes and local communities. You will support people with a wide range of healthcare needs, helping them manage long-term conditions, recover from illness and maintain their independence while avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to build your career in community nursing, you will join a supportive, welcoming team that is passionate about delivering excellent patient-centred care. If you are newly qualified, you will benefit from our award-winning Preceptorship Programme, combining face-to-face learning, e-learning and practical support to help you develop confidence in your role. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The service operates seven days per week between 8:00am and 8:00pm.A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.Job IntroductionYou will be joining a friendly and experienced community nursing team that works collaboratively to deliver outstanding care across Swanley and the surrounding rural communities. The team provides a supportive environment where colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, develop new skills and build rewarding careers within community healthcare. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive: NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 salary with an NHS pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a 5% High Cost Area Allowance Plentiful onsite parking Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high-interest borrowing Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Free tea, coffee and milk at your base locationMain ResponsibilitiesAs a Community Staff Nurse, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients within their own homes and community settings. Working closely with Senior Sisters, multidisciplinary colleagues, patients and carers, you will help deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care tailored to each individual's needs. You will manage your workload independently while contributing to the wider team, ensuring patient care is prioritised appropriately and any changes in a patient's condition are identified and escalated promptly. You will also play an active role in health promotion, service improvements, clinical audits and the ongoing development of community nursing services. Key responsibilities include: Delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in community settings Participating in patient assessment, care planning and evaluation Supporting patients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs Working collaboratively with GPs, therapists, social care colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams Maintaining accurate and timely patient records using electronic systems Promoting independence, health and wellbeing through education and health promotion Participating in team meetings, clinical supervision and professional development activities Contributing to service improvement initiatives, audits and evidence-based practice Supporting student nurses and colleagues as your experience developsPerson SpecificationEssential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Diploma level qualification or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care Confidence using IT systems and electronic patient records Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposesDesirable Previous community nursing experience Degree-level qualification Mentorship or teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake training Understanding of current developments within community healthcare and integrated care servicesAbout 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. We're 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 doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd 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.Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or [email protected].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Diploma level qualification or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Diploma level qualification or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Dartford

DA1 1SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Dartford

DA1 1SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Shift Details: 07.00 am to 1500 pm , 1200 pm -19.30 pm At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant - Bank at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.

Main duties of the job

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributing fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods. Acting accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

About us

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1544764496

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Purley

CR8 2LF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details:07.00 am to 1500 pm , 1200 pm -19.30 pm

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant - Bank at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupport the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
• Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene.
• Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Shift Details:07.00 am to 1500 pm , 1200 pm -19.30 pmAt Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant - Bank at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupport the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene. Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene. Have the knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Our ideal candidate must: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene. Have the knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Purley

CR8 2LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Purley

CR8 2LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant at Rosebery Manor Care Home in Epsom, Surrey. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Housekeeping Assistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the home. You will operate according to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laun

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. When you join us, youll make a positive impact on residents lives every day. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment. As part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant. Your focus will be to work as part of the team, ensuring that all cleanliness and laundry standards are maintained in the home. You will follow our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring hotel service standards are maintained. Responsibilities include carrying out all cleaning duties following worksheet instructions, understanding cleaning requirements of different surfaces, and ensuring that all areas are well presented. You must treat all residents with dignity and respect, ensuring their personal space and belongings are always respected.

About us

At Avery Healthcare, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other. Were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes. We build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. The role requires a DBS Disclosure check covered by Avery Healthcare and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1544764497

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Epsom

KT18 5XA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant at Rosebery Manor Care Home in Epsom, Surrey. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home. You willoperateaccording to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards aremaintained.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carrying out all cleaning dutiesin accordance withworksheetinstructions.
• Understandingthe cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant at Rosebery Manor Care Home in Epsom, Surrey. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home. You willoperateaccording to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards aremaintained.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Carrying out all cleaning dutiesin accordance withworksheetinstructions. Understandingthe cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition. Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected..ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.Our ideal candidatemusthave: Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting. Compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping and laundry service. Ability to be adaptive and flexible in covering a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting. Compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping and laundry service. Ability to be adaptive and flexible in covering a range of responsibilities at short notice.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Epsom

KT18 5XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Epsom

KT18 5XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's varied and rewarding. You could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. To join as a Bank Care Assistant, you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. They operate care homes and provide high-quality healthcare services across the UK. Their care homes focus on providing personalized care to residents, ensuring they receive the support they need to live fulfilling and enjoyable lives. Barchester Healthcare takes pride in offering a variety of services tailored to individual needs, including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and respite care. They are committed to the growth and development of their employees, providing plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As a company, Barchester places a strong emphasis on delivering compassionate care and creating meaningful relationships with residents, helping them enjoy each day with dignity and respect. Barchester Healthcare's mission is to provide exceptional care that they would expect for their loved ones, ensuring a rewarding and supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as a Bank Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOU You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us.

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working at a Barchester care home. As a Bank Activities Coordinator, you will help create a stimulating environment for exceptional care and support, devising imaginative activities for residents. This rewarding role involves getting to know residents and their families, creating activities focused on wellbeing, independence, and engagement. The job requires empathy, a personable nature, and organizational skills. Enthusiasm and creativity are important to inspire participation in activities both at the home and in the community. Similar experience is beneficial but not necessary as training will be provided.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, focusing on delivering high-quality care and support. With an ethos centered around celebrating life, Barchester operates care homes across the country, providing a stimulating environment for residents. The organisation values the growth and development of its staff, offering flexible working roles and numerous learning and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional all-round care, ensuring the well-being, independence, and social engagement of its residents through tailored activities and support. Choosing Barchester means working in a rewarding role that emphasizes quality care.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider in delivering high-quality care and support in the UK. Their focus is on making each day unique and fulfilling for residents by providing tailored care through their dedicated and compassionate teams. They offer a range of services including residential care, nursing, dementia, and respite care, ensuring that each resident's needs are met with dignity and respect. Their care homes are designed to create a welcoming and homely environment, where residents can feel comfortable and valued. Barchester invests in training and development for its staff, offering diverse career opportunities and a chance to make a difference in the lives of the elderly.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work pa

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-around care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital for ensuring our residents' well-being and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll provide cover for any planned or unplanned absences, help produce meals, and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You will be an asset to your colleagues, and your impact will extend beyond the kitchen. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. We're looking for someone committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate, caring, and flexible in your work patterns.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services and is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the quality of life of its residents. With numerous care homes across the UK, Barchester Healthcare offers comprehensive services that cater to a wide range of care needs. They focus on providing person-centered care, ensuring that each resident receives the tailored support and attention they require. The organisation prioritizes the recruitment of compassionate, skilled, and dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of care delivery. Barchester Healthcare invests in continuous staff development through extensive learning opportunities and recognises excellence through its annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. By continually striving for improvement, Barchester Healthcare ensures the provision of an environment where its residents can thrive, while families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well cared for.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportuniti

Main duties of the job

This role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants while working alongside the Deputy General Manager. You will cater to the specific needs of residents to deliver top-quality, person-centered care and support. The Night Senior Carer is expected to respect the dignity and preferences of the residents and help create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. The position also offers the opportunity to support the clinical team in areas like medication and care reviews. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. It's essential to have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The job offers ongoing training opportunities for career advancement. Many Senior Carer Assistants evolve into Care Practitioner or Regional Carer roles, or even nursing positions in due course.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned care home organization that seeks to provide high-quality, person-centered care and support to its residents. As a Night Senior Carer, you will be part of an environment that values the dignity and preferences of its residents while promoting a sense of warmth and vibrancy within the community. Known for its dedication to employee growth, Barchester Healthcare offers extensive training and advancement opportunities, fostering career progression to roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or even nursing positions. Additionally, employees enjoy a sector-leading benefits and rewards program, which includes free training, access to well-being and support tools, and referrals bonuses, all aimed at recognizing and rewarding the hard work and commitment of its staff. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on providing the level of care and support its residents and their families would expect for their own loved ones.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of quality care homes in the UK. With a strong commitment to delivering personalized care, Barchester Healthcare ensures that each resident receives care and support tailored to their individual needs. The organisation is dedicated to maintaining high standards of care by employing compassionate and skilled staff, providing comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance the career progression of their employees. At Barchester, the goal is to create an environment that is not only safe and supportive but also vibrant and engaging for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits and rewards to recognize the dedication and hard work of their employees, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about delivering quality care.

Job summary

Band 2 Radiotherapy Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a motivated and organised Radiotherapy Administrative Assistant to join the Berkshire Cancer Centre administrative team. This is an important role supporting the delivery of high-quality radiotherapy services through the provision of comprehensive administrative support to patients, clinical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will be responsible for a range of administrative duties including appointment management, preparation of clinical records, data entry, patient pathway support and responding to enquiries. The role also includes providing reception cover when required to support service needs.

You will work closely with radiographers, clinicians, administrative colleagues and other healthcare professionals, to ensure patients receive timely information, efficient appointment coordination and a professional, patient-centred service. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a busy healthcare environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team at the Berkshire Cancer Centre. You will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their radiotherapy journey while contributing to the efficient delivery of a busy and dynamic service. Previous administration experience is essential, and experience within the NHS or a healthcare setting would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare and manage patient records and clinical documentation to support radiotherapy services.
• Schedule, amend and manage patient appointments using electronic patient management systems.
• Book radiotherapy follow-up appointments and other associated appointments as required.
• Request and collate relevant clinical information, including pathology, histology and radiology reports.
• Ensure accurate patient data entry and maintenance of electronic records using PMS, EPR and MOSAIQ systems.
• Provide a professional and patient-focused service when responding to telephone and email enquiries.
• Arrange transport and interpreter bookings as required.
• Liaise with radiographers, clinicians, medical secretaries and other healthcare professionals to support patient pathways.
• Provide reception cover when required, assisting patients and visitors attending the department.
• Maintain accurate administrative records and support efficient patient pathway management.
• Undertake general administrative duties including filing, scanning, data entry and document management.
• Support the smooth running of the department by maintaining stock levels and assisting with routine administrative processes.
• Work flexibly across the Berkshire Cancer Centre as required, including occasional support at the Bracknell Radiotherapy Unit.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by providing a professional, courteous and compassionate service at all times.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job summary

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join our team as a Care Assistant (no experience needed) and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need. What youll receive: Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5) 24 Hours position available including alternate weekends Night role only available Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* Up to £14.80 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay What you will be doing: Provide personal care and support. Administer and record medication. Assist with daily living activities. Support activities and social engagement. Promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Deliver person-centred care as part of a team. What youll bring: No experience needed full training provided Kind, compassionate and great with people Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK

Main duties of the job

Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join our team as a Care Assistant (no experience needed) and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need. What youll receive: Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5) 24 Hours position available including alternate weekends Night role only available Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* Up to £14.80 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay What you will be doing: Provide personal care and support. Administer and record medication. Assist with daily living activities. Support activities and social engagement. Promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Deliver person-centred care as part of a team. What youll bring: No experience needed full training provided Kind, compassionate and great with people Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship) Able to work alternate weekends

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.