Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult /General/Mental Health

Desirable

• Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
• Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
• Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
• Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
• Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
• Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
• Working to Patient Group Directives
• Experience in working in general practice
• Management / Minor Injuries
• Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Low Newton

Durham

DH1 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information regarding this post.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at point of application)
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
• For registered nurses: Non medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision
• Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.

Desirable

• The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bowes Lyon Unit

Lanchester Road Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and self driven pharmacy technician to join our small pharmacy team. This is a role that continues to develop and expand and an opportunity for you to shape the role of the technician.

Job Duties include:

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and hospital discharges.
• Supporting the repeat dispensing process
• Patient medication queries
• Medication shortages
• Medication recall processes
• In house audits re CQC/QOF/Medicines Optimisation Schemes
• Supporting shared care
• Medication Safety alerts
• Providing a link for various stakeholders including community pharmacies and secondary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - BTEC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
• - Registration with the GPC

Desirable

• - Registered on, or completion of the CPPE primary care pathway

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice

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

Intelligent Prescribing Solutions Ltd

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Landsdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

County Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Respiratory Nurse Specialist works as an expert clinician within the hospital to assess, treat and support patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The role combines advanced clinical care, patient education, service development, and multidisciplinary team working.

Main duties and responsibilities

Facilitating early supported discharge from hospital to the virtual ward or Hospital at Home.

Ensuring smooth transitions between services by providing clear handover, discharge advice and safety-netting.

Supporting data collection, audit and service evaluation for both the Hospital at Home and Virtual Ward pathways.

Performing comprehensive respiratory assessments:

Respiratory rate, work of breathing, auscultation

Oxygen saturation and ABG interpretation

Exertional testing and breathlessness scoring

Reviewing and optimising inhaler use, medication adherence and treatment plans.

Supporting management of acute conditions such as:

COPD exacerbations

Asthma attacks

Pneumonia

ILD

Bronchiectasis flare-ups

Delivering clinical interventions including nebulised medications, oxygen therapy titration, and airway clearance support.

delivering respiratory clinics to administer asthma biologics, 6MWT, nebulised drug trials.

Managing oxygen and supporting staff with advice to wean and manage 02.

Contribute to virtual ward MDT meetings, discussing patient progress and care plans.

Participate in service development initiatives to improve patient outcomes and pathways.

Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement projects and research where appropriate.

Ensure practice aligns with local and national guidelines (e.g., NICE, BTS, GOLD).

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient documentation.

Adhere to infection prevention and control standards and promote safe practice across the service.

Maintain professional registration and comply with NMC standards of practice.

Engage in continuing professional development and attend mandatory training.

Act as an autonomous practitioner while recognising limits of competence and seeking support where required.

Represent the respiratory nursing team in meetings, working groups and specialty development forums

patient and family education, smoking cessation, inhaler technqiue, managemet plans

work with in the MDT with respiratory consultants, pharmacists, community repsiratory nurses

carrying out specialist procedures such as spirometry and FeNO

Assess patients with a diagnosis of OSA, initiate treatment, educate and advise appropriately.

Follow up patients on CPAP therapy, adjust treatments and troubleshoot as necessary.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Driving licence
• Willingness to work across hospital sites if needed
• Ability to work weekends
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with NMC registration
• teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalant

Desirable

• Formal respiratory qualification
• Physical assessment skills
• Non medical prescribing

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• In dept knowledge of common respiratory conditions and their management
• Knowledge of type 2 respiratory failure and the use/application of NIV
• Understanding of oxygen therapy
• Ability to work independantly and manage own work load

Desirable

• Clinical assessment skills
• patient education including inhaler technique and self management

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Experience

Essential

• Respiratory conditions
• Acute medicine

Desirable

• Clinical audits
• Hospital at home/virtual ward experiences

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements, following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correct use of PPE.

To maintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of Cleanliness.

Undertake rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continually improvement.

Assist with beverage service as required and agreed.

Thorough and hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas

To attend Trust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.

Request and replenish of all cleaning products through effective stock ordering

Maintain a high level of personal hygiene

Adherence to all Trust / Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Checking of all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to supervisor/manager

Recording and maintaining records as required

Reporting of any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that you provide.

Undertake any other domestic orientated duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

To undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of associated documentation.

The post holder is required to commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.

Respect and Dignity.

We value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

Commitment to quality of care.

We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.

Compassion.

We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Improving lives.

We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts.

We maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.

Desirable

• The ability to work unsupervised

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper

Desirable

• Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.

Qualifications

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH

Desirable

• Previous experience in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Must be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environment

Desirable

• Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expert Practice

• Undertake nurse led clinics in line with identified protocols and clinical guidance.
• To maintain competence administering intravenous chemotherapy at least one day per month, working across all clinical areas.
• Prescribe medications appropriate to the role including the use of PGDs.
• Demonstrate flexibility as daily work load will be unpredictable.
• You will promote innovative solutions, identifying pathways of care that move across boundaries and strategies to prevent further complications, with the aim of maintaining trust and dignity.
• You will be responsible for the development and dissemination of specialist polices guidelines and protocols for the chemotherapy service.
• You will provide expert advice, support and information to other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate referral to the acute Trust.
• You will provide support for patients and carers to ensure that advice and information is accessible to them and to promote empowerment and informed choice.
• You will support staff within the trust to provide care appropriate to patient need and support staff to develop required skills and knowledge.
• Participate in regular regional and national specialist meetings of chemotherapy to maintain and advance current practice.
• You will ensure that the Trusts hospital infection prevention and control (HIC) policies and procedures to protect patients, staff and visitors from healthcare-associated infections are adhered to. Ensuring you perform the correct hand hygiene procedures (as described in HIC 14), when carrying out clinical duties. Using aseptic technique and personal protective equipment in accordance with Trust policies.
• All staff must challenge non-compliance with infection, prevention and control policies immediately and feedback through the appropriate line managers if required.
• Preventing infections by adhering to HIC 12 MRSA, HIC20 preventing central venous catheter associated infections, HIC 36 insertion and care of peripheral venous cannula and HIC 23 Clostridium difficile.

Professional leadership

The post holder will be a recognised expert in chemotherapy and provide professional leadership, which will support and inspire colleagues and enhance the development of clinical practice.

Have advanced leadership skills to enhance the development of patient pathways to meet national standards and guidelines.

Participate in the development of the organisations mission, vision and values and promote a culture of excellence.

Identify and develop systems to motivate, support and recognise the contributions of others.

Develop mechanisms for involving empowering and inspiring colleagues.

Implement and monitor standards of nursing practice and promote continuous improvement.

Generate and implement new solutions that will best suit the needs of patients, through thinking laterally about practice.

Initiate and implement structures for Clinical Governance and promote best practice.

Act as a positive role model and provide specialist advice and support for multidisciplinary colleagues including colleagues working in the Acute Trust, Primary Care setting and other key stakeholders external to the Trust.

Provide leadership for Divisional Specialist nurses, in all aspects of development including educational, clinical skills, audit and research, publications and service development.

Provide information and analysis of this information to support service development

Acts as a professional mentor for appropriate specialist nurses within the trust including advice on maintaining their NMC registration and also including their SDR process

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) on the NMC register.
• First degree in a relevant health/nursing subject or equivalent level of advanced knowledge.
• Post-graduate specialist qualification in cancer/oncology nursing.
• Recognized SACT competency/administration course and physical assessment/non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Independent nurse prescriber
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) at an advanced level

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards postgraduate/Master's level award.
• Formal leadership, management, or teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience in oncology, cancer care, and acute SACT delivery.
• Proven experience at Band 7 (or equivalent senior clinical role) leading a team or specialized service.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national cancer agendas, SACT safety standards, and UKONS (United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society) guidelines.
• Experience in audit, clinical governance, risk management, and service development

Desirable

• Experience in managing budgets or complex rotas/workforce planning.
• Involvement in regional or national cancer networks/peer groups

Specials Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical decision-making and autonomous practice for complex oncology patients.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills across multi-disciplinary teams (MDT).
• Ability to lead change management, design care pathways, and deliver staff education/training.
• Competence in analysing complex data and writing clinical policies or operational guidelines.

Desirable

• Budget management

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

County Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is significant emphasis on multi-disciplinary working and the ability to work as an individual as well as a team member.

You will be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans which ensure delivery of holistic, evidence-based care which prioritises communication, informed consent and relationship building. You will work closely with our wider multi-disciplinary team of professionals.

Some of your duties will be:

Assessing and advising on the needs of women, birthing people and families.

Providing emotional support during all stages of pregnancy, labour and postnatal care.

Planning, delivering and evaluating standards of evidence-based midwifery care.

Identifying and caring for women with more complex pregnancies.

Providing interventions and key messages around Public Health including infant feeding

Recognising deterioration in the in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action/ escalation and managing emergencies.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Valid UK NMC PIN

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Motivational and empowerment skills
• Effective organisational skills
• Organisation of own workload
• Enthusiastic and supportive
• Confident to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide written and verbal reports.
• Able to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint programs
• UK driving license

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Midwife
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
• Degree
• Post graduate certificate in health related subject.
• Master or equivalent experience
• PMA

Experience

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Committed to professional and personal development
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
• Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague

Desirable

• Experience of linking with outside agencys
• Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
• Takes ownership of problems

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work alongside the existing Sleep Specialist nurses, to provide a high level of

specialist knowledge to patients and other health care professionals.

To deliver both review telephone and face to face clinics of patients established on CPAP therapy

Trouble shooting problems with CPAP devices and equipment and arranging suitable follow up or delivery of equipment

Regular answering of queries from both patients with pre-exsisting OSA and pre-formal diagnosis.

Understanding the mechanics of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and relevant equipment.

Understand remote monitoring (Airview) and when to adjust pressures and settings to ensure optimal patient treatment.

Ability to arrange patient initiated follow up (PIFU)

Ability to cross site cover (UHND/BAH)

Measuring and recording observations: respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, pulse, blood pressure.

Completing documentation accurately.

Cleaning and restocking respiratory equipment (CPAP masks and equipment, nebulisers, peak-flow meters, oxygen tubing).

Reinforcing patient education given by nurses

Communicating changes in a patients condition promptly to the clinical team.

Providing reassurance and emotional support to patients with chronic breathing issues.

Following infection-control procedures, especially with airborne illnesses.

Good communication and empathy.

Ability to stay calm when patients are distressed or breathless.

Basic clinical skills and willingness to learn.

Attention to detail when recording observations.

Basic understanding of respiratory conditions and OSA.

Venepuncture (where suitable)

Capillary blood gases

Administration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree of NVQ level 3 in hospital enviromnement
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Driving license

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards foundation degree

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
• IT Literate
• Knowledge of Obstructive sleep apnoea/Respiratory condition

Desirable

• Experience of Sleep anoea and respiratory conditions

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to prioritise work load
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Special Requirements

Essential

• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Durham

North Road

Durham

County Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – As NHSBT operates nationally, this role is classified as a hybrid position. You will undertake the majority of your duties from home and be assigned to the NHSBT centre closest to your home address. This approach provides greater flexibility to help balance work and personal commitments. Due to the travel requirements of the role, you will also be expected to travel and work from other NHSBT locations as required including occasional irregular hours and overnight stays where required, with prior notice
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 6th September 2026.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 18th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience.
• Programme Management qualification, e.g., MSP Practitioner or MSP advanced practitioner or with equivalent experience
• Project Management qualification, e.g APM Registered Project Professional, or Major Projects Leadership Academy, PRINCE 2
• Risk Management qualification (e.g., MoR) or equivalent experience.
• Better Business Cases (Five Case Model) training or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading complex change programmes and specialist projects with demonstrable benefits delivered.
• Extensive experience as a Programme Manager, with a proven track record of overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex specialist programmes.
• Experience of developing business cases using the Five Case Model and navigating public-sector approvals.
• Proven track record in risk and issue management, governance, and assurance processes.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and communications planning at senior levels.
• Experience of line management, including performance management and staff development.
• Experience of managing budgets and procurement processes in a public-sector context.
• Experience of benefits realisation and change management in complex environments.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

England

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.

• Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.

• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.

• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions

• Supportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

• Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 31st August 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.

The assessment process for this role will include an assessment stage and an interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 14th September 2026 subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or Advanced knowledge and substantial proven experience to Masters level in software development, with experience in one of the core technologies in the below list, while other 2 are desirable:
• 1)Oracle SQL Complex Queries, PL/SQL (both stored objects and anonymous), Advanced Queues, ORDS & Oracle APEX or
• OR IBM ODM and/or BAW development, advanced SQL queries or Azure Developer DevOps, Storage, API Manager, and Log analysis.
• Other Mandatory Skills Estimation methods, SOLID design principles, Agile / Lean and Traditional Methodologies. OOAD and UML Techniques. HTML, JavaScript, JQueryXML, XSD, JSON Network architecture and protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, REST and SOA Web Services,Testing Strategies, Testing Tools SQL Developer as testing tool, JMeter, APEXSec, cURL and Postman,Unit Testing frameworks specific to the technologies.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Direct proven experience of software development methodologies and database design, in one of the core development areas Oracle PL/SQL & Oracle APEX (or) IBM ODM/BAW (or) Azure applications, while the other two are desirable.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management and maintenance of information systems across an organisation.
• Specialised knowledge of software architectures across a wide range of industry standard platforms.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

England

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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