Job summary

Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences at Guy's and St Thomas' laboratories specialising in Blood Transfusion and Haematology - 24/7 shift - Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a full time Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) at Guy's and St Thomas' Blood Sciences Essential Services Laboratory (ESL) within one of the leading teaching hospitals in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced state registered BMS to gain further experience and develop skills and knowledge. This is a 24/7 shift role.

You will work with a highly trained and knowledgeable BMS laboratory team initially rotating through Blood Transfusion, routine Haematology and Coagulation. This post may also in the future include rotation into the routine Biochemistry Laboratory as we move to a multidisciplinary setting in the ESL.

Blood Transfusion utilise Winpath Enterprise, Blood-Track systems and Bio-Rad analysers. Haematology and Coagulation use Epic Beaker, Sysmex XN and Sysmex CN.

You will be fully supported and upon satisfactory completion of in-house training and competency assessment you will be required to work on the 24/7 out of hours rota.

We welcome applications from candidates working towards their specialist portfolio.

Main duties of the job

This role delivers biomedical investigations as part of the laboratory team in Synnovis.

Within this you will be issuing blood products, processing specimens, analysing and releasing results whilst maintaining local quality systems. Reporting to the Senior Specialist BMS or Operations Manager, you will be developing your specialist knowledge and skills to ensure the successful delivery of pathology services, in line with our corporate objectives.

You will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to:

• Complete routine biomedical investigations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and within specific turnaround times.
• Develop specialist expertise in complex investigations and troubleshooting techniques.
• Deliver work autonomously within all regulations and legislative requirements.
• Operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment within all safety standards relevant to your area.
• Support colleagues with guidance and answering questions as required.
• Use cost effective methods in your practice and maintain levels of consumable goods and supplies in your area, and report shortages accordingly.

About us

Your Development and Learning

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through the Synnovis Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.

Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated Matron who will have significant experience working in the speciality of IP&C. The post holder will assist in the leadership of the IP&C Service at the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing the Board Assurance Framework for Infection Prevention and expected to maintain and enhance standards of patient care and clinical outcomes through the implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder will be required to deputise for the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention in relation to infection-related, organisational, and professional issues. They will act as a clinical expert in Infection Prevention and the development of staff through education and practice development.

They will be required to operate flexibly within the Team to ensure a comprehensive service is provided. They will be required to participate in the IP&C on-call rota at weekends.

For this interesting and varied post you will need to enjoy working as part of a team in a busy and pressured environment, with the ability to be well organised and to communicate effectively, with the confidence to work on your own initiative. You will inspire and motivate staff, empowering them to ensure that all Trust Infection Prevention policies and procedures are implemented and embedded in practice.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Infection Prevention, the post holder will assist in the leadership of the Infection Prevention and Control Service at the Trust, working collaboratively with the Consultant Microbiologists, Infection Control Doctor, Pathology Network and external agencies.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing the Trust's Board Assurance Framework for Infection Prevention and expected to maintain and enhance standards of patient care, and clinical outcomes through the implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives related to IPC.

The post holder will be required to deputise for the Associate Chief Nursing in relation to infection-related organisational and professional issues. They will act as a clinical expert in Infection Prevention, providing expert advice at clinical level and support the development of staff caring for patients through formal education, practise development and role modelling.

The post holder will be a high profile, accessible and responsive leader maintaining and improving infection control related aspects of clinical governance, evidence based practise, patient safety, quality assurance and manage specific projects as required.

The post holder will ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met including key performance indicators and national directives.

About us

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

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

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

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

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-C596

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:

Implement the IPC agenda and annual programme of work, to develop and monitor robust outcome measurement of IPC care that will inform changes and resources required across the Trust.

Work with the lead for Learning and Development on both pre-registration and post registration developments in IPC education and ensure Trusts Learning Needs Analysis reflects IPC education for all staff groups

Support and advise the Chief Nursing Officer with complex clinical issues relating to IPC quality issues across the Trust.

Apply risk assessments, surveillance, audit, clinical intervention to provide expert clinical advice on all factors relating to IPC and hospital hygiene.

Lead on the development of policies, procedures, guidance and strategy documents related to IPC.

Assist in the management of the Infection Prevention team, ensuring adequate skill mix and cover is in place, assisting in annual appraisals, setting objectives and personal development plans for team members

Manage outbreaks of infection in accordance with the Trusts major outbreak plan, including investigation of the outbreaks and production of reports.

Assist in the provision of the Annual Report for Infection Prevention and to include analysis for performance data and future recommendations

Act as a leader and support within the Infection Prevention team, providing effective leadership to support and inspire colleagues whilst working flexibly to meet service needs

Act as role model; employ professional behaviour that encourages and coaches team members to challenge their current competencies, whilst seeking opportunities to expand their roles. This includes the promotion of a culture of appraisals, and personal development whilst setting clear smart objectives to meet the needs of the individual, clinical area and organisation.

Take an active role with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Infection Prevention in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff

COMMUNICATION:

Liaise with all relevant stakeholders including Professional Leads, Senior Management Team, GPs, Social Care, Community Services, Ambulance Service, Pathology Network, UKHSA, ICB, Occupational Health, Governance and Health and Safety as required to support pathway development and improved coordination of care as required

Communicate service related information to senior managers and staff within and outside the organisation using negotiation and persuasive skills

Motivate and persuade others, including staff, patients, and visitors, applying verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and using written and electronic information

Act as an advocate for patients and colleague

ANALYSIS AND JUDGEMENT:

Ensure the environment and ward processes are safe and effective in relation to IPC.

Maintain ongoing organism and infectious disease surveillance with appropriate evaluation, feedback and action to control and prevent such infection.

Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and appoint investigating officers where appropriate, applying any learning derived from the investigation into practice at the earliest of opportunities, supporting staff in the process.

Analyse and interpret health legislation and national policy with regard to their impact on/or applicability to infection prevention and lead the implementation of any change needed.

PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND EXPERIENCE:

Implement, evaluate and amend initiatives related to IPC.

Work with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer in setting the vision around improving patient experience and be a core member of the IPC board.

Chair groups as identified by the Associate Chief Nursing Officer.

Advise on and supervise the management of patients with Communicable Disease in accordance with statuary requirements, best practice and strategy

GOVERNANCE, QUALITY AND SAFETY:

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work

Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area, making agreed changes where appropriate

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Continuously assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge wider risk factors

Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis, post-infection review) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events

Actively promote research and development in the division in support of the Trust R&D Strategy.

Implement CQC standards across the organisation in relation to IPC.

Monitoring infection prevention and control standards across the organisation.

Job description Job responsibilities MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP: Implement the IPC agenda and annual programme of work, to develop and monitor robust outcome measurement of IPC care that will inform changes and resources required across the Trust. Work with the lead for Learning and Development on both pre-registration and post registration developments in IPC education and ensure Trusts Learning Needs Analysis reflects IPC education for all staff groups Support and advise the Chief Nursing Officer with complex clinical issues relating to IPC quality issues across the Trust. Apply risk assessments, surveillance, audit, clinical intervention to provide expert clinical advice on all factors relating to IPC and hospital hygiene. Lead on the development of policies, procedures, guidance and strategy documents related to IPC. Assist in the management of the Infection Prevention team, ensuring adequate skill mix and cover is in place, assisting in annual appraisals, setting objectives and personal development plans for team members Manage outbreaks of infection in accordance with the Trusts major outbreak plan, including investigation of the outbreaks and production of reports. Assist in the provision of the Annual Report for Infection Prevention and to include analysis for performance data and future recommendations Act as a leader and support within the Infection Prevention team, providing effective leadership to support and inspire colleagues whilst working flexibly to meet service needs Act as role model; employ professional behaviour that encourages and coaches team members to challenge their current competencies, whilst seeking opportunities to expand their roles. This includes the promotion of a culture of appraisals, and personal development whilst setting clear smart objectives to meet the needs of the individual, clinical area and organisation. Take an active role with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Infection Prevention in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff COMMUNICATION: Liaise with all relevant stakeholders including Professional Leads, Senior Management Team, GPs, Social Care, Community Services, Ambulance Service, Pathology Network, UKHSA, ICB, Occupational Health, Governance and Health and Safety as required to support pathway development and improved coordination of care as required Communicate service related information to senior managers and staff within and outside the organisation using negotiation and persuasive skills Motivate and persuade others, including staff, patients, and visitors, applying verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and using written and electronic information Act as an advocate for patients and colleague ANALYSIS AND JUDGEMENT: Ensure the environment and ward processes are safe and effective in relation to IPC. Maintain ongoing organism and infectious disease surveillance with appropriate evaluation, feedback and action to control and prevent such infection. Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and appoint investigating officers where appropriate, applying any learning derived from the investigation into practice at the earliest of opportunities, supporting staff in the process. Analyse and interpret health legislation and national policy with regard to their impact on/or applicability to infection prevention and lead the implementation of any change needed. PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND EXPERIENCE: Implement, evaluate and amend initiatives related to IPC. Work with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer in setting the vision around improving patient experience and be a core member of the IPC board. Chair groups as identified by the Associate Chief Nursing Officer. Advise on and supervise the management of patients with Communicable Disease in accordance with statuary requirements, best practice and strategy GOVERNANCE, QUALITY AND SAFETY: Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area, making agreed changes where appropriate Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care Continuously assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge wider risk factors Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis, post-infection review) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events Actively promote research and development in the division in support of the Trust R&D Strategy. Implement CQC standards across the organisation in relation to IPC. Monitoring infection prevention and control standards across the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration
• Educated to degree level
• Completion of leadership development Programme/ course / module
• Demonstrable CPD
• Relevant qualification in Infection Prevention & Control/Microbiology
• Evidence of masters level study or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3-years' experience at Band 7 in Infection Prevention
• A proven track record of leading and effectively managing change
• Experience in clinical leadership
• Broad range of clinical experience.
• Evidence of relevant continual professional development (recent study in past 2 years).
• Experience of close working with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of current developments in the NHS.
• Experience of nurse leadership and operational management.
• Experience of teaching to all groups of staff
• Experience of analysing performance data

Desirable

• Experience of Project Management.
• Experience in service development
• Experience of successful patient / public involvement

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them
• Ability to facilitate and present to groups.
• Demonstrable leadership qualities.
• Must be able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to demonstrate use of IT skills including Microsoft Access, Excel and Powerpoint
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the work of the department.
• Evidence of research / audit processes and application
• Multi-disciplinary team working across health, social and voluntary sectors.
• Proven ability of complex case management
• In-depth knowledge of organisms and their management
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Able to prioritise and respond to sudden variations in workload

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to conduct personal affairs in a confident and assertive manner
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Ability to be motivate self and others
• Effective communicator.
• Excellent role model.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly

Other

Essential

• Has an independent means of transport.
• Must be a non-smoker during working hours.
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Bureau disclosure to Enhanced/Standard level.
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration Educated to degree level Completion of leadership development Programme/ course / module Demonstrable CPD Relevant qualification in Infection Prevention & Control/Microbiology Evidence of masters level study or equivalent experience Experience Essential A minimum of 3-years' experience at Band 7 in Infection Prevention A proven track record of leading and effectively managing change Experience in clinical leadership Broad range of clinical experience. Evidence of relevant continual professional development (recent study in past 2 years). Experience of close working with all members of the multidisciplinary team Experience of current developments in the NHS. Experience of nurse leadership and operational management. Experience of teaching to all groups of staff Experience of analysing performance data Desirable Experience of Project Management. Experience in service development Experience of successful patient / public involvement Skills Essential Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them Ability to facilitate and present to groups. Demonstrable leadership qualities. Must be able to prioritise and meet deadlines. Must be able to demonstrate use of IT skills including Microsoft Access, Excel and Powerpoint Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the work of the department. Evidence of research / audit processes and application Multi-disciplinary team working across health, social and voluntary sectors. Proven ability of complex case management In-depth knowledge of organisms and their management Good time management and organisational skills Able to prioritise and respond to sudden variations in workload Personal Qualities Essential Able to conduct personal affairs in a confident and assertive manner Ability to work as part of the team. Ability to influence and persuade. Ability to be motivate self and others Effective communicator. Excellent role model. Excellent leadership skills. Good organisational skills. Ability to work flexibly Other Essential Has an independent means of transport. Must be a non-smoker during working hours. Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Bureau disclosure to Enhanced/Standard level. Must be legally entitled to work in this country.

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge, working in a fast paced environment? If so this could be the role for you!

To be responsible for providing an effective service for all patients referred to the Radiology Department.

The successful candidate must be flexible, forward thinking and proactive and require a commitment to ensure we provide a high quality service to our patients. This is a challenging role which requires excellent communication and empathy skills.

To contribute to the delivery of a high quality Radiology Service across the Trust and Community.

The position is 30 hours. We have a variety of shifts. The hours will include evening, weekends and all Bank Holidays as we work 365 days a year, although this is worked on a rotational and fair basis. The successful candidate will be required to work at both the County Hospital site and the Community Diagnostic Centre

Main duties of the job

• To work together with other staff to promote a smooth and efficient work flow through the department in which he/she is based.
• To provide cover on Reception which includes working across both sites (County Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre), in line with service requirements and demands.
• Register patient attendances and any appointment information onto the Radiology Information System (CRIS) and any other relevant IT systems.
• To assist the Radiology Admin Manager in undertaking regular reviews of the office protocols and guidelines by providing advice on changes in working processes.
• To undertake any other clerical duties that may be necessary for the speedy progression of both results and patients through the department to include secretarial support as required

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

Job summary

The Logistics stores/driving role based at new Sherwood Park Resource Centre in Annesley is an exciting opportunity as we introduce our new managed service to support operational service delivery and make ready early adopter sites.

You will join the team responsible for replenishing stocks on Ambulance stations around the trust, picking orders at our Sherwood Park distribution centre as well as assist in the day to day running of the department.

Main duties of the job

For more information about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please ensure to download and read the job description and person specification attached.

About us

We are East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), an organisation focused on delivering a high standard of emergency and urgent care to our patients across the region.

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides Emergency, Urgent and Non-Emergency pre-hospital care and transport across 5 divisions (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire)

Job summary

The EMAS Education Team is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Practice Placement Team.

The Practice Placement Coordinator will play a key role in supporting high-quality practice learning across the Trust, ensuring apprentices, students and learners are effectively supported throughout their development.

Working within the Organisational Learning Directorate, the post holder will coordinate practice placements and learner allocations, support apprenticeship programmes and recruitment activity, and act as a key link between Education, operational teams and Higher Education Institution partners.

The role will also support the continued expansion of our Practice Educator programmes, helping to ensure sufficient trained Practice Educators are available to support the Trust's workforce growth.

Working closely with the Practice Placement Manager, education colleagues, operational managers and external partners, the post holder will contribute to quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement, helping EMAS provide an excellent learner experience and a sustainable future workforce.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will coordinate practice placements for apprentices, students and learners, working closely with operational teams, Practice Educators and Higher Education Institution partners to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

You will support apprenticeship programmes, coordinate the delivery of Practice Educator courses, assist with recruitment and interview activities, and help maintain placement capacity to meet the Trust's growing workforce needs. You will also contribute to quality assurance, governance and the continuous improvement of practice learning, playing a key role in developing the future clinical workforce at EMAS.

About us

At East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), we are committed to developing our people and delivering outstanding care to the communities we serve.

As part of our Education Directorate, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to developing the future workforce through high-quality education, innovation and collaboration. We offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible working where appropriate, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the education and development of colleagues across the East Midlands.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed midwife ready to make a difference? We're looking for passionate midwives to join our integrated midwifery team workforce!

This is your chance to be part of Torbay's nationally renowned and well-established integrated team midwifery model--a true leader in innovative maternity care.

We are dedicated to supporting women to have safe, personalized, and empowering birth experiences. Working closely with the Devon LMS and neighbouring Maternity Units, we ensure every woman in Devon receives the highest quality care.

Our fully integrated teams within the Torbay Maternity Service offer midwives the incredible opportunity to maintain and develop all of their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Band 5 midwives must have completed at least 6 months of a preceptee programme. Please do not apply if you do not have this already.

Please be mindful that if you are commencing employment in a developmental capacity, you will start at the bottom of Band 5 and progress to a Band 6 once evidence of competencies and qualifications have been achieved.

Main duties of the job

• To assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period for women and their babies
• To work autonomously within guidelines and sphere of professional practice
• To act as a mentor or practice supervisor for less experienced midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional team
• Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• Lead Professional for low-risk women
• Provide antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal care in a variety of settings, including home and hospital
• Work collaboratively with professional colleagues to provide midwifery care to with women with complex needs
• Contribute with feedback, to ensure the health and social care setting is responsive to the individual needs of women, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and where appropriate, advocate for these women
• Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informed choices about their care
• Promote equality, diversity and rights
• Participate in and undertake annual appraisal, identifying specific training requirements as part of service planning and continuous personal development

About us

Our fully integrated midwifery teams are meeting the Better Birth recommendations for providing a Continuity of Carer model for women.

We support women in the choice agenda; at least 6% of women we care for choose to birth their baby out of hospital. We work closely with the Devon LMS and our neighbouring Maternity Units to ensure that women in Devon receive high quality care.

We are proud of our commitment to safe and individually focused birth and offering women choice in where to birth their baby.

Job summary

Are you an experienced registered mental health professional ready to lead and inspire? Our Retreat service in Weymouth is looking for a Team Leader to guide a compassionate, multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred support to people experiencing self-defined crisis.

Delivered in partnership with Dorset Mental Health Forum as part of Access Mental Health Services, the Retreat provides a safe, therapeutic space from 4pm-12am, seven days a week. The service is rooted in recovery-focused practice, supporting people to understand their experiences, build on their strengths and develop meaningful coping strategies.

As Retreat Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the service, leading a diverse team of lived-experience peer specialists and registered mental health practitioners. You will champion a culture of openness, compassion and reflective practice, where lived experience and clinical expertise are equally valued, and where co-production and collaboration are central to how the service operates.

You will uphold and actively advocate for the values of the partnership, ensuring care is safe, inclusive and dignified, and responsive to the impact of social inequality on mental health. You will also play a key role in service development, helping to shape a sustainable model that supports people to recover, build resilience and move forward.

Main duties of the job

You will provide visible, supportive, and consistent leadership to the Retreat team, including mental health practitioners, support workers and peer specialists.

You will lead with enthusiasm and act as a positive role model to promote a culture of compassion, inclusion, and professional development.

You will ensure effective day-to-day management, including staffing, supervision, performance management, and development.

You will ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred services aligned with the values of integrated care.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, primary care, VCSE providers, and community services.

You will actively contribute to the co-design, co-production and planning of services in alignment with Trust, Forum, and national objectives.

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£29,632 to £33,909 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M297.26A

Job locations

Retreat West based at The Lantern Trust

2 Ranelagh Road

Weymouth

DT4 7JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge skills and training

Essential

• Registered health practitioner to degree level supplemented by minimum PG Dip (120 credits) plus working towards MA / MSc or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Broad clinical and multi-agency knowledge Skills in co-production and partnership working
• Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's and Dorset Mental Health Forums Strategic approach
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience as a registered practitioner at Band 6 level as above
• Demonstrates specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to Recovery approached clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
• Evidence of effective Risk management and Person focused Crisis Support skills
• Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting clinical governance objectives
• Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of health policy and its application in practice
• Evidence of education and training in practice
• Experience of interdisciplinary working and working with Peer Specialists
• Practical experience of facilitating and managing change
• Able to demonstrate highly developed physical skills where accuracy is important such as in the manipulation of fine tools and materials for patient interventions.

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous clinical people management experience
• Able to act as a clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Managing and supporting Peer Staff

FINANCE/RESOURCES

Essential

• Able to promote the best use of available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
• Experience of budget management.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Essential

• Confident in the use of computer systems, spread sheets, databases, data collection and coordination, word processing and report writing.
• Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting

Person Specification Knowledge skills and training Essential Registered health practitioner to degree level supplemented by minimum PG Dip (120 credits) plus working towards MA / MSc or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training Broad clinical and multi-agency knowledge Skills in co-production and partnership working Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's and Dorset Mental Health Forums Strategic approach Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Experience as a registered practitioner at Band 6 level as above Demonstrates specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to Recovery approached clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation Evidence of effective Risk management and Person focused Crisis Support skills Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting clinical governance objectives Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team Able to demonstrate knowledge of health policy and its application in practice Evidence of education and training in practice Experience of interdisciplinary working and working with Peer Specialists Practical experience of facilitating and managing change Able to demonstrate highly developed physical skills where accuracy is important such as in the manipulation of fine tools and materials for patient interventions. MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Essential Previous clinical people management experience Able to act as a clinical supervisor Desirable Managing and supporting Peer Staff FINANCE/RESOURCES Essential Able to promote the best use of available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment Experience of budget management. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Essential Confident in the use of computer systems, spread sheets, databases, data collection and coordination, word processing and report writing. Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retreat West based at The Lantern Trust

2 Ranelagh Road

Weymouth

DT4 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retreat West based at The Lantern Trust

2 Ranelagh Road

Weymouth

DT4 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for experienced professionally registered, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists with a genuine passion for supporting those in mental health crisis, to complete the recruitment to our Connection team. We value all our team and offer a financial recruitment and retention premium on this post.

Connection is moving forward and this is an exciting time to join us for the next stages of our service development; increasing face to face community assessment work, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure people in mental health crisis receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Based at St Ann's Hospital, with a sea view from the office, Connection is Dorset's 24/7 open access mental health crisis service. Access Mental Health Dorset

This is a diverse role with new challenges each day: Direct clinical assessments, advice and support, supervise our fantastic mental health support workers, give clinical advice to other agencies and emergency services, co-ordinate urgent and emergency responses, and liaise with a range of internal and external services.

We are committed to professional development and support, offering internal and external training/education programmes and supervision.

Full and part time hours available. This is a 24/7 service with shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and nights. All reasonable flexible working requests will be considered.

Main duties of the job

This role includes a £3,000 Recruitment Premium lump sum on commencement of employment and thereafter a further £1,500 Retention Premium per annum (pro-rata), paid in equal monthly instalments provided you remain in post and subject to review by the Trust.

Telephone and face to face mental health assessments, brief clinical interventions and support, signposting and referrals.

Validating, de-escalating crisis and coaching people in distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies. Using a range of brief interventions, you will empower patients, carers and families to manage distress and crisis effectively.

As well as telephone based work the role also include opportunity to complete urgent face to face assessments across Dorset when indicated.

Providing clinical information, advice and support to other professionals and emergency services. Supporting police and ambulance service in accessing most appropriate support for those presenting in mental health crisis.

The team is part of the Trust Access Mental Health services and works closely with a range of other teams and services, including Home Treatment teams, Liaison Psychiatry and the Retreats. Overnight, Connection covers the Home Treatment Team caseload and manages any referrals.

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

About us

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

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

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

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

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year p.a./pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

152-M258.25G

Job locations

St Ann's Hospital

69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs

Poole

BH13 7LN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience working as a practitioner
• Experience of specialist working
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY

Essential

• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
• Experience of devising and delivering training

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Essential

• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Membership of the relevant Professional Body Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Desirable Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate) JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Experience working as a practitioner Experience of specialist working Experience of managing change Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively Desirable Recent previous experience within a comparable role MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY Essential Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff Experience of devising and delivering training INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Essential Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Essential Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies. Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs

Poole

BH13 7LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs

Poole

BH13 7LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people and understanding of mental health needs? If so, you could be the ideal candidate for our team.

We are recruiting band 5 employment specialists to join Dorset Work Matters (DWM), supporting clients across Dorset. These roles are made possible through expansion funding, reflecting commitment to extending specialist mental health employment support.

We currently have the following opportunities available: 1 full-time role covering West Dorset based within a Community Rehabilitation.

DWM is a well-established, high-performing partnership between Dorset Healthcare Trust and Dorset Mental Health Forum. Since 2019, the service has provided evidence-based support to individuals with mental health conditions, helping them secure paid employment through the nationally recognised individual placement and support (IPS) model.

We are seeking motivated specialists to support people with mental health conditions into sustainable employment, working closely with NHS teams, employers and partner organisations. You will build trusting relationships and provide practical, tailored support to help individuals achieve their employment goals, with much of the work being delivered in the community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

To undertake weekly face-to-face engagement with local employers to proactively generate tailored job opportunities, including job carving, in line with IPS principles.

Work collaboratively with clients to identify employment goals, develop CVs and application forms, and prepare effectively for interviews.

Support clients in discussing their mental health condition with potential employers, should they choose to disclose.

Provide welfare benefits advice and calculations to help clients make informed employment decisions.

Deliver ongoing in-work support to both clients and employers, ensuring sustainable employment outcomes.

Adhere to the quality standards and compliance requirements of the IPS Fidelity Model, striving to meet or exceed the service's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with Service and IPS Fidelity Model requirements.

Perform a high volume of administrative duties with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in reporting, documentation, and data entry.

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M188.26B

Job locations

West Dorset

West Dorset

West Dorset

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent training in a relevant field
• Experience or knowledge of employability or the labour market
• Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Role specific experience of 2 years
• Trained in / knowledge of IPS approach
• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other stake holders and agencies

Desirable

• Experience of working within mental health services
• Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

• Excellent Organisational skills
• Ability to manage own time effectively and independently
• Natural ability to build close trusting and productive relationships with people
• Highly motivated with a genuine belief that employment will help the recovery of someone with a mental health condition

Desirable

• Lived experience / experience of recovery from a mental health condition

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent training in a relevant field Experience or knowledge of employability or the labour market Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team Desirable Role specific experience of 2 years Trained in / knowledge of IPS approach Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification Job specific experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other stake holders and agencies Desirable Experience of working within mental health services Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model Personal qualities/attributes Essential Excellent Organisational skills Ability to manage own time effectively and independently Natural ability to build close trusting and productive relationships with people Highly motivated with a genuine belief that employment will help the recovery of someone with a mental health condition Desirable Lived experience / experience of recovery from a mental health condition Additional requirements Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Dorset

West Dorset

West Dorset

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Dorset

West Dorset

West Dorset

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Sunderland Children and Young People's Service (CYPS) for a 0.6 part time Band 7 ACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, to join our Mental Health Team. This incorporates work with children and young people who are cared for in partnership with Together for Children.

Our Children and Young People Services are fully integrated and provide specialist mental health assessment and intervention for children and young people 0-18 years and their families and carers, with complex and enduring mental health needs, including those young people with a learning disability.

The multi-disciplinary team works closely together with our multi-agency partners in Social Care and Education.

You would be part of the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Trust wide support structures.

The post is based at CYPS Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland, with some travel across the sites of the CNTW Trust.

Sunderland is a lively city and coastal area, in the North East of England with a rich history.

We would very much welcome your expressions of interest and application.

Main duties of the job

You would be employed as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist within the multidisciplinary team and would be involved in the specialist assessment, care and treatment of infants, children and young people as part of their family. This would be an integral part of the Child Psychotherapy pathway into the service.

Your work would also be with families and carers; and in partnership with our multi-agency partners.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job summary

Courtside Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable Administrator to join our team in supporting our patients and clinical staff at the surgery.

We are seeking someone who enjoys working part of a team as well as independently, who can multi-task and thrives in a busy working environment.

A keen eye for detail is essential. Flexibility is important to be able to cover colleagues during periods of sickness or holidays.

Training will be given in all aspects of the job, so the successful candidate must be keen to learn new skills and enjoy a varied role. Candidates must be confident using IT.

This is a part time role for 21 hours over 3 days.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st October.

Main duties of the job

To provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the practices prescription and medicines management processes. The role involves processing repeat prescription requests, dealing with patient enquiries, liaising with pharmacies and other healthcare professionals, and ensuring prescription-related tasks are completed safely, promptly and in accordance with practice procedures.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, prescribing clinicians, pharmacists, reception and administrative staff to support the safe and effective delivery of the practices prescription service.

About us

Courtside Surgery is a busy GP practice in Yate caring for around 15200 patients. Our administrative team deal with a wide range of patient queries and tasks.

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Urgent & Acute Clinical Business Unit, as the Emergency Medicine Matron.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Nurse with a passion for excellence in patient care and team leadership. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Nursing and AHP workforce, ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and governance are consistently maintained.

You will work closely with the Directorate Team to drive service improvement, support staff development, and deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

To provide senior leadership to the nursing and allied health professional workforce within the directorate(s) to deliver frontline professional and operational priorities and manage the ward and departmental Nurse Managers and specialist nurses. To support the Clinical Directors and as part of the Directorate management team develop, implement and monitor quality and business plans for the directorates. To facilitate staff andteam development and ensure effective communication systems operate within the Directorates.

The matron is expected to work for the clinical and business success of the directorate and to contribute to the corporate success of the Trust. This will require innovation and may include participation in the development of corporate polices and strategic plans and initiating changes in line with Trust Management team decisions to local services.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job summary

Two outstanding individuals are sought to fulfil the roles of Deputy Head of School in Psychiatry working across the South West.

The two posts will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement from their host institution to NHS England - 1.25 PA per week each (5 hours), worked flexibly. The contracts are until the 31 October 2027 in the first instance.

All work undertaken should be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Deputy Head of School is to work with the Head of School and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

The Deputy Head of School will work with the Head of School in focussing upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidates will be an experienced clinicians with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

About us

Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.

Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

We lead the NHS in England by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy team at County Hospital where you will oversee the work in the Stores and Distribution area.

Experience we are looking for:

• Previous experience of working in a pharmacy environment
• It would be desirable but not essential to have experience of ward based automated/ pharmacy automated machines
• It is desirable but not essential to have previous experience of working in a warehouse/ stores environment
• Co-ordinating people and workflow
• Experience of evaluating and translating information from a variety of sources.
• Experience of communicating with patients and hospital staff over the phone
• Problem solving
• Good organisational skills

We take pride in supporting our staff throughout their career development and our strong retention rates reflect the value we place on nurturing individual growth.

Main duties of the job

You will support the supply of medicines, including liaising with wards and departments and external customers.

It is necessary to liaise with internal stakeholders to support the timely supply of medicines and processing of orders. We are looking for someone who is able to show initiative; is helpful and approachable; organised and can work accurately; good IT skills, problem solving and communication skills.

It is a requirement to be able to demonstrate working unsupervised to the required deadlines.

You will have previous experience in a similar environment, with a willingness to work in other areas within pharmacy.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting the pharmacy support staff in the processing of ward orders and stock requisitions for the delivery of medicines. You will provide leadership as part of the Pharmacy team and co-ordinate and support the training of staff. You will be required to liaise with clinical teams, ward staff and external customers to resolve queries and to ensure patients receive their medicines in a timely manner.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-8276861

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Assistant Technical Officer Stores and DistributionPharmacy DirectorateBand 337.5 hours per weekThings to remember when completing your application form.

• Link skills in the application in line with the person specification.
• Write about skills / experience you have relevant to this role
• Any work history, corresponding to the Job description.
• Supporting information not too lengthy and be specific and relevant to this post
• Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills

Job description Job responsibilities Senior Assistant Technical Officer Stores and DistributionPharmacy DirectorateBand 337.5 hours per weekThings to remember when completing your application form. Link skills in the application in line with the person specification. Write about skills / experience you have relevant to this role Any work history, corresponding to the Job description. Supporting information not too lengthy and be specific and relevant to this post Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade 4 or above - and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or be working towards. OR 4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade 4 or above plus an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, in an area relevant to the role and willing to work towards BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

Experience

Essential

• At least 1 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience of using computer systems and applications
• Ability to lead and supervise other members of the team, prioritising and allocating work, ensuring rotas are complied with
• Good organisational skills for example when liaising with Lead Technician to compile rotas
• Ability to deal confidently and directly with all members of healthcare teams and members of the public
• Ability to investigate queries, taking appropriate action, liaising with technicians and pharmacists as necessary
• Pride in establishing and maintaining high standards of work and attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone within departmental guidelines/SOPs

Desirable

• Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries
• Work experience in any of the following: Hospital environment Stock control Reception/telephone work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A positive 'can do' attitude combining an enthusiastic and intelligent approach to work
• Flexible approach to work including changing in work schedules and job rotation
• Participate in extended hours, weekend and bank holiday working
• Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development. Self-motivated and ability to motivate others

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade 4 or above - and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or be working towards. OR 4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade 4 or above plus an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, in an area relevant to the role and willing to work towards BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services Experience Essential At least 1 years' experience in a similar role Experience of using computer systems and applications Ability to lead and supervise other members of the team, prioritising and allocating work, ensuring rotas are complied with Good organisational skills for example when liaising with Lead Technician to compile rotas Ability to deal confidently and directly with all members of healthcare teams and members of the public Ability to investigate queries, taking appropriate action, liaising with technicians and pharmacists as necessary Pride in establishing and maintaining high standards of work and attention to detail Ability to work unsupervised and alone within departmental guidelines/SOPs Desirable Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries Work experience in any of the following: Hospital environment Stock control Reception/telephone work Personal Qualities Essential A positive 'can do' attitude combining an enthusiastic and intelligent approach to work Flexible approach to work including changing in work schedules and job rotation Participate in extended hours, weekend and bank holiday working Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development. Self-motivated and ability to motivate others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the Women's secure service and the SCFT. The vacancy has arisen as the result of service development, and the Trust regards this as an opportune moment to develop the functioning of the team.

This post will comprise of 5 sessions on Damson ward, in the women's Service and 5 sessions with the SCFT.

The post holder is expected to join the consultant on call rota.

While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the team manager and locality manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

a) The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the SCFT and have responsibility to provide / input into the care, treatment and risk management for patients under the care coordination of the SCFT. This will include co-working alongside inpatient teams.

b) The post holder will fulfil the Responsible Clinician role for those who are discharged from secure care for follow up by their hub, including all aspects of management (outpatient reviews, MHT and Manager's Hearings (written and oral evidence), CPAs, ASRs and liaison with other organisations.

c) Direct patient contact will be distributed between the clinical base at St Bernards, the service user's placement, a local clinical site within the hub area, remote consultations and hospital wards, as clinically appropriate. Travel time will be planned within working hours.

d) The caseload for each consultant will vary from 20-30 outpatients where they will be providing taking full Responsible Clinician (RC) responsibility and 20-30 inpatients where they will be supporting inpatient teams but having no RC responsibility. Exact caseload sizes and the balance between outpatients and inpatients will vary across time and can be reviewed and agreed by the job planning process.

e) The post holder will be actively involved in the assessment and transition of patients leaving secure care either from WLFS or from out of area private low and medium secure beds.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Governance Manager, with experience of working at a regional level, to join the Research and Innovation Directorate (R&I) at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). This senior role will provide regional leadership, co-ordination, and standardisation of research governance processes across the North Midlands, directly addressing critical bottlenecks in commercial and non-commercial study set-up. This role will play a key part in supporting centres at different stages of research sponsorship development by strengthening their research governance, monitoring, auditing, and oversight frameworks. Through targeted guidance, the role will ensure consistent standards across all areas and provide the necessary support to achieve and maintain MHRA readiness. You will reduce unwarranted variation, and support delivery of the 150-day research study set-up target.

Main duties of the job

The role will be instrumental in transforming future healthcare and improving outcomes through research evidence - both for our Trust and across the region. With NIHR infrastructure funding and the opening of our Commercial Research Delivery Centre in April 2025, this is an exciting time to join the UHNM R&I Directorate as we push the boundaries of clinical research to benefit patients.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Research Governance Manager with extensive experience, particularly with experience of working across multiple sites/regionally.

This is your opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within the UHNM Research and Innovation Directorate, playing a pivotal part in the delivery of a governance service, regionally, that leads to tangible improvements in patient-centred research.

If you are passionate about leading research governance, and supporting all regional organisations this is your opportunity to make a significant difference.

This is a 3 year fixed term position

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-8287701

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification. For further details please contact Sarah Jones-Faulkner

Job description Job responsibilities For further information please see the attached job description and person specification. For further details please contact Sarah Jones-Faulkner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to master's level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area (e.g. clinical research, healthcare management and governance, public health, biomedical science, or equivalent professional field)
• oGood Clinical Practice (GCP)
• oEvidence of continuous professional development (CPD) in research governance, regulatory compliance
• oFormal management or leadership training (or equivalent demonstrable experience operating at senior strategic level within complex healthcare systems).

Desirable

• oCoaching or mentoring qualification (or evidence of structured coaching/leadership development training).

Experience

Essential

• Active or previous role in a university or NHS research management team
• Active or previous governance role in regional and/or national organisation research or innovation
• Improves communication amongst colleagues using a range of skills including influencing, advocacy, championing, and facilitation
• Promotes and models good practice consistent with legislation relating to: oGovernance oResearch oData protection

Desirable

• Challenges inferior performance of colleagues in a supportive, constructive, and effective manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEducated to master's level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area (e.g. clinical research, healthcare management and governance, public health, biomedical science, or equivalent professional field) oGood Clinical Practice (GCP) oEvidence of continuous professional development (CPD) in research governance, regulatory compliance oFormal management or leadership training (or equivalent demonstrable experience operating at senior strategic level within complex healthcare systems). Desirable oCoaching or mentoring qualification (or evidence of structured coaching/leadership development training). Experience Essential Active or previous role in a university or NHS research management team Active or previous governance role in regional and/or national organisation research or innovation Improves communication amongst colleagues using a range of skills including influencing, advocacy, championing, and facilitation Promotes and models good practice consistent with legislation relating to: oGovernance oResearch oData protection Desirable Challenges inferior performance of colleagues in a supportive, constructive, and effective manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Catering Service Assistant - Retail Restaurant (County Hospital, Stafford)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm

Benefits: Weekend & Bank Holiday Enhancements, NHS Employment Benefits, Development Opportunities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our progressive Catering Team at County Hospital, Stafford. We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual to support our busy retail restaurant, helping us deliver an exceptional service to patients, staff and visitors across the hospital.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Catering Team at County Hospital Stafford. Working with an experienced team you will be delivering Fresh Food to our patients and visitors.

This position benefits from enhanced pay due to some working hours during Bank Holidays. The rota is as follows

Mon 14.30-19.00, Tue 14.30-19.00, Wed 14.30-19.00, Thu 14.30-19.00, Fri 14.30-19.00

Primary duties will include the presentation and service of meals to patients, supporting the restaurant meal services and general hygiene duties throughout the department

The individual will need to be adaptable, hardworking and be a self-motivated individual to meet the team and operational goals.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job summary

Join our dynamic team at Foundry Healthcare Lewes as we strive to deliver exceptional care to our community. We have an exciting opportunity and are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way across all Foundry Healthcare Lewes sites.

Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice
• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
• Contact patients by telephone or letter at Doctors request to arrange appointments.
• Patient notes and correspondence:
• Enter data onto patient computer records as required
• Ensure the kitchen and waiting room are kept clean and tidy in turn with other staff.

Premises:

• Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients. When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.
• Take new registration forms and check they are appropriately completed.
• Carry out administrative duties as requested.
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Team Leader or Patient Services Manager.
• Undertake any training required by the practice

About us

Foundry is a single Practice PCN serving a population of circa 28,500 patients in the Lewes and Ringmer area of East Sussex. We operate from three surgery sites in Lewes and one in Ringmer, a mixture of both purpose built and converted buildings. Foundry aims to provide consistently excellent primary care to our local population and to develop a comprehensive population health management approach with our patients and partners.