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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Lead Gynaecology and Lead Colposcopy Nurse

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Gynaecologist

GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 230-36181221-FH-B

Job summary

Lead Gynaecology and Lead Colposcopy Nurse

37.5 hours per week (2.5 days Management and 2.5 days Clinical)

Permanent

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (dependent on experience)

Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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#JoinTeamEliot

Are you an experienced nurse passionate about women's health and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced nurse passionate about women's health? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Gynaecology and colposcopy Lead Nurse to lead the Gynaecology Outpatient Team at GEH, overseeing outpatient services, cancer pathways, nurse-led clinics, the Early Pregnancy Unit, and the Gynaecology Assessment Unit.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing expertise, ensuring all staff are supported in their practice on day to day and ongoing basis. Use advanced decision making skills to utilise all available resources to deliver nursing care effectively and efficiently in a timely manner.
Ensure that Nursing and Clinical Pathways/Guidelines/Protocols areimplemented and maintained. Ensure good standards of practice in the department, through participation in effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.
Manage and effectively support patients through the delivery of difficult news.
Take responsibility for the duty rotas for the staff to provide effective and well balanced cover to meet with the requirements of the service and ensure the presence of suitably qualified and experienced nurses and support staff at all times. Develop new ways of working if workload requires this.
As part of the lead Colposcopy nurse, you will be expected to work alongside the CSPL, Colposcopy coordinator and lead consultants to develop guidance, SOPS and patient information leaflets. Some of these reports are time sensitive for regional and national parties.
As the lead you will be invited to specialist MDT and meetings surrounding the Gynaecology, EPAGU and cancer meetings and Colposcopy.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

230-36181221-FH-B

Job locations

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

Provide specialist nursing expertise, ensuring all staff are supported in their practice on day to day and ongoing basis.
To ensure the assessment, development and evaluation of programmes of care in order to co-ordinate the holistic needs of women.
Uses advanced decision making skills to utilise all available resources to deliver nursing care effectively and efficiently in a timely manner.
To take measures to ensure the safety of women, which includes delegation of patient care to nurses and/or support staff with the appropriate levels of skills at all times, making adjustments as workload and caseload alters, using developed decision making skills.
To report any incidents/accidents to the matron, completing Datix whenappropriate Lead and/or assist in investigation of complaints and implement recommendations arising from these investigations.
To facilitate research based practice within the department and ensureappropriate implementation.
To ensure that Nursing and Clinical Pathways/Guidelines/Protocols are implemented and maintained.
To ensure good standards of practice in the department, through participation in effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.
Audit and evaluate the emergency gynaecology service in order to develop staff and practice.
To manage and effectively support patients through the delivery of difficult news, e.g. diagnosis of miscarriage, termination or ectopic pregnancy.
Provide care to bereaved patients and their relatives introducing the bereavement team for specialised care and follow up.
Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary professionals and agencies, ensuring seamless care at a high standard.
Produce patient information, ensuring it is updated to reflect current research based practice.
To engage with service users, ensuring feedback is actively shared and supports developments within the service.
Work two clinical shifts per week in the clinical area and provide supportwhere necessary where staffing limits fall short of the required limits.
Management and ensure that duty rotas for the staff will provide effective and well balanced cover to meet with the requirements of the service and ensure the presence of suitably qualified and experienced nurses and support staff at all times.
Develop new ways of working if workload requires this.
To liaise with other ward/department managers and Lead Sonographer within the Directorate as necessary, to ensure workload and skill mix are effectively managed. Inform and discuss with Matron any problems highlighted.
Participate in audit programmes and present results.
Respond appropriately to incidents reported via the Datix system and investigations with monitoring of action plans
To develop and embed evidence based care ensuring national guidance is implemented.
Communicate complex and sensitive patient and staff information facilitating good working relationships.
Ensure all resources are used to the optimum and manage the departments budget.
To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory updates as instructed.
To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies and ordering equipment replacement, together with maintenance of that equipment.
To maintain accurate management records relating to all aspects ofdepartment management.
To lead, motivate and develop staff to provide high standards of nursing care and be responsible for the management of Health & Safety matters, identifying that their work areas comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
To carry out annual Personal Development Reviews of staff within the unit.
To have knowledge and ability to appropriately escalate to matron ensuringsafe practice and care at all times. To provide support to medical staff who are working in the department

Education & Training

To be a senior supervisor and assessor and preceptor to junior nurses and student nurses, working closely with education providers.
To ensure staff are able to reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of appraisals and effective communication skills.
To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of students, working closely with the Universities.
To develop the nursing role within the area, providing training andassessment to extend clinical skills, as appropriate to the area.
To identify areas for development of skills in line with the local and national guidance. To monitor and effectively manage all staff compliance within ESR for theirstatutory and mandatory training.

Professional

To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents to the Matron and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies.
Maintain accurate management records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used.
To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with the NMC documents.
To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.
To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the matron.
To co-ordinate the development and implementation of the policies and protocols with particular emphasis on those that relate to gynaecology.
To be conversant and comply with the gynaecology services guidelines and attend mandatory updates as instructed.
Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework and Implement research where appropriate.
To be professionally accountable for ones own nursing practice, acting in a professional manner at all times abiding by the Code of Conduct and all other relevant NMC and Trust practice protocols and guidelines.
To be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of own professional knowledge and competence in keeping with the practice and CPD standard laid down by the NMC to ensure continued professional registration.

Personnel

To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff.
To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments, making recommendations on improvements in service as appropriate.
To be responsible for the maintenance of day to day discipline within the ward/department and to undertake, where necessary, initiation of the disciplinary procedure.
To counsel staff in relation to professional and personal matters including the management of sickness absence.
To manage hazards/unsafe practices and ensure all accidents/untoward incidents are recorded in accordance with the laid down procedures, escalating to Matron/Operational Manager when required.
Monitor staff performance with mandatory training. Organise staff appraisals, ensuring that developmental needs are linked to the maternity training plan.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

Provide specialist nursing expertise, ensuring all staff are supported in their practice on day to day and ongoing basis.
To ensure the assessment, development and evaluation of programmes of care in order to co-ordinate the holistic needs of women.
Uses advanced decision making skills to utilise all available resources to deliver nursing care effectively and efficiently in a timely manner.
To take measures to ensure the safety of women, which includes delegation of patient care to nurses and/or support staff with the appropriate levels of skills at all times, making adjustments as workload and caseload alters, using developed decision making skills.
To report any incidents/accidents to the matron, completing Datix whenappropriate Lead and/or assist in investigation of complaints and implement recommendations arising from these investigations.
To facilitate research based practice within the department and ensureappropriate implementation.
To ensure that Nursing and Clinical Pathways/Guidelines/Protocols are implemented and maintained.
To ensure good standards of practice in the department, through participation in effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.
Audit and evaluate the emergency gynaecology service in order to develop staff and practice.
To manage and effectively support patients through the delivery of difficult news, e.g. diagnosis of miscarriage, termination or ectopic pregnancy.
Provide care to bereaved patients and their relatives introducing the bereavement team for specialised care and follow up.
Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary professionals and agencies, ensuring seamless care at a high standard.
Produce patient information, ensuring it is updated to reflect current research based practice.
To engage with service users, ensuring feedback is actively shared and supports developments within the service.
Work two clinical shifts per week in the clinical area and provide supportwhere necessary where staffing limits fall short of the required limits.
Management and ensure that duty rotas for the staff will provide effective and well balanced cover to meet with the requirements of the service and ensure the presence of suitably qualified and experienced nurses and support staff at all times.
Develop new ways of working if workload requires this.
To liaise with other ward/department managers and Lead Sonographer within the Directorate as necessary, to ensure workload and skill mix are effectively managed. Inform and discuss with Matron any problems highlighted.
Participate in audit programmes and present results.
Respond appropriately to incidents reported via the Datix system and investigations with monitoring of action plans
To develop and embed evidence based care ensuring national guidance is implemented.
Communicate complex and sensitive patient and staff information facilitating good working relationships.
Ensure all resources are used to the optimum and manage the departments budget.
To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory updates as instructed.
To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies and ordering equipment replacement, together with maintenance of that equipment.
To maintain accurate management records relating to all aspects ofdepartment management.
To lead, motivate and develop staff to provide high standards of nursing care and be responsible for the management of Health & Safety matters, identifying that their work areas comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
To carry out annual Personal Development Reviews of staff within the unit.
To have knowledge and ability to appropriately escalate to matron ensuringsafe practice and care at all times. To provide support to medical staff who are working in the department

Education & Training

To be a senior supervisor and assessor and preceptor to junior nurses and student nurses, working closely with education providers.
To ensure staff are able to reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of appraisals and effective communication skills.
To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of students, working closely with the Universities.
To develop the nursing role within the area, providing training andassessment to extend clinical skills, as appropriate to the area.
To identify areas for development of skills in line with the local and national guidance. To monitor and effectively manage all staff compliance within ESR for theirstatutory and mandatory training.

Professional

To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents to the Matron and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies.
Maintain accurate management records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used.
To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with the NMC documents.
To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.
To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the matron.
To co-ordinate the development and implementation of the policies and protocols with particular emphasis on those that relate to gynaecology.
To be conversant and comply with the gynaecology services guidelines and attend mandatory updates as instructed.
Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework and Implement research where appropriate.
To be professionally accountable for ones own nursing practice, acting in a professional manner at all times abiding by the Code of Conduct and all other relevant NMC and Trust practice protocols and guidelines.
To be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of own professional knowledge and competence in keeping with the practice and CPD standard laid down by the NMC to ensure continued professional registration.

Personnel

To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff.
To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments, making recommendations on improvements in service as appropriate.
To be responsible for the maintenance of day to day discipline within the ward/department and to undertake, where necessary, initiation of the disciplinary procedure.
To counsel staff in relation to professional and personal matters including the management of sickness absence.
To manage hazards/unsafe practices and ensure all accidents/untoward incidents are recorded in accordance with the laid down procedures, escalating to Matron/Operational Manager when required.
Monitor staff performance with mandatory training. Organise staff appraisals, ensuring that developmental needs are linked to the maternity training plan.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Essential

Previous nursing experience at Band 6
Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues relating to professional practice
Knowledge of key national policy drivers for acute care including a desire to improve services and the patient experience
Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
First level NMC nursing registration
Evidence of further Professional Development relevant to current post.

Desirable

Evidence of implementing change in the workplace
Able to promote equality, diversity and rights
Mentorship of student nurses
Evidence of advanced nursing studies, Master's degree (or working towards)

Person Specification

Essential

Previous nursing experience at Band 6
Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues relating to professional practice
Knowledge of key national policy drivers for acute care including a desire to improve services and the patient experience
Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
First level NMC nursing registration
Evidence of further Professional Development relevant to current post.

Desirable

Evidence of implementing change in the workplace
Able to promote equality, diversity and rights
Mentorship of student nurses
Evidence of advanced nursing studies, Master's degree (or working towards)

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Imaging Administrator

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 418-DTO4350-KA

Job summary

Taking on the role of an Imaging Administrator, making appointments for the Imaging Department while following waiting lists and cross covering modalities.

Actioning tasks in a timely manner, avoiding delays in patient's pathways while liaising with professional staff to ensure that urgent patients are dealt with in acceptable time scales. This position requires the successful candidate to be able to multitask and work under pressure at times.

Main duties of the job

To be able to Cross cover modalities and cover reception.
To proactively oversee the length of wait for all patients, using appointment sessions to a maximum to ensure no waiting list breaches occur.
Booking urgent patients and suspected cancer patients in an expected timely manner.
To maintain records for the department, including DNA, waiting lists and number of referrals.
Answering the phone lines.
To use initiative, guided by department protocols, in assessing any non-routine requests, being able to give basic clinical guidance where necessary.
To use flexible communication skills.
To liaise with wards, medical secretaries, outpatients, midwives and GP surgeries regarding patients and their appointments and deal with telephone queries from these sources. To be able to deal efficiently and in a timely fashion, with queries regarding patient appointments.
To operate a booking system as required.
Multitask and work under pressure at times.
To be able to concentrate in a multi-task environment to deal with frequent, unpredictable interruptions of a complex nature.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

418-DTO4350-KA

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Making Appointments for Imaging Department following waiting lists and cross covering modalities, answering the phones and checking patients in at the main reception desk for the imaging department. Liaising with professional staff to ensure that urgent patients are dealt with in acceptable time scales. Assisting the team lead as per necessary. Actioning tasks in a timely manor, avoiding delays in patients pathways.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Making Appointments for Imaging Department following waiting lists and cross covering modalities, answering the phones and checking patients in at the main reception desk for the imaging department. Liaising with professional staff to ensure that urgent patients are dealt with in acceptable time scales. Assisting the team lead as per necessary. Actioning tasks in a timely manor, avoiding delays in patients pathways.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Desirable

Good level of further education qualifications.

Experience

Essential

Previous office skills in administrative roles and reception work.

Desirable

Previous experience working with patients in a health care setting.

Communication Skills

Essential

Communication skills both oral and written.

Desirable

To be able to work within a team.

Personal Skills

Essential

Able to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

IT skills and the ability to learn new computer systems.

Knowledge

Essential

NHS knowledge.

Desirable

Knowledge of Microsoft office package.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Desirable

Good level of further education qualifications.

Experience

Essential

Previous office skills in administrative roles and reception work.

Desirable

Previous experience working with patients in a health care setting.

Communication Skills

Essential

Communication skills both oral and written.

Desirable

To be able to work within a team.

Personal Skills

Essential

Able to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

IT skills and the ability to learn new computer systems.

Knowledge

Essential

NHS knowledge.

Desirable

Knowledge of Microsoft office package.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Whitley House Surgery

Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager

Whitley House Surgery View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 21 - 25 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: A5934-26-0004

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a key leadership role responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a busy and progressive GP practice serving approximately 15,000 patients.

Working closely with the Practice Manager, the successful candidate will lead our reception team and oversee operational services including patient access, complaints management, premises and facilities, governance, health and safety, business continuity, quality assurance and CQC readiness.

The post holder will act as Deputy Practice Manager and play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of operational management.
Is a confident and supportive leader.
Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Is committed to delivering high-quality patient services.
Has experience of governance, compliance or quality improvement.
Ideally has experience within primary care or healthcare settings.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to join an established Senior Leadership Team.
Influence the future direction of a growing practice.
Lead meaningful service improvements.
Develop and shape operational excellence across the organisation.
Play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Leadership of the Reception Team
Complaints and Patient Experience
Patient Access and Operational Performance
Premises and Facilities Management
Health & Safety and Compliance
Governance and Policy Management
Business Continuity Planning
CQC Readiness and Regulatory Compliance
Workforce Induction and Training
Deputising for the Practice Manager

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team as part of the Senior Leadership Team at the surgery.

The SLT comprises the Practice Manager, Finance & HR Manager, Operational Manager & Deputy PM, Nurse Manager and IPC Lead.

The SLT team is supported by a fantastic team of GP Partners who are fully engaged in the Practice, staff and patients.

We are a large well-regarded training practice with nearly 15,000 registered patients based in a single site in the centre of Chelmsford and are part of Chelmsford City Health Primary Care Network comprising 43,000 patients.

Working closely with the Practice Manager, the successful candidate will be fundamental to the successful running of the surgery. The surgery recently underwent a full renovation providing a nice environment for our staff to work in and our patients to be treated in.

We are looking for someone to share our patient-centric approach to care at the surgery which underpins all decisions we make when running the surgery.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21 to £25 an hour Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5934-26-0004

Job locations

Crompton Building

Writtle Road

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager

Responsible To

Practice Manager

Job Purpose

The Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day operational management of the practice, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, responsive and high-quality services to patients.

The post holder will provide leadership across reception and administration services, complaints management, patient experience, premises and estates, health and safety, governance, business continuity, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

The post holder will act as Deputy Practice Manager and support the strategic objectives of the practice whilst ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the strategic development of the practice.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Operational Management

Day-to-day operational leadership.
Service improvement and operational performance.

Reception & Administration Services

Management of the Reception Team.
Rotas, performance management and workforce planning.

Patient Access & Capacity Management

Oversight of patient access and appointment systems.
Demand and capacity planning.
Appointment utilisation and access performance monitoring.
Coordination of additional clinical capacity where required.
Development and implementation of patient access procedures.

Complaints & Patient Experience

Management of complaints, concerns and compliments.
Patient Participation Group and patient feedback.

Premises & Estates

Day-to-day premises management.
Contractor management and maintenance programmes.

Health & Safety & Compliance

Risk assessments.
Statutory inspections.
Compliance monitoring.

Governance & Quality Assurance

Policies and procedures.
Audit and action plan management.
Governance oversight.

CQC Readiness

Inspection preparation.
Evidence gathering and compliance monitoring.

Business Continuity

Business Continuity Lead.
Emergency planning and service recovery.

Workforce Development

Non-clinical induction.
Training and mandatory training compliance.
Workforce development support.

Deputy Practice Manager Duties

Deputise for the Practice Manager.
Attend meetings and represent the Practice Manager when delegated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager

Responsible To

Practice Manager

Job Purpose

The Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day operational management of the practice, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, responsive and high-quality services to patients.

The post holder will provide leadership across reception and administration services, complaints management, patient experience, premises and estates, health and safety, governance, business continuity, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

The post holder will act as Deputy Practice Manager and support the strategic objectives of the practice whilst ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the strategic development of the practice.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Operational Management

Day-to-day operational leadership.
Service improvement and operational performance.

Reception & Administration Services

Management of the Reception Team.
Rotas, performance management and workforce planning.

Patient Access & Capacity Management

Oversight of patient access and appointment systems.
Demand and capacity planning.
Appointment utilisation and access performance monitoring.
Coordination of additional clinical capacity where required.
Development and implementation of patient access procedures.

Complaints & Patient Experience

Management of complaints, concerns and compliments.
Patient Participation Group and patient feedback.

Premises & Estates

Day-to-day premises management.
Contractor management and maintenance programmes.

Health & Safety & Compliance

Risk assessments.
Statutory inspections.
Compliance monitoring.

Governance & Quality Assurance

Policies and procedures.
Audit and action plan management.
Governance oversight.

CQC Readiness

Inspection preparation.
Evidence gathering and compliance monitoring.

Business Continuity

Business Continuity Lead.
Emergency planning and service recovery.

Workforce Development

Non-clinical induction.
Training and mandatory training compliance.
Workforce development support.

Deputy Practice Manager Duties

Deputise for the Practice Manager.
Attend meetings and represent the Practice Manager when delegated.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Essential
Leadership and line management experience.
Strong organisational abilities.
Experience of complaints management.
Experience of operational management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of governance and compliance.
Experience of implementing service improvements.
Ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable

Desirable
Primary care experience.
Understanding of CQC regulations.
Health & Safety qualification.
Management qualification.
Project management experience.
Estates or facilities management experience.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Essential
Leadership and line management experience.
Strong organisational abilities.
Experience of complaints management.
Experience of operational management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of governance and compliance.
Experience of implementing service improvements.
Ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable

Desirable
Primary care experience.
Understanding of CQC regulations.
Health & Safety qualification.
Management qualification.
Project management experience.
Estates or facilities management experience.

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

Whitley House Surgery

Address

Crompton Building

Writtle Road

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whitley House Surgery

Address

Crompton Building

Writtle Road

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Paediatric Staff Nurse

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Emergency Medicine Physician

GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 197-RF8678

Job summary

Safari ward is a 24 bedded general paediatric ward inclusive of a 4 bedded level 2 HDU unit and a 4 bedded Oncology shared care POSCU. We look after children from 0-16years with general medical and surgical conditions. We take admissions from Paediatric ED, Hippo Assessment Unit and step downs from PICU in tertiary centres. We also offer day case procedures.

We offer a warm and welcoming environment in which you can strive to meet your potential.

Main duties of the job

This person must like a challenge, respond well to the demands of a busy ward and enjoy working at a fast pace in a multidisciplinary team including consultants, Nurses, Play workers, Practice Development Nurses, Ward Sister and Matron.

The department encourages and supports professional development including extended nursing skills, study modules at university and in-house study days such as the long term ventilation, Venepuncture & Cannulation and the high dependency course

We offer an accredited preceptorship programme for newly qualfiied staff and have 2 practice development nurses on hand to support you.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

The trust offers support with health and wellbeing via our intranet page

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

197-RF8678

Job locations

Tiger Safari Ward, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high quality care. He / she will be prepared to work within the divisions as a Named Nurse, within a Team taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.

You will be expected to take a patient caseload of 4-5 patient's depending on acuity and to time manage and prioritise tasks accordingly

The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and the evidence base nursing

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high quality care. He / she will be prepared to work within the divisions as a Named Nurse, within a Team taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.

You will be expected to take a patient caseload of 4-5 patient's depending on acuity and to time manage and prioritise tasks accordingly

The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and the evidence base nursing

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

RSCN or RN Child
Current NMC registration
Significant general paediatrics experience
BLS within last year
Functioning at minimum diploma level.

Desirable

PILS provider

Experience

Essential

Good written & verbal communication skills.
Ability to document legibly and Precisely

Desirable

Previous experience of working with children and family.
Competent in IV drug administration

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

RSCN or RN Child
Current NMC registration
Significant general paediatrics experience
BLS within last year
Functioning at minimum diploma level.

Desirable

PILS provider

Experience

Essential

Good written & verbal communication skills.
Ability to document legibly and Precisely

Desirable

Previous experience of working with children and family.
Competent in IV drug administration

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Tiger Safari Ward, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Tiger Safari Ward, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

CYP Mental Health Practitioner/Senior EMHP/CYWP

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 373-CYP1609

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of young people's mental health? We're looking for a passionate and experienced practitioner to join our Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in East Cheshire as part of the Governments ambition to cover all schools by 2029. This post is a fixed term contract until December 2027.

Applicants should either apply as a Children's and Young Peoples Practitioner (CYPMHP) and therefore hold a core professional qualification and meet all other aspects of this job description or apply as a Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner or Children's and Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner and meet all aspects of this job description, including significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field.

The MHSTs offer hybrid working, including accessing CWP premises in East Cheshire, working from schools and working from home. Base can be negociated with the successful candidate - either Elm House, Macclesfield or Catherine House, Crewe.

We are a forward-thinking service dedicated to placing children, young people, and their families at the centre of everything we do. Our MHST is an integral part of the wider Access service within the Trust, working collaboratively with colleagues across the care group to deliver compassionate, high-quality support.

Main duties of the job

In this leadership role, you will:- Deliver and support a wide range of evidence-based interventions for children, young people and caregivers- Hold a clinical caseload while contributing to service development and leadership- Supervise EMHP / CYWP practitioners and work alongside the Clinical Coordinators to shape the MHST's growth- Participate in our duty rota to screen referrals into the service and contribute to weekly case allocation meetings You'll also work closely with Senior Mental Health Leads (SMHLs) in schools to embed a whole-school approach to mental wellbeing. This includes:- Leading staff training and parent workshops- Supporting the creation of mental wellbeing action plans and audits- Contributing to the evaluation of initiatives to ensure our service remains effective, ethical, and safe This is more than a job, it's a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, compassionate team that's transforming how mental health is supported in education settings.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build a healthier future for our children and young people.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

373-CYP1609

Job locations

Elm House

The Priory Unit, Lea Bank Close

Macclesfield

SK11 8HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!