Job summary

We are currently looking for Qualified Children's Nurses with post registration experience of working with children in a acute setting who would like to become part of the CED team.

We would also welcome applications from adult nurses with ED experience who can show paediatric experience in a an acute setting

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is a CQC rated 'Outstanding' regional, dedicated children's hospital located in Brighton overlooking the sea, next to the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Fixed term/secondment opportunities also available.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

Main duties of the job

There is a full resuscitation room, minors/majors cubicles and a four bedded observation unit. We were the first children's ED in the country to have a dedicated sensory cubicle for children with additional needs.

This is your opportunity to work within the children's emergency nursing team and continue to develop your career. You will be working in a bright purpose built children's hospital with support from the children's nursing team and paediatric consultants. The CED team has a focus on multi-disciplinary learning in the department.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic children's nurses with a skill for prioritising, delivering and organising emergency patient care. You will have a proactive and positive approach, with evidence of excellent clinical, teaching , managerial and inter-personal skills to lead, work alongside and motivate our multi-disciplinary team.

Informal visits / chats strongly encouraged

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Job summary

The Infant feeding public health support worker will be responsible for advice, support and delivery of public health interventions, health promotion and support for parents, carers, children and young people tailored to their needs. The post holder will work within the community infant feeding team offering feeding support to families, via the telephone home visit and through digital support. The post holder will ensure effective administration within the infant feeding service. The post holder will work within the infant feeding team and support the Infant feeding Specialist health visitor to gain and/or maintain baby friendly accreditation within 0-19/25 service. The infant feeding public health support worker will contribute to the promotion of a positive breast-feeding culture across Bolton.

Main duties of the job

Practice within baby friendly standards to ensure that all parents have the information required to make informed feeding choices and are aware of the specialist support services available to manage complex feeding difficulties and to promote the continuation of breastfeeding.

To work within the infant feeding team offering families evidence based information and support around infant feeding.

To work with families who are experiencing feeding difficulties in the early postnatal weeks and months

Make initial contact to parents who have just had a baby to offer early interventions and support.

To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to children, young people and families.

Ensure the escalation of issues relating to tasks occur in appropriate manner.

To undertake any other reasonable duty which is appropriate to the band when requested by senior staff.

To be able to travel across the borough to support service delivery.

Communicate with parents/carers and children in a way that is appropriate to them and the situation

Have the ability to manage challenging, distressing and emotional circumstances, accessing team support, leadership support and clinical supervision as required.

Form productive relationships with relatives/carers and patients and maintain sensitivity to their emotional needs when discussing plans of care.

About us

We have a long and proud history of caring for generations of local people and can trace our roots all the way back to 1814 with the first hospital in Bolton - the Bolton Dispensary in the town centre.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2008 and, in 2011, we became an integrated provider with community health services joining the trust. Covering a catchment area that also incorporates parts of Bury, Wigan and Salford, we deliver hospital and community based services from the Royal Bolton Hospital in Farnworth and from 20 health centres across Bolton, to a catchment population of 310,000+ people.

The Royal Bolton Hospital is a major hub within Greater Manchester for women's and children's services and is the busiest single ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester. We're structured in four clinical divisions - Community Services, Families and Diagnostics, Medicine, and Surgery and are led by a Board of Directors. As an NHS Foundation Trust we're accountable to our members and have a Council of Governors to represent the views of patients, public, staff and partners.

Buildings, names and models of care have changed over the centuries, but one thing has remained constant and is prevalent among our 6,718 staff members: the enduring commitment to providing the best health and care for the people of Bolton.

Job summary

The role of the Receptionist/Administrator is to provide reception services and administrative support to staff within the Outpatients Department. The team undertake a wide variety of admin tasks including, checking patients in for appointments, booking appointments, answering telephone queries and processing incoming post. The role would suit some one who is good at multitasking, problem solving with an empathetic nature, who has a passion for helping patients and providing excellent customer service.

The reception team is currently made up of 12 staff members who cover the Outpatients activity predominately based at Dorking & Redhill with travel to our other sites in Epsom and Warlingham. The staff work on a rota basis, which includes some evenings and weekends, Monday to Saturday, the shift pattern varies from week to week with no set days, only set hours.

The ideal candidate will have previous patient or customer facing experience and excellent communication skills. Within this fast-paced environment it is necessary to remain calm and maintain a high level of attention to detail. You will be able to help manage the workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis to facilitate the patients care being as smooth and efficient as possible.

We will provide the training necessary to use our inhouse IT systems, however a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office would be beneficial. You will be required to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Main duties of the job

The role will be shift based at all sites, predominately based at Dorking & Redhill with travel to our other sites. To undertake tasks essential to the smooth, effective provision of quality care and efficient level of service for patients and their families. This will include covering the reception at DHC for some evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times without immediate access to line supervision.

You must be eligible to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Please note we may close this vacancy early depending on the number of applications.

About us

Dorking Healthcare (DHC) is an organisation that provides a wide range of quality healthcare services in Surrey and Sussex. We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) receiving a Good status in our most recent inspection, we are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider). Our vision is to continually improve local services for patients by offering first-class care and shorter waiting times.

A can-do attitude is a vital asset at DHC and we are looking for like-minded individuals to work with us who share the same approach and work ethic.

The benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salaries
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)

We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys.DHC actively encourage and promotes diversity, ensures all voices are heard and included and is committed to equal opportunities for all.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.32 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

U0103-26-0062

Job locations

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom

Old Cottage Hospital

Alexandra Road

Epsom

Surrey

KT17 4BL

United Kingdom

Dorking Hospital

Horsham Road

DORKING

Surrey

RH4 2AA

United Kingdom

Elizabeth House Medical Practice

515 Limpsfield Road

Warlingham

Surrey

CR6 9LF

United Kingdom

Medwyn Centre

Reigate Road

DORKING

Surrey

RH4 1SD

United Kingdom

Old Cottage Hospital

Alexandra Road

Epsom

Surrey

KT17 4BL

United Kingdom

Warlingham Green Medical Practice

1 Church Road

WARLINGHAM

Surrey

CR6 9NW

United Kingdom

Greystone House Practice

Doctors Surgery

99 Station Road

REDHILL

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

To liaise and be the first point of contact for clinicians, staff, patients, carers and non-clinical service providers utilising and visiting the hospital.

To respond appropriately to contentious, sensitive and difficult enquiries to ensure a satisfactory conclusion.

Responsible for answering incoming calls and emails, dealing with their requests for information effectively.

Booking and rescheduling patient appointments via telephone, SMS and letters.

To reschedule appointments and clinics when requested and by the deadlines specified, using the computerised system.

To maintain and update records as appropriate.

To receive and dispatch mail promptly.

To ensure appropriate handover of information relating to reception/ administrative work.

To attend regular meetings within DHC, maintain and keep up to date with working procedures.

To manage own workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis with a degree of autonomy.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Make decisions pertaining to the smooth and efficient running of the department acting independently but where necessary referring problems to management or the appropriate consultant via the quickest route possible.

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients staff and DHC business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott principles.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilitiesTo liaise and be the first point of contact for clinicians, staff, patients, carers and non-clinical service providers utilising and visiting the hospital.To respond appropriately to contentious, sensitive and difficult enquiries to ensure a satisfactory conclusion.Responsible for answering incoming calls and emails, dealing with their requests for information effectively.Booking and rescheduling patient appointments via telephone, SMS and letters.To reschedule appointments and clinics when requested and by the deadlines specified, using the computerised system.To maintain and update records as appropriate.To receive and dispatch mail promptly.To ensure appropriate handover of information relating to reception/ administrative work.To attend regular meetings within DHC, maintain and keep up to date with working procedures.To manage own workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis with a degree of autonomy.Maintain confidentiality at all times.Make decisions pertaining to the smooth and efficient running of the department acting independently but where necessary referring problems to management or the appropriate consultant via the quickest route possible.The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients staff and DHC business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott principles.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate (MS packages and databases)
• Data protection in a health care environment
• Previous NHS experience in a reception/administration role

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne

Attributes

Essential

• 'Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working.
• Full clean driving licence and own vehicle

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group within the community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Patient focussed
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent attention to detail to maintain accurate patient records
• Working as part of a team SystmOne (NHS database)

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• (Numerate and good standard of English)

Person Specification Experience Essential Computer literate (MS packages and databases) Data protection in a health care environment Previous NHS experience in a reception/administration role Desirable Experience of SystmOne Attributes Essential 'Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working. Full clean driving licence and own vehicle Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group within the community Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Patient focussed Ability to prioritise workload Excellent attention to detail to maintain accurate patient records Working as part of a team SystmOne (NHS database) Qualifications Essential Good standard of education (Numerate and good standard of English)

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

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a permanent part-time Medical Receptionist to join our team based at The Whitswood Practice part of Better Health MCR. The post is 16 hours per week: Wednesday: 8:30-13:45, Thursday 08:30-14:00, Friday 13:00 - 18:15.

The postholder will be required to work flexibly and to provide cover for absence and busy periods. As part of this, they may be required to work Saturdays. There may also be a requirement for the postholder to work at our other practices from time to time.

Salary will be within the range £26,300 to £27,581 (pro rata for part time) depending on experience. We offer 5.4 - 6.6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) and optional membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Reception Team to provide the practices front-of-house service, including welcoming patients and visitors, understanding and interpreting patients needs, resolving queries where possible or signposting patients to the appropriate service or appointment. The team also carries out some administrative tasks. The team must provide a responsive, courteous, calm and efficient service at all times, to enable and support patient care. The team has to respond to circumstances and a positive and flexible approach is required.

About us

We are Better Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving lives. You can read more about us on our website and in our mission document, using the links on the right.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary care medical services in Manchester. We operate three GP practices: The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre (which is also head office) and which has a branch at The University of Manchester, Brooklands Medical Practice in Wythenshawe and The Whitswood Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre. In total we have over 44,000 patients.

Our patients are very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities from all over the world. We have good links with the University and a sizeable student population.

Our staff team of about 140 people has a huge range of fantastic skills and experience. Our shared (ARRS) staff are fully integrated into our services, providing a seamless service for patients.

Job summary

We have a rare opportunity for an Deputy Reception Team Leader to join our team at The Robert Darbishire Practice (RDP), which is one of 3 practices operated by Better Health MCR. The Robert Darbishire Practice has two sites: the largest is in Rusholme Health Centre and there is a branch at The University of Manchester, in Crawford House on Booth Street East.

The Robert Darbishire Practice is one of the largest GP practices in Greater Manchester and as Deputy Reception Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in its day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the service received by our patients reflects our core values of care and curiosity to deliver high standards of customer service.

Better Health MCR is a not-for-profit social enterprise where surpluses are invested in the service. This is a great opportunity to make a real positive impact on the lives of our patients and staff.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for service delivery and team development, and have an interest in a career in Primary Care, this role could be perfect for you.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Reception Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Reception Team Leader in the management of the reception team of The Robert Darbishire Practice, including the University GP Service Branch. They will support the Reception Team Leader in the day-to-day team operations to ensure the smooth operation of the reception service. They will help to ensure that the reception team are well-trained, supported and well-organised so that they provide an efficient and effective service to our patients and clinicians, offering the highest level of customer service.

The postholder works with the Office Manager and Reception Team Leader to ensure the achievement of our aims and objectives and the efficient, effective and financially-sustainable running of the service as a whole. In particular, the postholder must ensure that we deliver a responsive, patient-centred reception service, which reflects our core values of care and curiosity.

The postholder will also be required to work as part of the Reception Team to provide the practices front-of-house service, including welcoming patients and visitors, understanding and interpreting patients needs, resolving queries where possible or signposting patients to the appropriate service or appointment.

About us

We are Better Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving lives. You can read more about us on our website and in our mission document, using the links on the right.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary care medical services in Manchester. We operate three GP practices: The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre (which is also head office) and which has a branch at The University of Manchester, Brooklands Medical Practice in Wythenshawe and The Whitswood Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre. In total we have over 44,000 patients.

Our patients are very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities from all over the world. We have good links with the University and a sizeable student population.

Our staff team of about 140 people has a huge range of fantastic skills and experience. Our shared (ARRS) staff are fully integrated into our services, providing a seamless service for patients.

Job summary

Are you looking to step into the new year with a new career?

Are you caring and good at talking to people?

Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?

If the answer is yes then we would welcome your application

Please apply via TRAC jobs.

You have the opportunity to join our fantastic and friendly Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) family as a healthcare support worker - no previous experience needed.

These are great opportunities for candidates who are looking to step into healthcare for the first time, or for those who are already in healthcare and want to work for an NHS Trust.Healthcare Support Workersplay a crucial role in all aspects of caredeliveryforourpatients.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who you will learn from on the job, we provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities to realise your career potential.

Ward 12C is a 22 bedded Elective surgical unit. we are general surgery which comprises breast, bowel, orology, plastics, ENT and Gynae. there are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and be a part of a dynamic and innovative surgical team

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC8227974

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Ward 12C - wycombe hospital - queen alexandra road - high wycombe - bucks -

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy.
• Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
• A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.

Desirable

• Experience of providing person centred care.

Education, Qualification & Training

Desirable

• Care Certificate/working towards
• Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
• Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.
• Can demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others

Desirable

• Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery

Person Specification Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy. Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work. Good verbal and written English communication skills. The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients. A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting. Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures. Experience Essential Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role. Desirable Experience of providing person centred care. Education, Qualification & Training Desirable Care Certificate/working towards Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English) Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience Special Circumstances Essential Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs. Can demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others Desirable Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Ward 12C - wycombe hospital - queen alexandra road - high wycombe - bucks -

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Ward 12C - wycombe hospital - queen alexandra road - high wycombe - bucks -

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the Surgical Team as a Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse on Ward 12C - elective general Surgery.

12C is a 22 bedded elective surgical unit caring for Urology, general surgery, plastics and gynae surgery.

This is an ideal opportunity for nurses already working within surgery to increase and extend their skills, whilst beginning to become involved in leadership decisions with support of your ward manager and senior leadership team.

There are many opportunities to develop your leadership skills and you will be supported along your journey by all of the senior leadership team within the surgical floor.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a credible visible role model for all junior nursing and alliedhealthcare professional staff.
• To actively participate with the discussions with the MDT, raising and discussing concerns and actively seeking acceptable and best outcomes solutions for the patients. Ensuring that patients and relatives views are heard and considered.
• To support the department team in resolving clinical and operational issues on a shift by shift basis whilst ensuring that best practise nursing care is delivered.
• To work in collaboration with the manager to establish a cleanliness culture across the department ensuring that patient environment is well maintained, clean and safe.
• The post holder will need to maintain and supervise junior members of staff in ensuring that nursing care delivered to all patients is established on an individual assessment, it is with planned evidence based care, it is documented that it is implemented and it is evaluated as to its effectiveness.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job summary

We are presenting the opportunity to join a team of dedicated professionals who enjoy working collectively in a supportive, enthusiastic and caring department.

The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery team provide services across Worcestershire at three of our hospital sites including Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch and Kidderminster Treatment Centre.

The Consultant team comprises eight Maxillofacial Consultant Surgeons and five Consultant Orthodontists. The team is supported by four Specialty Doctors. The department is included in the regional training programs for both OMFS and Oral Surgery and has registrars from both rotations in addition to four Dental Core Trainees and Two Dental Foundation Trainees. A single post CCT Specialist in Oral Surgery further supports the team.

The medical and dental staff are assisted by an experienced and capable nursing team comprising RGNs, RDNs and CNS members.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to complement existing colleagues activity with a full time post with a specialist interest in skin cancer and Mohs surgery to continue to provide a high quality service across the two counties.

Clinical work will include general OMFS conditions and there is scope to develop the role and activities that will complement the forward direction of the department. Opportunities will also exist for interested candidates to in areas including clinical management and leadership, governance and postgraduate education and training. The recent opening on a Medical School in the city of Worcester provides exciting opportunities in undergraduate education

Provisional Assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan:

For a full time contract Direct Clinical Care: 8.0 PAs on average per week (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work)

Cross-site travel and clinical administration time is included in each session of DCC

Supporting Professional Activities:

2.0 SPAs per week to support your personal CPD and revalidation related activities.

Additional PA allocations are provided for leadership roles (clinical lead 1 PA), educational supervision (0.25 PA per trainee), governance roles (0.25 PA for audit, NICE or governance/mortality leads), appraiser role (0.25 PA for trained appraisers) or other pre-agreed additional activities.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

NHS Band 6 Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full Time, 37.5 hrs (part-time applications considered)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Location Base: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 SLT to work across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, providing specialist assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient-centred care across a range of acute inpatient and outpatient settings.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing diagnosing, and providing timely intervention and management of communication and/or swallowing problems as a member of the Acute SLT team
• To be flexible in providing cover to clinical areas across PHUT depending on skill and service need.
• To collaborate and liaise with MDT colleagues to provide co-ordinated care to patients.
• To provide clinical support, where appropriate to other colleagues, including students.
• To complete competencies in line with RCSLT guidance.
• To contribute to patient information, manage priorities, organise equipment/resources and liaise with community SLTs about continuing care following discharge.
• To contribute to the prioritisation and triage of referrals to ensure that priority , high risk, patients are seen urgently, following locally devised systems / timescales
• To be flexible in providing cover across in patient settings where most needed, as directed by clinical leads.
• To contribute, wherever possible, to the administrative processes that ensure the most efficient service delivery for patients

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job summary

NHS Band 4 Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full Time, 37.5 hrs ((part time considered)

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 Months Maternity Cover (Secondment Considered)

Main duties of the job

You will support to the Voluntary Services Manager assisting with the management and development of an effective voluntary service.

• To manage, undertake and organise induction and on-the-job training for volunteers.
• Ensuring that volunteers feel valued/recognised for their contribution and regularly review retention of volunteers.
• To be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient recruitment procedures for volunteers within the Trust, and its charity partners.
• To co-ordinate the collection of patient feedback through surveys by the Patient experience volunteers
• Handling all applications for current vacancies and responding to new requests or areas for development of voluntary help.
• To manage the day-to-day provision of the Trusts Happy to Chat volunteer team, the Hospital Guides, and the Patient Experience volunteers.
• To manage and supervise the Voluntary services team and office, acting as Deputy when required for the Voluntary Services Manager.

About us

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job summary

Fixed term until February 2027 - MT04

The Rehabilitation Medicine service provides inpatient specialist rehabilitation from the Lotus Rehabilitation Centre and works closely with acute specialties across Queen Alexandra Hospital and with the wider Wessex Trauma Network, supporting patients through transition from acute care into rehabilitation and onward into community services.

The Lotus Rehabilitation Centre is a modern 26-bed rehabilitation facility, comprising 13 beds for UKROC Rehabilitation Medicine and 13 beds for Stroke Rehabilitation. For UKROC rehabilitation, the unit is classified as level 2a, being the only local unit able to accept complex rehabilitation patients referred from hospitals throughout Hampshire. The unit includes two rehabilitation gyms, patient social space, meeting facilities and access to outdoor rehabilitation and garden areas.

This post offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated doctor to gain experience in specialist Rehabilitation Medicine within the Lotus Rehabilitation Centre at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team caring for adults with complex neurological, medical and rehabilitation needs, under the supervision of the Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with medical, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, dietetics and other colleagues to support coordinated, goal-focused rehabilitation.

The post is designed to provide broad exposure to the assessment and management of complex disability following neurological injury or illness, major trauma and other disabling conditions. Previous Rehabilitation Medicine experience is desirable but not essential. Applicants with a sound grounding in acute/general medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, trauma, orthopaedics, emergency medicine or related specialties would be well placed to develop within the role.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in continuing professional development such as teaching sessions, quality improvement, audit, and clinical governance. The role will provide experience in the senior medical coordination of a specialist inpatient rehabilitation service, including supporting junior doctors, multidisciplinary working, family communication and escalation of complex clinical issues to the consultant team.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job summary

The Gastroenterology department is currently based at WRH for in-patient work and cross site (WRH/Kidderminster/Redditch/Evesham/Malvern) for out patient work. Most gastroenterology services are provided including diagnostic endoscopy (OGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, push enteroscopy), therapeutic endoscopy (including EMR in the upper and lower GI tract, dilatation, stenting, PEG placement, varices banding etc), ERCP, EUS and video capsule endoscopy. The IBD service is currently run by 4 specialist nurses and includes a helpline and biologics service (with over 1000 patients). There are 2 surgeons with a special interest in IBD and a monthly IBD MDT. We also have a liver CNS who runs specialist clinics, the fibroscan service and is trained to do paracentesis. The ward is currently supported by a Tier 1 Physicians associate and 2 Tier 2 Physicians associates to help run the service. We have weekly team meetings, monthly governance meetings, upper and lower GI cancer MDT and GI pathology MDT meetings. There are weekly GIM grand rounds.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve regular endoscopy and clinic sessions at Worcester, Kidderminster and Redditch together with some in-reach to in-patients in Redditch requiring gastroenterology review. It is expected that the post holder will be competent in OGD and flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy (this will normally mean holding JAG accreditation unless the applicant was fully trained prior to the availability of JAG accreditation). Therapeutic OGD to treat upper GI bleeding is also expected. In addition to these duties, the appointee will provide cover for consultant colleagues who are on leave

.On call commitments will be 1 in 9 for endoscopy (predominantly GI bleeding) on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site and the Alexandra Hospital Redditch site. This is covered in 1 week long blocks where 2 consultants do either 2 or 5 on calls during the week. There is also a commitment to provide a gastroenterology ward round on a Saturday morning when on call and in-reach into ED/MAU on a Sunday morning. These frequencies will fall in the future with the appointment of other posts.

There is also a second on consultant who covers Advice and Guidance, in-patient referrals (supported by our registrars), the upper GI MDT, a rapid access clinic. There is an occasional requirement to review a small numbers of patients (typically <5) who are medical outliers at WRH. Where required, this additional work is remunerated at trust agreed hourly rates of payment.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

This post is designed to offer experience, and supervised training to doctors who have obtained the MRCP qualification, or are due to soon, and plan to pursue further training in specialty medicine in the UK. This is not a Deanery post; however, the posts are structured to provide a portfolio-based Postgraduate Training Programme similar to the Deanery model.

Essentially the structure, content and responsibilities of the posts are similar to Specialty Registrar training posts. Training will be supervised by a named consultant. At the end of the training period a Certificate of Postgraduate Training will be awarded. The duties of the posts are normal registrar-level responsibilities that include care of inpatients, specialty outpatient clinics, and relevant diagnostic or invasive procedures under consultant supervision. Training will be supervised by a named consultant.

The Programme will include Audit projects, Clinical Governance, and where possible, research. The typical candidate should have full MRCP, or at least Part I MRCP with a plan to take Part II/PACES in the next 6 months. Completion of the post will help prepare the candidate for further specialist training in the UK or abroad. Fellows will be expected to join the weekly teaching sessions and Grand Rounds. In-house training is provided for PACES/MRCP part II, and study leave will be available to help candidates attend courses for MRCP preparation, or other areas of training.

Main duties of the job

Inpatients consultant and registrar ward rounds, ward referrals. General Medicine on-call. Outpatients clinics.Assisting the consultant with relevant procedures and investigations, with a view to becoming an independent operator.Maintaining a training portfolio (and logbook of procedures where applicable).Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetingsAttendance at Grand Rounds and other Medical MeetingsAttendance at scheduled teaching sessionsParticipation in audit projects (at least one audit every 6 months)Participation in Mortality & Morbidity case reviews.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and Costs

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£67,325 a year Nodal 4a-c

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9365-26-0708

Job locations

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR51DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to

Provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patient's home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and rotas may be revised in due course.

Be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties.

provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.

attend Consultant ward rounds and triage ward referrals.

prepare patients for planned treatment and procedures, including post-operative care as required.

provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care, including discharge summaries.

attend multi-disciplinary meetings where requested, which may be cross county and cross site.

collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives.

provide professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.

participate in the middle grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post.

if undertaking non-resident on-call duties, attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. You must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team.

participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements.

commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser.be responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence based practice.

be responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as duties of a doctor, good medical practice, and the GMC performance procedures

Job description Job responsibilities A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected toProvide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patient's home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and rotas may be revised in due course.Be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties.provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.attend Consultant ward rounds and triage ward referrals.prepare patients for planned treatment and procedures, including post-operative care as required.provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care, including discharge summaries.attend multi-disciplinary meetings where requested, which may be cross county and cross site.collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives.provide professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.participate in the middle grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post.if undertaking non-resident on-call duties, attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. You must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team.participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements.commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser.be responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence based practice.be responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as duties of a doctor, good medical practice, and the GMC performance procedures

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST3 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
• Current full GMC registration together with a Licence to Practise
• Access to transport and ability to travel to other hospital sites when required

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects.

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to work antisocial hours.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Satisfactory completion of ST1-2 training, or equivalent.
• Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
• ALS Certification.
• ATLS Certification.

Desirable

• Higher degree.
• Attendance at recognised management courses.
• Formal qualification in teaching/education.

Person Specification Experience Essential Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST3 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted. Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. Desirable Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months. Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making. Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit Other requirements Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment Current full GMC registration together with a Licence to Practise Access to transport and ability to travel to other hospital sites when required Teaching Experience Essential Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum. Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines. Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates. Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects. Desirable Critical appraisal skills. Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives Desirable Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years Evidence of having undertaken original research Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure. Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies. Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues. Ability to work without supervision. Ability to work antisocial hours. Desirable Evidence of innovation Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others. Evidence of continuous professional development. Qualifications Essential Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment. MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Satisfactory completion of ST1-2 training, or equivalent. Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College. ALS Certification. ATLS Certification. Desirable Higher degree. Attendance at recognised management courses. Formal qualification in teaching/education.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit a Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine on a 6 month post, expected to start in October/November. Successful candidates will join the Palliative Medicine team that consists of three consultants.

Candidates should be fully registered with the GMC and MRCP or equivalent is essential. The post-holder will provide a Palliative Medicine advisory service to the clinical teams within Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

As a Trust we have been actively involved in developing the training program for students from the Three Counties Medical School based in Worcester which opened in September 2023. We also have a long-established role in training medical students from the University of Birmingham and undergraduates from the University of Warwick.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Rachel Bullock to discuss the opportunity.

Main duties of the job

The Department of Palliative Care provides an advisory specialist palliative care service for hospital patients at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust. The Hospital Palliative Care Team are based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital (WRH) and the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, with close working with the other Consultants in Palliative Medicine based at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WHAT).

A component of this WTE post is to support the COMPASS service. The COMPASS service is due for launch in late 2026 / early 2027 and a consultant has been recently appointed to lead this service.

COMPASS - This is a new initiative seeking to guide patients and professionals to the right care in the right place at the right time. The role incorporates both the assessment of patients presenting with palliative care needs in acute receiving areas at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, alongside oversight of patients with palliative care needs being cared for by the Hospital at Home service. The aim is to provide acute holistic management and interventions at home preventing hospital or hospice admission, if preferred.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

Better never stops, and we are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and Costs.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year On-call availability supplement where applicable

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0726

Job locations

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of

the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Job description Job responsibilities This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf ofthe Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Palliative Medicine.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, including Virtual Ward caseload if working COMPASS service.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via
• oCCT or CESR (CP)
• oCESR or
• oEuropean Community Rights

Person Specification Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Palliative Medicine. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities. Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, including Virtual Ward caseload if working COMPASS service. Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team. Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit. Desirable Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate. Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making. Teaching Experience Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines. Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates. Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team. Enquiring, critical approach to work. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education. Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels. Other requirements Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative Desirable Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years Evidence of having undertaken original research Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise. Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent. Desirable Higher degree. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via oCCT or CESR (CP) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

NHS Band 7 Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full Time 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Undertakes a broad range of techniques including a range of highly specialised Cardiac Investigations Cardiac Rhythm Management.

• Interprets results and provides factual reports on investigations that directly affect patient outcomes.
• Leads and participates in Clinical audit and Research and Development activities.
• Takes a lead in providing education to a multidisciplinary team and contributes to the development of other staff within the department.
• Takes responsibility for self-learning in specialist field.
• Takes a leadership role, managing teams of Cardiac Physiologists /Assistant Technical Officers.
• Ability to deputise for Band 8 Physiologist.
• Have or working towards professional registration.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to develop their clinical and leadership skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. Working as an autonomous practitioner within our MDT, you will provide high-quality, person-centred OT assessment and intervention to patients with a range of complex needs. We are committed to supporting the professional development and well being of our staff. You will receive clinical supervision and support, weekly IST and CPD funding/opportunities. Rotations are 9 months in length and include Care of the Elderly, Critical Care & Surgery, Acute Medicine, Orthopaedics (elective and trauma), ED and Frailty, Palliative Care as well as community rotations with our partners in EPUT.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job To have a major role in the advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have acute, complex and/or chronic presentations, provide functional assessment and deliver individualised treatment plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health. To undertake a leading role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service provided to inpatients on many wards, by the medical/surgical team on a daily basis. To deputise where necessary for team lead Occupational Therapist. Responsible for the clinical development of the service within the speciality, and provide day to day management of more junior staff, including Band 5 Occupational Therapists and assistants. To work with community teams, for onward referral for patients being discharged home, to facilitate a safe and timely discharge.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and experienced manager who can bring enthusiasm and energy to the assistant service manager role within Obstetrics & Gynaecology on a 6 month secondment. The Assistant Service Manager will work closely with the Service Delivery Manager and Service Manager to provide a highly effective and efficient service delivery. You will have an operational lead role for all administrative functions with additional responsibilities, working under the direction of the Service Delivery Manager

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Delivery Manager assists the Service Delivery Manager/ Service Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the services/ specialities, to deliver high quality patient services within the resources available. Working under the supervision of the Service Delivery Manager/ Service Manager, this role will have a strong operational focus providing support for day-to-day management and administration of services/specialities and deputising for the Service Manager/ Service Delivery Manager.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job summary

Come and Join Us!

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about Neurology and Stroke treatment and ready to put their ideas into action with the dynamic current team at Wycombe hospital to Rotate on Hyperacute and Acute Stroke units, Bucks Neuro rehab unit and Early Supported Discharge team.

There maybe a permanent post after this time.

The permanent post is 8 month Neurology rotations through the:

• Stroke team at Wycombe Hospital on Hyperacute and Acute Stroke units
• Buckinghamshire Neuro Rehabilitation and Wheelchair service at Amersham Hospital
• Early Supported Stroke team in the Buckinghamshire community
• Urology, Cardiology and Day assessment rotation at Wycombe hospital to maintain medical skills.

The Occupational Therapy Neurology team provides high quality stroke, medical assessment and acute rehabilitation with a Clinical specialist 8a Occupational Therapists, Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Seniors, Band 5s, assistants and rehab engineers and has gained an A rated SSNAP score consistently for high quality!

You will work in our multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Nurses and Speech and Language Therapists, setting goals, discharge plans, group work, home visits and liaising with other professionals and carers.

This is a very friendly, supportive and dynamic team with regular integrated individual supervision, appraisal, CPD, use of outcome measures and in service training.

Main duties of the job

• To participate within complex rehabilitation and contribute to its function.
• To undertake assessments of patients with complex and diverse presentations.
• To undertake advanced, comprehensive, and where applicable, standardised assessments within the specialised clinical areas.
• To use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to determine treatment plan using a wide range of treatment skills and options.
• To analyse and interpret clinical and non-clinical information to form an accurate diagnosis in a wide range of conditions, with guidance from specialist Occupational Therapists when appropriate.
• To demonstrate highly developed assessment and therapeutic skills necessary for the treatment of patients.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum - pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR8085295-A

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Current registration with Health Professions Council
• Diploma /Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
• Specific formal courses appropriate to post speciality
• Membership of professional special interest group
• Field work/clinical educators' course

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience of a broad rotational scheme including neuro
• Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning
• Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
• Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing
• Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
• Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
• Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• Knowledge of areas of influence of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours
• Experience in supervision of students and junior staff
• Participation in audit, research activities and development activities
• Experience of undertaking Senior (Band 6) role
• Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process
• Experience in student clinical supervision

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist clinical area of post
• Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make clinical assessments and diagnosis
• Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the day
• Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
• Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
• Ability to self-direct towards the attainment of clear goals
• Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well-reasoned standards
• Positive response to constructive criticism
• Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
• Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping
• Knowledge of Current related legislation (H&S, Data P. Act, etc)
• Commitment to equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice
• Understand how to maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients
• To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness
• Able to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations, using judgement to determine optimal intervention
• To have strategies for dealing with stressful interpersonal situations and frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Able to fulfil the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustment under the terms of the Disciplinary Discrimination Act 1995

Desirable

• Ability to participate in seven day working
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Current registration with Health Professions Council Diploma /Degree in Occupational Therapy Desirable Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio Specific formal courses appropriate to post speciality Membership of professional special interest group Field work/clinical educators' course EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience of a broad rotational scheme including neuro Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio Desirable Knowledge of areas of influence of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours Experience in supervision of students and junior staff Participation in audit, research activities and development activities Experience of undertaking Senior (Band 6) role Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process Experience in student clinical supervision SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist clinical area of post Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make clinical assessments and diagnosis Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the day Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English) Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team Ability to self-direct towards the attainment of clear goals Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well-reasoned standards Positive response to constructive criticism Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time) Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping Knowledge of Current related legislation (H&S, Data P. Act, etc) Commitment to equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice Understand how to maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness Able to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations, using judgement to determine optimal intervention To have strategies for dealing with stressful interpersonal situations and frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Able to fulfil the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustment under the terms of the Disciplinary Discrimination Act 1995 Desirable Ability to participate in seven day working Flexible to meet the needs of the service

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job overview We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join the Intensive Care Medicine team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. This is a 1-year fixed term Specialty Doctor role, in line with the Specialty Doctor Contract 2021. The successful candidate will work within our on-call rotas covering Intensive Care. There will be the opportunity to cover elective surgical lists across the spectrum of clinical anaesthesia in a district general hospital during their time within the department. The duties will include assisting with the care of the patients on the ITU and on-call work, including resuscitation calls. There is the possibility to undertake a full range of obstetric anaesthesia pre, intra and post-operative management of surgical patients within the anaesthesia team during the day, as the rota allows if the successful candidate also has qualifications within anaesthesia. This post will offer training opportunities as per the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine training guidance.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job Provide expert clinical care in Critical Care Medicine, including managing a 10 bedded busy ICU and HDU department and on-call services. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions in hospital and community settings. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated clinical guidelines and protocols. Supervise and support junior resident medical staff. Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and research activities. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job summary

The Endoscopy services at BHT are expanding, providing a service over a 7-day period to meet capacity demands and to improve patient experience. As such we are increasing our workforce to allow for this service development.

If you are a registered nurse who already has Endoscopy experience or you are someone who is willing to learn new skills and you are enthusiastic about supporting service and staff development for the benefit of patients, we would like to hear from you.

We are a friendly, hardworking team who pride ourselves with being multi-national and inclusive.

We are a JAG accredited Unit and encourage our staff to develop new skills by offering opportunities to attend training courses as well as supporting staff within the Unit providing both a clinical and competency based training programme.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of the Endoscopy Unit.
• The post holder will assist the Endoscopist with procedures/investigations and manipulation of intricate equipment after appropriate training.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring nursing care is delivered safely and effectively.
• Liaise, report and document any relevant nursing/patient needs with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care, communicating changes as they occur.
• Responsible for the timely entry of accurate, complete and valid data into the specialist Endoscopy reporting system.
• Promote health education within the Endoscopy Unit and be able to advise the patients and their relatives and others in health promotion issues.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -

https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum - pro rata for part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM8252278

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Desirable

• Evidence of further continued professional development
• Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
• Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Desirable

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct

Desirable

• Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable

• Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN Desirable Evidence of further continued professional development Post qualification experience in relevant speciality Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Awareness of current professional nursing issues Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality Desirable Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Basic IT skills Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Desirable Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Desirable Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Department of Respiratory Medicine is seeking a 6 month fixed term full-time (10 PA) Locum Consultant to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team.

The postholder will join the core team of consultants providing specialist respiratory services, general respiratory clinics, general internal medicine and respiratory medicine in-patient care and flexible diagnostic bronchoscopy.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work within the Severe Asthma service offering in-patient reviews and specialist outpatient clinics for patients with asthma. The Asthma team is led by Professor David Jackson, together with Consultant colleagues Dr Alexandra Nanzer-Kelly and Dr Jai Dhariwal, and Dr Grainne D'Ancona (Consultant Pharmacist), and the Asthma multidisciplinary team including dedicated asthma Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists, Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Clinical Fellows and Resident doctors.

About us

The respiratory medicine team serves the local population of Lambeth and Southwark, which have high deprivation and smoking rates, and high premature mortality due to respiratory disease. The local population consists of around 600,000 people, served by the SE London ICB and two large teaching hospitals within an Academic Health Sciences Centre (King's Health Partners). In addition, respiratory medicine (assisted by thoracic surgery) provides tertiary services for patients across South East London, Kent, Surrey & Sussex that include linear & radial EBUS, interventional & navigational bronchoscopy and pleural services.

The Directorate of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care and Sleep based at Guy's and St Thomas' (forming part of the GSTT Heart Lung and Critical Care Clinical Group) is committed to delivering excellent patient care whilst meeting the Government targets for A&E waiting times, cancer and 18 weeks. Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team of consultant paediatricians within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The post holder will provide consultant leadership for children and young people with diabetes and endocrine disorders in South Buckinghamshire, contributing to the Trust's successful paediatric diabetes service and maintaining national quality standards. In addition, they will undertake general paediatric and neonatal responsibilities, participate in the consultant on-call rota, and support the delivery of high-quality acute paediatric care across both hospital sites.

This is a full time (10 PA) substantive post with cross site working delivering outpatient clinics at Wycombe Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Amersham Hospital.

Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation:https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/consultant-paediatrician/consultant-paediatrician

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a team of consultants and undertake inpatient and outpatient work in Neonates and General Paediatrics including inpatients and children admitted to the observation ward. These clinical areas have day on call (attending weeks). On call activities are on a pro-rata basis. In addition to the general paediatrics this post holder will also have specialist clinics in diabetes to ensure we continue to meet the standards to achieve the best practice tariff.

Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation: https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/consultant-paediatrician/consultant-paediatrician

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our visionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our missionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our carevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-MSCS8225297

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Rd,

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

There will be 3 clinics every week: 1 general and 2 diabetes. These will be in Stoke, Wycombe or Amersham Hospital to cover the needs of the patients in the South of the county. Dr Dutta covers the Diabetes and Endocrine service for patients in the North of the county.

The post holder will be Paediatrician of the week (POW) and Neonatologist of the week (NOW) totalling 7 on calls a year. There will also be attending weeks for the Childrens Observation Unit (COU) and the number of these will be 1-2 weeks / year. During these days s/he will have no other clinical commitments.

The post holder will have resident duties covering Twilight shifts from 16:00-22:00 within the Childrens Emergency Department. This will be a weekend twilight shift to cover the Friday to Sunday evenings for 4 weekends a year to ensure that college standards for facing the future are fully met.

Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation: https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/consultant-paediatrician/consultant-paediatrician

Job description Job responsibilities There will be 3 clinics every week: 1 general and 2 diabetes. These will be in Stoke, Wycombe or Amersham Hospital to cover the needs of the patients in the South of the county. Dr Dutta covers the Diabetes and Endocrine service for patients in the North of the county. The post holder will be Paediatrician of the week (POW) and Neonatologist of the week (NOW) totalling 7 on calls a year. There will also be attending weeks for the Childrens Observation Unit (COU) and the number of these will be 1-2 weeks / year. During these days s/he will have no other clinical commitments. The post holder will have resident duties covering Twilight shifts from 16:00-22:00 within the Childrens Emergency Department. This will be a weekend twilight shift to cover the Friday to Sunday evenings for 4 weekends a year to ensure that college standards for facing the future are fully met. Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation: https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/consultant-paediatrician/consultant-paediatrician

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registration

Essential

• MB, ChB or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• MRCPCH, or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher postgraduate degree

Experience/ Training

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of neonatal and general paediatrics.
• Minimum of 1 year Endocrine and Diabetes experience within training.
• Have clinical experience of assessing and examining children and young people as appropriate to the role to include safeguarding.

Desirable

• Diabetes SPIN module

Clinical and Technical Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out common neonatal and general paediatric procedures
• Ability to diagnose and manage wide variety of illness in children

Desirable

• Any other knowledge base to enhance service - insulin pump training etc

Person Specification Qualifications/ Registration Essential MB, ChB or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council. MRCPCH, or equivalent Desirable Higher postgraduate degree Experience/ Training Essential Extensive knowledge of neonatal and general paediatrics. Minimum of 1 year Endocrine and Diabetes experience within training. Have clinical experience of assessing and examining children and young people as appropriate to the role to include safeguarding. Desirable Diabetes SPIN module Clinical and Technical Skills Essential Ability to carry out common neonatal and general paediatric procedures Ability to diagnose and manage wide variety of illness in children Desirable Any other knowledge base to enhance service - insulin pump training etc

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Rd,

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Rd,

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Perinatal Occupational Therapist Band 6 - £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata (plus 5% HCA) 30 hours per week - The Derwent Centre, Harlow

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our small Occupational Therapy team, within the Essex Perinatal Mental Health Service. The post holder will work closely as part as multidisciplinary team within our North West Essex hub, contributing to the care and support of mothers experiencing mental health difficulties within the perinatal period.

Main duties of the job

You will be clinically responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy while working collaboratively within the wider MDT.

You will manage a caseload of women in the perinatal period with complex, severe and enduring mental health needs, providing Occupational Therapy interventions which support and promote improved mental and physical health for mothers, their babies and wider family.

You will actively liaise with and work alongside external partner services such as Primary Care, Maternity services, Health Visiting, Adult and Children's Social Care and Community Mental Health Services.

As an autonomous therapist, you will manage your own caseload and exercise professional judgment without direct supervision. You will also be expected to maintain and develop your professional competence in line with HCPC regulations and the standards of practice set by the Trust.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (terms and conditions apply)
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgery Division for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Urology Admin team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals, as a Support Medical Secretary working 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable person to work within the service. As part of the team, you will be helping to provide an efficient and comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultants, Specialty Registrars and nursing teams within Urology. Experience of providing administrative support is essential.

Previous experience in a healthcare setting would be advantageous, however, full training will be given on our in-house IT systems and processes.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part pf a team along with an ability to prioritise and problem solve. The role would ideally suit candidates who wish to embark on a career in healthcare administration and are keen to learn.

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative assistance and secretarial support to the Consultants and Senior medical staff within the urology Directorate.

To prioritise workload as appropriate and to familiarize his / herself with all aspects of office procedures in order to facilitate the day to day running of the office.

To type Urology clinical staff correspondence, e.g. transcribe digital dictation.

To generate operation notes and letters, discharge summaries and other official correspondence, including self-generated non-routine correspondence if required.

To deal with day-to-day incoming mail according to the office policy, assigning priority and/or taking any necessary action without reference to consultant staff if necessary.

To assist in the management of waiting lists by :-

Ensuring that patient details are entered correctly onto waiting lists.

Ensuring information on the patient administration system is up to date at all times.

Ensuring medical records are made available to the relevant departments.

To observe absolute confidentiality of all information obtained in the course of your work.

To participate in the collection and transmission of information to enable the Directorate to meet its objectives.

To undertake any other duties as required by the Directorate Support Manager in accordance with the needs of the service.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

Theatre Support Worker (Band 2) Kidderminster Treatment Centre

Please note due to the RQF Level of this role we are unable to offer visa sponsorship

Join our team as a Theatre Support Worker in our busy Day Surgery Unit at Kidderminster Treatment Centre to deliver a wide range of surgery including; Gynae, General, Laparoscopic Surgery, Maxilla-Facial, Oral Surgery, Trauma, Orthopaedic, Vascular and ENT.

You will provide valuable support to our theatre teams demonstrating our trust values of openness and honesty, ensuring that people feel cared for and showing respect to everyone.

You will join our team directly involved in patient care including escorting patients, communicating important information, circulating for scrub teams, safe handling of specimens, management of sterile equipment, using IT platforms to document, and more.

You will be supported to achieve competencies within the role.We are committed to staff to development and have great opportunities for career progression with clear development pathways. You will attend the Trusts Induction Programme at one of our education centres at the Royal Worcester or Alexandra Hospitals.

Full time posts are 37.5hours (4 days) per week Monday to Saturday with part-time and flexible working options considered.

Post includes Disclosure & Barring Service Checks at enhanced level. We actively promote a diverse, inclusive and accepting culture for everyone.

There couldn't be a better time to join us!

Main duties of the job

This role provides vital support and assistance to the professionally qualified staff and will work under their direction and supervision to help in maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of patient care

To assist the qualified staff in providing high quality nursing care, treatments and procedures directly to patients

To participate as a team member in a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities undertaken by theatre support workers

To guide and support less experienced theatre support workers, students and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of their role of theatre support worker

A comprehensive Job description and person specification is included within this advert.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.