Job summary

To assist in the provision of a psychological service to clients within the specialty under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist.

To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.

To undertake assessments of clients and implement programmes of care or intervention following guidance from the supervising clinical psychologist.

To undertake research activities as required and directed by the supervising clinical psychologist.

To work within guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist

Main duties of the job

Assist in delivering psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, including assessment, care planning, and therapeutic support across a range of clinical settings. Contribute to multidisciplinary working, therapeutic group delivery, and the communication of sensitive clinical information to clients, families, and professionals. Maintain accurate clinical records, manage and prioritise workload effectively, and work in accordance with Health Board policies, professional standards, and governance requirements. Support teaching, training, audit, research, and service evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, and report writing. Utilise information technology systems to support clinical practice and service delivery, ensure the appropriate use of Health Board resources, and provide activity and performance data to support service monitoring and development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Good Honours Degree in Psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working.
• Undergraduate level knowledge of psychology including some knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology and models of psychopathology.
• Undergraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.

Desirable

• Attendance at skills development courses or training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with clients within a clinical, social care or educational setting.
• Experience of undertaking therapeutic work or involvement in developmental assessments.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children, young people and their families within more than one clinical social care or educational setting.

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use interpersonal and communication skills to convey and receive sensitive information effectively, requiring empathy and reassurance, and the ability to overcome barriers to understanding.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings under supervision.
• The ability to consider a range of facts while assessing clients, following guidelines given by the supervisor.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
• Ability to manipulate test materials, make observations and record data with a high need for accuracy.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Advanced IT skills

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).

Job summary

Working Full time: 10 sessions per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time consultant in Plastic & Reconstructive surgery to join our expanding department in the beautiful city of Chester. This role is predominantly to aid with a surge in demand of skin cancer referrals as well as supporting general plastic services. The successful candidate will be expected to have an interest in general plastic surgery with a large proportion of skin cancer cases making up the bulk of elective work. The post also involves some orthoplastic support for lower limb cases in Oswestry as well as locally.

Permanent and locum applications will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for the care of patients referred by general practitioners, other hospital departments and will undertake clinics, ward rounds and theatre lists. 'Programmed Activities' as appropriate. The job plan will be a 10PA job plan which will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidate, the Lead Clinician in Plastic Surgery, and with Planned Care operational management team. This will be subject to Annual Review.

Total 'Programmed activities'= 10

On-Call Commitment

The appointee will be expected to participate in a 1 in 4 on call service. This is currently under review and subject to change. Consultant on call from home, generally for telephone advice for junior doctors.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• FRCS (Plast)
• On GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery or within 6 months of CCT/CCST at the time of application
• Fellowship or equivalent experience in orthoplastic /lower limb trauma

Desirable

• Other specialist fellowship

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• Wide clinical experience in general Plastic Surgery
• Independent management of skin cancer and experience in orthoplastic / lower limb trauma
• Independent management of all plastic and hand trauma

Desirable

• Other sub interests such as breast, hand or skin are also desirable

Teaching & Training Experience

Essential

• Experience /Interest teaching
• Training the Trainers Course

Desirable

• Other Teaching skill Courses or qualifications

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate the use of Clinical Audit within the Service
• Demonstrate the use of research and evidence base to practice

Desirable

• Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit
• Research and publications relevant to post

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).

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will be an integral part of the Skin Cancer Team, who assists, supports and co-ordinates the pathway for patients during either the diagnostic phase or after completion of primary treatment.

We would welcome applications from people who are used to working autonomously, have a strong work ethic, a flexible approach and the ability to problem solve.

Our friendly and hardworking team are looking forward to welcoming you.

Main duties of the job

A large part of the role is providing administrative and coordination support to Patients, Families, Consultants, Cancer Nurse Specialists and other staff involved in the Cancer Pathway.

The successful applicant will ensure the efficient channelling and close co-ordination of the patient pathway ensuring robust communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust and close liaison with the Community Staff and Oncology Teams.

The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be willing to undertake on-going training and development. In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost patients and carers to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education with GCSE English and Mathematics
• ECDL or equivalent experience
• Level 3 Health or social care qualification (e.g. NVQ or similar)

Desirable

• Level 4 Health or social care qualification (e.g. foundation degree)
• Evidence of continued role development
• Basic counselling

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant Health or Social Care experience
• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and internet.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understanding of person-centred care.
• Experience of coaching/teaching patients and carers.

Desirable

• Previous medical secretarial experience
• Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
• Experience co-ordinating a patient workload.
• Awareness of Improving Outcomes; A Strategy for Cancer and other national cancer policies
• Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology

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).

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Midwife to apply for the position of Labour Ward Co-ordinator. The Countess of Chester NHS Trust combines an obstetric led unit & MLU.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic & forward-thinking maternity team. We pride ourselves on our three core values to be safe, kind and effective. You will become a valued member of our maternity unit, be part of an innovative team that will help us to excel further to deliver our Trust objectives & values.

We are looking for an adaptable individual who has 5 years clinical experience, excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of the multi-disciplinary team & has an ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the services forward.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate previous experience of leadership and staff management skills with recent experience in the intrapartum, Day unit, Triage and antenatal/ postnatal ward. The candidate would be able to co-ordinate safe, high-quality intra-partum care on a shift-by-shift basis.

Main duties of the job

Provide shift-by-shift leadership and operational management of the Labour Ward, MLU, Triage, Day Assessment and Induction of Labour rooms. Coordinate safe staffing levels and allocate resources according to clinical acuity and service demands. Maintain oversight of patient flow, bed capacity and escalation processes across maternity services. Lead and support the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and personalised care. Act as a senior clinical resource, supporting complex decision-making and the escalation of clinical concerns. Promote effective communication between midwifery, obstetric, neonatal and wider multidisciplinary teams. Support and develop midwives, maternity support workers and students through leadership, supervision and role modelling. Ensure compliance with national maternity safety standards, Trust policies and clinical governance requirements. Lead safety huddles, incident management, risk identification and service improvement initiatives.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Degree /relevant experience
• ALSO/PROMPT course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum five years post registration
• Ability to manage own workload, plan the work of others and work autonomously
• Effective delegation skills
• Knowledge of professional, Public Health and NHS issues

Desirable

• Presentation/ teaching skills
• Knowledge of and participation in financial management within the clinical setting

Skills

Essential

• Broad range of clinical experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrate ability to manage complex emotional, mental and physical problems and situations.

Desirable

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.

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).

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Bank Domestic Assistant working at Ysbyty Bryn Y Neuadd/Ty Llwelyn working various shiftsto work 08.00 - 18.00 hrs within wards and departments.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for carrying out cleaning and other related duties within wards, departments, public and staff areas and residential accommodation.

There will be 4-6 week induction period with on the job training which will include operational cleaning procedures, Health and safety, COSHH.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of cleaning services

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Able to organise and prioritise own workload
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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).

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Midwifery Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) to join the Maternity Services team at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Midwifery PEF plays a pivotal role in supporting the development of a highly skilled, competent and confident maternity workforce. Working closely with the Head of Midwifery, Matron, PDM, Higher Education Institutions and student midwives, the successful candidate will lead on the provision of high-quality practice learning environments and support the delivery of education, training and workforce development across maternity services.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced midwife with a passion for education, quality improvement and staff development. The post holder will provide expert support to student midwives, preceptors, practice supervisors and practice assessors, ensuring compliance with NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) and contributing to the delivery of safe, kind and effective care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and workforce development. They will work collaboratively across maternity services and with external partners to promote excellence in practice learning and support the future midwifery workforce

Main duties of the job

Lead the development, coordination and evaluation of high-quality practice learning environments across maternity services. Support student midwives, preceptees, practice supervisors and practice assessors to achieve positive learning outcomes and maintain safe clinical practice. Ensure compliance with NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA).Coordinate and quality assure student placements, acting as a key liaison between maternity services and Higher Education Institutions. Lead and participate in educational audits, quality monitoring visits and action planning processes. Maintain oversight of student feedback, concerns and learning environment issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required. Monitor placement capacity and educational quality indicators, identifying risks and implementing improvement actions. Support the development and implementation of competency frameworks, preceptorship programmes and professional development initiatives. Maintain accurate records relating to mentor, supervisor and assessor preparation, educational activity and quality assurance processes. Produce reports and assurance information for maternity governance and education meetings. Work collaboratively with regional education networks, universities and external stakeholders to share best practice and promote innovation in maternity education.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-703

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH21UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up to date professional registration

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of education in practice at Masters level equivalent e.g. mentorship module at Masters level or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations
• Ability to present to large groups of people
• Ability to teach and facilitate in a variety of settings with different groups of staff
• Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent time management skills Microsoft office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience for a minimum of 5 years
• Extensive experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students in the practice setting
• Practical experience of facilitating change
• Experience of staff management/staff supervision
• Knowledge of different methods/ styles for teaching and learning
• Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes
• Detailed understanding of a range of regulatory body requirements
• In depth knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and framework
• Working knowledge of Inter-professional learning theory

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up to date professional registration Desirable Specialist knowledge of education in practice at Masters level equivalent e.g. mentorship module at Masters level or equivalent. Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations Ability to present to large groups of people Ability to teach and facilitate in a variety of settings with different groups of staff Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent time management skills Microsoft office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Knowledge and Experience Essential Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience for a minimum of 5 years Extensive experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students in the practice setting Practical experience of facilitating change Experience of staff management/staff supervision Knowledge of different methods/ styles for teaching and learning Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes Detailed understanding of a range of regulatory body requirements In depth knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and framework Working knowledge of Inter-professional learning theory

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH21UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH21UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Development Midwife to lead the education, training and professional development agenda within our maternity service. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated midwife with a passion for learning, quality improvement and patient safety to influence and support the development of a highly skilled maternity workforce.

The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to design, deliver and evaluate education programmes, ensuring staff maintain the skills, knowledge and competencies required to provide safe, effective and evidence-based care. You will play a key role in supporting mandatory training, induction, preceptorship, clinical competency assessment, implementation of national guidance and learning from incidents, complaints and audits.

This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, support workforce development and contribute to service improvements that positively impact women, babies and families.

If you are an experienced midwife with excellent communication, teaching and leadership skills and are passionate about developing others, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of mandatory and specialist maternity education programmes. Develop and maintain clinical competencies and skills assessments for maternity staff. Support staff induction, preceptorship and ongoing professional development. Monitor and improve compliance with mandatory training and professional requirements. Facilitate training needs analyses and develop annual education plans aligned to service priorities. Design and deliver teaching programmes, study days and simulation training. Support implementation of national maternity safety initiatives, guidelines and best practice. Lead educational responses to incidents, complaints, audits and quality improvement programmes. Work collaboratively with ward managers and clinical leaders to improve standards of care. Support policy, guideline and pathway development across maternity services. Promote evidence-based practice, research, audit and service improvement activities. Provide expert advice and professional leadership on workforce development issues. Evaluate education programmes and produce reports demonstrating outcomes and impact. Support workforce planning and contribute to maternity service objectives and business planning. Ensure compliance with NMC standards, CQC requirements and Trust policies

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Degree in Midwifery
• Teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. Mentorship, Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuous learning

Desirable

• Relevant speciality Master's module
• Evidence of advanced midwifery studies
• NLS Course
• PROMPT Provider Course

Knowledge

Essential

• 5 years post registration training
• Experience of teaching & assessing in clinical practice
• Evidence of participating in service development and implementing change
• Evidence of designing teaching packages & competency programmes

Desirable

• Change management experience
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of CQC Core Standards and maternity Transformation

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of multi- disciplinary working and can demonstrate principles of effective team working
• Ability to co-ordinate own workload
• Evidence of developing and delivering training programmes

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit and implementing change as a result of findings
• Experience of problem solving, analysing complex information and interrupting data

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).

Job summary

Working Part time: 22.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Maternity Smoking Cessation Support Worker to join our Maternity Treating Tobacco Dependence Service.

Smoking in pregnancy remains one of the leading preventable causes of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and supporting women to make positive lifestyle changes during pregnancy.

Working closely with the Lead Midwife for Treating Tobacco Dependence and the wider multidisciplinary maternity team, you will provide evidence-based behavioural support to pregnant women who smoke, helping them to achieve a smoke-free pregnancy through personalised care planning, carbon monoxide monitoring and access to nicotine replacement therapy.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and as part of a wider team and be committed to supporting women and families to improve their health and wellbeing.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to improving outcomes for women, babies and families whilst supporting the Trust to deliver national maternity safety and public health priorities

Main duties of the job

• Provide evidence-based smoking cessation support to pregnant women throughout pregnancy.
• Assess women referred to the Maternity Treating Tobacco Dependence Service and develop personalised quit plans.
• Deliver behavioural support interventions using a woman-centred approach.
• Undertake and interpret Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring in line with national guidance.Support the provision and monitoring of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in accordance with Trust protocols.
• Educate women and families on the risks of smoking in pregnancy and the benefits of becoming smoke free.Promote smoke-free homes and cars and reduce exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Conduct pre-booking telephone assessments and respond to referrals within agreed timescales.
• Monitor progress, review treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Contribute to the achievement of local and national maternity smoking cessation targets.
• Support service audits, data collection, evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Promote public health campaigns and maternity health promotion initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of smoking cessation evidence, policies and best practice.
• Act as a resource for maternity staff on tobacco dependence treatment and smoking cessation support.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

210-2026-705

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health-related studies OR has relevant experience

Desirable

• NCSCT trained Stop Smoking Practitioner

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients or members of the public
• Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity)
• Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on either a one-to-one basis or as part of a group setting
• Experience of working within multi-professional team environments

Desirable

• Experience of delivering tobacco dependence treatment
• Experience of working in maternity services
• Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion interventions
• Experience of data collection and using tools to measure impact of services
• Experience of working with vulnerable people

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health-related studies OR has relevant experience Desirable NCSCT trained Stop Smoking Practitioner Experience Essential Experience of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients or members of the public Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity) Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on either a one-to-one basis or as part of a group setting Experience of working within multi-professional team environments Desirable Experience of delivering tobacco dependence treatment Experience of working in maternity services Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion interventions Experience of data collection and using tools to measure impact of services Experience of working with vulnerable people

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Team Secretary Function Provides:

An accurate, confidential and supportive administration service for patients, clinical teams, carers and internal and external agencies (e.g. Local Authority, Third Sector, ) in order to provide a safe and efficient patient pathway.

The post holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive high quality secretarial administrative service.

Main duties of the job

Scope of the Role

To support the co-ordination of the administration arrangements to provide a high quality supportive secretarial service to the mental health clinical, administrative, and management team. To work independently and be accountable for organising/prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are achieved. To support the facilitation of the patients along a defined pathway by following referral procedures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education - GCSE Maths & English at Grade C or above, or equivalent
• NVQ Business Administration Level 3 or equivalent knowledge & experience, or willing to work towards
• RSA /OCR Level 2 or equivalent experience
• IT related qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of Continuous Personal Development

Desirable

• NVQ Customer Service Level 3

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative & clerical processes
• Experience of working in a busy office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to take and transcribe succinct minutes
• Experienced in planning, organising and prioritising own workload.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Organisations
• Medical terminology

Values

Essential

• Team player
• Approachable /Friendly
• Confident manner
• Reliable
• Develops own practice through reflection and learning
• Empathetic

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).

Job summary

You will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive administrative support
• Arranging meetings, preparation of meeting papers and taking minutes of meetings.
• Sourcing and providing information, including report collation and data analysis in line with local and national reporting mechanisms
• Utilising a range of IT systems to develop and populate clinics
• Being the first point of contact for the team

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt ofprison vetting clearances.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Health & Wellbeing team at HMP Berwyn.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to support the Health and Wellbeing team. You will have excellent organisational skills and be qualified at NVQ Level 3 in Administration or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Administration/RSA III or equivalent level of knowledge/experience.

Desirable

• Some knowledge and understanding of project methodology

Experience

Essential

• Significant office administration experience
• Ability to support and deliver to deadlines on a wide range of administration processes

Desirable

• NHS experience

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).

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Are you a passionate and skilled sonographer seeking a fresh challenge? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic and supportive ultrasound team, known for its warmth, dedication, and commitment to clinical excellence. Whether you are newly qualified or bring a wealth of experience, you will find a welcoming environment where your growth and development are genuinely prioritised.

Why Join Us?

Supportive induction and mentorship tailored to your career stage, ensuring you feel confident from day one.

Continuous professional development, with structured opportunities to advance your clinical and leadership skills. We currently have sonographers carrying out advance practice roles in MSK injection, Neck FNA's and CEUS.

Active involvement in teaching and mentoring as a clinical placement site for the University of Cumbria's Direct Access MSc Ultrasound programme.

A collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are valued and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and recent graduates. You must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgDip, or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (HCPC/NMC or equivalent registration required).

The post holder will be supported in their work by a Radiology Support Worker; and the ideal candidate should be skilled in general, gynae, small parts ultrasound and obstetric scanning within FASP guidelines. Experience in MSK ultrasound would also be an advantage

Main Duties

Independently carry out high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, following established protocols to deliver the best possible care for our patients.

Clearly and compassionately communicate scan findings to clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Exercise critical thinking and sound judgement to accurately interpret images, confidently distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings.

Be responsible for the justification of Ultrasound request, undertake and organise workload.

Share your knowledge by supervising, educating, and training multidisciplinary staff and students in all aspects of ultrasound.

If you are ready to take the next step in your sonography career in a team that values your contribution and supports your ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-712

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level)

Experience

Essential

• Possess high level, specialist anatomical and clinical knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures.
• Be adaptable, fully competent and safe in the operation of a variety of technical equipment specific to ultrasound
• Remain flexible at all times to an altered workload and act to prioritise accordingly using sound clinical judgement.

Desirable

• Desire for self-development and motivation to embrace change and learn new techniques outside the current scope of practice.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced ultrasound practitioners and clinical staff.

Person Specification Qualification Essential Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level) Experience Essential Possess high level, specialist anatomical and clinical knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures. Be adaptable, fully competent and safe in the operation of a variety of technical equipment specific to ultrasound Remain flexible at all times to an altered workload and act to prioritise accordingly using sound clinical judgement. Desirable Desire for self-development and motivation to embrace change and learn new techniques outside the current scope of practice. Demonstrate the ability to provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced ultrasound practitioners and clinical staff.

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Working Full time-37.5 hours per week

An Assistant Technician vacancy has arisen for an individual to become part of the HSDU Team. The successful individual will become proficient, through training, in providing Quality Sterilised goods and services to both Internal and External Customers.

Main duties of the job

The successful individual will become proficient, through training, in providing Quality Sterilised goods and services to both Internal and External Customers.

• To prepare goods and services for customers utilising all areas in department
• To assist with distribution of sterile and clean supplies to theatre, wards and other departments
• To undertake operation of equipment e.g. Washer disinfectors and sterilisers
• Be receptive to training and development
• To assist with stores handling and stock control
• Give support to senior departmental staff
• To contribute to an effective, motivated and competent workforce and comply with high quality standards
• To comply with current systems for recording, collation, monitoring and feedback of appropriate information
• To monitor and control Production within HSDU, ensuring that all priority requests and contractual turnaround times are adhered to.
• To ensure that both the Trust & Departmental Values and Behaviours are adhered to at all times by all members of staff within the HSDU Department.
• Previous experience of working within a Sterile Services Department is desirable but not essential as full training will be given

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in Maths and English

Desirable

• Willing to undertake departmental qualification and any other training as required

Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Experience of working within a Production Environment

Desirable

• Previous Experience of working within a Sterile Services Department

Job summary

Working Part time: 33.5 hours per week

We are looking for general waste porters to provide an effective waste portering service to the entire hospital ensuring that Legislative guidance, Trust Policies, Procedures and Practices are complied with.

Working as part of a team the role provides a comprehensive service in all weathers and includes all waste streams which are collected and delivered in accordance with the schedules. There is also a requirement to be flexible in working practices to meet the change in operational needs.

We ask all employees to be flexible in their role, to always ensure we are delivering Safe, Kind and Effective care.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake all waste portering tasks.
• To provide a refuse collection service for clinical waste, domestic waste, glass, paper, cardboard and package recycling waste from collection points trust wide in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, waste Management Policy.
• To collect both Yellow/Orange Clinical waste, domestic waste and recyclable waste from dedicated waste holds/collection points, remove to compactor in wastecompound and compact waste, observing Trust Policy and Procedure.
• To collect cardboard from dedicated waste holds/collection points and compact in the recycled cardboard compactor.
• To collect glass and bottles from dedicated waste holds/collection points and removes to waste compound for disposal.
• To collect paper/confidential waste and computer waste in black wheelie bin, take to waste compound. Ensuring that confidentiality and security is maintained at all times.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• A basic standard of education

Desirable

• Maths GCSE Grade 4
• English GCSE Grade 4

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Enjoys being part of a team.

Desirable

• Has worked in a health care environment in this capacity.
• Previous portering experience.

Job summary

Working Part time: 30 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen within the Cardio, Respiratory and Vascular Department (CRV) at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for, an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) with working hours of 30 hours per week to support the provision of our 5 day service.

The successful applicant will participate in the delivery of Respiratory Services, including sleep studies, ambulatory respiratory diagnostics, and the provision of diagnostic services both within the department and across inpatient wards. In addition, they will assist senior staff in undertaking routine and more complex respiratory investigations, support the analysis and management of diagnostic data, and provide training and guidance to staff from other respiratory disciplines.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist in providing an effective and efficient Cardio-Respiratory & Vascular Diagnostic service for both Inpatients and Outpatients working at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / experience in a healthcare role.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Numeric and Literacy Skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Able to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach.
• Previous work / life experience requiring involvement with the public
• Basic knowledge of the respiratory system
• Be able to work under remote supervision

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Midwife to join our Integrated Safeguarding and Complex Care Team as the Named Midwife for Safeguarding and Trust Lead for Domestic Abuse.

This is a key statutory role within the Trust, providing professional leadership, expert advice and assurance across safeguarding the unborn and domestic abuse. Working closely with colleagues across maternity, safeguarding, children's services, adult services and partner agencies, you will help ensure that some of the most vulnerable women, babies and families receive the right support at the right time.

As a senior member of the safeguarding team, you will lead on the development of policies, pathways and practice improvement initiatives, support staff managing complex safeguarding concerns, and provide assurance that the Trust continues to meet its statutory safeguarding responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safeguarding practitioner with strong leadership skills to influence practice across the organisation and make a real difference to patient outcomes

Main duties of the job

The Named Midwife for Safeguarding and Trust Lead for Domestic Abuse will provide expert safeguarding leadership, advice and support across the Trust, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, national guidance and best practice. The post holder will lead on safeguarding the unborn and domestic abuse agendas, supporting staff to identify, assess and respond to risk effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist advice and guidance on safeguarding the unborn and domestic abuse.
• Leading the development and implementation of safeguarding policies, pathways and practice improvements.
• Supporting and influencing clinical teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable women, babies and families.
• Leading on safeguarding assurance, audit, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Delivering education, supervision and support to staff across the organisation.
• Representing the Trust at local, regional and national safeguarding forums.
• Leading on Domestic Homicide Reviews, safeguarding reviews and learning dissemination where required.
• Supporting the Trust to meet its statutory safeguarding responsibilities and commissioning requirements.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of safeguarding and complex care services across the organisation

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Midwife
• Post Graduate Study / Masters (relevant to field of practice) or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Safeguarding experience at Band 7.
• Understanding of working with complex family situations.

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).

Job summary

We're looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Podiatrist to join our dynamic team, working across both our specialist Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Clinic and our vascular ward. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our Lead Podiatrist on inpatient care, while contributing your expertise to our twice-daily multidisciplinary DFU clinics.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and elevate inpatient podiatry services, driving best practice and delivering outstanding care to a high-risk patient group. While our Lead Podiatrist also works across the emergency care quadrant, this role will focus on inpatient and DFU clinic work, helping to further enhance our service.

Alongside a supportive, welcoming team, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life in beautiful North Wales--from sweeping mountain views and stunning coastlines to endless walking trails, all just a short hop from the vibrant city of Chester.

Join us and make a real impact--professionally and personally.

Main duties of the job

To be part of a highly motivated team, having at least five years NHS post registration experience, working independently in both community and acute settings, delivering highly specialist seamless podiatric care to individuals and groups; supporting management of complex cases and promoting empowerment of individuals to self manage their conditions.

To provide inpatient podiatry provision to patients with foot problems; to clinically support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice, acting as a source of expertise. You will be expected to demonstrate specialist knowledge and a high level of personal skill and be responsible for the training, supervision and performance assessment of staff. You will need a sound theoretical knowledge base and be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our team is welcoming and deeply engaged in diabetic foot ulcer and vascular multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and clinics. We prioritise professional growth and are committed to delivering exceptional care, consistently working to the full scope of our roles.

This position presents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to shape a new and dynamic role in Podiatry, while promoting best practices and ensuring high-quality care for our patients.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
• HCPC
• Experience across a range of Podiatry specialties
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Completion of diabetic foot module

Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the personal qualities and professional competencies required of all managers and leaders in line with local competence frameworks as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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).

Job summary

Our Vision

Our vision within ICT is to transform patient care, safety and outcomes through digital technology and innovation. We are building a customer-focused service that uses technology to deliver value, improve efficiency and support continuous improvement across the Health Board.

We are seeking a Lead Server and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our Server and Cloud Infrastructure Team, reporting to the Server and Cloud Infrastructure Architect.

You will lead a team of engineers and be responsible for developing, managing and supporting critical infrastructure services. This includes providing technical leadership across server, storage, virtualisation, backup and recovery, data centre technologies and infrastructure monitoring.

You will ensure the availability, performance, security and resilience of systems supporting essential clinical and corporate services. Working within agreed standards and architectures, you will lead infrastructure changes, support service transitions and act as a senior escalation point for major incidents.

You will promote best practice in incident, problem, change and capacity management while ensuring compliance with security, governance and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills, supporting staff development and delivering secure, reliable and cost-effective solutions that support the organisation's digital transformation.

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced infrastructure professional with expertise in enterprise ICT environments, including server and virtualisation technologies, storage, infrastructure monitoring and backup and recovery solutions. A degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline is essential.

You will have experience delivering infrastructure projects and migrations, managing major incidents, supporting cyber resilience and disaster recovery, and making sound decisions under pressure. You will be able to evaluate and recommend technical solutions that support organisational objectives and future service needs.

The successful candidate will have experience leading technical teams, including staff management, development and workforce planning. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to clinical, technical and corporate stakeholders.

You will understand security, risk management, data protection, governance, documentation and configuration management. Knowledge of NHS ICT standards, security policies and risk frameworks is required.

Desirable qualifications include Microsoft, VMware or Cisco certifications, ITIL, PRINCE2 or Agile methodologies, ISO 27001, ISMS, infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code tools such as PowerShell, Ansible or Terraform.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Welsh language skills (spoken and written) are desirable and will be considered in line with organisational policy.

Values and behaviours

Customer focused, collaborative, organised and calm under pressure - with a drive to simplify, automate and continually improve.

What we can offer you in return

In addition to the competitive salary, you'll also receive:

Up to 34 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Generous employer pension contributions

Agile and flexible working options

Membership of the British Computer Society

Car leasing options / Cycle 2 Work scheme

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Other

Essential

• Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative. Politically astute and high level of intuition. Appetite for hard work and challenges. Show resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure, never losing sight of objectives. High level of personal integrity. Flexible in approach to try new procedures and practices.

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).

Job summary

The Sterile Services Department are looking to recruit one Part Time Technician Porter Post. (3 shifts per week)

Flexible hours: To work between the hours of 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday. There will be a requirement to work 2 or 3 late shifts, i.e. 1pm to 9pm. a week Please only apply if these hours are suitable and you are able to work weekends.

Main duties of the job

As part of a team you will undertake decontamination, processing, preparation and delivery of packs, theatre trays, instrumentation and sundry items. This post also includes assisting in stores control, sterilisation of all packs, basic testing of equipment and provision of a collection and delivery service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by providing the best possible efficient and safe service of reprocessing surgical equipment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Level of Education
• Level 2 minimum or equivalent

Desirable

• Willing to train in NVQ in Decontamination

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Sterile Services
• Experience of following processes

Desirable

• Experience of Sterile Services

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to develop skills quickly
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Knowledge of all work instructions and QMS
• Motivated team worker
• Ability to undertake internal rotation

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Ability to work in high pressured environment
• Manual dexterity

Other

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Good time keeper
• Resilient
• Respectful of others

Desirable

• Shows initiative

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).

Job summary

The post holder will be practising under supervision as a trainee advanced practitioner within cardiac rehabilitation. This will encompass the skillsof assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout cardiac rehabilitation and related services.

The post holder will aim to work towards the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification.

The training programme involves a combination of workplace-based learning of clinical skills, attitudes and knowledge and university based academic modules. The academic rigour of this levelrequires dedicated study time.

The training programme should be completed, subject to satisfactory assessments. The trainee will then progress to being a band 7 Cardiac Rehabilitation Advanced Nurse.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced team in the delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation. We are seeking a nurse who possess anursing background in Cardiology and who has either completed a Masters in advanced clinical practice, is already working towards completion or will commit to completing . The purpose of the role is to provide specialist Cardiac Rehabilitation knowledge, expertise and skills forpatients and their families that promotes recovery and self-management.

This requires you to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective pathway for cardiac patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will join the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation care in a variety of settings. The role willinvolve leading on and implementing cardiac rehabilitation interventions in Conway and Denbighshire with requirements to travel across the counties.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in trac.

Person Specification

Qualification and/or knowledge

Essential

• Essential

Desirable

• Desirable

Experience

Essential

• Essential

Desirable

• Desirable

Values. Other

Essential

• Essential

Desirable

• Desirable

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).

Job summary

DNSPQ STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY

The Caseload Holder will manage a defined caseload in line with good practice with responsibility over a 24 hour period.

The post holder will be involved in the complex needs assessment i.e. CHC, Health and Social Care and the provision of Specialist District Nursing Practice.

The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with other agencies for the provision of patient services without direct supervision.

The post holder will be involved and expected to undertake a range of management duties and deputise in the absence of the Team Leader.

The post holder should hold a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing , be working towards it and be a registered Nurse Prescriber or working towards, or willing to undertake the Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing next intake.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6, District Nurse Caseload Holder in the Bethesda area with the Bangor/Bethesda District Nursing Team.Applications are invited from those who hold the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification, working towards the qualification or willing to commence the course at next intake. You will be responsible to the Team Leader and accountable for a designated caseload of patients.Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential with the ability to work in busy, pressured environments whilst ensuring delivery of a high standard of nursing care.You will be expected to assist in leading a pro-active, multi-skilled District Nursing Team committed to preventing hospital admissions and ensuring delivery of nursing excellence.You should have evidence of continued professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR628-1026

Job locations

Holyhead District Nursing

Penrhos Stanley Hospital

Holyhead

LL65 2QA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications & or Knowledge

Essential

• NMC RN first level nurse
• DN Specialist practice qualification / certificate, diploma, degree or working towards
• Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards
• Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
• Mentorship and Assessment training

Desirable

• Management qualification eg ILM, RCN Leadership

Experience

Essential

• Community experience as band 5 or equivalent
• Experience of working with patients who have acute / complex needs
• Varied clinical experience and multi disciplinary working

Desirable

• Link nurse role

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• Analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical signs
• Organisational skills
• Abilty to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate appropriately the delivery of care
• Supervise teach and assess registered and non registered staff
• Provide mentorship and prementorship as appropriate
• Ability to work collaboratively with member of the primary health care team and other agencies
• IT skills
• Awareness of current research and its application to practice
• Knowledge and evidence of application consent
• Knowledge of data protection and pt confidentiality
• Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety issues
• Awareness of the changing health agenda which affects community practice

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking audits
• Recognised qualification within an area of chronic conditions management
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to continuous development

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service
• Demonstrate timely travel arrangments between patients homes, clininc and surgeries

Person Specification Qualifications & or Knowledge Essential NMC RN first level nurse DN Specialist practice qualification / certificate, diploma, degree or working towards Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards Evidence of ongoing education and professional development Mentorship and Assessment training Desirable Management qualification eg ILM, RCN Leadership Experience Essential Community experience as band 5 or equivalent Experience of working with patients who have acute / complex needs Varied clinical experience and multi disciplinary working Desirable Link nurse role Aptitudes & Abilities Essential Analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical signs Organisational skills Abilty to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate appropriately the delivery of care Supervise teach and assess registered and non registered staff Provide mentorship and prementorship as appropriate Ability to work collaboratively with member of the primary health care team and other agencies IT skills Awareness of current research and its application to practice Knowledge and evidence of application consent Knowledge of data protection and pt confidentiality Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety issues Awareness of the changing health agenda which affects community practice Desirable Experience of undertaking audits Recognised qualification within an area of chronic conditions management Ability to speak Welsh Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided Values Essential Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding Excellent verbal and written communication skills Committed to continuous development Other Essential Flexible approach to the needs of the service Demonstrate timely travel arrangments between patients homes, clininc and surgeries

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Holyhead District Nursing

Penrhos Stanley Hospital

Holyhead

LL65 2QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Holyhead District Nursing

Penrhos Stanley Hospital

Holyhead

LL65 2QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join Acute Cardiac Unit (ACU) Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

ACU specializes in cardiology. Come and join us - and be a part of brand new exciting hospital developments, which are creating the ideal environment for our newly qualified nurses, staff and our patients, improving the health of the population we serve.

Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient's management.

You will need to be flexible and dynamic in your approach in delivering care to patients. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience required to fulfil the post

Desirable

• Previous experience

Skills

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in health and social care an or equivalent
• Basic and Literacy Skills

Desirable

• Experience working within a care setting
• Completion of all Wales induction framework

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).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Patient Access and Booking Centre (PABC) as an Assistant Manager.

The post holder will support the PABC Manager in the operational management of a busy booking service, ensuring patients are booked in a timely, efficient and patient-focused manner in line with Welsh Government waiting time targets, Referral to Treatment (RTT) requirements and local policies. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of booking teams, support performance management and service improvement initiatives, and work collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues to ensure effective use of capacity and delivery of high-quality patient care.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or team leader looking to develop their management skills within a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant PABC Manager will:

• Support the management of the day-to-day operations of the Patient Access and Booking Centre.
• Supervise and support Booking Clerks, ensuring patients are booked according to clinical priority, waiting time rules and RTT requirements.
• Monitor waiting lists, capacity and demand information, identifying risks and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Ensure accurate management of patient pathways and high standards of data quality and information governance.
• Work closely with clinical services to maximise capacity utilisation and support the achievement of national and local performance targets.
• Assist in the implementation of service improvements, new ways of working and quality initiatives that enhance patient experience.
• Support staff performance, training, development, appraisal processes and workforce planning activities.
• Produce, analyse and present performance information and reports to support operational decision-making.
• Investigate concerns, incidents and operational issues, ensuring appropriate actions are implemented.
• Deputise for the PABC Manager when required and contribute to the effective leadership and development of the service.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
• GSCE English & Maths
• NVQ L4 or diploma level or equivalent in administrative related area
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• ECDL or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assisting with the management of a service/managing staff
• Waiting list experience or equivalent experience
• Experience of using spreadsheets / databases
• Experience and understanding of current priorities for the health board

Desirable

• Extensive experience of WPAS

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of statistics
• Able to present data and information clearly and accurately
• Excellent communication skills
• Keyboard skills
• Organisational, time management for self and others, and delegation
• Leadership/coaching skills
• Strong commitment to making performance improvements
• Change management skills and ability to implement and assist with leading change
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, Word / Excel / Outlook
• Experience of waiting list management
• Knowledge of Guide to Good Practice and WG and LHB policies in respect of waiting list management
• RTT

Desirable

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of other supporting systems (CITO, Cisco, IRIS,WAP)

Personal Qulaities

Essential

• Well developed work ethic
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Professional, confident manner
• Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated
• Team worker
• Able to work autonomously
• Approachable/ pleasant manner
• Ability to relate to staff of all disciplines and seniority
• Problem solving skills
• Able to prioritise workload and effectively manage competing demands

Desirable

• Outgoing, friendly, flexible

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• Appreciation of the responsibilities of the health care environment
• Ability to work flexible hours between 8am-5pm Monday - Friday (shift system) and possibility of some overtime hours.

Desirable

• Flexible Hours

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).

Job summary

The post holder will act as the first point of contact for the team. They will provide information , advice and assistance to other departments and colleagues, dealing with referrals, offering comprehensive support.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will administer and maintain the efficient and effective running of the Department, answering individual enquiries promptly and professionally providing a coordination role where appropriate,

The post holder will have a key role in ensuring referrals are collated, and liaising with clinical staff ensuring activity is recorded and information shared seamlessly.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III Admin/Customer Care or relevant experience

Desirable

• NVQ III Health and Social Care related field

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate English Language and Mathematice

Desirable

• NVQ III Health and Social Care related field

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a busy working environment with varied workload and priorities
• Significant general secretarial/office experience
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office Programmes ie Word and Excel

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Supervisory experience

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).

Job summary

We currently have an opportunity in our Portering Services Department for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work within the Radiology department at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The post holder will respond to requests for the movement of patients and goods in an appropriate and timely manner to provide a comprehensive and efficient service. This will involve the lifting, transferring, pushing and pulling of substantial weight with the assistance of mechanical aids where a risk assessment has identified the need to use them. These may include mechanical movers, stairwell climbers.

The Health Board offers excellent working conditions including a generous entitlement of paid holiday, enhanced pay for weekend working and an opportunity to join the Superannuation Pension Scheme.

We are offering permanent contract of employment for the following post:

Full time post (37.5 hours) - working 5 days per week as follows;

Monday to Friday - 08.45am to 16.45pm

This is a physically demanding role. If this all sounds like you and you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference with a key sense of customer care and focus to deliver, we want to hear from you today.

Main duties of the job

Portering Services provides essential support to all areas of the hospital. The porter will be expected to react to the various challenges within the working environment, and the workload may be increased due to external influences including the environment, weather, patient capacity etc. The porter will work as part of a team contributing to the smooth running of the service, providing an efficient and effective response to requests for patient movement, assistance in emergency situations, collection and delivery of samples and medicines etc. Whilst many of the tasks are generally routine the daily functioning of the service may be unpredictable therefore a flexible approach is essential and the post holder will be expected to use own initiative.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in a similar post

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of Hospital

Qualifcations

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in customer service

Other

Essential

• To be available to work weekends and bank holidays
• Ability to travel within geographical area
• Able to cope with distressing situations

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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).

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a successful applicant to join the IV Suite/Outpatients Department in Denbigh Infirmary Hospital. Within the department we offer the delivery of intravenous therapy and provide outpatient clinics closer to home for those within our community.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Health Care Support Worker to join our team. The post holder will demonstrate good communication skills and commit to excellent patient care. The post holder will support the registered nurses in delivering high quality, safe and effective care. The post holder will play a key role in ensure a smooth patient journey assisting with preparation, delivery and monitoring of care within a busy clinical environment.

Working under the supervision of the registered nurse you will support patients receiving intravenous infusions, prepare equipment and prepare clinical areas. You will provide reassurance and support to the patients, promoting dignity and respect at all times. The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of infection control and be able to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patient with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional.
• Undertake personal care activities and tasks as delegated by a registered healthcare profession, in accordance with HEIW All Wales Guideline for Delegation.
• Ensure the registered health professional is regularly updated on the patient condition and improvement/deterioration.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the healthcare setting and appropriate storage of stock items.
• Deliver role in accordance with Health Board/Trust values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 in Care

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good Communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity

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).